1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the former President Yoon’s voluntary appearance before the special prosecutor’s team investigating the December 3 martial law-related rebellion and foreign exchange crimes case. It highlights the special prosecutor’s decision not to execute the arrest warrant against Yoon after his voluntary appearance.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 영장 | yeongjan | warrant | The special prosecutor’s team did not execute the arrest warrant against Yoon after his voluntary appearance. |
| 체포 | cheppo | arrest | The special prosecutor’s team decided not to execute the arrest warrant against Yoon. |
| 대통령이 | daetongryeong-i | the president | Former President Yoon voluntarily appeared before the special prosecutor’s team. |
| 특검은 | teukgeon-eun | the special prosecutor | The special prosecutor’s team decided not to execute the arrest warrant against Yoon. |
| 외환 | oehwan | foreign exchange | Yoon appeared before the special prosecutor’s team to be investigated for foreign exchange crimes. |
| 자진 | jajin | voluntary | Yoon voluntarily appeared before the special prosecutor’s team. |
| 출석 | chulseok | appearance | Yoon voluntarily appeared before the special prosecutor’s team. |
| 구치소 | guchiso | detention center | Yoon said he would no longer burden the detention center. |
| 부담 | budam | burden | Yoon said he would no longer burden the detention center. |
| 임의 | imui | voluntary | Yoon’s appearance before the special prosecutor’s team was voluntary. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
윤석열 전 대통령이 12·3 비상계엄 관련 내란·외환 사건을 수사 중인 조은석 특검팀에 15일 자진 출석했다.
Former President Yoon voluntarily appeared before the Cho Eun-seok special prosecutor’s team investigating the December 3 martial law-related rebellion and foreign exchange crimes case.
외환 혐의 조사를 받기 위해 윤 전 대통령이 특검에 출석한 것은 이번이 처음이다.
This was the first time that former President Yoon appeared before the special prosecutor’s team to be investigated for foreign exchange crimes.
그러자 윤 전 대통령이 “더 이상 구치소에 부담을 주지 않겠다”며 자진 출석을 결정했다고 한다.
It is reported that Yoon decided to voluntarily appear, saying he would no longer burden the detention center.
이에 특검은 체포 영장을 집행하지 않았고, 윤 전 대통령은 임의로 출석을 결정한 것으로 알려졌다.
The special prosecutor’s team did not execute the arrest warrant, and it is known that Yoon decided to appear voluntarily.
배보윤, 김홍일 변호사가 조사에 입회하는 것으로 알려졌다.
It is known that lawyers Bae Bo-yun and Kim Hong-il accompanied Yoon during the investigation.
윤 전 대통령은 이날 특검 소환 조사에 출석했다. 특검은 윤 전 대통령의 체포 영장을 다시 집행할 가능성을 열어둔 상태다.
Former President Yoon appeared for the special prosecutor’s summons investigation. The special prosecutor’s team has left open the possibility of re-executing the arrest warrant against Yoon.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Why did former President Yoon voluntarily appear before the special prosecutor’s team?
- What was the reason Yoon gave for his voluntary appearance?
- How did the special prosecutor’s team respond to Yoon’s voluntary appearance?
- Who accompanied Yoon during the investigation by the special prosecutor’s team?
- What possibility did the special prosecutor’s team leave open regarding the arrest warrant against Yoon?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The article discusses a significant event in South Korean politics, as a former president voluntarily appeared before a special prosecutor’s team investigating a high-profile case. This reflects the ongoing efforts to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability, even for those in the highest positions of power.