1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the traumatic experience of a popular YouTuber who was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver. The YouTuber bravely shared her story and the difficulties she faced during the legal process.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 성폭행 | seongpolhaeng | sexual assault | A씨는 택시 기사에게 성폭행을 당했다고 고백했다. (A was sexually assaulted by the taxi driver.) |
| 유튜브 | yutubu | YouTube | A씨는 유튜브에서 다이어트 콘텐츠를 주로 올려왔다. (A had been uploading diet-related content on YouTube.) |
| 구독자 | gudobja | subscriber | A씨는 20만 구독자를 가진 유튜버였다. (A was a YouTuber with 200,000 subscribers.) |
| 악플 | akpeul | malicious comment | A씨는 악플을 쓰는 사람들의 비난에 대해 언급했다. (A talked about the malicious comments from people.) |
| 소송 | sosong | lawsuit | A씨는 소송 과정의 고통에 대해 이야기했다. (A spoke about the suffering she experienced during the lawsuit.) |
| 수사 | susa | investigation | A씨는 경찰 조사 과정에서 불편한 질문을 받았다고 말했다. (A said she received uncomfortable questions from the police during the investigation.) |
| 신고 | singgo | report | A씨는 왜 즉시 신고하지 않았냐는 질문을 받았다. (A was asked why she did not report the incident immediately.) |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
다이어트 콘텐츠를 주로 올리며 활동해온 20만 구독자의 유튜버 A씨가 성폭행 피해를 직접 고백했다. 이어 “돈을 얻으려 이러는 거라고 악플을 쓰는 사람도 있어서 최대한 카메라 앞에서는 안 울려 했는데 눈물이 난다”면서 울음을 터트렸다.
A YouTuber with 200,000 subscribers, who had been primarily uploading diet-related content, directly confessed to being a victim of sexual assault. She continued, “There are people who write malicious comments, saying I’m doing this to make money, so I tried not to cry in front of the camera, but the tears came out.”
A씨는 소송 과정의 괴로움도 전했다. “우리나라 소송 체계가 고통받는 피해자들이 몇 년씩 더 고통받아야 하더라”며 “소송이 하루아침에 끝나는 게 아니다. 1년 반 동안 했는데, 안 끝난다. 그러면서 저는 점점 죽어가는 거다”고 털어놓았다.
A also shared the anguish she experienced during the legal process. “The legal system in our country forces the suffering victims to endure pain for years,” she said. “The lawsuit doesn’t end overnight. I’ve been at it for a year and a half, and it’s still not over. Meanwhile, I’m slowly dying.”
또 수사 과정에서도 “경찰이 저에게 ‘성폭행당할 때 왜 신고 안 했냐’고 하더라”며 “본인이 직접 당해보면 바로 신고할 수 있을 것 같냐”고 말했다.
Furthermore, during the investigation, A said, “The police asked me, ‘Why didn’t you report it when you were sexually assaulted?'” She then asked, “If you experienced it yourself, would you be able to report it right away?”
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Who is the YouTuber that the article is about?
- What type of content did the YouTuber primarily create on their channel?
- What traumatic experience did the YouTuber share?
- What difficulties did the YouTuber face during the legal process?
- How did the police respond to the YouTuber’s experience during the investigation?
5. Cultural and historical notes
This article highlights the challenges and stigma that victims of sexual assault often face in South Korea. The legal system can be slow and traumatic for victims, and they may also encounter victim-blaming attitudes from authorities. This case sheds light on the need for more compassionate and effective support systems for survivors of sexual violence in the country.