1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses a reported meeting between former Marine Corps 1st Division Commander Lim Seong-geun and former BlackPearl Investment CEO Lee Jong-ho, which was witnessed by actor Park Seong-woong. The article explores the controversy surrounding this alleged meeting and the implications for the ongoing investigation into the death of Marine Corps Private Chae Sang-byeong.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 저녁 | jeonyeok | evening, dinner | They had dinner together. |
| 대표 | daepyo | representative, CEO | The CEO of BlackPearl Investment, Lee Jong-ho, was present. |
| 해병대 | haebyeongdae | Marine Corps | Lim Seong-geun was the former commander of the 1st Marine Corps Division. |
| 이종호 | I Jong-ho | Lee Jong-ho (a person’s name) | Lee Jong-ho, the former CEO of BlackPearl Investment, was present. |
| 있다 | itda | to exist, to be present | The witness, actor Park Seong-woong, said they were present together. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
임성근 전 해병대 1사단장과 이종호 전 블랙펄인베스트 대표가 2022년 술자리에서 만났다는 목격담이 추가로 제기되었다. 임 전 사단장은 지난달 11일 순직해병 특검 사무실 앞에서 특검팀과의 면담을 시도하다가 출입이 막혔으며, 이 과정에서 “특검 측에도 이같은 사실을 확인해줬다”고 밝혔다.
Additional witness testimony has emerged that former Marine Corps 1st Division Commander Lim Seong-geun and former BlackPearl Investment CEO Lee Jong-ho met at a dinner gathering in 2022. Lim, the former division commander, recently tried to meet with the special investigation team for the death of the Marine Corps private, but was denied entry. During this incident, he stated that he had confirmed this fact with the special investigation team.
2023년 채상병 사망 사건 후 임 전 사단장은 업무상과실치사 혐의자로 수사 대상에 포함됐다가 이른바 ‘VIP 격노’ 후 빠졌다. 이 전 대표는 2023년 3월 임 전 사단장이 지휘하는 경북 포항 소재 해병 1사단을 방문한 사진이 찍혔음에도 임 전 사단장을 만나지는 않았다고 주장했다.
After the 2023 death of Marine Corps Private Chae, Lim was initially included as a suspect in the investigation for professional negligence, but was later removed from the investigation following an alleged “VIP outrage.” Lee, the former CEO, claimed that while a photo was taken of him visiting the 1st Marine Corps Division in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, which Lim commanded, he did not actually meet with Lim.
특검은 사전에 확보한 저녁 자리 목격자 4명 진술을 토대로 “임 전 사단장을 만나지 않았느냐”고 추궁했다고 한다. 이 전 대표는 “저녁 자리를 가진 시점에 임 전 사단장이 경북 포항 일대 위수 지역을 이탈해 서울에 있었다면 사단장 일정 등 기록이 남아있을테니 확인해보라”고 항의했다고 한다.
The special investigation team, based on the testimony of four witnesses who observed the dinner gathering, questioned Lee on whether he had actually met with Lim. Lee responded by arguing that if Lim had left the command area in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province at the time of the dinner, there should be records of the division commander’s schedule that could be checked.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Who are the two main individuals mentioned in the article?
- What was the alleged meeting between them, and when did it take place?
- How did Lim Seong-geun respond when he tried to meet with the special investigation team?
- What was the status of Lim Seong-geun in the investigation into the death of Marine Corps Private Chae?
- What was Lee Jong-ho’s response to the special investigation team’s questioning about the alleged meeting with Lim?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The article touches on the ongoing investigation into the death of Marine Corps Private Chae Sang-byeong, which has become a high-profile case in South Korea. The involvement of former high-ranking military and business leaders, such as Lim Seong-geun and Lee Jong-ho, adds to the complexity and sensitivity of the investigation. The article highlights the challenges faced by the special investigation team in piecing together the events and relationships surrounding this case.