1. Introduction to the text
This reading passage discusses a series of violent attacks that occurred in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, in which a Chinese national in his 50s wielded a weapon and caused multiple casualties.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 연쇄 | yeonchae | series, consecutive | The series of violent attacks occurred in Siheung. |
| 흉기 | honggi | weapon, deadly instrument | The suspect wielded a weapon and caused multiple casualties. |
| 난동 | nandong | rampage, disturbance | The suspect went on a rampage, attacking multiple locations. |
| 국적의 | gukjeokeui | of a nationality | The suspect was a Chinese national in his 50s. |
| 경찰은 | gyeongchaleuneun | the police | The police responded to the incidents. |
| 50대 | osibdae | in their 50s | The suspect was a Chinese national in his 50s. |
| 흉기를 | honggireul | a weapon | The suspect wielded a weapon and caused multiple casualties. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
경기도에서 연쇄 흉기 난동 사건이 발생했습니다. 중국 국적의 50대 남성이 여러 곳을 돌며 흉기를 휘둘러 두 명이 숨지고 두 명이 다쳤습니다.
A series of violent attacks involving a weapon occurred in Gyeonggi Province. A Chinese national in his 50s went on a rampage, wielding a weapon at multiple locations, resulting in two deaths and two injuries.
경찰은 오전 11시쯤 A 씨 집으로 들어갔고, 여기서 A 씨의 시신을 발견했습니다. 범행이 발생한 편의점으로부터 1km 남짓 떨어진 공원에서 자신이 살던 집의 주인인 70대 남성을 공격한 겁니다.
The police entered A’s residence around 11 AM and found A’s body. The suspect attacked the 70-year-old owner of the house he lived in, in a park about 1 km away from the convenience store where the attacks occurred.
형제가 살던 집과 차철남의 집 거리는 100m가량인 것으로 조사됐습니다. 경찰은 추가 피해자가 발생하지 않도록 현장 주변을 통제하고 있습니다.
The distance between the house where the brothers lived and Cha Cheol-nam’s house was about 100 meters. The police are currently securing the scene to prevent any additional casualties.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Where did the series of violent attacks occur?
- What nationality was the suspect?
- What kind of weapon did the suspect use?
- How many people were killed and injured in the attacks?
- Where did the suspect attack the 70-year-old owner of the house he lived in?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The incident reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Korean society in addressing issues of public safety and mental health, particularly when involving individuals from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the importance of strengthening community support systems and promoting cross-cultural understanding to prevent such tragedies from occurring.