[팟캐스트] (558) '라면'과 '라멘'의 차이는?

진행자: 최정윤, Elise Youn Why ramyeon makers still stick with 'ramen' marketing 기사 요약: 라면과 라멘의 분명한 차이에도 한국 라면 회사들이 해외 출시시 ‘라멘’을 고집하는 이유는? [1] Amid soaring exports of Korean instant noodles in recent years, a renewed spotlight has been cast on a decadeslong dilemma among local food companies -- whether or not the word "ramen" should be ditched from their marketing strategy. *cast light on: 새로운 정보를 주다, 보여주다 *ditch: 버리다/ 배수로 [2] Ramen, rooted in Japanese culinary traditi

Feb. 15, 2024

[팟캐스트] (557) 서울 용산에 100층 랜드마크 국제업무지구 들어선다

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Seoul unveils plan for world's largest 'vertical' business district in Yongsan 기사 요약: 서울 용산에 100층 안팎의 랜드마크가 들어서고 세계 최초로 45층 건물을 잇는 1.1㎞ 스카이 트레일이 설치된다. [1] The Seoul city government unveiled a set of plans to transform an abandoned train maintenance depot in the central district of Yongsan into an international business district, with the construction of a 100-floor skyscraper and a sky trail linking high-rises there as the centerpiece. *train maintenance

Feb. 13, 2024

[팟캐스트] (556) 정부 지원 영화에 ‘홀드백’ 의무화…위기의 영화계 구할까?

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Entertainment industry split over plan to mandate holdback period for state-funded films 기사 요약: 정부가 최근 영화 분야 지원 사업 조건에 '홀드백'(Hold Back) 준수 의무를 부과하자 영화계와 OTT 업계 등은 이해관계에 따라 의견이 엇갈리고 있다. [1] The Culture Ministry’s plan to mandate a grace period of possibly up to six months before films that received government funding are released on streaming platforms like Netflix is being met with mixed reactions by the local entertainment industry, including film distr

Feb. 8, 2024

[팟캐스트] (555) 광고할 땐 좋았는데, 연예인 리스크에는 빠르게 ‘손절’

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Loved like idols, canceled like demons 기사 요약: 이미지 타격 큰 ‘연예인 리스크’에 사건사고 터지면 발 빠르게 광고 손절하는 업체들 [1] The news that actor Lee Sun-kyun was being investigated for allegations of illegal drug use broke out on Oct. 19. From then on, the actor disappeared from public view, except when he was made to appear in front of the media each of the three times he underwent a police interrogation. The fact that he tested negative for drugs multiple times throughout the monthslong

Feb. 5, 2024

[팟캐스트] (554) 옛 연인 소환하는 요즘 예능, ‘쿨’해졌다

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Korean TV programs show former couples together amid cultural shift 기사 요약: 옛 연인·배우자 소환하는 요즘 예능...환승연애 3 흥행에 달라진 시대상 반영 [1] South Korean entertainment shows which invite past lovers on the program are gaining popularity. Following a shift in Korean culture towards more openly discussing past relationships, there is an increase in audience demand for shows to more directly fulfill innate desires, according to experts. * Invite: 초대하다, 초청하다 * Shift: 변화, 이동 * Demand: 요구

Feb. 1, 2024

[팟캐스트] (553) 점점 늘어나는 ‘점원 없는 가게’

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot [Weekender] Behind the rise of unstaffed stores in Korea 기사 요약: 늘어나는 무인점포들, 왜일까? [1] Choi Seung-hoon, 32, a regular patron of self-service venues in Korea, recently broadened his experiences in unstaffed shops by purchasing a takeaway sashimi dinner set for one. * Patron: 고객, 후원자, 홍보 대사 / Customer, Client, Buyer * Self-service: 자급식 판매 방법 / Do-it-yourself * Broaden one’s experience: 시야를 넓히다, 알거나 경험한 것들의 범위를 넓히다 / Expand; Widen * Unstaffed: 무인의 / Unmanned [2] Unstaffed

Jan. 29, 2024

[팟캐스트] (552) 베트남 휴양지 매력에 풍덩 빠져볼까?

진행자: 박준희, Ali Abbot Escape winter’s chill, dive into paradise in Vietnam 기사 요약: 한국인들한테 인기 많은 다낭부터 요즘 뜨고 있는 푸꾸옥 섬까지, 가지각색의 매력을 지닌 베트남 여행지 [1] If the abounding lush green paddies and the Trump-Kim Hanoi summit click in your mind about Vietnam, you’re missing out on a big part, because the country has much more to offer. *Abounding: 풍부한, 많은 / Flourish, Be plentiful, Abundant *Click in your mind: 떠오르다 / Come to mind; Stick in your mind; pop up; cross your mind *Miss out on: ~를 놓치다 / Ov

Jan. 25, 2024

[팟캐스트] (551) 한파에 사망한 취객, 경찰관 벌금형

진행자: 김혜연, Ali Abbot Policemen punished for death of man they escorted close to home 기사 요약: 한파 속 취객 데려다 줬으나 집 앞 계단서 들어가지 않고 잠들어 사망, 경찰관 업무상과실치사 혐의로 벌금형 받아 [1] Two South Korean policemen have been fined after the intoxicated man they escorted to the building he lived in froze to death, a local court said Sunday. *fined 벌금을 부과하다 *intoxicated (술·마약에) 취한 [2] The Seoul Northern District Court imposed a fine of 5 million won ($3,800) and 4 million won, respectively, to a police sergeant and a s

Jan. 22, 2024

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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