진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel South Korea pulls plug on AI textbooks 기사 요약: 윤석열 정부가 야심차게 추진한 AI 디지털 교과서가 공식 교과서로서의 법적 지위를 상실하면서, 학교 현장과 출판업계에 혼란이 빚어지고 있다. [1] South Korea’s National Assembly passed a bill on Monday stripping artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks of their legal status as official teaching materials, dealing a heavy blow to the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s flagship education reform project. pull the plug (on something): 플러그를 뽑다, 그만두다, 중단하다 strip: 박탈하다 blow: (손·무기 ...
Aug 13, 2025•22 min
진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor Is using a sun umbrella linked to racial bias? 기사요약: 최근 TikTok 영상에서 아시아에서의 양산 사용이 '백인 우월주의'와 연결된다는 주장에 논란이 일었지만, 전문가들은 양산이 자외선 차단, 피부 보호, 건강 관리에 중요한 역할을 한다고 강조했다. [1] Parasols, or sun umbrellas, have long been a summer necessity in several Asian countries. It is easy to spot both men and women holding them over their heads in the streets of South Korea and Japan, to shield against the sunlight and strong UV rays. necessity: 필수품 shield against: ~로 부터 막다, 보호하다 [2] However,...
Aug 10, 2025•27 min
진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor After 3 years and 8.5 million visitors, Cheong Wa Dae closes to public 기사 요약: 청와대가 850만 명 이상의 방문객을 맞은 뒤, 대통령 집무실로 복귀하기 위해 일반 공개를 종료했다. [1] Three years and two months since opening to the public as a cultural and historical site, Cheong Wa Dae, a symbol of state power and political history, closed Friday to prepare to return to its formal function as the presidential office and residence. state power: 국가를 지배하고 관리하는 능력이나 권리 formal: 공식적인 [2] The transition will focus primar...
Aug 06, 2025•13 min
진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting Why more Koreans are becoming side hustlers 기사 요약: 소득을 늘리거나 커리어를 바꾸기 위해 두 가지 이상 일을 병행하는 사람들이 점점 늘고 있다. [1] Kim Sol-nim, 33, writes blogs for hospitals and law firms after returning home from her main job at around 6 p.m. She spends one to four hours daily on side work, earning between 600,000 won and 800,000 won ($430-$575) per month as extra income. side work: 부업 earn: 벌다 per month: 달마다, 한 달에 [2] She used to run an Airbnb and gave weekend lectures related to her current ...
Aug 03, 2025•18 min
진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting S. Korea's foreign population reaches all-time high of 2.73 million 기사 요약: 국내 체류 외국인 수가 역대 최대치를 기록한 가운데, 그중 3명 중 1명은 중국인인 것으로 나타났다. [1] South Korea’s foreign population has reached an all-time high of more than 2.73 million, data showed Sunday. reach: 도달하다 all-time high: 역대 최고 [2] Of the total, some 1.55 million were long-term foreign residents staying 90 days or more, who registered personal information such as name, date of birth and purpose of stay with local immigrati...
Jul 30, 2025•19 min
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor Seoul's summer too hot to handle -- even for mosquitoes 기사 요약: 올여름 전국 대부분 지역에서 폭염이 이어지면서, 여름철 불청객인 모기가 눈에 띄게 줄어든 이유 중 하나는 모기가 32도 이상의 고온에 취약하기 때문이다. 다만 전문가들은 기온이 다소 내려가는 9월 초중순 무렵에는 모기 개체 수가 다시 늘어날 수 있다고 설명했다. [1] The number of mosquitoes in Seoul has more than halved over the past decade, with experts pointing to extreme heat and a shortened monsoon season as key factors behind the sharp decline in mosquito activity. * halve: 반으로 줄다 * decade: 10년 * monsoon: 우기 * declin...
Jul 27, 2025•13 min
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor 'K-pop Demon Hunters' cast and directors break down Netflix hit's worldbuilding 기사 요약: 한국계 캐나다인으로 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스'를 연출한 매기 강 감독은 한국 문화를 주제로 한 애니메이션 영화가 나오면 정말 멋질 것 같다는 생각을 늘 해왔다고 말했다. [1] The creative team behind Netflix's record-breaking animated hit "K-pop Demon Hunters" pulled back the curtain on their demon-slaying spectacle in a new behind-the-scenes video released Friday. * creative team: 창작팀 * record-breaking: 기록을 깨는 * pull back the curtain: 감춰져 있거나 알지 못하는 정보를 공개하다 *...
Jul 23, 2025•13 min
진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor Will Kumgangsan UNESCO listing open path for inter-Korean cooperation? 기사 요약: 북한의 금강산이 유네스코 세계유산으로 등재되면서, 남북한 간 불교 문화유산 보존을 위한 협력 가능성에 대한 기대가 커지고 있다. [1] Hopes for renewed inter-Korean cooperation grew Monday after North Korea's Kumgangsan was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris on Sunday. renew: 새롭게 하다 cooperation: 협력 [2] This marks the North's third entry on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, followin...
Jul 20, 2025•13 min
진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor Why are Labubu monsters taking over the world? 기사 요약: 괴짜 같은 외모의 피규어 라부부가 젠지 세대의 개성과 불완전함을 상징하며 패션계의 새로운 아이콘으로 떠오르고 있다. [1] In an industry that thrives on constant reinvention, a mischievous, elvish toy called Labubu is quickly becoming fashion’s most unexpected new star. thrive: 번창하다 mischievous: 장난기 있는 elvish: 요정 같은, 신비롭고 장난기 있는 [2] With its jagged teeth, wild hair and wide-eyed grin, Labubu has leapt from collectible curiosity to cultural symbol. Originally designed by...
Jul 16, 2025•13 min
진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting What you need to know about the Saja Boys, Korea’s grim reapers in K-pop form 기사 요약: 전세계를 강타한 ‘케이팝 데몬 헌터스’의 주인공 보이그룹 사자보이즈가 지닌 한국적 전통 문화와 설화적 요소 [1] When the Saja Boys appeared on screen for the first time, dressed in floor-length black hanbok and wide-brimmed hats casting shadows over pale, painted faces, Kang Chan-mi, a 32-year-old office worker in Seoul, immediately recognized the look. *brimmed: 가득 찬, 테두리가 있는 (brim: 모자의 챙) [2] The Saja Boys, a fictional K-pop group fr...
Jul 13, 2025•20 min
진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting Who gets Korea’s cash handouts? Rules for foreign residents explained 기사 요약: 이달 21일부터 시작되는 민생회복 소비쿠폰 지급 대상에는 일부 외국인도 포함된다. [1] Foreign residents living with Korean nationals may be eligible for South Korea’s new cash handout program, which aims to revive consumer spending and bolster household income starting July 21. eligible: 자격이 있는 bolster: 북돋다 [2] Backed by a supplementary budget of 31.8 trillion won ($23.3 billion), the program offers a one-time payment of at least 1...
Jul 09, 2025•21 min
Foreign students eager to stay, work in Korea 진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: 한국에서 거주하고 있는 외국인 열 명 중 7명이 한국에 정주 의사를 보이는 가운데 국내 기업들도 글로벌 인재 확보를 위해 고군분투해 [1] Seven out of 10 international students in South Korea want to work and settle in the country, a new survey showed Tuesday, as Korean companies step up efforts to recruit foreign talent settle in: 자리잡다, 정주하다 step up:~을 증가시키다 [2] The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency said 71 percent of international students surveyed in its recent Global...
Jul 06, 2025•14 min
'No hope on my salary': Young South Koreans turn to early investing 진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: 그 어느 때보다 빨리 노후 대비를 시작하고 있는 대한민국 청년들, 지금 월급으로는 평생 모아도 집을 못 산다는 두려움에 그들이 선택한 재테크 전략은? [1] Twenty-eight-year-old Kim goes on a five-hour trip to Ulsan, or any other region, as soon as she gets off work on a weekday. Not for sightseeing or to visit friends, but for property viewing. "I get off work at 6 p.m. then head to Seoul Station to go for 'imjang' — a Korean term for site visit or field researc...
Jul 02, 2025•23 min
진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor Busan Concert Hall opens with finest talent, advanced infrastructure 기사 요약: 이탈리아 라 스칼라 극장의 동양인 최초 예술감독인 지휘자 정명훈이 부산콘서트홀 개막 공연의 지휘를 맡아 관객들을 매료시켰다. [1] After Maestro Chung Myung-whun concluded Sunday evening’s concert at the new Busan Concert Hall, he traced a circle in the air with his finger before gently tapping his heart — a gesture that seemed to acknowledge not only the musicians on stage but also the audience, who responded with a standing ovation. *trace 추적하다, 흔적을...
Jun 28, 2025•13 min
진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor Korean student posts her dramatic escape from Israel 기사 요약: 이스라엘 히브리대 재학 중인 한국인 유학생이 자신의 유튜브 채널에 ‘이스라엘 피난 브이로그’ 영상을 올려 화제를 모았다. A South Korean college student's video blog about her escape from Israel is garnering nationwide interest here, as it detailed how she barely managed to leave the conflict-ridden country. *garner (정보·지지 등을) 얻다[모으다] *barely 간신히, 가까스로, 빠듯하게 *conflict-ridden 갈등에 시달리는 The female student in her 20s was first notified of the situation via a siren tha...
Jun 25, 2025•14 min
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor 'Squid Game' back in Season 3, more intense than ever, to settle final score 기사 요약: 넷플릭스 최고 흥행 TV 시리즈로 꼽히는 "오징어 게임"이 올 여름 긴 이야기에 마침표를 찍는다. [1] As anticipation builds, series director Hwang Dong-hyuk and key cast members opened up about what fans can expect — and how they're addressing both the shortcomings of Season 2 and the headline-making spoiler leaks that surfaced ahead of the new season. * anticipation: 기대 * open up: 마음을 터놓다 * shortcoming: 단점 * ahead of: ~에 앞서 [2]...
Jun 22, 2025•14 min
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor Road to Yeoncheon lined with love as BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook are discharged 기사 요약: 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)의 지민( 정국(전정국)이 1년 6개월간의 군 복무를 마치고 육군 병장으로 만기 전역했다. [1] Just a day after RM and V were discharged from the military, fellow BTS members Jimin and Jungkook stood before a crowd of some 500 fans Wednesday morning at Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Gyeonggi Province, marking the end of their 18-month mandatory military service. * discharged: 해제된 * fellow: 동료의 * stand before: ~앞에 서다 * cr...
Jun 18, 2025•14 min
진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor How much is enough to raise a child in South Korea? 기사요약: 한국의 저출산 현상 뒤에는 자녀 양육에 드는 높은 비용이라는 현실적인 고민이 자리하고 있다. [1] South Korea’s dwindling birth rate has become something of a global curiosity and a national crisis, making frequent headlines. Yet behind the statistics lies a quieter, more personal calculus — one that plays out in the homes of young adults weighing whether to have a child. dwindle: 줄어들다, 감소하다 calculus: 계산, 판단 기준 [2] More often than not, the key factor is c...
Jun 15, 2025•13 min
진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor Bukchon emerges as new shopping hot spot in Seoul for global tourists 기사요약: 북촌은 전통문화와 현대 쇼핑이 어우러진 공간으로 변모하며 글로벌 관광객을 끌어들이는 서울의 새로운 쇼핑 명소로 부상하고 있다. [1] Nestled between the historical grandeur of the main palace Gyeongbokgung and the winding alleys of traditional hanok, Bukchon is being transformed from a heritage enclave into one of Seoul’s most dynamic shopping destinations, particularly for international travelers. grandeur: 장엄함, 위풍당당함 enclave: 소속된 지역, 집단 [2] Once known...
Jun 11, 2025•14 min
진행자: 최정윤, Devin Whiting The best (lesser-known) things about Seoul for solo residents 기사 요약: 서울의 '혼족러'들이 서울을 오롯이 혼자서 즐기고 있는 방법들은? [1] I love to sing, but as a kid, belting out tunes on a karaoke machine usually meant rallying at least one friend to go to the local noraebang (singing room). For a boy who was a bit of a loner, this could be challenging. belt out: 힘차게 노래부르다 loner: 주로 혼자 지내거나 이를 선호하는 사람 [2] Then came the 2010s — and with them, a delightful invention: the coin noraebang (pay-per-song...
Jun 08, 2025•26 min
진행자: 최정윤, Devin Whiting Clock is ticking, but demographic crisis gets drowned out in presidential race 기사 요약: 이른 대선을 앞두고 대통령 후보들이 여러 공약을 선보였던 가운데, 저출산과 초고령 사회로의 진입 등 한국의 심각한 인구 위기에 대한 공약이 부족하다는 의견 많아 [1] The compounding challenges of South Korea’s low birth rate and the onset of a super-aged society have drawn little focus on the presidential campaign trail for the June 3 presidential election. The numbers alone underscore the urgency of strategically and systemically confronting the demographic...
Jun 04, 2025•20 min
Are you red, blue or orange? How color is defining politics this election season 진행자: 김혜연, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 6월 대선을 앞두고 색깔로 갈리는 유권자들의 정치적 선택 [1] In South Korea’s rushed presidential election, color is doing a lot of the talking. rushed 서두른, 성급히 한, 빠른 do the talking (대표자로서) 말하다, 대변하다 [2] With policy plans still vague and party alliances in flux, the candidates have leaned heavily on clothing and color to communicate who they are. Mixing red, blue and white has become shorthand for everything f...
Jun 01, 2025•13 min
Sneakers edge out high heels 진행자: 김혜연, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 직장 내 엄격했던 복장 규정이 완화되면서, 구두 대신 운동화로 개성을 드러내는 세대가 늘고 있다. [1] In 2025, sneakers aren’t just a staple — they’re the main event. From minimalist streetwear to quiet luxury and even formalwear, they’ve become the unshakable foundation of fashion identity. Once ruled by dress shoes, Korea's style landscape is shifting toward comfort and versatility. unshakable 흔들리지 않는, 확고부동한 ruled by 지배를 당하다 versatility 다양성 [2] No longer bound by the old adage...
May 28, 2025•15 min
진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor Buffets are back: Diners seek bang for their buck amid inflation 기사 요약: 고물가 시대에 손님 몰리는 뷔페 [1] Emerging in Korea around 2000, buffet-style restaurant chains flourished throughout the 2010s, offering a wide variety of dishes at more accessible prices than luxury hotel buffets. emerging: 최근 생겨난 flourish: 번창하다 [2] The period of growth ended with a sharp decline in the early 2020s. But now, buffet chains are making a comeback. make a comeback: 다시 인기를 얻다 [3] According to Stat...
May 25, 2025•16 min
진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor Why Google Maps is still broken in South Korea: It might not be about national security anymore 기사 요약: 국내 지도 정보를 쉽게 내어줄 수 없는 한국 정부와 업계의 입장과 복잡하게 맞물린 구글의 이해 관계 [1] It’s 2025, and if you try to get walking directions in Seoul using Google Maps, you will still run into the same dead end: the "Can't find a way there" screen. dead end: 막다른 길 [2] For many tourists, it’s both frustrating and baffling. Google Maps offers turn-by-turn walking directions in cities as far-flung as...
May 21, 2025•19 min
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor Why S. Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates 기사 요약: 진통에 대한 두려움 등의 이유로 제왕절개 분만을 선호하는 산모들이 많아지고 있다. [1] When 33-year-old Lee, who is due to give birth in four weeks, made her birth plan, she had no medical complications, no known risks and no family history of difficult pregnancies. But she had already decided: her first child would be delivered by cesarean section. * due: ~하기로 되어 있는; 예정된 * complication: 합병증 * family history: 가족력 * cesarean section: 제왕절...
May 18, 2025•13 min
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor South Koreans get creative with Parents' Day gifts 기사 요약: 전통적인 카네이션과 손 편지에서 건강식품, 현금 등으로 어버이날 선물 아이템이 다양하게 변화하고 있다. [1] May is known as “Family Month” in South Korea, as it has several days to celebrate and show love for those held closest to people's hearts. One such commemorative day is Parents’ Day on May 8. A time-honored tradition in South Korea has children give carnations to their parents to express gratitude for their love and care. * celebrate: 기념하다 * commemora...
May 14, 2025•13 min
K-pop timing secrets: 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.? 진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn 기사요약: 케이팝 앨범 발매 시간은 주로 목표 시장에 맞춰 설정되며, 미국을 타겟으로 할 경우 오후 1시(KST)에, 국내 시장을 겨냥할 경우 오후 6시(KST)에 발매되는 경향이 있다. [1] A clear pattern has emerged in thealbum release times of K-pop stars. Why are some albums released at 1 p.m.while others drop at 6 p.m.? The answer lies in the target markets and chartsthe artists are taking aim at. emerge: 나타나다, 드러나다 take aim at: 목표를 두다,겨냥하다 [2] “Though itvaries by artist, release times are usually tailored to t...
May 11, 2025•17 min
Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highlycoveted job in S. Korea 진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn 기사요약: 교사로서의 권위와 매력이 급격히 쇠퇴하면서, 한국에서 교직을 꿈꾸는 젊은이들이 줄고 교육대학의 경쟁력도 하락하고 있다. [1] When a 23-year-old man surnamed Choientered an "education university" to receive teacher training inSouth Korea three years ago, he believed he was stepping into a highly-covetedprofession. Like many before him, he saw teaching as a stable, meaningful job. highly-coveted: 많은 사람들이 원하거나 탐내는, 매우 인기 있는 stable: 변동이 적고 일정한,안정적인 [2] But today, ...
May 07, 2025•15 min
Satire, selfies, and 'SNL': Korean presidential hopefuls dive into entertainment politics 진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 대선 앞두고 엔터테인먼트에 뛰어드는 후보자들, 풍자, 셀카, SNL을 섭렵하며 표심 공략 [1] Han Dong-hoon, a leading presidential contender and former chair of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, became the talk of the nation this week ahead of an appearance alongside his doppelganger on "SNL Korea" — the local adaptation of the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live". contender: 후보자 talk of the nation: 장안의 ...
May 04, 2025•14 min
