1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson covers a news article about a 30-year-old man who killed his acquaintance with a weapon at a restaurant in Seoul. The article describes the details of the incident and the suspect’s actions.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 씨는 | ssi-neun | Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix) | A 씨가 흉기를 꺼내 휘두른 것으로 조사됐습니다. |
| 30대 | samsip-dae | thirties | 서울 마포구 대흥역 인근 식당에서 함께 술을 마시던 지인 흉기로 살해한 30대 남성이 경찰에 붙잡혔습니다. |
| 추가 | chu-ga | additional, further | 달아난 피해자를 뒤쫓아 추가 범행을 저지르는 등 강한 원한을 드러냈습니다. |
| 씨가 | ssi-ga | Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix) | A 씨가 흉기를 꺼내 휘두른 것으로 조사됐습니다. |
| 흉기를 | hyung-gi-reul | weapon | A 씨가 흉기를 꺼내 휘두른 것으로 조사됐습니다. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
서울 마포구 대흥역 인근 식당에서 함께 술을 마시던 지인 흉기로 살해한 30대 남성이 경찰에 붙잡혔습니다.
A 30-year-old man was arrested by the police for killing his acquaintance with a weapon at a restaurant near Daeheung Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
이 남성은 달아난 피해자를 뒤쫓아 추가 범행을 저지르는 등 강한 원한을 드러냈습니다.
The man showed strong resentment by chasing down the fleeing victim and committing additional crimes.
평일 저녁 삼삼오오 모여 즐거운 술잔을 나눴을 이곳에서 난데없는 살인 사건이 발생했습니다.
An unexpected murder incident occurred at this place where people gathered on a weekday evening to share drinks and have a good time.
두 사람은 식당에서 말다툼을 시작해 밖에서도 언성을 높였고, 순간 A 씨가 흉기를 꺼내 휘두른 것으로 조사됐습니다.
The two people started arguing at the restaurant and continued raising their voices outside, and it was investigated that A suddenly took out a weapon and swung it.
주변에는 폴리스라인이 넓게 쳐져 있고 출입이 통제된 모습입니다.
The area around the scene is cordoned off with police lines, and access is restricted.
여러 차례 흉기에 찔린 B 씨는 병원으로 옮겨졌지만 숨졌습니다.
B, who was stabbed multiple times with the weapon, was taken to the hospital but died.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Where did the incident take place?
- What was the relationship between the two people involved?
- How did the suspect show strong resentment?
- What was the initial situation at the restaurant?
- What was the final outcome of the incident?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Violent crimes involving the use of weapons are a serious concern in South Korea. The government has implemented stricter laws and regulations to address this issue, including tighter restrictions on the possession and sale of knives and other dangerous items. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to promote public safety and prevent such tragic events from occurring.