Park made the remark during the first court hearing since her detention was extended last week for another six months. It was the first time that she has spoken during a court hearing since she was arrested in March in the massive corruption scandal involving her longtime friend Choi Soon-sil.
"I hope a period will be put after me (when it comes) to political revenge in the name of the rule of law," Park said.
Korean political commentator Jung-sik Seo anlyses the Ex-President's fury over the trial.