2020年7 月 10 日，韩国首尔市市长朴元淳被警方发现自杀身亡。得知朴元淳离世的消息，大批韩国民众悲痛不已。但与此同时，另一部分民众却愤怒地前往青瓦台网站请愿，反对市政府为涉嫌性骚扰的市长举行“特别葬礼”。朴元淳的死在韩国引起了怎样的社会舆论？其中又折射出了怎样的社会趋势？
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How the dramatic death of Seoul's mayor left a country divided
首尔市长的突然死亡如何让韩国陷入分歧
He was South Korea's second-most powerful official and a potential presidential contender. Now, the death of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has left the country divided.
朴元淳曾是韩国最有权势的二号高官，也是总统席位的潜在竞争者。如今，这位首尔市长的死亡让整个国家陷入了巨大分歧。
The 64-year-old former human rights lawyer had represented the victim in the first sexual assault case in South Korean history, before a shift to politics saw him serve as Seoul mayor for nine years.
这位 64 岁的前人权律师曾为韩国历史上首例性侵犯案件的受害人进行辩护，之后他转向政坛，担任首尔市市长一职长达 9 年。
But this week, his legacy was called into question. Local media reported Thursday that Park had himself been accused of sexual harassment, with police later confirming that a complaint had been lodged, although they didn't specify the nature of the claim.
但在这周，他的身后名誉遭但在这周，他的身后名誉遭到了质疑。据韩国媒体周四报道，朴元淳本人曾被控性骚扰，警方随后证实，他们的确收到了一份针对朴元淳的诉状，虽然他们暂未透露相关详情。
Mixed reaction
反响不一
Park's death prompted mixed reactions in the South Korean capital. Video on Yonhap showed mourners outside the hospital where Park's body lies crying and shouting "Mayor, you shouldn't go like this," and "I love you, Park Won-soon."
朴元淳的死在韩国首都引起了复杂反响。韩国联合通讯社的视频显示，在放置着朴元淳遗体的医院门外，哀悼者们大声哭喊着，“市长，您不该就这么走啊”，“我爱您，朴元淳。”
But others are angry that a court will never hear the allegations against Park. Under South Korean law, when a suspect dies, open investigations are closed as the prosecutors have no ground to make an indictment.
但另一部分民众则感到愤怒，因为法院不会再听取针对朴元淳的指控。根据韩国法律，嫌疑人死后，检察官便无权提起公诉，案件调查也会终止。
Bigger picture
大背景
Park's death comes as South Korea confronts traditional domestic perceptions of sexual assault. The country has been rocked by a series of high-profile sexual assault and harassment allegations in recent years, including against entertainment stars, sports coaches and a former top prosecutor. Political leaders have not been immune.
朴元淳之死发生在一个特殊时期。韩国社会正在审视国内对于性侵犯的传统观念。近年来，一系列备受关注的性侵犯和性骚扰指控震惊了整个韩国，被告人包括演艺圈明星、体育教练，还有一名前最高检察官。政界领导人也未能逃脱干系。
