1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the recent arrest and incarceration of Kim Geonhee, the wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. It describes the conditions of her confinement and the procedures she underwent upon being taken into custody.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 구속 | guseok | arrest, detention | Kim Geonhee was arrested and officially taken into custody. |
| 구치소 | guchiso | detention center, prison | After the hearing, Kim Geonhee was transferred to the Seoul Southern District Detention Center. |
| 영장실질심사 | yeongjansiljeolsimsa | detention hearing | Kim Geonhee attended the detention hearing before being sent to the detention center. |
| 독방 | dokbang | solitary confinement room | Upon arrival at the detention center, Kim Geonhee was placed in a solitary confinement room without a bed. |
| 경호 | gyeongho | security detail, protection | The Presidential Security Service’s protection for Kim Geonhee was immediately discontinued after her arrest. |
| 신체검사 | sinchegeomsae | physical examination | Kim Geonhee underwent a physical examination, including measurements of her height and weight, upon being admitted to the detention center. |
| 이불 | ibul | blanket | Without a bed, Kim Geonhee had to sleep on the floor with only a blanket. |
| 묵묵부답 | mukmukbudap | silent, unresponsive | Kim Geonhee remained silent and unresponsive during the detention hearing. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
김건희 여사가 지난 2022년 6월 나토 정상회의 참석 당시 반클리프 앤 아펠 목걸이를 착용한 모습이 화제가 되었습니다. 이후 여사는 역대 영부인 중 처음으로 구속되면서 구치소에 정식 수용되었습니다.
Kim Geonhee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, drew attention for wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace during the NATO summit in June 2022. She has now become the first first lady in history to be arrested and officially incarcerated.
여사는 법원의 구속 전 피의자 심문(영장실질심사)이 끝난 뒤 서울 구로구 서울남부구치소로 이동해 구인 피의자 거실에서 대기했습니다. 키와 몸무게 등을 재는 신체검사도 받았습니다.
After the detention hearing, Kim Geonhee was transferred to the Seoul Southern District Detention Center, where she waited in the detainee holding area. She also underwent a physical examination, including measurements of her height and weight.
김 여사는 입소 절차를 마치는 대로 독방에 수용되었습니다. 침대는 없어 이불을 깔고 자게 되었습니다.
Upon completing the admission process, Kim Geonhee was placed in a solitary confinement room. Without a bed, she had to sleep on the floor with only a blanket.
영장 발부와 동시에 대통령경호처의 경호도 중단되었습니다. 김 여사는 법정에서 ‘묵묵부답’으로 일관했습니다.
The Presidential Security Service’s protection for Kim Geonhee was immediately discontinued after the arrest warrant was issued. During the hearing, she remained silent and unresponsive.
이번 사건은 역대 영부인 중 처음으로 구속된 사례라는 점에서 큰 관심을 받고 있습니다. 여사의 구치소 생활과 향후 재판 과정에 대한 국민들의 관심이 집중되고 있습니다.
This incident has garnered significant attention as the first time in history that a first lady has been arrested. There is intense public interest in Kim Geonhee’s life in the detention center and the upcoming legal proceedings.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the event that Kim Geonhee attended in June 2022 that drew attention to her fashion choices?
- What is the significance of Kim Geonhee being the first first lady in history to be arrested and incarcerated?
- What were the conditions of Kim Geonhee’s confinement in the detention center?
- How did Kim Geonhee behave during the detention hearing?
- What happened to the Presidential Security Service’s protection for Kim Geonhee after her arrest?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The arrest and incarceration of a first lady is an unprecedented event in South Korean history. It has sparked intense public interest and debate, as the public grapples with the implications of a high-profile political figure facing criminal charges. This case highlights the complexities and challenges faced by the country’s political and legal systems when dealing with the family members of top government officials.