1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses a shocking incident that occurred between two elderly church members, A and B, in 2021. The article delves into the details of the altercation that led to B’s tragic death.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 거부하다 | geobuhada | to refuse, reject | “내 키스를 거부해?” |
| 절단되다 | jeoldandoeда | to be severed, cut off | 혀 절단되자 살해 |
| 살해하다 | salhaeда | to murder, kill | 혀 절단되자 살해 |
| 주검 | jujеom | corpse, dead body | 싸늘한 주검이 돼 돌아왔다. |
| 거슬러 올라가다 | geoseureollagada | to trace back, go back | 사건은 2021년 4월 2일로 거슬러 올라간다. |
| 폭행하다 | pokhaeнgда | to assault, attack physically | 폭행은 약 1시간 동안 이어진 것으로 파악됐다. |
| 유기하다 | yugihada | to abandon, dispose of | 시신을 유기하고 집으로 돌아왔다. |
| 부인하다 | buinhada | to deny, refuse to admit | 살인 혐의에 대해 부인했다. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
교회를 세웠노라는 A씨 초대에 가벼운 발걸음을 옮긴 B씨는 싸늘한 주검이 돼 돌아왔다. 사건은 2021년 4월 2일로 거슬러 올라간다.
B visited A’s church at A’s invitation, but returned as a lifeless corpse. The incident dates back to April 2, 2021.
그런 B씨를 휴대폰으로 촬영하는 이가 있었으니 A씨였다. 폭행은 약 1시간 동안 이어진 것으로 파악됐다.
A was the one who filmed B on his phone. The assault lasted for about an hour.
그리고 옷을 벗긴 뒤 B씨의 눈, 코 등 체액이 흘러나올 수 있는 부위에 휴지와 청테이프, 유리테이프로 막았다.
After undressing B, they covered his eyes, nose, and other bodily orifices with tissues, blue tape, and glass tape to prevent fluids from leaking out.
이후 자신의 아파트에서 15㎞ 떨어진 미륵산 7부 능선 자락의 헬기 착륙장 인근에 시신을 유기하고 집으로 돌아왔다.
They then transported the body 15 km from their apartment to the helicopter landing site on Mount Mireuk and abandoned the corpse there before returning home.
또 “의견이 맞지 않아 B씨와 싸웠고 그 과정에서 B씨를 때렸지만 죽이진 않았다”며 살인 혐의에 대해 부인했다.
A claimed that they had a disagreement with B and assaulted him, but denied the murder charge, stating that they did not intend to kill B.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the relationship between A and B before the incident?
- What happened to B after he visited A’s church?
- How long did the assault on B last?
- What did A do to B’s body after the assault?
- What was A’s explanation for the incident?
5. Cultural and historical notes
This incident highlights the potential for violence and tragedy even within close-knit religious communities. The details of the case, such as the prolonged assault and the attempt to conceal the body, suggest a shocking level of premeditation and cruelty. The article raises important questions about the factors that can lead to such extreme acts of violence, even among elderly individuals.