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이번 회에는 저희 책 Advanced Vocab에서 소개한 중상급 영단어들을 알려드립니다. 단어의 우리말 뜻을 기억하는 데에 그치지 않고, 난이도 있는 단어를 실제로 활용하는 단계까지 나아가 보기 바랍니다. 〈숭배, 종교, 추앙〉 1. blasphemy [blǽsfəmi] 신성 모독 ‘종교적인 신성모독’을 의미하며, 모두가 추앙하는 것을 존경하지 않는 태도를 말하기도 한다. The church regarded Galileo's research on the solar system as blasphemy and sought to put him to death. 교회는 갈릴레오의 태양계 연구를 신성 모독이라 생각했고 그를 죽이려 했다. ● 10대 소녀들 사이에서는 그 가수를 조금이라도 비판하는 것은 신성모독처럼 여겨졌다. Among teenage girls, it was considered blasphemy to be even slightl

English EyeAug. 14, 2024

South Korea opens export of heat-treated chicken products to Britain

The government announced Tuesday the opening of exports for heat-treated chicken products, including frozen chicken, dumplings and the ginseng chicken soup known as samgyetang to Britain. This strategic initiative marks a pivotal entry into the British market following the successful negotiation of an export sanitary and quarantine agreement for such products with the European Union (EU) in December of the previous year. Bolstered by a robust strategic partnership established during the South Ko

ConsumerAug. 14, 2024

Seoul shares open higher on Wall Street gains

South Korean stocks opened higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street led by a cooler-than-expected US producer price index. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 29.24 points, or 1.12 percent, to 2,650.74 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, major US indexes gained ground as softer producer price data boosted bets the Federal Reserve will start cutting its rates soon. In Seoul, market bellwether Samsung Electronics advanced 1.97 percent, and its chipmakin

MarketAug. 14, 2024

[Graphic News] More Koreans opt for home-cooked samgyetang amid rising prices

Amid record hot summer weather and soaring consumer prices, more Koreans are choosing to enjoy samgyetang, or chicken soup with ginseng, at home using convenient home meal replacements (HMRs). According to the Korea Consumer Agency, the average price of samgyetang at Seoul restaurants has risen to 16,885 won ($12.32) this year, a 2.8 percent increase from last year’s 16,423 won. In 2015, the dish cost 13,591 won, and through 2022, it remained around 14,000 won. However, following the e

FoodAug. 14, 2024

[History through films] Korea’s turbulent politics of 1970s depicted in ‘Kingmaker’

The 1970s is an important era in South Korea's contemporary history, a turbulent time that shaped the country's politics. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, director Byun Sung-hyun's “Kingmaker” follows a group of politicians who attempt to replace the dictatorship with a democracy. Kim Woon-beom (played by Sol Kyung-gu) is an opposition party politician who dreams of becoming a president, despite having failed in four consecutive parliamentary elections. He comes across natu

FilmAug. 14, 2024

[Kim Seong-kon] We should think big and global

The way we perceive things is often provincial and parochial rather than global and universal. We assume that people in other countries think the same way as we do. In many cases, however, foreigners think differently due to cultural differences. Therefore, we need to think big and global, while embracing different opinions and perspectives. Our love of ivy and pine trees can be a good example. In Korea, we like ivy because it decorates a building beautifully by crawling all over it and giving i

ViewpointsAug. 14, 2024

[Kathryn Anne Edwards] America's fertility policy gap is bad economics

Even if you didn’t care about or respect women’s choices when it comes to having children, the “childless cat ladies” comments from Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance are still deeply problematic because they suggest a misunderstanding of a vital policy issue: fertility. To the extent that this deeply personal choice can be aggregated and tracked, it is akin to a performance measure of the economy -- and the data is flashing red. The US fertility rate has been fall

ViewpointsAug. 14, 2024

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics to launch 4-day strike

Samsung Electronics' labor union said Tuesday it will launch a four-day strike from Liberation Day this week, stepping up pressure over their demand for a pay raise and additional bonuses. The National Samsung Electronics Union, the largest labor union of the South Korean tech giant, announced its plan to stage the strike on Aug. 15-18, instructing its striking members to refuse to work on Liberation Day on Thursday and to work in shifts until Sunday. The union and management have held seve

TechnologyAug. 13, 2024

FM Cho rebuts criticism over 'humiliating' negotiations with Japan on Sado mines

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on Tuesday rebutted the criticism that South Korea backed down in the negotiations with Japan regarding the UNESCO World Heritage listing of an old Japanese mine complex linked to wartime forced labor. Cho made the point during a parliamentary session as criticism persists over the way the government negotiated with Tokyo to demonstrate the Sado gold and silver mines as a site where more than a thousand Koreans were forcibly taken to toil during World War II. Critics

Foreign AffairsAug. 13, 2024

[Today’s K-pop] Boynextdoor to return in September

Boynextdoor uploaded a teaser clip for its September return via agency KOZ Entertainment Tuesday. Dubbed “The Beginning of Countdown: 19.99,” the 16-second-long visual starts with a device dropped on a dark street that begins a countdown before someone snatches it up, revealing the title of the album along with the release date: Sept. 9. The boy band is returning about five months after its second EP “How?” which sold over 760,000 copies so far. The mini album was one of

K-popAug. 13, 2024

Yoon picks for national security, defense chiefs draw opposition ire

Opposition lawmakers on Tuesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to retract his nominations for national security advisor and the defense minister announced the day prior. The lawmakers of the main and minor opposition parties on the National Assembly defense committee held a joint press conference Tuesday, slamming the president as “damaging national interest at the key diplomatic moment” with his picks. In a surprise shake-up, Yoon on Monday tapped Shin Won-sik, who is serving as

PoliticsAug. 13, 2024

Carmakers advised to disclose battery suppliers in EVs

The Korean government will issue an advisory urging every electric vehicle automaker in Korea to disclose battery manufacturers and offer free inspections to owners, in response to rising concerns about EV safety following a ravaging fire in an underground apartment parking lot in Incheon. The government held a high-level meeting Tuesday, chaired by Bang Ki-sun, minister of government policy coordination, with vice ministers from key ministries, including Interior and Safety, Industry, Environme

MobilityAug. 13, 2024

Take quiet morning stroll at Changdeokgung garden

A unique chance to experience the garden of Changdeokgung in the quiet calm of morning will be available Aug. 22-25. The Joseon-period palace garden will open at 7:30 a.m. for four days, allowing visitors to explore the naturally landscaped garden for 90 minutes before general admissions begin. To take part, a 10,000 won ticket should be purchased through the booking website Interpark. Each session is limited to 25 persons on a first come, first served basis. Ticket holders will be briefed on th

TravelAug. 13, 2024

Kakao Pay denies alleged data leak of 40m users

Kakao Pay, the mobile payments division of South Korea’s IT giant Kakao, has denied allegations of illegal customer data usage, amid revelations from a Financial Supervisory Service investigation. On Tuesday, the FSS revealed that Kakao Pay had allegedly shared the credit information of approximately 40 million customers with third parties without their consent. The findings emerged from the agency’s recent inspection of Kakao Pay’s overseas payment services. The FSS identified

IndustryAug. 13, 2024

Why are UN, UNESCO tapping into K-pop?

In a digital age where the battle for hearts and minds is waged online, global organizations like the United Nations and the UNESCO are turning to an unlikely but powerful ally -- K-pop. With its massive, dedicated fanbases and global reach, K-pop has emerged as more than just a music genre -- it is a cultural phenomenon capable of driving social change. By partnering with groups like BTS and Seventeen, the UN and UNESCO are tapping into this energy, leveraging K-pop's influence to amplify

K-popAug. 13, 2024

Keep Olympic spirit alive with K-dramas, films

Though the 2024 Paris Olympics have drawn to a close, the excitement of the Summer Games may have left you craving more athleticism and sports drama. Not to worry, sports enthusiasts: Enter the world of Korean drama series and films, where Olympic athletes and sports themes take center stage in stories that blend competition, romance and heartfelt drama. Here’s a lineup of six -- three TV series and three films -- to keep your competitive spirit alive. 1. Twenty-Five Twenty-One (Drama) &

TelevisionAug. 13, 2024

Zyx Technology signs sponsorship deal with golfer Kim Jae-hee

South Korean design software developer Zyx Technology announced Tuesday that it signed a sponsorship deal with professional golfer Kim Jae-hee. Under this sponsorship, Kim will wear a cap with the logo of ZyxCAD, the company's independently developed versatile computer-aided design software, during her participation in both domestic and international tournaments. Kim became a member of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association in 2019 and claimed her first victory this season at the KL

IndustryAug. 13, 2024

[Photo News] Black umbrella protest

Protesters affected by the liquidity crisis at e-commerce platforms Tmon and WeMakePrice gather in front of Tmon’s headquarters in southern Seoul on Tuesday, holding black umbrellas with protest slogans. The demonstrators, including sellers and buyers who have not received payments or refunds from the cash-strapped Korean affiliates of Singapore's Qoo10 platform, argue that the government's emergency measures to address the issue are insufficient. For the sellers alone, the delay

IndustryAug. 13, 2024

Regulations hinder corporate charitable missions: KCCI

Korean corporate foundations are making less social impact than those in major economies because of strict overlapping regulations, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Tuesday, urging the government to revise tax codes to encourage corporate philanthropy. According to the World Giving Index, an annual report published by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation, South Korea has been in a continual decline in making donations, ranking 79th out of some 140 countries in the world in 2023

EconomyAug. 13, 2024