This is the 15761st most frequent Korean word.
복역하고
"복역하고" means "serving a sentence" or "imprisoned."
In this sentence, '복역하고' refers to the act of serving a prison sentence, specifically the duration for which an individual is confined due to a legal conviction.
그는 자신의 범죄로 인해 5년간 복역하고 있었습니다.
He was serving a 5-year sentence due to his crime.
Here, '복역하고' is utilized to describe fulfilling one’s duty or service in a military context, emphasizing personal growth or change.
군대에서 복역하고 나온 그는 책임감 있는 사람이 되었습니다.
The person who served in the military and came out became a responsible individual.
In this instance, '복역하고' signifies the recollection of time spent serving a sentence, often connecting to the past and its influence on the present events.