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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[팟캐스트] (543) 한국인이 크리스마스에 꼭 찾는 음식은?
진행자: 간형우, Beth Eunhee Hong All Koreans need for Christmas is ... a cake? 기사 요약: 한국인이 크리스마스날 케익을 찾는 현상과 그 유래 [1] Ever wondered what Koreans most enjoy on their Christmas dinner tables? *wonder: 궁금해하다, 경이로운 것 [2] While the classic yuletide meal of turkey and stuffing are hard to find and there's no specific Korean Christmas dish, people often turn to a special treat enjoyed on other special occasions: cakes. *yuletide: 크리스마스 계절 [3] Sharing a cake after a Christmas meal, which could be any
Dec. 25, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (542) 50년 뒤 한국은…‘65세 이상’이 절반?
진행자: 간형우, Beth Eunhee Hong Half of Koreans could be over 65 by 2072 기사 요약: 출산율 반등해도 2072년 한국엔 65세 이상 고령인구가 절반 이상이라는 통계청 예측 [1] South Korea could see a more than 40 percent decline in its population in 50 years' time, with half of its people aged over 65, a recent report released by Statistics Korea showed. *decline: 감소, 하락하다, 사양하다 [2] The worst-case scenario in the agency’s projections for the country’s population between 2022-2072 forecast the nation's population would
Dec. 21, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (541) 서울시 외국인 관광객용 앱 출시
진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Ng 기사요약: 내년부터 모바일 여권 앱 하나로 서울 여행하는 외국인 관광객, 신분확인부터 교통카드, 면세 쇼핑 등 해결 가능 City of Seoul's app adds payment, tax refund service [1] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday the expansion of services on the city’s travel app, TripPass, to allow international tourists to easily access various services, such as personal identification and mobile payments. - expansion 확대, 확장 [2] With TripPass, tourists can issue mobile passports for use in stores that require ide
Dec. 18, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (540) 유니클로는 배당 잔치 중?
진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Ng Questions raised over Uniqlo’s hefty dividend payouts 기사요약: 2년 연속 연간 순이익보다 많은 고배당 단행한 유니클로 [1] South Korean operator of the Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo, FRL Korea, has announced substantial dividends for the second consecutive year, with dividends surpassing the company's net profit for the 2022 fiscal year by 52.8 billion won ($40 million). - dividends 배당금 - net profit 순이익 - fiscal year 회계 연도 [2] According to the Financial Supervisory Service's report Mon
Dec. 14, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (539) 솔로들 다 모여, 직접 만남 주선하는 지자체들
진행자: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong [Weekender] Can't get a date? Try a temple ... or city hall 기사 요약: 솔로 남녀들 위해 만남 주선하는 절, 지자체들 [1] On a chilly Saturday afternoon, a group of people dressed in Buddhist vests and pants strolled slowly around a pagoda at Jogyesa,making wishes and touring different corners of the Buddhist temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul. *Chilly: 쌀쌀한, 추운 / Cold; Crisp; Frosty *Dressed in: 옷을 입고 / Clad in; Sported in *Strolled: (한가로이) 산책하다 / Wander; Take a walk [2] The 20 men and women w
Dec. 11, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (538) ‘나 고독사 할지도 몰라’ 걱정하는 일용직 근로자
진행자: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong Day laborers, low-income earners fear lonely death 기사 요약: 고독사에 걱정하는 일용직 근로자, 소득 낮은 층 [1] Day laborers and low-income earners in South Korea feel that they have a high chance of dying alone and remaining unnoticed for days, compared to peers with regular jobs earning higher incomes, a survey showed Sunday. *Day laborer: 일용직 근로자 *Low-income: 소득이 낮은 *Regular job: 정규직 [2] Those employed and paid daily without a regular job feared they would have an average 41.8 perc
Dec. 7, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (537) MZ가 주목하는 ‘고프코어룩’
진행자: 홍유, Naomi Ng ‘Gorpcore’ a global validation of Korean ajeossi’s fashion instincts? 기사 요약: “고프코어룩” 아저씨 패션이 세계 패션계에서 주목받다 [1] Long before the seemingly inscrutable neologism "gorpcore” entered the global fashion lexicon, middle-aged men in South Korea were trailblazing the look, seamlessly incorporating Gore-Tex jackets and hiking boots into their daily attire for work, dining and socializing. *inscrutable: 불가해한 *neologism: 신조어, 새로운 표현 *lexicon:
Dec. 4, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (536) 초중고 장래희망 1위는?
진행자: 홍유, Naomi Ng Athletes, teachers, doctors chosen as dream jobs for Korean students: survey 기사 요약: 장래 희망 직업으로 초등학생은 운동선수를, 중학생과 고등학생은 교사를 가장 많이 선호하는 것으로 조사됐다. [1] Athletes topped the list of most desired jobs for elementary school students, while teaching was picked as the most coveted job among middle and high school students, a survey showed Sunday. *desired: 바랐던, 희망했던 *coveted: 탐내는 [2] Teaching and becoming a doctor were picked by elementary school children as the most desirable jo
Nov. 30, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (535) 아빠가 달라졌다? 변화하는 아버지상/ 백양사 템플스테이 음식 맛 그 이상의 경험
진행자: 최정윤, Naomi Ng 1. Choosing children over career: Fatherhood changing in modern Korea 기사 요약: 커리어 대신 양육을 우선시하는 한국 아빠들의 바뀐 모습 Men’s gradual pivot to parenting comes in line with women’s career progress, past paternal trauma, experts say [1] A 37-year-old executive at a tech startup in Seoul surnamed Choi made what seemed a bold decision after welcoming the birth of his first child two years ago: he took three months of paternity leave. *paternity leave: 남자의 출산 휴가 (maternity leave
Nov. 23, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (534) 킬러 문항 빠지고 4년만의 '노 마스크' 수능 열린다 / 새 미니앨범 ‘락스타’로 돌아온 스트레이키즈
진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot 1. Suneung to take place Thursday, but without 'killer questions' 기사 요약: 킬러 문항 없이 열리는 수능, 역대급 N수생 몰린다 [1] The Suneung, South Korea's national college entrance exam, is less than a week away, with this year's test seeing a number of changes. *entrance: 입구, 입장 *a number of ~ : 몇 가지의 ~ [2] The Education Ministry in June announced that it would exclude "killer questions" -- excessively difficult questions, the material for which is often not cove
Nov. 16, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (533) 정부, 태국과 체류 및 입국심사 불만 문제 논의 의사/ 보스턴 미술관 사리구 반환협상 10년만에 재개
진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Ng 1. S. Korea, Thailand to work to resolve entry denial claims 기사 요약: 정부, 태국과 체류 및 입국 심사 불만 문제 논의할 의사 밝혀 [1] South Korea and Thailand are to jointly address the growing number of undocumented residents of Thai nationality here in response to complaints of some regular Thai travelers being denied entry to Korea. - undocumented residents 미등록 거주자들 [2] Seoul's Foreign Ministry said in a statement Saturday that First Vice Minister Chang Ho-jin proposed holding a bilateral consu
Nov. 9, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (532) 연예인 마약수사가 정권의 기획? 민주당 '음모론' 제기 / '사기 혐의' 전청조 출국금지 조치
진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot 1. Opposition lawmakers allege celebrity drug scandals are part of government coverup 기사 요약: 연예인 마약으로 이슈 덮는다? 민주당 '음모론' 제기 [1] While South Korean celebrities’ drug allegations continue to dominate headlines, the main opposition party claimed on Friday that the ongoing investigation into such drug scandals may have been premeditated to divert public attention from current political issues that are unfavorable to the ruling party and the government. * Allegat
Nov. 2, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (531) ‘나의 아저씨’의 추락…이선균 이번 주 경찰 소환/ 삼성SDI, 현대차와 첫 배터리 공급 계약 체결
진행자: 홍유, Beth Eunhee Hong 1. From ‘Parasite’ actor to chaebol scion, drug use back in spotlight 기사 요약: 마약 투약 혐의로 내사를 받고 있는 배우 이선균이 이번 주 중 경찰에 소환돼 조사를 받을 예정이다. [1] Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” could be summoned for questioning sometime this week, reports said Sunday, citing police, as part of an expanding investigation into suspected drug use involving the actor and seven others. *summon: 소환하다, 호출하다, 소집하다 [2] According to the
Oct. 26, 2023