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TOPIK 6noun

특별검사

teukbyeolgeomsa [특뼐검사]

특별검사가 · 특별검사를

special prosecutor, independent counsel

Example

특별검사가 대통령 측근의 비리를 수사하고 있어요.

The special prosecutor is investigating corruption by the president's close aides.

Word parts

특 special별 separate검 prosecute사 affair

Literally 'specially appointed prosecutor', chosen outside the regular prosecution.