This is the 5861st most frequent Korean word.
불기소
"불기소" means "non-prosecution" or "decision not to indict."
In this sentence, '불기소' is used as a legal term indicating the decision not to pursue an indictment or formal charges in a case.
검찰은 증거가 불충분하여 사건에 대해 불기소 결정을 내렸다.
The prosecution decided not to indict due to insufficient evidence.
Here, '불기소' is used to describe the action of being formally not prosecuted or indicted, referencing the legal decision by prosecutors.
그는 불기소 처분을 받았지만, 사건의 여파는 계속되었다.
He received a non-indictment disposition, but the aftermath of the case continued.
This usage of '불기소' refers generally to the concept or policy of not indicting someone, focusing on the process and considerations involved.