Five people were injured in a knife attack at a high school in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, on Monday morning.
 

  
A report was filed at around 8:36 a.m. that a student had wielded a knife at a high school in Heungdeok District, Cheongju

During efforts to restrain the student, the school principal, an environmental maintenance worker and an administrative staff member sustained stab wounds to the chest and abdomen and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

  
Another staff member surnamed Lee suffered was also hospitalized after being allegedly choked by the student.

  
School staff managed to disarm the student, who then fled the campus and headed toward a nearby park. A passerby surnamed Kim also sustained a head injury after encountering the student during their escape. 

 
None of the injuries are considered life-threatening, according to officials.

  
Following the incident, the student jumped into a nearby reservoir but was rescued at approximately 8:48 a.m. and taken to a hospital.

  
Authorities confirmed that the student is in second year and is enrolled in a special education class at the school. Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-28/national/socialAffairs/High-school-student-in-Cheongju-injures-three-in-knife-attack/2294923

Comprehension

Where did the knife attack take place?
What time was the report of the incident filed?
Who were the three staff members injured while trying to restrain the student?
What type of injuries did the principal, maintenance worker, and administrative staff sustain?
What injury did the staff member surnamed Lee suffer?
Where did the student go after fleeing the school?
Who else was injured by the student outside of the school?
Were any of the injuries considered life-threatening?
What did the student do after escaping toward the park?
What information did the police provide about the student’s background?

Discussion

What measures can schools take to prevent violence like this?
How should schools support students who might be struggling emotionally or behaviorally?
What role do you think security officers or counselors could play in preventing school violence?
How important is communication between parents, teachers, and students in maintaining school safety?
What kind of emergency training should school staff receive?
How can society better support students enrolled in special education programs?
Should there be more mental health resources available in schools?
How can schools balance maintaining an open environment with ensuring student and staff safety?
What lessons should be learned from this incident?
What support should be provided to the victims after such a traumatic event?

Vocabulary

Knife attack – An act of violence using a knife as a weapon.
Restrain – To hold back or control someone’s actions.
Environmental maintenance worker – A staff member responsible for cleaning and maintaining the school grounds.
Administrative staff – Employees who handle the day-to-day operations of the school office.
Sustain – To suffer or experience (an injury).
Flee – To run away from a place or situation of danger.
Passerby – A person who happens to be going past something, especially on foot.
Reservoir – A large natural or artificial lake used to store water.
Special education – Instruction designed to meet the needs of students with learning differences or disabilities.
Circumstances – The facts and conditions that affect a situation.