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“앞니 3개 부러지고 피범벅” 일본서 한국인 폭행 분통

Date: February 04, 2026

Introduction

This reading text discusses an incident where a Korean tourist was severely beaten by a group of people in Sapporo, Japan, and faced difficulties in receiving adequate support from the Korean embassy or consulate. The text highlights the frustration expressed by netizens towards the lack of proper assistance provided to the victim.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
폭행 pokhaeng assault, attack 그는 폭행을 당했습니다.
중상 jungsang serious injury 그는 중상을 입었습니다.
치관 파절 chigwan pajeol tooth fracture 그의 앞니 3개가 치관 파절되었습니다.
신경 손상 singyeong sonsang nerve damage 그는 신경 손상을 받았습니다.
통역 tongyeok interpretation 그는 통역이 필요했습니다.
CCTV sisitibi closed-circuit television 경찰은 CCTV를 확인했습니다.
질타 jilta to criticize harshly 사람들은 외교 당국을 질타했습니다.
피범벅 pibeombeok covered in blood 그는 피범벅이 되었습니다.
분통 buntong anger, fury 사람들은 분통을 터뜨렸습니다.
패가망신 paegamangsin to be completely disgraced 그 일로 인해 패가망신했습니다.

Reading Text

일본 삿포로에서 여행 중이던 한국인 A씨가 현지인들로부터 집단 폭행을 당했습니다. A씨는 얼굴을 중심으로 심각한 폭행을 당해 하악 앞니 3개가 부러지는 치관 파절과 신경 손상을 입었습니다.

The Korean tourist A, who was traveling in Sapporo, Japan, was assaulted by a group of local people. A suffered severe attacks, mainly on the face, resulting in a tooth fracture with 3 front teeth broken and nerve damage.

A씨는 일본어를 하지 못했기 때문에 주삿포로 대한민국 총영사관에 통역 지원을 요청했지만, 적절한 도움을 받지 못했습니다. A씨의 친구도 일본어 소통이 어려워 이미 사건 초기에 귀국했습니다.

Since A could not speak Japanese, he urgently requested the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sapporo to provide an interpreter when being questioned by the Japanese police, but he did not receive adequate assistance. A's friend, who also had difficulty communicating in Japanese, had already returned to Korea in the early stages of the incident.

사건이 발생한 지 15일이 지나서야 현지 경찰이 CCTV 확인에 나섰습니다. 이 소식이 알려지자 인터넷에서는 외국에서 피해를 당한 한국인에 대한 우리 외교 당국의 부적절한 대응을 질타하는 목소리가 높아졌습니다.

It was not until 15 days after the incident that the local police finally began to check the CCTV footage. When this news was reported, there was a strong criticism on the internet towards the inappropriate response of our diplomatic authorities in assisting the Korean victim who suffered harm abroad.

이 사건으로 인해 한국인이 일본에서 폭행당하면 "패가망신"이라는 인식이 더욱 확산되었습니다. 네티즌들은 분통을 터뜨리며 이러한 사건이 반복되지 않기를 바라고 있습니다.

As a result of this incident, the perception that "it will be a complete disgrace" if a Korean is assaulted in Japan has become more widespread. Netizens are venting their anger and hoping that such incidents will not be repeated.

현지 경찰의 늑장 대응과 우리 외교 당국의 부적절한 지원으로 인해 A씨는 큰 고통을 겪었습니다. 이번 사건을 계기로 한국인 여행객의 안전 보장과 적극적인 영사 지원 체계 마련이 필요해 보입니다.

Due to the slow response of the local police and the inadequate support from our diplomatic authorities, A suffered greatly. This incident highlights the need to ensure the safety of Korean travelers and establish a more proactive consular support system.

이번 사건을 통해 한국인이 일본에서 겪는 차별과 폭력의 문제가 다시 한 번 부각되었습니다. 양국 간 외교적 해결을 통해 이러한 사건이 재발되지 않기를 바랍니다.

This incident has once again highlighted the issue of discrimination and violence that Koreans face in Japan. It is hoped that through diplomatic resolutions between the two countries, such incidents will not be repeated.

Grammar Points

-(으)로 인해(서) due to

Used to express a cause or reason, meaning 'due to' or 'because of'. Attaches to a noun with -(으)로 인해(서).

📖 현지 경찰의 늑장 대응과 우리 외교 당국의 부적절한 지원으로 인해 A씨는 큰 고통을 겪었습니다. Due to the local police's delayed response and our diplomatic authorities' inadequate support, Mr. A suffered greatly.

✏️ 교통사고로 인해 도로가 막혔습니다. The road was blocked due to a traffic accident.

-을/를 통해(서) through / via

Means 'through' or 'via', expressing the means or medium by which something is achieved. Attaches to a noun with 을/를 통해(서).

📖 이번 사건을 통해 한국인이 일본에서 겪는 차별과 폭력의 문제가 다시 한 번 부각되었습니다. Through this incident, the issue of discrimination and violence experienced by Koreans in Japan was highlighted once again.

✏️ 인터넷을 통해 다양한 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다. You can obtain various information through the internet.

Cultural Notes

This incident reflects the ongoing tensions and challenges faced by Koreans traveling or residing in Japan. There is a perception among Koreans that they may face discrimination and violence in Japan, and that the Korean government does not provide adequate support and protection for its citizens in such situations. This incident has further heightened these concerns and underscores the need for improved diplomatic relations and cooperation between Korea and Japan to ensure the safety and well-being of Korean nationals.

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