A possible concise summary is:
The text is a transcript of the first episode of a historical drama called "Gunman in Joseon". It is set in the late 19th century, when Joseon (Korea) is facing internal and external threats. The main plot revolves around a mysterious gunman who is killing the reformist scholars who support King Gojong's Open Door Policy. The king is determined to catch the gunman and protect his remaining allies, while the conservative faction led by Minister Kim tries to stop him and overthrow him. The gunman is hired by Kim Byungjae, a nobleman who wants to keep his power and wealth. The gunman also has a personal vendetta against Park Jinhan, the head of the Palace Patrol, who saved the king's life. Park Jinhan's son, Yungang, is a skilled swordsman who works as a bodyguard for gisaengs (courtesans). He encounters Suin, a young woman disguised as a man, who is looking for Ogyeong, the last surviving reformist scholar. Suin has a book written by Hyeonam, one of the slain scholars, that contains his ideas for a new Joseon. She wants to give it to Ogyeong, who is supposed to serve the king. Yungang and Suin have a hostile relationship at first, but they gradually develop feelings for each other. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, as Yungang confronts the gunman and Suin recognizes him as the same person who attacked her before.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a historical drama set in Joseon, when King Gojong was trying to reform the country and open its doors to the world.
2. The main conflict is between the reformists who support King Gojong and the conservatives who oppose him and want to overthrow him.
3. There is a mysterious gunman who is killing the reformist scholars one by one with a modern style gun from the West.
4. The gunman is hired by Kim Byeongje, a conservative minister, who wants to stop King Gojong's plans and enthrone his father, Kim Jwayeong, instead.
5. Ogyeong Lee Namju is the last reformist scholar alive and he is hiding from the gunman and the palace patrol.
6. Suin, the daughter of Jeong Hoeryeong, an interpreter, disguises herself as a man and tries to find Ogyeong and give him a book written by Master Hyeonam, one of the slain reformists.
7. Park Yungang is the son of Park Jinhan, the head of the palace patrol, who is trying to catch the gunman and protect Ogyeong. He moves to Jeong Hoeryeong's house with his father and sister, Yeonha.
8. Yungang and Suin meet several times and have a tense relationship. They don't know each other's true identities or motives.
9. Han Jeonghun is an officer from the police bureau who is also chasing the gunman and Ogyeong. He is friends with Yungang and has a crush on Suin.
10. The text ends with a cliffhanger where Yungang confronts Suin and Ogyeong at Angol, where they were supposed to meet.
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