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TOPIK 6noun

형사보상

hyeongsabosang

형사보상이 · 형사보상을

criminal compensation for wrongful detention or conviction

Example

무죄 판결을 받은 그는 형사보상을 청구했습니다.

After being acquitted, he claimed compensation for wrongful detention.

Word parts

형 punish사 matter보 make up상 repay

Literally 'compensation in criminal matters' — the state pays for wrongful imprisonment.