[팟캐스트] (563) 한국인들이 유독 죽음을 두려워하는 이유는?

진행자: 최정윤, Ali Abbot Death & denial: Why Koreans refuse to contemplate the end 기사 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 recovery, asked his Facebook friends for suggestions on what to include on his bucket list as he braced for the inevitable. *stumble upon:

March 4, 2024

[팟캐스트] (562) 떠들썩한 의대 증원 이모저모

진행자: 최정윤, Ali Abbot Government sets deadline for doctors to return by Thursday 기사 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 doctors with an ultimatum to return to work by Thursday. *latter: 후자, 마지막 (〈-〉former 전자) *ultimatum: 최후통첩 (final notice, warning, etc.)

Feb. 29, 2024

[팟캐스트] (561) 대통령에게 항의하다 끌려나간 대학교 졸업생

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's commencement ceremony in Daejeon. * budget cut 예산 삭감 * commencement 학위 수여식, 졸업식 [2] A clip of the student being carried out with his

Feb. 26, 2024

[팟캐스트] (560) '환자의 존엄한 죽음을 도와줍니다,' 한국의 반응은?

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? 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 2023, have obtained membership for assisted dying facilities in Switzerland; Dignitas had 136 Korean members, Exit International had 55 and Lifecircle had

Feb. 22, 2024

[팟캐스트] (559) 러시아 난민들이 한국에 폭증한 이유는?

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 latest monthly report by the Korea Immigration Service under the Ministry of Justice, the number of Russian nationals who sought refugee status in Kore

Feb. 19, 2024

[팟캐스트] (558) '라면'과 '라멘'의 차이는?

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 marketing strategy. *cast light on: 새로운 정보를 주다, 보여주다 *ditch: 버리다/ 배수로 [2] Ramen, rooted in Japanese culinary traditi

Feb. 15, 2024

[팟캐스트] (557) 서울 용산에 100층 랜드마크 국제업무지구 들어선다

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Seoul unveils plan for world's largest 'vertical' business district in Yongsan 기사 요약: 서울 용산에 100층 안팎의 랜드마크가 들어서고 세계 최초로 45층 건물을 잇는 1.1㎞ 스카이 트레일이 설치된다. [1] The Seoul city government unveiled a set of plans to transform an abandoned train maintenance depot in the central district of Yongsan into an international business district, with the construction of a 100-floor skyscraper and a sky trail linking high-rises there as the centerpiece. *train maintenance

Feb. 13, 2024

[팟캐스트] (556) 정부 지원 영화에 ‘홀드백’ 의무화…위기의 영화계 구할까?

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Entertainment industry split over plan to mandate 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 mandate a grace period of possibly up to six months before films that received government funding are released on streaming platforms like Netflix is being met with mixed reactions by the local entertainment industry, including film distr

Feb. 8, 2024

[팟캐스트] (555) 광고할 땐 좋았는데, 연예인 리스크에는 빠르게 ‘손절’

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 the three times he underwent a police interrogation. The fact that he tested negative for drugs multiple times throughout the monthslong

Feb. 5, 2024

[팟캐스트] (554) 옛 연인 소환하는 요즘 예능, ‘쿨’해졌다

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Korean TV programs show former couples together amid cultural shift 기사 요약: 옛 연인·배우자 소환하는 요즘 예능...환승연애 3 흥행에 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 an increase in audience demand for shows to more directly fulfill innate desires, according to experts. * Invite: 초대하다, 초청하다 * Shift: 변화, 이동 * Demand: 요구

Feb. 1, 2024

[팟캐스트] (553) 점점 늘어나는 ‘점원 없는 가게’

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: 자급식 판매 방법 / Do-it-yourself * Broaden one’s experience: 시야를 넓히다, 알거나 경험한 것들의 범위를 넓히다 / Expand; Widen * Unstaffed: 무인의 / Unmanned [2] Unstaffed

Jan. 29, 2024

[팟캐스트] (552) 베트남 휴양지 매력에 풍덩 빠져볼까?

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, Be plentiful, Abundant *Click in your mind: 떠오르다 / Come to mind; Stick in your mind; pop up; cross your mind *Miss out on: ~를 놓치다 / Ov

Jan. 25, 2024

[팟캐스트] (551) 한파에 사망한 취객, 경찰관 벌금형

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) 취한 [2] The Seoul Northern District Court imposed a fine of 5 million won ($3,800) and 4 million won, respectively, to a police sergeant and a s

Jan. 22, 2024

[팟캐스트] (550) '죽은 강아지가 돌아왔다' 반려견 복제 논란

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 *reunion 재회[재결합] [2] Tico died in November 2022. The puppy in the video is a clone made to replace her. For some viewers, this last detail adds a

Jan. 18, 2024

[팟캐스트] (549) 외국인이 가장 선호하는 한식은?

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 people living in 18 major cities across the world, officials investigated the global perception of Korean food. *involve: 포함하다, 관련되다, 참여하다

Jan. 15, 2024

[팟캐스트] (548) 한국인의 절반이 하지 않는 것은?

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] According to the “Physical Activity Guidelines for Koreans Revised Edition,” released by the Ministry of Health an

Jan. 11, 2024

[팟캐스트] (547) 현대차, 미래항공모빌리티 시대 시장 선도

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 them a reality in the near future. *fixture: 고정 세간 *whimsical: 엉뚱한, 기발한 [2] Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s US-based advanced air mobili

Jan. 8, 2024

[팟캐스트] (546) 부산 광안리 새해맞이 드론쇼 취소

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 취소돼 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 thousands gathered at the port city to witness the event. *be slated to: 예정이다, 예정되다 *abruptly: 갑자기, 불쑥, 뜻밖에 [2] Online community platforms and social media were abu

Jan. 4, 2024

[팟캐스트] (545)새해 돈 관리? "현금 챌린지"로 눈돌리는 MZ

진행자: 최정윤, Beth Eunhee Hong Farewell 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 physical cash over credit card transactions in their daily lives. *emerge: 생겨나다, 부상하다/ 어둠 속에서 모습을 드러내다 *opt to: ~를 선택하다 [2] Referred to a

Jan. 1, 2024

[팟캐스트] (544) 저출산 여파? '개모차'가 유모차보다 더 팔렸다

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 this year. * declining: 감소하는 * stroller: 유모차 [2] According to Gmarket, of the total strollers sold on the platform during the first three

Dec. 28, 2023