1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson provides an overview of the recent release of video and photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, which was the site of his notorious sex crimes. The Democratic Party has released this material to pressure the U.S. Department of Justice to be more transparent about Epstein’s connections to President Trump.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 엡스타인이 | Epseutil-i | Jeffrey Epstein | Jeffrey Epstein is known for committing terrible sex crimes. |
| 민주당 | Minjudang | Democratic Party | The Democratic Party has released videos and photos from Epstein’s private island. |
| 공개한 | Gonggyeokhan | to release, to make public | The videos and photos from Epstein’s island have now been made public. |
| 트럼프 | Teureompeu | Trump | There are concerns that information unfavorable to President Trump may be missing from the materials the Democrats have released. |
| ytn | Wai-ti-en | YTN (news channel) | The news about the release of the Epstein videos and photos was reported by YTN. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
미국 민주당 의원들이 성범죄자 고 제프리 엡스타인의 외딴 섬 저택 영상과 사진을 처음으로 공개했습니다. 이는 트럼프 대통령과 엡스타인의 관계를 더 투명하게 밝히라고 법무부에 압박하기 위한 조치로 보입니다.
The Democratic Party members in the U.S. have released, for the first time, video and photos of the private island estate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This appears to be a move to pressure the Department of Justice to be more transparent about the relationship between President Trump and Epstein.
엡스타인은 약 20년 동안 이 섬에서 살면서 끔찍한 성범죄를 저질렀습니다. 최근 공개된 영상과 사진에는 섬 내부의 치과 의자와 같은 시설들이 담겨 있어, 엡스타인이 이곳에서 어떤 범죄를 저질렀는지를 보여줍니다.
Epstein lived on this island for about 20 years, where he committed terrible sex crimes. The recently released videos and photos show facilities inside the island, such as a dental chair, indicating the kinds of crimes Epstein carried out there.
민주당 의원들은 이번 공개를 통해 트럼프 대통령과 엡스타인의 관계를 더 투명하게 밝히라고 법무부에 압박하고 있습니다. 그들은 트럼프 대통령에게 불리한 내용이 공개물에서 누락되었을 것이라는 우려를 표명하고 있습니다.
Through this release, the Democratic Party members are pressuring the Department of Justice to be more transparent about the relationship between President Trump and Epstein. They have expressed concerns that information unfavorable to President Trump may have been omitted from the released materials.
이번 공개는 엡스타인의 죽음 이후 2년 만에 이루어진 것입니다. 엡스타인은 2019년 교도소에서 자살한 것으로 알려져 있습니다. 그의 행위는 오랫동안 은폐되어 왔지만, 이제 그의 범죄 현장이 세상에 공개됨으로써 진실이 밝혀지게 될 것입니다.
This release comes two years after Epstein’s death. Epstein was reported to have committed suicide in prison in 2019. His crimes had been hidden for a long time, but now, with the release of the footage from his crime scene, the truth will be revealed.
민주당 의원들은 이번 공개가 대중의 알 권리를 위한 것이라고 밝혔습니다. 트럼프 대통령과 엡스타인의 관계에 대한 의혹을 해소하고, 엡스타인의 범죄 실체를 밝히기 위해서입니다.
The Democratic Party members have stated that this release is for the public’s right to know. It is to resolve the suspicions about the relationship between President Trump and Epstein, and to reveal the full extent of Epstein’s crimes.
이번 공개를 계기로 엡스타인 사건에 대한 진실 규명이 더욱 가속화될 것으로 보입니다. 그의 죽음 이후에도 계속되는 의혹과 논란 속에서, 이제 그의 범죄 현장이 공개됨으로써 진실에 한 걸음 더 다가갈 수 있게 되었습니다.
This release appears to accelerate the efforts to uncover the truth about the Epstein case. Even after his death, there have been ongoing suspicions and controversies, and now, with the release of the footage from his crime scene, we can take a step closer to the truth.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Who released the videos and photos of Epstein’s private island?
- What is the purpose of this release by the Democratic Party?
- What kind of facilities were shown in the released materials?
- Why are there concerns that information unfavorable to President Trump may have been omitted from the released materials?
- When did Epstein die, and why is this release significant after his death?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The case of Jeffrey Epstein and his connections to powerful individuals has been a major scandal in American politics and society. Epstein’s private island, where he allegedly committed many of his sex crimes, has become a symbol of the hidden activities of the wealthy and influential. The release of these materials by the Democratic Party is part of an ongoing effort to shed light on Epstein’s crimes and his associations, which have long been shrouded in secrecy.