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A former South Korean president received a long prison sentence for ordering drones to be sent toward North Korea
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A former leader of South Korea received a 30-year prison sentence. The court found him guilty of a serious crime. He sent small flying machines called drones toward North Korea.
Prosecutors told the court about their case. They said the ex-president ordered this action. The goal was to create problems between North and South Korea. Leaders wanted to make people angry at North Korea. This anger would give them a reason to take control.
The drones flew across the border between the two countries. North Korea noticed the drones. This action made the situation worse. The two countries became more tense.
The former president is now in jail. This is his second long prison sentence. His first sentence was also very long. He has been in trouble with the law many times.
Many people in South Korea watched this trial. Some people supported him. Other people said he was wrong. The court decided the case carefully. The judge said the crime was very serious. Sending drones was illegal and dangerous.
This case shows how leaders must follow the law. Even ex-presidents must answer for their actions. South Korea has strong courts. The courts are independent and fair.
Inspired by reporting from BBC News.
📚 Vocabulary
drone
a small flying machine with no person inside; it is controlled from far away
사람이 탈 필요 없는 작은 비행기; 멀리서 조종됨
sentence
the punishment a court gives; often a number of years in prison
법원이 내리는 벌; 보통 감옥에 있는 기간
prosecutor
a lawyer who works for the government and tries to prove someone is guilty
정부를 위해 일하며 누군가가 유죄임을 증명하려는 변호사
guilty
responsible for doing something wrong or illegal; not innocent
나쁜 일이나 불법적인 일을 한 책임이 있음; 무죄가 아님
border
the line that separates two countries; the edge between them
두 나라를 나누는 선; 그들 사이의 경계
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