South Korea Stops Chinese Fishing Boats

May 9, 2026, 04:38
ChinaInternational

Introduction

South Korean police stopped two Chinese fishing boats. The boats fished in South Korean water without permission.

Main Body

The boats entered South Korean water on Friday evening. They went 3 kilometers past the border line near Baengnyeong Island. One Chinese man in his 40s had a heart problem. He died on the way to the hospital. Other workers said he drank too much alcohol. South Korean officials told the Chinese government about the death. Now, the police are asking the other workers questions.

Conclusion

The police still have the two boats. They are studying what happened.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past' Shift

Look at how the story changes words to show things already happened. This is the most important step for A2 English.

The Regular Pattern Just add -ed to the end of the action word:

  • Stop β†’\rightarrow Stopped
  • Fish β†’\rightarrow Fished
  • Enter β†’\rightarrow Entered

The Rule Breakers Some words change completely. You just have to memorize these:

  • Go β†’\rightarrow Went
  • Have β†’\rightarrow Had
  • Say β†’\rightarrow Said
  • Die β†’\rightarrow Died (Regular, but looks different)

Quick Tip When you see 'on Friday evening' or 'last week', your brain should immediately look for these -ed or irregular words.

Vocabulary Learning

police
Law enforcement officers who keep the peace
Example:The police stopped the boats before they could leave the harbor.
boats
Vessels that travel on water
Example:The two fishing boats were seized by the authorities.
water
Liquid that covers the earth and is used for drinking, bathing, and fishing
Example:The fishermen worked in the cold sea water.
permission
Official approval to do something
Example:They fished in the waters without permission from the government.
border
The line that separates two countries or regions
Example:The boats crossed the border line into South Korean waters.
line
A straight or curved mark that indicates a boundary or path
Example:The border line was marked by a series of buoys.
island
A piece of land surrounded by water
Example:The boats passed near Baengnyeong Island.
heart
The organ that pumps blood in the body
Example:He had a heart problem that caused him to collapse.
alcohol
A drink that contains ethanol, often consumed for pleasure
Example:The workers said he drank too much alcohol.
hospital
A place where sick or injured people receive medical care
Example:He was taken to the hospital after he fell.