진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Korea to cut no. of teachers amid diminishing student numbers 기사 요약: 출생에 따른 학령인구 감소가 본격화하면서 신규교사 채용 규모가 축소된 데 이어 '예비 교사'를 길러내는 교육대학교 정원까지 줄어들게 됐다. [1] Amid administrative efforts to increase the annual enrollment quota for medical schools that sparked the mass walkout of doctors across the country, the government said it would r…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot [Herald Review] ‘Parasyte: The Grey,’ run-of-the-mill monster horror series that lacks charm of original manga 기사 요약: 원작 만화의 매력을 담지 못한 호러물 [1] “Parasyte: The Grey,” the ambitiously re-imagined series by star director Yeon Sang-ho, is a run-of-the-mill monster horror show that fails to capture the charm and essence of the origina…

진행자: 최정윤, Ali Abbot No shirt, no shoes or dressed for mourning: Candidates' campaign gimmicks 기사 요약: 바디프로필, 댄스 챌린지, 혈서에 소복까지 이색 운동 이따르던 22대 총선 이모저모 [1] As South Koreans go to the polls to elect the 300 members of the National Assembly on Wednesday, political candidates have fully ramped up efforts to court voters. *ramp up: ~을 늘리다, 증가시키다 *court: ~의…

진행자: 최정윤, Ali Abbot Assembly race heats up as early voters turn out in historic numbers 기사 요약: 22대 총선 사전투표의 최종 투표율이 31.28%로 집계되면서 역대 '최다' 사전 투표율 기록 [1] More registered voters than ever turned out for early voting on Friday and Saturday, further heating up the election race, with the Democratic Party of Korea claiming that it points to a possible ad…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Han So-hee, Ryu Joon-yeol part ways 2 weeks after going public with relationship 기사 요약: 배우 한소희와 류준열, 공개 연애 2주 만에 결별 [1] South Korean actors Han So-hee and Ryu Joon-yeol have decided to “go their own ways” after two tumultuous weeks surrounding the stars’ admissions of dating and accusations of impropriety in Ryu dating Han so so…

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer Sephora exits Korea after years of losses 기사 요약: 글로벌 화장품 편집샵 세포라, 한국 시장 적자 끝에 철수 [1] French cosmetics retailer Sephora, owned by LVMH Group, on Tuesday declared its withdrawal from the Korean market, following years of financial losses. - declare 선언, 선포하다 - withdrawal 철회, 철수 [2] "With heavy hearts, we have decided to ceas…

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer 'Exhuma' first movie this year to attract 10m moviegoers 기사 요약: ‘파묘’ 올해 첫 천만 관객 돌파…한국 오컬트 장르 영화 중 최초 [1] Occult flick "Exhuma" on Sunday became the first movie to surpass 10 million in ticket sales this year, having reached the milestone on its 32nd day in theaters, according to Showbox, the film's distributor. - occult f…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot [Weekender] A new equation in sharing costs of marriage 기사 요약: 결혼에 드는 비용을 반씩 부담하는 ‘반반 결혼’ 택하는 사람들 늘어나 [1] Newlyweds, single men and single women interviewed by The Korea Herald generally envisioned an equal partnership founded on equal contributions -- be it financially, in terms of their roles, or both. Yet, in reality, men sti…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot 68% of Korean adults living with parents won’t move out until marriage 기사요약: 결혼 전까지 독립 계획이 없는 미혼 남녀들 많아졌다 [1] A recent survey showed that the vast majority of South Korean adults living with their parents in apartments have no plans to move out until they are married. * Recent: 최근의 * Majority: 다수 * Move out: (살던 집에서) 이사를 나가다 [2]…

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn PSG's Lee Kang-in makes national squad despite Asian Cup dispute 기사요약: 축구계를 뒤흔든 '탁구게이트'의 중심에 섰던 이강인 선수가 대표팀에 발탁돼 3월 A매치에 출격한다. [1] South Korean men's national soccer team head coach Hwang Sun-hong announced his 23-man squad Monday, which included Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in who fell from favor with the public for …

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn IU sets off on first world tour, 'H.E.R' 기사요약: 가수 아이유가 서울 단독 콘서트로 월드투어의 포문을 열고 여성 솔로 아티스트 최초로 서울 상암 월드컵 경기장에 입성해 오는 9월 앙코르 콘서트를 개최한다. [1] IU’s voice rippled through the KSPO Dome on Sunday as the lights dimmed to open the singer-songwriter’s final Seoul concert of her first world tour, "H.E.R.," which took place in the capital o…

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot Fake news on soccer star generated W700m: report 기사 요약: 축구선수 이강인 관련 가짜 뉴스 영상이 유튜브에서 7천만 조회수를 기록하며 7억원 정도의 수익 발생됐다는 인공지능 기업의 보고서 [1] YouTube videos carrying fake news about controversy-ridden soccer star Lee Kang-in are thought to have generated up to 700 million won ($523,000) in profit in the two weeks after his alleged alterca…

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot Marriages in Korea fall by 40% within a decade 기사 요약: 2013년 32만 이었던 혼인 건수가 작년 19만으로 10년새 40% 감소 [1] In another piece of grim news underscoring South Korea's looming demographic crisis, the number of marriages in 2023 fell by 40 percent compared to the level recorded a decade ago, government statistics revealed Sunday. *grim: 암울한…

진행자: 최정윤, Ali Abbot Death & denial: Why Koreans refuse to contemplate the end기사 요약: '죽음'에 대해 이야기 하기를 꺼려하고 죽음에 대해 슬퍼하고 부정적인 인식이 유독 큰 한국인, 그 이유는? [1] A few years ago, Kim Sun-yong (not her real name) stumbled upon a Facebook post written by an acquaintance from work. The author, an American who was battling late-stage cancer with no prospects of reco…

진행자: 최정윤, Ali Abbot Government sets deadline for doctors to return by Thursday기사 요약: 의대 정원 확대 발표에 반발하고 나선 전공의들이 병원 이탈하고 의료 공백 커지자, 정부는 "목요일까지 돌아오면 책임 물지 않을 것"이라고 말해 [1] Amid lingering tensions between doctors and the government over the latter's plan to increase the medical school enrollment quota, the government has upped the pressure, issuing doc…

진행자: 김혜연, Ali Bodyguards drag student out for protesting Yoon's commencement 기사 요약: 대학 학위수여식에서 윤석열 대통령에게 연구개발 예산 삭감에 대한 문제를 외치다 대통령실 경호원에 의해 사지가 들린 채 강제 퇴장 당한 사건 [1] A student was physically removed on Friday as he protested a research budget cut as President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a speech at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology…

진행자: 김혜연, Ali Where does Korea stand on assisted death? 기사 요약: 스위스 조력사망 단체들에 가입한 한국인 수는 약 300명, 헌법이 명시한 인간의 존엄과 가치에 대한 국가의 의식 수준은? Kicker: Myelitis patient, seeking a dignified exit from pain, challenges local laws criminalizing assisted suicide [1] While South Korea criminalizes any form of assisted dying, at least 204 South Koreans, as of April 2…

진행자: 최정윤, Elise Youn Korea sees surge in number of asylum seekers from Russia 기사 요약: 지난해 5천 7백 여명의 러시아인이 한국 정부에 난민 신청, 2022년 비해 5배 늘어난 이유는? [1] South Korea saw a significant rise in the number of Russian asylum seekers last year, with over 5,000 submitting refugee applications, a government report found Monday. *asylum: 망명 [2] According to the late…

진행자: 최정윤, Elise Youn Why ramyeon makers still stick with 'ramen' marketing 기사 요약: 라면과 라멘의 분명한 차이에도 한국 라면 회사들이 해외 출시시 ‘라멘’을 고집하는 이유는? [1] Amid soaring exports of Korean instant noodles in recent years, a renewed spotlight has been cast on a decadeslong dilemma among local food companies -- whether or not the word "ramen" should be ditched from their…

진행자: 홍유, Elise Yoon Seoul unveils plan for world's largest'vertical' business district in Yongsan 기사 요약: 서울 용산에 100층안팎의 랜드마크가 들어서고 세계 최초로 45층 건물을 잇는 1.1㎞스카이 트레일이 설치된다. [1] The Seoul city government unveiled aset of plans to transform an abandoned train maintenance depot in the centraldistrict of Yongsan into an international business district, with…

진행자: 홍유, Elise Yoon Entertainment industry split over plan tomandate holdback period for state-funded films 기사 요약: 정부가 최근 영화 분야 지원 사업 조건에 '홀드백'(Hold Back) 준수 의무를 부과하자 영화계와 OTT 업계 등은 이해관계에 따라 의견이 엇갈리고 있다. [1] The Culture Ministry’s plan to mandatea grace period of possibly up to six months before films that receivedgovernment funding are released on…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Loved like idols, canceled like demons 기사 요약: 이미지 타격 큰 ‘연예인 리스크’에 사건사고 터지면 발 빠르게 광고 손절하는 업체들 [1] The news that actor Lee Sun-kyun was being investigated for allegations of illegal drug use broke out on Oct. 19. From then on, the actor disappeared from public view, except when he was made to appear in front of the media each of t…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Korean TV programs show former couples together amid cultural shift 기사 요약: 옛 연인·배우자 소환하는 요즘 예능...환승연애 3 흥행, 이소라-신동엽 함께 출연+달라진 시대상 반영 [1] South Korean entertainment shows which invite past lovers on the program are gaining popularity. Following a shift in Korean culture towards more openly discussing past relationships, there is …

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot [Weekender] Behind the rise of unstaffed stores in Korea 기사 요약: 늘어나는 무인점포들, 왜일까? [1] Choi Seung-hoon, 32, a regular patron of self-service venues in Korea, recently broadened his experiences in unstaffed shops by purchasing a takeaway sashimi dinner set for one. * Patron: 고객, 후원자, 홍보 대사 / Customer, Client, Buyer * Self-service: …

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Escape winter’s chill, dive into paradise in Vietnam 기사 요약: 한국인들한테 인기 많은 다낭부터 요즘 뜨고 있는 푸꾸옥 섬까지, 가지각색의 매력을 지닌 베트남 여행지 [1] If the abounding lush green paddies and the Trump-Kim Hanoi summit click in your mind about Vietnam, you’re missing out on a big part, because the country has much more to offer. *Abounding: 풍부한, 많은 / Flourish…

진행자: 김혜연, Ali Abbot Policemen punished for death of man they escorted close to home 기사 요약: 한파 속 취객 데려다 줬으나 집 앞 계단서 들어가지 않고 잠들어 사망, 경찰관 업무상과실치사 혐의로 벌금형 받아 [1] Two South Korean policemen have been fined after the intoxicated man they escorted to the building he lived in froze to death, a local court said Sunday. *fined 벌금을 부과하다 *intoxicated (술·마약에) 취…

진행자: 김혜연, Ali Abbot Pet cloning in Korea raises concerns over bioethics, regulatory void 기사 요약: 유튜버의 죽은 강아지 복제 소식에 반려견 복제 기술에 대한 국내 기준, 규정의 모호성 지적받아 [1] A pet owner nuzzles her puppy Tico after months apart in a heartwarming video uploaded to YouTube on New Year’s Day. But this is no ordinary reunion. *nuzzle 코[입]를 비비다 *heartwarming 마음이 따뜻해지는 *reun…

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot Fried chicken voted most popular K-food overseas 기사 요약: 해외 18개 도시서 한식 소비자 조사 실시한 결과 가장 좋아하는 음식은 ‘한국식 치킨’ [1] Korean-style fried chicken was selected as the favorite Korean food outside of Korea, according to the results of a government survey announced Thursday. *result: 결과 [2] In an international study involving some 9,000 peop…

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot One in two Koreans physically inactive: report 기사 요약: 한국인 2명 중 1명 WHO 권고 신체활동량 미달…복지부 “성인, 1주일 2시간반∼5시간 중강도 운동 해야” [1] Almost half of Korean adults are not moving their bodies enough, failing to meet the physical activity standards set by the World Health Organization, a health report revealed on Sunday. *reveal: 드러내다, 밝히다 [2] A…

진행자: 홍유, Naomi Hyundai Motor aims to open era of flying mobility 기사 요약: 현대자동차그룹의 미국 도심항공모빌리티 법인 슈퍼널이 미래항공모빌리티 생태계 구축 전략을 제시한다. [1] Flying cars have long been a fixture in science fiction movies. For Hyundai Motor Group, the vision of vehicles flying in the air is not just a whimsical idea anymore as the Korean auto giant appears determined to make …

진행자: 홍유, Naomi New Year's Eve drone no-show in Busan spurs outrage 기사 요약: 부산 수영구 광안리해수욕장에서 새해를 기념하기 위해 마련됐던 대규모 드론쇼가 통신 장애로 취소됐다. 이날 드론쇼를 직접 보기 위해 현장을 찾았던 수많은 시민들이 분통을 터뜨렸다. [1] A New Year countdown drone show slated to be held at Gwangalli beach in Busan on Sunday was abruptly canceled due to technical error, sparking complaints among the tens of …

진행자: 최정윤, Beth Eunhee HongFarewell to credit cards: Cash-only trend surges as young Koreans tackle overspending 기사 요약: 고물가 시대 속 MZ들의 새로운 돈관리 법 "현금 챌린지" 유행 [1] Despite digital progress and surging online transactions, a notable consumption trend is emerging among South Koreans in their 20s and 30s, as an increasing number of them are opting to use p…

진행자: 최정윤, Beth Eunhee Hong More strollers sold for furry companions than infants 기사 요약: 초저출산 효과일까? 반려동물용 유모차가 유아용 유모차 판매 비율 6: 4로 앞질러 [1] In perhaps yet another sign of the country's declining number of births, South Korea’s largest online marketplace reported Monday that sales of pet strollers exceeded those of baby strollers for the first time th…

진행자: 간형우, Beth Eunhee Hong All Koreans need for Christmas is ... a cake? 기사 요약: 한국인이 크리스마스날 케익을 찾는 현상과 그 유래 [1] Ever wondered what Koreans most enjoy on their Christmas dinner tables? *wonder: 궁금해하다, 경이로운 것 [2] While the classic yuletide meal of turkey and stuffing are hard to find and there's no specific Korean Christmas dish, people often turn to…

진행자: 간형우, Beth Eunhee Hong Half of Koreans could be over 65 by 2072 기사 요약: 출산율 반등해도 2072년 한국엔 65세 이상 고령인구가 절반 이상이라는 통계청 예측 [1] South Korea could see a more than 40 percent decline in its population in 50 years' time, with half of its people aged over 65, a recent report released by Statistics Korea showed. *decline: 감소, 하락하다, 사양하다 [2] The worst-cas…

진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Ng City of Seoul's app adds payment, tax refund service 기사요약: 내년부터 모바일 여권 앱 하나로 서울 여행하는 외국인 관광객, 신분확인부터 교통카드, 면세 쇼핑 등 해결 가능 [1] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday the expansion of services on the city’s travel app, TripPass, to allow international tourists to easily access various services, such as personal identi…

진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Ng Questions raised over Uniqlo’s hefty dividend payouts 기사요약: 2년 연속 연간 순이익보다 많은 고배당 단행한 유니클로 [1] South Korean operator of the Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo, FRL Korea, has announced substantial dividends for the second consecutive year, with dividends surpassing the company's net profit for the 2022 fiscal year by 52.8 billion won …

진행자: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong [Weekender] Can't get a date? Try a temple ... or city hall 기사 요약: 솔로 남녀들 위해 만남 주선하는 절, 지자체들 [1] On a chilly Saturday afternoon, a group of people dressed in Buddhist vests and pants strolled slowly around a pagoda at Jogyesa,making wishes and touring different corners of the Buddhist temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul. *Chilly: …

진행자: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong Day laborers, low-income earners fear lonely death 기사 요약: 고독사에 걱정하는 일용직 근로자, 소득 낮은 층 [1] Day laborers and low-income earners in South Korea feel that they have a high chance of dying alone and remaining unnoticed for days, compared to peers with regular jobs earning higher incomes, a survey showed Sunday. *Day laborer: 일용…

진행자: 홍유, Naomi Ng ‘Gorpcore’ a global validation of Koreanajeossi’s fashion instincts? 기사 요약: “고프코어룩” 아저씨패션이 세계 패션계에서 주목받다 [1] Long before the seemingly inscrutableneologism "gorpcore” entered the global fashion lexicon, middle-aged menin South Korea were trailblazing the look, seamlessly incorporating Gore-Texjackets and hiking boots into their da…

진행자: 홍유, Naomi Ng Athletes, teachers, doctors chosen as dreamjobs for Korean students: survey 기사 요약: 장래 희망 직업으로 초등학생은 운동선수를, 중학생과 고등학생은 교사를 가장 많이 선호하는 것으로 조사됐다. [1] Athletes topped the list of mostdesired jobs for elementary school students, while teaching was picked as themost coveted job among middle and high school students, a survey showed Sund…

진행자: 최정윤, Naomi Ng 1. Choosing children over career: Fatherhood changing in modern Korea 기사 요약: 커리어 대신 양육을 우선시하는 한국 아빠들의 바뀐 모습 [1] A 37-year-old executive at a tech startup in Seoul surnamed Choi made what seemed a bold decision after welcoming the birth of his first child two years ago: he took three months of paternity leave. *paternity leave: 남자…

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot 1. Suneung to take place Thursday, but without 'killer questions' 기사 요약: 킬러 문항 없이 열리는 수능, 역대급 N수생 몰린다 [1] The Suneung, South Korea's national college entrance exam, is less than a week away, with this year's test seeing a number of changes. *entrance: 입구, 입장 *a number of ~ : 몇 가지의 ~ [2] The Education Ministry in June announced t…

진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Garyan 1. S. Korea, Thailand to work to resolve entry denial claims 기사 요약: 한국 정부, 태국과 체류 및 입국 심사 불만 문제 논의할 의사 밝혀 [1] South Korea and Thailand are to jointly address the growing number of undocumented residents of Thai nationality here in response to complaints of some regular Thai travelers being denied entry to Korea. - undocumente…

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot 1. Opposition lawmakersallege celebrity drug scandals are part of government coverup 기사 요약: 연예인 마약으로 이슈 덮는다? 민주당 '음모론' 제기 [1] While South Korean celebrities’ drug allegations continue to dominate headlines, the main opposition party claimed on Friday that the ongoing investigation into suchdrug scandals may have been premeditate…

진행자: 홍유, Beth Eunhee Hong 1. From ‘Parasite’ actor to chaebol scion, drug use back in spotlight 기사 요약: 마약 투약 혐의로 내사를 받고 있는 배우 이선균이 이번 주 중 경찰에 소환돼 조사를 받을 예정이다. [1] Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” could be summoned for questioning sometime this week, reports said Sunday, citing police, as part of an expanding inves…

진행자: 최정윤, Naomi Ng 1. Seoul to add more public trash cans by 2025 기사 요약: 길거리의 쓰레기통이 부족하다는 불만이 지속적으로 제기되자 서울시에선 2,500여 가량의 쓰레기통 추가 설치 계획을 발표. [1] The city of Seoul said Thursday that it will add over 2,500 new trash bins on the streets by 2025. The difficulty in disposing of trash in public spaces has been among the most common complaints from forei…

진행자: 최정윤, Beth Eunhee Hong 1.Korea to enforce public release of mugshots, identities of those who commit serious crimes 기사 요약: 중대범죄 피의자의 머그샷을 공개할 수 있도록 하는 ‘머그샷 법’이 국회에 통과됨에 따라 피의자의 최근 사진이 공개됨. [1] South Korea's parliament on Friday passed a bill that will allow law enforcement to release the mugshots of suspects arrested for serious crimes without …

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot 1. Tell the truth: Advanced drug education needed to curb teen exposure, experts say 기사 요약: 단순한 교육 영상물로는 더 이상 10대들의 마약 노출 위험을 방지할 수 없다는 전문가들의 조언 [1] Drug prevention education has long been thought of as a criminal issue in South Korea, but an increase in teenage drug offenders has led to wider calls for enhanced drug education. …

진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Ng 1. 2m Koreans opt out of life-extending treatments 요약: 임종 과정 중 무의미한 연명의료를 받지 않겠다는 사전연명의료의향서 서약자가 내달 200만명을 넘어설 것으로 예상된다. [1] Nearly two million individuals in Korea have formally declined life-extending medical interventions, choosing instead to prioritize their right to die with dignity when suffering from a terminal condition, …