1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the case of a 20-year-old Korean woman who went missing in Japan after being treated for heatstroke. The article provides details about the woman’s disappearance and the efforts to locate her.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 실종 | siljeong | missing | 20대 한국인 여성 日서 한달째 실종 |
| 열사병 | yeolsabyeong | heatstroke | 열사병 치료 뒤 사라져 |
| 연락 | yeonrak | contact | 그 이후부터 최 씨와 연락이 두절됐다는 설명이다. |
| 지인 | jiin | acquaintance | 딸은 일본에 친구도, 지인도 없다 |
| 눈썹 | nunssup | eyebrow | 최 씨는 키 163cm에 왼쪽 눈썹에 점이 있다. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
일본에서 여행 중이던 20대 한국인 여성이 한 달 가까이 실종된 사건이 뒤늦게 알려졌다. 이 여성은 열사병 치료를 받은 뒤 사라졌다.
A 20-year-old Korean woman who was traveling in Japan has been missing for nearly a month, and the case has just recently come to light. The woman disappeared after receiving treatment for heatstroke.
최 씨는 어머니에게 연락해 150만 원이 필요하니 보내달라고 했고, 어머니는 바로 돈을 송금했다. 그 이후부터 최 씨와 연락이 두절됐다.
Ms. Choi contacted her mother and asked her to send 1.5 million won, which her mother immediately sent. After that, contact with Ms. Choi was lost.
최 씨의 어머니는 “20일이 넘었는데 장기 체류할 돈도 딸은 갖고 있지 않다. 어디서든 먹고, 자고, 옷은 갈이 입어야 하는데 그게 안 될 것”이라며 걱정을 표했다.
Ms. Choi’s mother expressed concern, saying, “It’s been more than 20 days, and my daughter doesn’t have money for an extended stay. She needs to eat, sleep, and change clothes, but that doesn’t seem possible.”
일본 경시청에 따르면 최 씨가 현지 병원을 나오는 모습까지는 확인이 된 상태다. 최 씨는 키 163cm에 왼쪽 눈썹에 점이 있다.
According to the Japanese police, they have confirmed that Ms. Choi was seen leaving the local hospital. Ms. Choi is 163 cm tall and has a mole on her left eyebrow.
최 씨의 어머니는 “딸은 일본에 친구도, 지인도 없다”고 덧붙였다.
Ms. Choi’s mother added that her daughter has no friends or acquaintances in Japan.
가족들은 최 씨의 안전을 간절히 기원하며 그녀의 소식을 기다리고 있다.
The family is fervently praying for Ms. Choi’s safety and awaiting news of her.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What happened to the 20-year-old Korean woman while she was traveling in Japan?
- How did the woman’s mother try to help her after she contacted her?
- What concerns did the woman’s mother express about her daughter’s situation?
- What physical details are known about the missing woman?
- What did the woman’s mother say about her daughter’s social connections in Japan?
5. Cultural and historical notes
This case highlights the challenges and risks that Korean travelers can face when visiting Japan, a neighboring country with a different language and culture. The disappearance of a young woman in a foreign country is a distressing situation that raises concerns about safety and support for Korean citizens abroad.