[팟캐스트] (602) 트럼프, 유세중 피격

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Trump shot in ear at campaign rally 기사요약: 11월 미국 대선을 3개월여 앞둔 13일 공화당 대선 후보인 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령의 야외 유세 도중에 그를 겨냥한 총격 사건이 발생했다. [1] Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, in an attack that left the Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood and prompting his security agents to swarm him, before he emerged and pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!" *prompt: 즉각적인, 지체 없는 *swarm: 떼[무리]를 지어

July 19, 2024

[팟캐스트] (601) ‘이상해도 괜찮아’ 부천국제판타스틱영화제 성료

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer Future of fear shown in BIFAN Choice section 기사 요약: 한국 최대 장르영화제로 손꼽히는 부천국제판타스틱영화제, 올해 AI, 좀비물 등 다양한 실험적 영화로 행사 성료 [1] Under the banner “Stay Strange,” Korea’s largest genre film festival, the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, or BIFAN, kicked off on July 4 and ran through Sunday. This year the film fest has brought a display of 253 films from 49 countries to the small Gyeonggi Province city just west of Seoul. Never the festival t

July 15, 2024

[팟캐스트] (600) 하버드비지니스리뷰에 "K-브랜드" 전략 알린 프랑스 교수

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer [Herald Interview] INSEAD professor explores power of K-brands’ ‘identity marketing’ 기사 요약: HBR에 K-브랜드의 전략적 마케팅 사례 담은 저널 실은 INSEAD David Dubois 교수 [1] The recent success of Korean brands can be attributed to their knack for selling "pieces of identities" and empowering consumers with curated experiences, according to a marketing professor at French business school INSEAD. *attribute …의 결과로[덕분으로] 보다 *knack (타고난) 재주, (경험으로 익힌) 요령 [2]

July 11, 2024

[팟캐스트] (599) 트럼프 진영 “주한미군 일부 감축 가능성...철수는 아닐 것”

진행자: 박준희, Elise Youn US troops in S. Korea could be reduced, but not withdrawn, Trump allies tell Seoul lawmaker 기사 요약: 위성락 더불어민주당 의원, “트럼프 당선 시 주한미군 철수 가능성 배제 못 해” [1] Rep. Wi Sung-lac, Seoul’s former ambassador to Russia and a Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker, said Thursday some key Donald Trump allies have told him they think US troops in South Korea could be reduced -- although not completely withdrawn -- if the former president wins in November. * Former: 과저, 이전의 / Pr

July 8, 2024

[팟캐스트] (598) 키즈 시장 덮친 "아동 명품룩"

진행자: 박준희, Elise Youn [Weekender] VIB treatment: Luxury market surges for ‘very important babies’ 기사 요약: 저출산 시대지만 유아동룩 시장은 프리미엄 아동룩 엎고 호황 중이다. [1] Despite South Korea’s notoriously low birth rate, its childrenswear market shows no sign of abating, especially led by the binge spending of young parents. * Notoriously: ~을 못하기로 악명 높다 * Abating: [강도가] 약해지다, [강도를 약화시키다, 줄이다 * Binge: 한동안 흥청망청하기 [2] “Most parents that I know think that putting a luxury onesie that costs hundr

July 7, 2024

[팟캐스트] (597) 반려견 소유권, '기른 정'이냐 '최초 분양'이냐

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Canine custody clash: Does dog belong to buyer or guardian? 기사 요약: 반려견을 처음 분양받은 사람과 실제로 기른 사람 중 누구에게 소유권이 있는지 가리는 판결에서 1심과 2심이 엇갈린 결론을 내 해당 사건이 대법원 판단을 받게 됐다. [1] A messy canine custody battle broke out recently after a woman sued her son's former girlfriend, claiming ownership of a golden retriever who had lived with her for years but is legally owned by the ex-girlfriend. *messy: 지저분한, 엉망인 *sue: 고소하다, 소송을 제기하다 *claim: (…이 사실이라고) 주장하다 [2] Seoul High Court

July 2, 2024

[팟캐스트] (596) 스포츠 중계권 쓸어담는 OTT

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Streaming services gradually dominate sports broadcasts amid mixed reactions from fans 기사 요약: OTT 플랫폼의 스포츠 중계권 확보 경쟁이 치열해지고 있다 [1] Korean streaming services are increasingly securing exclusive rights to sports broadcasts to expand their viewer base. While fans acknowledge that this enhances the quality of the viewing experience, the shift from free to paid access is generating widespread criticism. *viewer base: 시청자 층 *enhance: 좋은 점·가치·지위를) 높이다[향상시키다] *gen

June 27, 2024

[팟캐스트] (595) 피곤한 한국인들이 찾는 것은?

진행자: 최정윤, Elise Youn IV drips: A quick energy shot for overworked Koreans [1] “Feeling burnt out? You’ve come to the right place,” the doctor said during my consultation at a clinic in Yeouido, Seoul's financial district, before prescribing what he called a “garlic injection.” * prescribe: 처방을 내리다 n. prescription / 규정,지시하다 (stipulate) [2[ As an average South Korean national, I am used to eating tons of garlic, but I wasn’t quite ready to have it inje

June 24, 2024

[팟캐스트] (594) "왜애앵" 이번 여름 유독 많은 모기, 왜?

진행자: 최정윤. Elise Youn No. of mosquitoes unusually high in June [1] Amid a relentless heat wave sweeping across South Korea, Seoul has seen a significant surge in its mosquito population over the past two weeks, turning a seasonal nuisance into a widespread concern. *relentless: 가차 없는, 끈질긴 (relent: v. 포기하고 동의하다, 누그러지다) *nuisance: 골칫거리, 성가신 사람(것/일) / public nuisance: 사회적 골칫거리 [2] According to the Seoul Mosquito Forecast System, the average mosquito activity index in the capital city has increase

June 20, 2024

[팟캐스트] (593) 끝도 없이 오르는 외식 물가에 대안으로 떠오른 곳은?

진행자: 간형우, Kevin Lee Selzer Sales of warehouse stores rise amid high dining-out costs 기사 요약: 외식 물가 상승으로 인한 반사 이익으로 매출 증가 겪는 대형마트들 [1] Warehouse stores in Korea have seen a rise in sales, drawn by bulk sizes of fresh ingredients at lower prices as people opt for cooking at home rather than eating out, amid increasing prices. *warehouse store: 창고형 매장 (대형마트) *bulk: 큰, 대부분 *opt for ~ : ~을 선택하다 [2] From January through April, sales of Traders Wholesale Club, the warehouse-type discount store owned b

June 17, 2024

[팟캐스트] (592) e스포츠 사상 최초로 전설의 전당에 이름 올린 선수는?

진행자: 간형우, Kevin Lee Selzer Faker makes history again with Hall of Legends induction 기사 요약: 리그오브레전드 '전설의 전당' 초대 헌액자에 등극한 ‘페이커’ 이상혁 [1] South Korean esports legend Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, an undisputed superstar in the world of competitive gaming, etched his name as the first-ever inductee to the Hall of Legends at The Shilla Seoul in Jung-gu, central Seoul, Thursday. *undisputed: 반박의 여지가 없는 *etch: 식각하다, 아로새기다, 뚜렷이 새기다 *inductee: (스포츠, 예술의 전당 등이) 헌액자, (군대) 징집병,

June 13, 2024

[팟캐스트] (591) 갑질 해명 나선 개통령 강형욱

진행자: 박준희, Elise Youn Star dog trainer faces workplace bullying claims 기사 요약: 유명 반려견 훈련사 강형욱, 자신을 둘러싼 갑질·폭언 등 논란에 대해 전면 반박 [1] Celebrity dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook and his dog training business Bodeum Company are facing criticism for allegedly mistreating employees. * Face criticism: 비평을 마주하다 * Mistreat: (사람·동물을) 학대[혹사]하다 [2] According to several reviews on Job Planet, an online recruitment and job search platform, Kang and his wife Susan Elder, who serves as the company execu

June 10, 2024

[팟캐스트] (590) '입양은 사랑이다' 어느 입양 가족의 이야기

진행자: 박준희, Elise Youn [Weekender] 'Blood doesn't make family, love does' 기사 요약: 입양에 대한 편견을 갖고 있는 사회에게 가족은 꼭 피로 맺어지지 않고 사랑으로 맺어진다는 메시지를 전한 입양가족들 [1] When Jeon Sung-shin, 45, was looking to expand her family without going through childbirth again, she met her then 50-day-old daughter at an orphan care center 11 years ago. * Expand: 확장하다 * Go through: ~을 거쳐가다 * Childbirth: 출산 * Orphan: 고아 [2] Jeon fell in love with her at first sight and knew adoption would be a beautiful way to buil

June 6, 2024

[팟캐스트] (589) 대한항공 안전 핵심 시설 재단장, 최초 공개

진행자: 김혜연, Paul Kerry [From the Scene] Korean Air's new operations center highlights full commitment to safety 기사 요약: 합병 앞둔 대한항공, 전면 개편한 종합통제센터 (OCC) 최초 공개 [1] Korean Air has unveiled its newly revamped Operations and Customer Center after 23 years, emphasizing the airline's increased focus on risk management in light of variables such as the merger with Asiana Airlines and the introduction of newer aircraft. revamp 개조[수리]하다 variable 변화를 줄[변경할] 수 있는 [2] "Air operations are possible

June 3, 2024

[팟캐스트] (588) 밥상 물가 고민, '김' 가격 급등

진행: 김혜연, Paul Kerry ‘Gimflation’ in S. Korea as dried seaweed prices grow on rising global demand 기사 요약: '국민 반찬' 김 물가 상승에 더욱 커진 밥상 물가 부담 [1] Dried seaweed or gim, a staple dish nicknamed "rice thief" for its perfect pairing with rice, is seeing considerable popularity globally these days. staple 주된, 주요한 pairing 한 쌍, 짝을 짓기 [2] In recent years, gim's deliciousness, coupled with its nutrient content and recognition as a food source beneficial to ocean ecosystem

May 30, 2024

[팟캐스트] (587) 서울시 "외국인에 5년간 2506억원 투자"

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Seoul rolls out W250b package in bid to lure foreign talent 기사요약: 서울시는 5년간 2천506억원을 투입해 외국인 인재와 기업을 유치하고 이들의 안정적인 정착을 돕는 외국인주민 정책 마스터플랜을 발표했다. [1] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday its plans to invest 250.6 billion won ($184.8 million) over five years to attract foreign talent and businesses and to help them adjust to the city. *adjust: 적응하다 (=adapt) [2] The plan, announced in a press briefing, comes amid an increase in the overall number of foreign n

May 27, 2024

[팟캐스트] (586) 고양이 수십마리 죽었는데 "원인 불명"

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea 기사요약: 최근 고양이들이 신경질환 등 증상을 보이다 급사했다는 신고가 잇따랐지만 원인이 밝혀지지 않아 반려인들이 불안감을 호소하고 있다. [1] A wave of unexplained cat deaths has sparked a dispute between pet owners and authorities in South Korea, with owners unconvinced that the pet food thought to be at the center of the controversy was not to blame. *dispute: 분쟁, 분규; 논란, 논쟁 *controversy: 논란 [2] According to local animal activist groups Life and Myoeon, a total of 513

May 23, 2024

[팟캐스트] (585) 7월 시행 예정인 단기 ‘기후동행카드’ 5일권의 가격은?

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot Seoul transit pass for travelers to be available starting July 기사 요약: 서울시, 오는 7월 중 기후동행카드 단기권인 '관광권'을 출시해 내·외국인 관광객들에게 맞춤형 서비스를 제공할 계획 [1] Seoul's all-inclusive transit pass, the "Climate Card," will soon be available for short-term use by visitors to Korea starting in July, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Sunday. *inclusive: 포함된 *term: 용어, 기간 [2] The city's initiative to introduce a short-term pass, available for one, two, three,

May 20, 2024

[팟캐스트] (584) ‘뉴진스님’의 다음 글로벌 부처핸섬 행선지는?

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot ‘Monk’ DJ spreading Buddhism goes global 기사 요약: ‘아시아 대세’된 뉴진스님 윤성호, 아시아로 불교 문화 전파 가속화 [1] A South Korean DJ-comedian in a Buddhist monk’s robe is making strides in Korea and abroad with the backing of Korea’s largest Buddhist sect that has employed him as part of its outreach to wider audiences. *monk: 수도승 *make strides: 큰 발걸음을 내딛다 or 장족의 발전을 하다 *outreach: 봉사활동, 사회공헌활동 [2] Yoon Seong-ho, the DJ known as the Ven. New Jean, will close the t

May 16, 2024

[팟캐스트] (583) 코로나가 남긴 것은?

진행자: 최정윤, Paul Kerry Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report 기사 요약: 정부가 코로나 위기단계를 가장 낮은 수준인 '관심 단계'로 하향 조정한 가운데 우리나라 성인들이 팬데믹 시기 기점으로 크게 우울해졌다는 조사 결과 나와 [1] The South Korean government downgraded the COVID-19 crisis level to the lowest level on May 1, but a recent report indicates that the years of the pandemic have nonetheless left a lasting mark on people here in the form of depression. * indicate: 나타내다, 보여주다 * lasting: 영속적인, 지속적인 [2] According to the Korea Diseas

May 13, 2024