1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses a tragic incident involving a drunk driver who caused the death of a rideshare driver. The article provides details on the incident and the legal consequences for the driver responsible.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 대리운전 | daeriunhaeng | rideshare driving | The victim was a rideshare driver who had been called to drive the suspect home. |
| 참변 | chambyeon | tragedy, disaster | The 60-year-old man’s death was a tragic disaster. |
| 매달리다 | maedallida | to cling to, to be attached to | The victim was clinging to the car as the suspect drove away. |
| 끌려가다 | kkullyeogada | to be dragged | The victim was dragged for 1.5 km before dying. |
| 구속 | gusok | detention, arrest | The 30-year-old suspect was detained and sent to the prosecutor’s office. |
| 혐의 | hyeomuui | suspicion, charge | The suspect was charged with murder and violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (assault on a driver). |
| 상체 | sangche | upper body | The victim’s upper body was exposed on the road as he was trapped by the seatbelt. |
| 노출되다 | nochuldeoda | to be exposed | The victim’s upper body was exposed on the road. |
| 현행범 | hyeonhaengbeom | flagrant offender | The suspect was arrested as a flagrant offender when the police arrived. |
| 만취 | manchwe | heavily intoxicated | The suspect was in a state of heavy intoxication, at the level of license revocation. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
60대 대리운전기사가 술에 취한 30대 남성에 의해 차에 매달려 1.5km 끌려가다 숨진 참변이 발생했다. 경찰에 따르면 A씨(30대)는 회사 동료들과 술을 마신 뒤 대리운전기사인 B씨를 불러 충북 청주로 가던 중 범행을 저질렀다. 당시 A씨는 면허 취소 수준으로 술에 취해 있었던 것으로 확인되었다.
A 60-year-old rideshare driver tragically died after being dragged for 1.5 km by a heavily intoxicated 30-year-old man. According to the police, the suspect A (in his 30s) had been drinking with his colleagues and then called the victim B, a rideshare driver, to drive him to Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, where the incident occurred. At the time, A was found to be in a state of intoxication at the level of license revocation.
B씨는 안전벨트에 얽혀 상체가 도로에 노출된 상태였지만, A씨는 그대로 차를 몰았다. 결국 B씨는 머리를 크게 다쳐 병원으로 옮겨졌지만 숨졌다. A씨는 다른 운전자의 신고를 받고 출동한 경찰에 현행범으로 체포되었다.
B was trapped by the seatbelt, with his upper body exposed on the road, but A continued to drive the car. Ultimately, B suffered severe head injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he died. A was arrested as a flagrant offender when the police arrived, responding to a report from another driver.
경찰 조사 결과, A씨는 술에 취한 상태에서 B씨를 차에 매단 채 운전한 혐의를 받고 있다. 대전 유성경찰서는 A씨를 살인 및 특정범죄가중처벌법 위반(운전자 폭행) 등의 혐의로 구속 송치했다.
According to the police investigation, A is suspected of driving the car with B clinging to it while intoxicated. The Yuseong Police Station in Daejeon detained A and sent him to the prosecutor’s office on charges of murder and violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (assault on a driver).
이번 사건은 대리운전 이용자와 기사 간의 안전 문제를 다시 한번 부각시켰다. 음주운전과 같은 위험한 행동으로 인해 무고한 사람의 생명이 위협받는 일이 발생해 안타깝다.
This incident has once again highlighted the safety issues between rideshare customers and drivers. It is tragic that an innocent life was threatened due to dangerous behavior such as drunk driving.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What happened to the 60-year-old rideshare driver in this incident?
- What was the condition of the 30-year-old suspect at the time of the incident?
- How was the victim’s body positioned during the incident?
- What charges did the police bring against the suspect?
- What is the significance of this incident in relation to rideshare safety?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Drunk driving is a serious problem in South Korea, with many tragic incidents occurring due to the irresponsible behavior of intoxicated drivers. This case highlights the need for greater awareness and stricter enforcement of laws to protect both rideshare drivers and passengers from such preventable tragedies.