죽이러 간다

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"죽이러 간다" is a Korean phrase that translates to "going to kill" in English. Here's a breakdown of the phrase and some context:

• Structure: The phrase combines the verb "죽이다" (to kill) with the verb ending "-러 가다," which indicates going somewhere for the purpose of the action.
• Possible Uses:
• Literal threat: It can be a serious statement of intent to kill someone.
• Figurative/hyperbole: It may be used in a non-literal way to describe a situation, like going to confront someone aggressively or defeat an opponent.
• In specific Contexts:
• Movie title: There is a South Korean movie titled "죽이러 간다" ("Going to Kill"). It's a black comedy.
• Online threats/gaming: It has appeared in the context of online gaming and live streaming, where it's been used in threatening messages.
• Political Context: There was an instance where a person, under the influence of alcohol, was arrested for saying he was going to kill a politician on a hunger strike.
• Traditional folk stories/songs: The phrase, or variations of it, appears in traditional Korean folk tales about dispelling snakes.