[팟캐스트] (654) MZ, 그게 도대체 뭔데?

Korea calls them 'MZ.' Young people are having none of it 진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 이젠 일상 용어가 돼 버린 "MZ." 하지만 정작 MZ사람들은 공감을 못하는 용어라는데...이 용어, 어디서 온거고 왜 쓰는건가요? [1] The Pew Research Center defines Millennials as those born between 1981 and 1996, and Gen Z as those born after 1997. But curiously in Korea, these two age groups are commonly lumped together under the term "MZ" -- an unusually broad grouping spanning from teenagers to adults in their early 40s. curiously: 별나게, 특이하게 lump together: 합

Jan. 17, 2025

[팟캐스트] (653) 한국 정치와 무속 신앙의 동행

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting Shamans and presidents: A history of strange intermixing in South Korean politics 기사 요약: 대통령 후보 시절 손에 '왕'자를 그렸던 윤석열 대통령. 한국 정치사에서 최고의 권력을 쥔 대통령들과 그들이 무속 신앙에 의존했던 방식. [1] For nearly two years leading up to suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's sudden martial law declaration on Dec. 3, a former military intelligence chief reportedly visited a fortuneteller in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. suspend: 정지하다 sudden: 갑작스러운 fortuneteller: 역술가 [2] Throughout the course of over 20 vis

Jan. 13, 2025

[팟캐스트] (652) 어도어 스케줄 끝마친 뉴진스, 향후 행보는?

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting NewJeans' activities under Ador concluded: What’s next? 기사 요약: 기존 소속사 어도어와 계약해놨던 활동을 대부분 마친 뉴진스, 향후 어떻게 활동 이어갈 수 있을까 [1] With NewJeans having wrapped up most of their schedules fixed by Ador as of Monday, all eyes are on their next steps. Following the group’s notification to terminate their exclusive contracts with the agency last November, no newly negotiated activities have been planned. terminate: 종료하다 exclusive: 독점적인 [2] NewJeans concluded their major commitments und

Jan. 9, 2025

[팟캐스트] (651) 세종시에 4개의 새로운 박물관이 생긴다?!

South Korea to build 4 museums in Sejong by 2028 진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer 기사 요약: 세종 국립박물관단지에 2028년까지 박물관 4개 추가 건립하기로 결정한 문체부, 파주에는 수장시설단지 조성할 계획 [1] Four new museums will be established in the National Museum Complex of Korea in Sejong by 2028, while a National Museum Storage Facility cluster will be created in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, to better manage cultural assets. establish 설립[설정]하다 cultural asset 문화재 [2] The projects are part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's four-year pla

Jan. 6, 2025

[팟캐스트] (650) 원화가치 이대로 계속 하락하면?

[KHExplains] What falling won means for Korea 진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer 기사 요약: 원화 가치 한 달 새 5% 추락이 국내에 미치는 영향에 대해 살펴본다. [1] The Korean won continues to struggle with sharp devaluation against the dollar as the country is pressured by rising tensions in local politics and the reshaped global trade environment. struggle with ~으로 고심하다, 씨름하다 tension (필요·이해의 차이로 인한) 긴장[갈등] [2] On Friday, the won's value against the greenback touched 1,486.7 won during intraday trading. It was the first time the won-d

Jan. 2, 2025

팟캐스트 (649) 윤 대통령, 또 다른 스캔들에 휘말리나?

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: 지난 대선 당시 윤석열 대통령 선거대책본부에서 활동했던 '건진법사'가 2018년 불법 정치자금을 받은 혐의로 검찰에 체포됐다. [1] A shaman reportedly close to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, was arrested by the prosecution Tuesday in connection with political funding allegations, drawing attention to whether the case will turn up new allegations related to the presidential couple. * Shaman: 무당 * In connection with: ~와 관련되어 * Draw attention to: 이목을 끌다 * Turn up: 나타내다 [2] The authorities clarified that the inv

Dec. 30, 2024

팟캐스트 (648) 12월 3일 밤에는 무슨 일이 일어났나?

Night of chaos: Inside Yoon’s Cabinet in hours before declaration 진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: 국무위원들이 기억한 12월 3일 계엄령 선포가 터진 그날은 어땠을까? 이들의 증언을 바탕으로 알아보기. [1] Public accounts from Cabinet members at the National Assembly have exposed a troubling picture of President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 martial law declaration: One of a clandestine and illegitimate decision that bypassed nearly the entire Cabinet, silenced its opposition, and violated due process. * Expose: 드러내다 * Troubling: 우려스러운 * Clandes

Dec. 26, 2024

[팟캐스트] (647) 안전하고 질서 있는 시위, 한국의 성숙한 민주주의를 강조

Safe, orderly protests highlight Korea's mature democracy 진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor 기사요약: 윤석열 대통령의 계엄령 선언 이후, 수많은 사람들이 참가한 시위가 평화롭고 질서 있게 진행되었으며, 이는 한국 민주주의의 성숙함을 보여준다. [1] President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law on Dec. 3 sparked demonstrations across the nation attended by tens of thousands of people. Despite the high turnout, however, the rallies remained peaceful, with no reports of violence or tension. demonstration: 시위 turnout: 참석자 수 [2] The crowds were remarkably diverse, ranging fro

Dec. 23, 2024

[팟캐스트] (646) 탄핵 투표 이후, 기업들은 트럼프 시대의 도전 과제에 집중

After impeachment vote, companies shift to tackling Trump-era challenges 진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor 기사요약: 탄핵 투표가 끝난 후 주요 기업들은 미국의 트럼프 행정부 재임 하에 예상되는 글로벌 경제 변화에 대비하고 있다. [1] South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, marking the culmination of over a week of intense political turmoil following Yoon’s botched attempt to impose martial law on Dec. 3. culmination: 정점 turmoil: 혼란 botched: 잘못하거나 잘못 계획되어 실패한 [2] While the impeachment awaits a final ru

Dec. 19, 2024

[팟캐스트 (645) 한국인은 이렇게 민주주의한다!?

K-democracy? Lawmakers flooded with protest texts after impeachment boycott 진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 윤석열 대통령 탄핵 소추안에 대해 국민의 힘 의원들 대다수가 투표를 보이콧 하면서 "탄핵 찬성해라"는 시민들 문자 폭탄 이어져 [1] Lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party have faced a barrage of protest text messages after an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was scrapped due to their decision to boycott the vote. barrage of: 빗발치는 scrap: 폐기하다 [2] PPP lawmakers have been struggling to deal with an endless stream o

Dec. 16, 2024

[팟캐스트] (644) 경검공 수사권 줄다리기에 혼란

Power struggle intensifies among investigative bodies over Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law case 진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 12.3 계엄령 선포 관련 주요 인물들 및 내란죄 등에 대한 수사에 대해 경찰, 검찰, 공수처 등이 수사권에 대한 혼선 계속돼 [1] The investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial December 3 martial law declaration has descended into a jurisdictional tug-of-war among South Korea’s prosecutorial, police and anti-corruption agencies, raising concerns about the investigation's clarity and effi

Dec. 12, 2024

[팟캐스트] (643) '만화책' 세대를 위한 아지트

진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor (643) Comic book cafes: Korea's nostalgic escape for all ages 기사 요약: 온라인 컨텐츠가 넘쳐나는 시대, 여전히 자리를 지키는 '만화 카페' [1] Comic book cafes in Korea hold a cherished spot in many hearts, offering a nostalgic escape to the imaginative simplicity of childhood and a retreat from the stresses of adult life. cherished 소중히 여기다, 아끼다 retreat 후퇴[철수/퇴각]하다 [2] Until the 1990s, before the advent of smartphones, comic book cafes were a haven for teenagers seeking entertainment

Dec. 9, 2024

[팟캐스트] (642) 북한 주민들 보이는 카페가 있다?

진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor (642) At this Starbucks, you need ID: Franchise opens store with view of North Korea 기사 요약: 민간인 출입이 제한된 DMZ 인근에 위치한 스타벅스 김포애기봉생태공원점 [1] South Koreans can now sip their Starbucks while taking in the rarest of views -- the shadowy realm of a forbidden land, North Korea. At a just-opened store, with seating for around 40 patrons, the glass walls frame panoramic vistas of Kaepung-gun and Songaksan in the North Korean city of Kaesong. forbidden 금지된 patron (특정 상점·식당

Dec. 5, 2024

[팟캐스트] (641) 중국 BYD, 한국 진출 첫 해 목표 판매량은?

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor ‘BYD will set no sales target in Korean debut year’ 기사 요약: 류쉐량 BYD 아시아태평양 영업사업부 사장 “내년 한국 출시 첫 해 판매 목표량 세우지 않을 것” [1] Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD will not focus on sales volume when it debuts in the Korean passenger car market early next year, the EV giant’s Asia Pacific head says. passenger car: 승용차 [2] “We will not set a sales target for our first year (in Korea), “said Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacifi

Dec. 2, 2024

[팟캐스트] (640) 혼외자를 대하는 한국인의 시각

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor Jung's paternity reveal exposes where S. Korea stands on out-of-wedlock children 기사 요약: 정우성과 문가비 사이에서 태어난 아들이 조명한 혼외자에 대한 사회적 시각 [1] Actor Jung Woo-sung’s recent admission that he fathered a child with model Moon Ga-bi has reignited conversations in South Korea about societal attitudes toward children born out of wedlock. reignite: 다시 불을 지피다 wedlock: 결혼 [2] While Jung pledged to fulfill his responsibilities as a father without pursuing marriage, the public

Nov. 28, 2024