코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

Is YouTube ending the mukbang era?

기사 요약: 유튜브가 섭식장애를 조장할 수 있는 콘텐츠에 대한 광고 수익 제한을 강화하면서, 쯔양 등 한국 먹방 크리에이터들이 직격탄을 맞고 있다.

[1] As YouTube tightens restrictions on content related to eating disorders, Korean mukbang creators, particularly those known for their large appetites, are voicing concerns.

tighten: 더 엄격하게 하다

disorder: 장애, 이상, 질환

appetite: 식욕

[2] Most recently, Tzuyang, one of South Korea’s most prominent mukbang YouTubers, made remarks that appear to address the issue.

prominent: 유명한

remark: 발언

address: 다루다, 연설하다, 호칭으로 부르다

[3] Tzuyang posted a video on her YouTube channel on Monday showing her visiting a local market in Incheon. In the video, she said, “Apparently, eating a lot isn’t the trend these days,” adding, “From now on, I’ll become a YouTuber who eats in moderation.”

apparently: 보아하니, ~인 것으로 보인다

moderation: 적당함, 절제

[4] Tzuyang began her internet broadcasting career in 2018 and now has approximately 13.5 million YouTube subscribers. She is recognized for her small stature and ability to eat large quantities of food.

stature: 키, 체격

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10884608

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 서울패션위크가 외형 확장에 속도를 내는 가운데, 서울이 세계적인 패션 도시로 도약하려면 어떤 차별화된 경쟁력을 갖춰야 할지 짚어봐야 한다.

[1] The biggest change at Seoul Fashion Week this season was a second location. For the first time, the event split between Dongdaemun Design Plaza and the World Park at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, a site intended to bring fashion closer to shoppers and tourists.

change: 변화

location: 위치

split: 나뉘다

intended to: ~할 의도이다

[2] The 2027 spring-summer edition, which closed Sunday, was also the most ambitious version yet. Kimhekim, which built its international reputation at Paris Fashion Week beginning in 2019, held its first show at Seoul Fashion Week, backed by Adidas. Pieces on the Jamsil runway carried QR codes linking to Lotte Department Store's online mall.

ambitious: (일이) 야심적인

reputation: 명성

backed by: ~에 의해 지원·후원받다

piece: 옷, 의류 작품, 개별 패션 아이템

[3] But the new location offered an awkward picture of Seoul's ambitions. The runway was set inside a small temporary structure in a garden. Anyone arriving for the spectacle of a major international fashion week found something considerably less impressive than the DDP hall it was meant to complement.

awkward: 어색한, 곤란한

runway: 패션쇼 무대

spectacle: (굉장한) 구경거리, 행사

impressive: 인상적인

[4] The rest of the week had the same quality of an ambition arriving under-resourced. A K-lifestyle street at DDP paired 18 brands, barely even heard of, with street food, beauty and wellness, an obvious play for foreign visitors. It sat largely empty. So did the trade show floor.

under-resourced: 자원이 부족한

barely: 간신히

heard of: ~에 대해 들어본 적이 있다 *hear of: ~에 대해 듣다

empty: 비어 있는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10864997

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 최근 K팝 시장에서는 브라질 리듬을 앞세운 곡들이 잇따라 등장하고 있다. 그 중심에는 강렬한 타악기 사운드와 분당 120~150회의 빠른 박자가 특징인 ‘브라질 펑크’가 있다.

[1] Brazilian funk is gaining a stronger presence in K-pop, with some of the industry's leading acts turning to the hard-hitting rhythms born in South America.

gain: 얻다, 획득하다

presence: 존재

leading: 리드하고 있는, 선두의

hard-hitting: 강렬하고 타격감 있는

[2] But Brazilian funk — sometimes introduced in K-pop through the closely related term favela funk — is hardly new to the industry. NewJeans' 2023 hit "ETA," for instance, incorporated favela funk into a track produced by 250. The song became a global hit, reaching No. 81 on the Billboard Hot 100.

funk: 강한 피트의 음악 장르, 펑크

hardly: 거의 ~않다

incorporate: (일부로) 포함하다

produce: (창작 활동을) 제작, 창작했다

[3] Other major K-pop acts were exploring the sound around the same period. Tomorrow X Together teamed up with Brazilian pop star Anitta and production duo Tropkillaz for "Back for More" in September 2023, while Aespa released a Brazilian funk-infused Tropkillaz remix of "Better Things" that same month.

major: 주요한

act: 가수, 아티스트

explore: 탐험하다, 살피다

team up with: ~와 협동하다

[4] Three factors help explain its appeal. The first is musical compatibility. Brazilian funk's forceful percussion, repetitive rhythms and explosive peaks fit naturally with K-pop's performance-heavy format, particularly for acts built around powerful choreography and visual identities.

appeal: 매력

compatibility: 양립[공존] 가능성

forceful: 힘이나 에너지가 가득한

explosive: 폭발적인

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10865341

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Who will care for Korea's elderly? Foreign workers enter troubled market

기사 요약: 한국이 요양보호 인력 부족에 대비해 외국인 유학생을 요양보호사로 양성하는 정책을 시작했지만, 전문가들은 근본적인 처우 개선 없이는 외국인 인력 유입만으로 문제를 해결하기 어렵다고 지적했다.

[1] South Korea’s rapidly aging population has created an issue that is at once demographic and deeply personal: Who will care for the growing number of older people?

at once A and B: 동시에 A 이면서 B

deeply personal: 지극히 사적인, 나와 직결된

[2] The arithmetic appears daunting. Korea is projected to face a shortfall of roughly 116,000 eldercare workers by 2028, according to government data. The Health Ministry estimates the country will need 990,000 additional caregivers by 2043.

arithmetic: 셈, 계산

daunting: 기가 질리는, 엄두가 안나는

caregiver: 돌봄 종사자

[3] Nearly 2.3 million people have obtained caregiver qualifications but are not working in the field, according to the care workers’ union affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions.

work in the field: 현업에 종사하다

affiliated with: ~에 소속된, ~에 연계된

[4] That has led workers and labor experts to question whether Korea simply lacks people capable of providing care — or whether it lacks care jobs attractive enough for people to enter and remain in.

lead someone to question: ~로 하여금 의문을 품게 하다

[5] As policymakers search for ways to expand the care workforce, one increasingly prominent part of their strategy is to open new pathways for foreign residents and international students.

open (new) pathways for: ~에게 길을 열어주다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840478

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Ahn Ha-young debate: Why does a Korean actor’s family history still matter?

기사 요약: 배우 안하영이 방송에서 "4대째 의사 집안"이라며 언급한 증조부가 일제강점기 친일 단체 대정친목회 평의원 안상호로 지목되면서 광복절을 앞두고 논란이 확산되자, 전문가들은 대중이 문제 삼은 것은 조상의 행적 자체보다 후손이 그 역사를 어떻게 인식하고 언급하는지라고 분석했다.

[1] Ahn Ha-young’s rising career has hit a major roadblock after comments about her family history sparked backlash over allegations that her great-grandfather was linked to Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, just days before Liberation Day on Aug. 15.

hit a roadblock: 난관에 부딪히다

spark backlash: 반발을 촉발하다

[2] The uproar has revived the debate over whether descendants should be held accountable for their ancestors’ actions — with experts stating the Korean public increasingly places more weight on how descendants conduct themselves today than on their lineage alone.

revive the debate: 논쟁에 다시 불을 붙이다

hold A accountable for B: A에게 B의 책임을 묻다

lineage: 혈통, 가계

[3] The issue at hand emerged during Ahn’s promotional campaign for "Our Sticky Love," Netflix Korea’s highly anticipated romantic comedy, which premiered globally last week.

at hand: 당면한, 가까이에 있는

[4] Ahn, who made her acting debut in 2019, has spent much of her career in supporting roles, appearing in projects including the hit series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" and "Doona!" "Our Sticky Love" marks one of her first major leading projects.

supporting role: 조연

[5] At a time when Ahn was gaining prominence, her mentions of her family background on several television programs resurfaced, with one of the most recent examples being her Aug. 7 appearance on KBS’ variety show "Problem Child in House." During the show, Ahn said her great-grandfather had opened a Western-style clinic in Hanyang (Seoul's former name) and treated Emperor Gojong. She added that her grandfather, father and older sister are doctors, making hers a four-generation family of doctors.

to gain prominence: 주목받게 되다, 부상하다

[6] Although Ahn did not identify her great-grandfather by name during the broadcast, online speculation soon pointed to Ahn Sang-ho, a doctor who practiced during Japan’s colonial rule of Korea.

to identify (someone) by name: 이름을 밝히다, 실명을 거론하다

speculation: 추측

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10839083

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

Why Seoul can’t shake its sewer smell

기사 요약: 서울의 하수구 악취는 하수관 내 유기물 부패와 복합식 하수관, 적은 강수량 등이 주요 원인으로 꼽힌다. 하지만 노후하고 복잡하게 얽힌 하수망을 전면적으로 개선하기는 어려워, 각종 대책에도 불구하고 악취 민원은 좀처럼 줄지 않고 있다.

[1] Occasionally, a sharp odor hits pedestrians as they walk along Seoul’s sidewalks. Although the smell often disappears within seconds, complaints have been repeatedly raised by residents and visitors.

odor: 냄새

pedestrian: 보행자

complaint: 불평

[2] Posts describing sudden bursts of sewer-like odors can easily be found in both Korean and international online communities.

burst: 터짐

[3] According to a 2025 report by the Seoul Institute, sewer-related smells account for about half of the city’s civil complaints regarding bad odors. While complaints declined after Seoul launched sewer odor reduction measures in 2015, they have since rebounded.

reduction: 축소

rebound: 다시 튀어 오르다. 반등하다

[4] The city has made efforts to tackle the issue for more than a decade, but the growth in complaints raises questions over whether it has been doing enough.

tackle: (힘든 문제·상황과) 씨름하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10834570

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

As Korea drinks less, liquor goes lighter — and global

기사 요약: 한국 주류업계가 음주 감소와 소비자 취향 변화에 대응해 저도주·RTD·무알코올 제품을 확대하는 동시에 해외 시장 공략을 강화하며 새로운 성장동력을 찾고 있다.

[1] At Korean convenience stores, the liquor aisle's most valuable real estate is changing hands. Eye-level shelves once dominated by 500-milliliter beer cans and green soju bottles are increasingly filled with colorful ready-to-drink cocktails and bottles of lower-alcohol flavored soju, as Koreans drink less and seek lighter options.

real estate: 부동산

change hands: 주인이 바뀌다

eye-level: 눈높이

[2] The changing shelves reflect a broader decline in Korean alcohol consumption. Liquor shipments totaled 3.15 million kiloliters in 2024, down 17.3 percent from a decade earlier, according to Statistics Korea.

reflect: 반영하다

decade: 10년

[3] Average monthly household spending on alcoholic beverages fell 9 percent on-year to 13,000 won ($9.20) in the first quarter, the steepest decline since quarterly tracking began in 2019.

household: 세대

steep: 가파른, 급격한

[4] The shift accelerated during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as corporate after-work drinking declined and demographic changes combined with "healthy pleasure" and "sober curious" trends.

sober: 술 취하지 않은

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832697

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Korea's dating show for the terminally ill sparks debate ahead of premiere

기사 요약: 연애 프로그램 “내 남은 연애”는 오는 8월 첫 방송을 앞두고 시한부 소재로 시청자들의 갑론을박을 불러일으키고 있다. 해당 프로그램은 시한부 선고를 받았거나 죽음의 문턱까지 갔던 투병 경험이 있는 2030 청춘들이 다시 삶과 사랑을 마주하는 연애 리얼리티다.

[1] SBS' new reality dating show "Love Against Time," featuring contestants in their 20s and 30s who have received terminal diagnoses in the past or experienced life-threatening illnesses, is drawing scrutiny over the ethics of turning such deeply personal experiences into entertainment ahead of its August premiere.

* reality show: 일반인들의 실화 중심으로 연출되는 TV쇼

* terminal diagnosis: 말기 진단

* life-threatening: 생명을 위협하는

* draw scrutiny: 조사·검토·비판의 대상이 되다

[2] The show's official teasers feature cast members opening up about their experiences, with some saying they have had limited opportunities to date because potential partners were reluctant to be with someone who had been seriously ill. Others describe romance as something they once considered a luxury they could not afford.

* open up” 마음을 터놓다

* opportunity: 기회

* reluctant: 꺼리는

* romance: 사랑의 기운, 연애 감정

[3] Public reaction to the series has been divided. Supporters have praised the concept for creating an opportunity for people with shared experiences to meet potential partners, something they may have found difficult to do in their everyday lives. Others have emphasized that the participants should be respected for choosing to share their stories publicly.

* divided: 분열된

* praise: 칭찬

* difficult: 어려운

* emphasize: 강조하다

[4] The debate centers on whether the series risks turning their vulnerable circumstances into a form of entertainment and ultimately commodifying their personal struggles for the sake of a compelling TV premise.

* debate: 논쟁, 논란

* vulnerable: (~에) 취약한, 연약한(신체적·정서적으로 상처받기 쉬움을 나타냄)

* commodify: 상업화하다

* compelling: (너무나 흥미로워서) 주목하지 않을 수 없는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10820386

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

You came for an old song. Then stayed for someone’s life story

기사 요약: 유튜브 명곡 영상 댓글창에 자신의 추억과 이별, 가족 이야기 등 개인적인 사연을 남기는 문화가 온라인 공감 공간으로 자리 잡고 있다.

[1] Music lovers often arrive on YouTube looking for a tune. Then they find themselves reading about someone’s first love, an ode to a mother or father or about a parent’s unconditional love for their child.

* lover: ~을 좋아하는 사람

* tune: 곡; (악기의) 음을 맞추다; (기계를) 조정하다

* ode: (특정한 사람·사물·사건에 부치는) 시

* unconditional love: 조건 없는 사랑

[2] The comment sections under a YouTube video from an old Korean ballad, a 1990s or 2000s pop hit or a nostalgic drama soundtrack often feel less like a place for reveling in the music itself and more like a shared diary where strangers leave their memories of love, grief and moments that certain songs refuse to let fade.

* nostalgic: 향수를 불러일으키는

* revel in: (어떤 감정이나 상황을) 만끽하다

* grief: 큰 슬픔

* fade: 점차 희미해져 사라지다

[3] For one user, Park Ji-yoon’s “Illusion,” released in 2000, helped her through school violence, just like how the song explores the lingering pain of heartbreak and unfulfilled love.

* illusion: 환상

* explore: 탐험하다

* lingering: (쉬 끝나거나 사라지지 않고) 오래 끄는

* unfulfilled: 실현되지 않은

[4] Unlike social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where identity is often central to the experience, experts say YouTube’s anonymity may be what makes the space feel safe. Anyone can read the comments, meaning users often write to strangers rather than people they know, making it easier to share memories, grief and regrets with strangers in ways they might not with friends or family.

* experience: (어떤 일을 실제로 겪거나 당한) 경험

* anonymity: 익명성

* memory: 기억; 추억

* regret: 후회

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10812754

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Beyond hanbok, foreign tourists now craft their own K-accessories

기사요약: 한복 체험을 넘어 노리개와 댕기 등 전통 장신구를 직접 만들어보는 프로그램이 외국인 관광객들 사이에서 인기를 끌고 있다.

[1] International visitors to Korea are moving beyond wearing hanbok for photos and are now making their own traditional accessories to take home.

to move beyond A: A를 넘어서다, A에서 한 단계 더 나아가다

[2] Hands-on workshops where tourists craft "norigae," ornamental pendants hung from hanbok, and "daenggi," traditional ribbons used to tie braided hair, are gaining popularity as travelers seek participatory cultural experiences over sightseeing.

hands-on: 직접 해보는, 체험형의

participatory: 참여형의, 참여하는

[3] According to Creatrip, an inbound travel platform, reservations for traditional accessory-making experiences rose about 23 percent from January to May compared to the same period last year. Bookings for workshops in Hongdae more than doubled over the same period.

compared to the same period last year: 전년 동기 대비

[4] By nationality, Japanese travelers accounted for the largest share of bookings at 30 percent, followed by Americans at 17 percent. European countries, including Germany, Italy, France, Poland and Spain, accounted for a combined 17 percent.

account for: (전체에서 일정 비율을) 차지하다

[5] The trend coincides with the global popularity of K-content that reinterprets traditional Korean elements in modern settings, such as the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Traditional accessories are increasingly seen not just as souvenirs but as items reflecting personal taste and style.

reinterpret: 재해석하다

not just A but B: A일 뿐만 아니라 B이기도 하다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10799848

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Man admits sexual motive in killing of Gwangju teen

기사요약: 일면식도 없는 10대 여학생을 살해한 혐의로 기소된 20대 남성이 두 번째 공판에서 범행이 성폭행 목적이었음을 처음 인정하고, 공소사실을 모두 인정했다.

[1] A man charged with killing a teenage girl he did not know admitted Monday that the attack was intended as a sexual assault, abandoning his earlier claim that the killing was impulsive.

be charged with: ~혐의로 기소되다

be intended as A: A로 의도되다, 애초에 A를 목적으로 하다

abandon a claim: 주장을 철회하다, 기존 입장을 버리다

impulsive: 충동적인

[2] Jang Yoon-gi, 23, pleaded guilty to all charges at his second hearing before the Gwangju District Court, including murder in connection with rape and the attempted murder of a teenage boy who tried to help the victim.

plead guilty to: ~에 대해 유죄를 인정하다

in connection with: ~와 관련하여

[3] Jang’s court-appointed lawyer told the court that Jang accepted the prosecution’s account of the crime. Asked by the judge whether he agreed, Jang answered, “Yes.”

court-appointed lawyer: 국선 변호인

account: 진술, 설명

[4] It was the first time Jang had admitted a sexual motive since his arrest on May 5.

motive: (범행) 동기

[5] He had previously said he planned to take his own life and had tried to bring someone with him, saying that the killing had not been planned as a sexual offense.

take one's own life: 스스로 목숨을 끊다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806712

Cooler late June, delayed monsoon: Is Korea’s summer just warming up?

기사 요약: 예년보다 늦어진 장마의 영향으로 한국은 평년의 6월과 달리 비교적 선선한 날씨를 보이고 있다. 기온은 점차 오르고 있지만 아직 장마전선이 본격적으로 형성되지 않아, 당분간은 산발적인 소나기가 이어질 것으로 전망된다.

[1] Summer is in full swing in South Korea, but it doesn't feel like the late June most Koreans have come to expect.

in full swing: 한창 진행 중인, 절정에 접어든

[2] While temperatures are forecast to climb to 33 degrees Celsius in Seoul on Monday and exceed 30 degrees across much of the country's inland areas, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the muggy air that usually blankets the country this time of year has yet to take hold due to the delayed monsoon.

be forecast: 예보되다. (forecast: 예보하다)

exceed: 초과하다, 넘다

muggy: 후텁지근한

blanket: (담요로) 감싸다. 뒤덮다

take hold: 자리 잡다, 본격화되다

[3] Last year, the monsoon began on Jeju Island on June 12, reached the country's central and southern regions on June 19, and lasted until mid-July. This year, however, the seasonal rain front has yet to form, with only scattered showers falling in place of prolonged monsoon rainfall

scattered: 산발적인, 산재한

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10791559

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Outgoing coach, players return home to boos after World Cup exit

기사 요약: 32강 진출에 실패한 월드컵 국가대표팀 홍명보 감독과 일부 선수들이 30일 새벽 인천국제공항을 통해 귀국했다. 탈락의 책임을 지고 사퇴한 홍 감독은 축구 팬들의 야유 속에 공항을 빠져나갔다.

[1] Former head coach Hong Myung-bo and a few of his players for the South Korean men's national football team were met with boos from angry people as they returned home Tuesday from a short stay at the FIFA World Cup.

be met with boos: 야유를 받다

[2] Hong and nine of his 26 players landed at Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, in the wee hours of Tuesday, a little over 24 hours after Hong announced his resignation from the post to take responsibility for South Korea's exit from the World Cup after the group stage.

land: 착륙하다

post: 직책

exit: 탈락

[3] South Korea finished third in Group A with three points from a win and two losses. The Taegeuk Warriors began the competition by defeating the Czech Republic 2-1, but suffered successive 1-0 defeats against Mexico and then lower-ranked South Africa.

finish third: 3위로 마치다

defeat: 꺾다, 이기다

[4] With the eight best third-place teams out of 12 also getting a chance to play in the knockout round, along with the top two nations from each of the 12 groups, South Korea ended up 10th among the dozen teams that finished third in their groups.

knockout round: 승자 진출식의 (우승자만 다음 단계로 올라가는) 라운드

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10792235

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

Why pay more? Young Koreans are opting for DIY wedding shoots

기사 요약: 비싼 '스드메' 패키지 대신 직접 결혼을 준비하고, AI와 초저가 온라인 쇼핑을 적극 활용하는 젊은 세대가 늘면서 한국의 웨딩 문화도 비용 중심에서 실용 중심으로 빠르게 재편되고 있습니다.

[1] Wedding planning in South Korea comes with its own notorious ritual: A bundled package of studio photography, dress rentals and professional makeup known as “sudeume” in Korean.

notorious: 악명 높은

bundled: 묶음의

[2] It means dealing with a sprawling network of planners, venues and vendors while paying hefty upfront costs. Yet today, a growing number of young Koreans are taking a DIY approach, cutting costs on what many deem an overpriced tradition.

sprawling: 산개하는

hefty: 크고 무거운, 두둑한

upfront: 선불의, 솔직한

deem: 여기다

[3] A 2025 survey by Embrain found that nearly 70 percent of unmarried adults aged 19 to 49 in the Seoul metropolitan area considered spending heavily on weddings — including luxury venues and "sudeume" packages — to be wasteful.

wasteful: 낭비하는

[4] As more couples take a hands-on approach to wedding planning, many are turning to budget-friendly marketplaces, including Temu, a Chinese shopping platform known for bargain-priced products.

budget-friendly: 저렴한

bargain-priced: 헐값

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10788154

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

Early World Cup exit reopens old wounds on Hong, KFA leadership

기사 요약: 한국 축구대표팀이 2026 월드컵에서 조기 탈락하면서 홍명보 감독의 전술과 리더십은 물론, 대한축구협회의 구조적 문제를 둘러싼 비판도 거세지고 있다.

[1] South Korea's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup confirmed for many fans widespread concerns that have followed throughout head coach Hong Myung-bo’s second run leading the national team: questions over what appears to be a lack of tactics, his dubious appointment process that bypassed interview and presentations and the unwarranted trust in him by the national soccer association that was already facing accusations of poor governance and weak accountability.

tactic: 작전

dubious: 수상쩍은

bypass: 우회하다

unwarranted: 부당한

[2] These doubts began to brew long before the team officially failed to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a fate that was only decided Sunday.’

brew: 양조하다, (커피·차를) 끓이다.

knockout stage: 지면 탈락하는 단계. *knockout:일격에 쓰러뜨림. KO

fate: 운명

[3] It was ultimately determined not by the three matches the team played, but by the results of games played by third-place teams in other groups.

determine: 결정하다

[4] The expanded 48-team World Cup had given third-place teams a second chance to avoid elimination from the knockout round, but in the end it only prolonged uncertainty and aggravated disappointment for South Korean fans.

avoid: 피하다

elimination: 탈락

prolonged: 장기적인

aggravated: 악화된

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10790631

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Heo Nam-jun's breakout moment: How 'My Royal Nemesis' changed everything

기사 요약: 최근 인기리에 종영한 SBS 드라마 「멋진 신세계」에서 차세계 역을 맡아 스타로 급부상한 허남준이 데뷔 이후 최고의 전성기를 맞고 있다.

[1] For years, Heo Nam-jun was a familiar face in supporting roles. Now, he finds himself at the center of one of Korea's streaming hits. The actor recently wrapped "My Royal Nemesis," a fantasy romantic comedy that climbed to No. 2 on Netflix's weekly non-English TV chart during the June 8-14 tracking period.

familiar: 익숙한

supporting role: 조연

at the center of: (어떤 대상의) 중심에 있는

wrap: 마무리하다

[2] Heo stars as Cha Se-gye, a chaebol heir whose cool exterior begins to crack after he meets a Joseon-era woman, played by Lim Ji-yeon, who has inexplicably time-slipped into modern-day Seoul.

heir: 후계자

exterior: 표면

crack: 갈라지다

inexplicably: 설명할 수 없게

[3] Heo said he frequently sought reassurance from the show's director and writer as he worked to embody Cha's matter-of-fact way of speaking — a trait he feared might clash with the conventions of a romantic leading man.

reassurance: 확신

embody: (가치·정신·특징 등을) 구현하다

matter-of-fact: 사무적인, 사실만을 있는 그대로 말하는

trait: (성격상의) 특성

[4] Now experiencing the full weight of mainstream visibility, Heo expresses gratitude for the traction "My Royal Nemesis" has generated, yet his focus remains strictly forward-looking.

visibilty: 노출, 인지도

gratitude: 고마움

traction: 끌기, 당김 --> 지지·인기·호응 *gain traction: 인기를 끌다. 주목을 받다

forward-looking: 미래지향적인, 앞을 내다보려하는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782054

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Why Korea keeps returning to soccer every four years

기사 요약: 한국인들에게 월드컵은 단순한 스포츠 이벤트를 넘어, 2002년 4강 신화의 기억을 되새기며 온 국민이 함께 응원하는 축제다.

[1] Every four years, something shifts — almost overnight. People who rarely follow soccer start checking kickoff times. Office chatter turns from deadlines to defensive lines. Group chats fill with lineup predictions, referee complaints and late-night watch plans.

shift: 바뀌다

rarely: 드물게

chatter: 수다

late-night: 심야의

[2] Streets grow louder, emotions run higher and a shared sense of national pride takes over. The feeling may be temporary, but few events — not even the Olympics or the World Baseball Classic — stir the same level of collective passion.

take over: 장악하다

temporary: 일시적인

stir: (감정·행동을) 불러일으키다

passion: 열정

[3] Experts point to Korea’s strong sense of collective identity, rooted in shared history and a culture that values social unity, as one reason the World Cup resonates so deeply with the public, even among people who pay little attention to the sport outside the tournament.

collective identity: 집단 정체성

rooted in: ~에 뿌리를 두고 있다

social unity: 사회적 통합

resonate: ~을 상기시키다[떠올리게 하다]

[4] Even before South Korea established itself as a regional soccer powerhouse, the sport had already become a major source of public passion. In the 1960s and 1970s, matches against regional rivals often sparked nationwide emotional reactions, while stars such as Cha Bum-kun — one of the greatest soccer players South Korea has ever produced — became symbols of national pride.

powerhouse: 특정 분야에서 압도적인 영향력과 경쟁력을 가진 강자(강국, 선도 기업, 실력자)

regional: 지역의

nationwide: 전국적으로

symbol: 상징

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782862

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Mexican guild chief apologizes for racist 'slant-eye' gesture at World Cup

기사요약: 월드컵 경기 도중 한국인 유튜버 뒤에서 동양인을 비하하는 ‘찢어진 눈’ 제스처를 한 멕시코 엔지니어링 협회장이 거센 비판 끝에 공개 사과했으며, 소속 단체는 그의 해임 절차를 검토 중이다.

[1] Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, the president of a Mexican engineering guild, issued a public apology over the weekend for his controversial slant-eye gesture during a World Cup match days earlier.

guild: 협회

slant: 기울기, 경사, 비스듬한 방향 / slant eyes, slant-eyed: 동양인의 눈을 비하하거나 고정관념적으로 묘사하는 표현

[2] “Over the past few days, a video has circulated online and generated a wide range of reactions,” read Bernal’s post, written in both English and Spanish, on his social media account. “For that reason, I believe it is important to offer a public apology.”

generate: 불러일으키다

[3] Bernal drew backlash after a Korean YouTuber posted a video on Instagram in which he could be seen in a seat behind her making a slant-eye gesture from the bleachers during Thursday night’s World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, Mexico.

draw backlash: 거센 비판을 받다

bleacher: [보통 pl.] 지붕 없는 관람석, 외야석 관중석

[4] Bernal is the president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of the State of Jalisco (CITGEJ). The engineering guild issued a statement on Saturday saying it would internally review the matter.

internally: 내부적으로

[5] Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, had earlier on Sunday urged Bernal to publicly apologize and called on world soccer-governing body FIFA to take measures to prevent a recurrence.

call on A to B: A에게 B할 것을 촉구하다

recurrence: 재발

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771243

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Enzyme baths heat up as latest wellness trend

기사요약: 중장년층의 건강 요법으로 인식되던 효소찜질이 최근 붓기 완화와 피로 회복, 정신적 휴식을 찾는 20~30대 사이에서 인기를 얻으며 새로운 웰니스 트렌드로 자리 잡고 있다.

[1] Buried up to the neck in warm, fermented rice bran, a new generation of Koreans is sweating out the stress of daily life.

fermented: 발효된

[2] Enzyme baths, a heat therapy long associated with middle-aged and older Koreans, are drawing customers in their 20s and 30s, who see the treatment as a way to reduce puffiness, flush out fatigue and recover from busy routines without breaking a sweat at the gym.

enzyme: 효소

puffiness: 붓기

flush out: 배출시키다

break a sweat: 땀을 흘리다

[3] The treatment involves lying in a bed of hinoki cypress sawdust, rice bran and medicinal herbs mixed with microorganisms. As the microbes ferment, they generate natural heat of 40 to 70 degrees Celsius. Unlike a conventional sauna, which delivers intense heat through electric devices, an enzyme bath raises the core body temperature gradually, stimulating blood circulation and lymphatic flow. Many visitors book sessions before photo shoots or important events to reduce facial and body swelling.

conventional: 일반적인

gradually: 점진적으로

stimulate: 촉진하다

lymphatic: 림프의

[4] Clips of K-pop idols, including Lee Chae-yeon and Lee Hyeri, receiving enzyme baths have also circulated on YouTube, where the treatments are presented as part of an anti-inflammatory and detox routine.

circulate: 널리 공유되다

inflammatory: 염증의

[5] The appeal goes beyond celebrity endorsements. Enzyme bathhouses tend to feature neat interiors and a calm atmosphere, setting them apart from the scrub-focused bathhouses of previous generations.

endorsement: (공개적인) 지지 / celebrity endorsement: 유명인의 제품·서비스에 대한 공개적 지지·추천·홍보

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10769960

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Getting married soon? Some Koreans say skip the funeral

기사 요약: 최근 한 직장인 익명 커뮤니티에서는 결혼을 앞두고 장례식장에 가는 것이 적절한지를 두고 갑론을박이 벌어지며 “미신일 뿐”이라는 반응과 “큰일을 앞둔 만큼 조심해야 한다”는 의견이 맞서고 있다.

[1] Every wedding season, online communities for newlyweds in Korea buzz with a familiar question: Is it a bad idea to attend a funeral before my wedding?

newlyweds: 신혼부부

[2] Rooted in a traditional belief that attending a funeral before major life events can bring bad luck, the superstition remains surprisingly resilient among young Koreans even in 2026.

rooted in: ~에서 뿌리를 두고 있는, ~에서 유래하는

superstition: 미신

resilient: 쉽게 사라지지 않는, 끈질긴

[3] In a recent post on Blind, an anonymous online community for office workers, a man set to marry later this month said he had an argument with his fiancee after attending the funeral of his close friend.

set to: ~할 예정인

fiancee: 약혼녀

[4] The long-standing association between death and misfortune can be traced to Korean shamanistic beliefs, which regarded funeral sites as spaces occupied by impure energy or wandering spirits.

long-standing: 오랜 기간 이어져 온, 오래된

be traced to: ~로 거슬러 올라가다

impure: 부정한, 불순한

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10766047

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Lee calls for fundamental fixes after ballot fiasco, reflects on 'sensitivity to sovereignty'

기사 요약: 6·3 지방선거 당시 발생한 투표용지 부족 사태와 관련해 이재명 대통령은 “구조적 문제를 인식하고 개선해야 한다”고 말하며, 이 문제를 지적하는 청년들의 모습을 두고 “귀하고 존경스럽다”고 평가했다.

[1] President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for “fundamental measures” to prevent a repeat of the ballot shortages that marred the June 3 local elections, saying the controversy had led him to question whether he had lacked “sensitivity to sovereignty.”

fiasco: 대참사

mar: 훼손하다, 망치다

sovereignty: 주권

[2] Speaking at a news conference marking his first year in office at Cheong Wa Dae, Lee said the unprecedented disruption was “not about the number of votes or the outcome,” but rather “a matter of principle.”

unprecedented: 전례 없는

principle: 원칙

[3] “I have also reflected deeply on the argument that this is a fundamental issue concerning the exercise of sovereignty in the democratic Republic of Korea,” Lee said, referring to South Korea by its official name.

reflect on: ~에 대해 성찰하다, ~을 되돌아보다

exercise: (권리, 권한 등을) 행사하다

[4] “That is why I have come to think that we must devise fundamental measures. We were far too complacent.” Lee praised young people who criticized the ballot shortages, saying the protests “may be somewhat mixed up with election fraud claims,” but that he “sees it as entirely different.”

devise: 고안하다, 마련하다

complacent: 안일한, 현실에 안주하는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10766231

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

For these young Korean conscripts, military service is no longer lost time

기사 요약: 과거에는 군 복무가 청년기의 공백으로 여겨졌지만, 최근 한국의 젊은 남성들은 향상된 처우와 자율적인 병영 환경을 활용해 수능 준비와 자기계발, 심지어 외모 관리까지 병행하며 군 생활을 미래를 위한 투자와 성장의 시간으로 활용하고 있다.

[1] Many Korean men used to describe mandatory military service as a suffocating period spent confined to barracks, bound by rigid routines and largely disconnected from the outside world.

suffocate: 숨이 막히다

confine: 국한시키다

rigid: 엄격한

[2] Conscription was widely seen as an involuntary pause in youth, rather than a continuation of the lives they had been building.

conscription: 징병제

pause: 멈춤

[3] But for Woo Tae-hyun, his 18 months in the military were the exact opposite. It was a strategically planned step toward his future goals.

opposite: 반대

strategically: 전략적으로

[4] Discharged last December, the 22-year-old, currently enrolled at a university in Gyeonggi Province, is preparing to retake this year’s national college entrance exam, known as the Suneung, which he began studying for during military service.

discharge: (군대, 병원 등에서) 떠나는 것을 허락하다, 퇴원하다, 제대하다

enroll: 등록하다, 입학하다, 입대하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757995

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

From niche hobby to public courts — pickleball gains ground in Korea

기사 요약: 중장년층의 틈새 스포츠로 여겨졌던 피클볼이 낮은 진입장벽과 강한 사교성, 유명인의 관심 등에 힘입어 최근 젊은 층과 외국인 커뮤니티를 중심으로 빠르게 확산되며 새로운 생활체육 종목으로 자리 잡고 있다.

[1] The sharp “pop” of plastic balls bouncing off paddles echoed across a Seoul park, where courts once mostly used for jokgu, Korean foot volleyball, are increasingly being taken over by players of the fast-growing racket sport pickleball.

paddle: 주걱, 라켓, 노

echo: 울리다

[2] Once seen largely as a niche sport favored by older players, pickleball is now attracting younger office workers, foreign residents and former tennis players, pushing the sport further into Korea’s mainstream recreational culture.

niche: 틈새

recreational: 오락의

[3] The trend has grown visible enough that Seoul opened a 14-court pickleball complex at Gwangnaru Hangang Park on April 16, one of the city’s largest dedicated facilities for the sport to date.

visible: 보이는

dedicated: 전용의

to date: 지금까지

[4] Players and organizers say the sport is now entering a new phase in Korea, driven by changing attitudes toward fitness, affordability and social leisure.

phase: 단계

affordability: 감당할 수 있는 비용

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760113

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

'All responsibility is mine,' Shinsegae chief bows in apology

기사 요약: 정용진 신세계그룹 회장은 스타벅스의 “탱크 데이” 이벤트 논란과 관련해 “머리 숙여 사죄드리며 여러분들의 용서를 구한다"며 사과했다.

[1] Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed his head before victims' families Tuesday, taking personal responsibility for a Starbucks Korea promotion that touched off nationwide anger over one of South Korea's most painful political tragedies.

bow one’s head: (존경·사과·수치심·겸손의 뜻으로) 고개를 숙이다

victim: 피해자

responsibility: 책임

touch off: 어떤 사건이나 반응이 시작되게 만들다

[2] "To the bereaved families of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, the family of activist Park Jong-chul, the citizens of Gwangju and the Korean public who suffered deep pain and disappointment because of this incident," Chung said at a press conference.

bereaved: 상실한 상태의 (*bereaved family 유가족)

uprising: 봉기, 항쟁

activist: (정치, 사회) 운동가, 활동가

disappointment: 실망

[3] The new apology came after days of criticism over a May 18 Starbucks Korea promotion for its "Tank" tumbler collection, which used phrases evoking both the military tanks deployed to suppress the Gwangju Democratic Uprising on May 18, 1980, and the authoritarian government's cover-up of the death of democracy activist Park Jong-chul.

apology: 사과

criticism: 비판

suppress: 억압하다

cover-up: 은폐

[4] Chung asked the public not to direct anger toward frontline Starbucks workers, saying the responsibility lay with management. He pledged a broad overhaul of the company's internal systems and standards for social responsibility.

direct: 겨냥하다

frontline: 최전선, 일선

pledge: 약속하다

overhaul: 대규모 개편

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755785

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Inside 'Perfect Crown' controversy: Why its portrayal of Joseon royal rituals sparks outrage in Korea

기사 요약: 최근 종영한 아이유, 변우석 주연 드라마 “21세기 대군부인”은 즉위식과 다도 장면 등에 중국식 예법을 연상시키는 설정이 등장하면서 역사 왜곡 논란에 휩싸였다.

[1] “Perfect Crown,” one of the biggest K-dramas of the first half of 2026 starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, is facing mounting backlash over its depiction of royal traditions, with potential repercussions including the repayment of government production funding.

mounting: 점점 커지는

backlash: 강한 반발

depiction: 묘사

repercussion: 후폭풍

[2] The series performed strongly during its broadcast run. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode, which aired on May 16, recorded a nationwide rating of 13.8 percent, up 0.3 percentage points from episode 11’s 13.5 percent, marking a series high. However, despite its ratings success, the drama has been embroiled in controversy over its use of Joseon-era (1392–1910) court rituals, which critics say evoke the tributary customs of imperial China.

strongly: 강하게

embroiled in: 곤란한 상황에 깊이 휘말리다

controversy: 논란

evoke: 소환하다

[3] Critics argue that although the story is set in a fictional 21st-century Korea where a constitutional monarchy still exists, the production overlooked how modern audiences might interpret its depiction of Joseon court traditions linked to the East Asian tributary system.

fictional: 허구적인

constitutional monarchy: 입헌군주제

overlook: 간과하다

interpret: 의미를 해석하다

[4] Viewers also took issue with a coronation scene in which court officials proclaimed “Cheonse” (“Long live for a thousand years”), a phrase historically linked to vassal states, rather than “Manse” (“Long live for ten thousand years”), which has traditionally been used to signify an independent sovereign ruler.

coronation: 대관식

proclaim: 공식적으로 선언하다

vassal state: 속국

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743805

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Why is surveillance expanding inside Korean homes?

기사요약: 1인 가구와 맞벌이 가구 증가 및 아이·노인·반려동물 돌봄 수요 확대로 한국 가정 내 감시카메라 사용이 빠르게 늘면서 범죄 증거 확보 등 순기능과 함께 해킹·사생활 침해, 영상의 무단 유통 등 법적 위험도 커지고 있다.

[1] Voices layered over a faint electronic hum, a wide-angle view, and a real-time timestamp — footage previously associated with security feeds — are turning up in a plethora of social media clips featuring everything from babies’ cute moments to newlyweds at the dinner table.

faint: 희미한, 어렴풋한

hum: (낮게) 윙윙거리는 소리, 웅웅거림

plethora: 과다, 과잉

[2] A search for “home cam” on Instagram returns roughly 50,000 results. Most are short-form videos featuring actual home-camera footage reworked into vlogs or punchy clips, or content staged to mimic them.

staged: 연출된, 의도적으로 꾸며진

mimic: 모방하다, 흉내 내다

[3] What drives this comfort with raw security footage, despite its undeniably voyeuristic feel? The shift was gradual, as surveillance cameras increasingly became ordinary fixtures in Korean homes.

voyeuristic: 관음증적인, 훔쳐보는 듯한

fixture: 붙박이, 고정 설비, 일상적으로 자리 잡은 것

[4] Home security cameras with real-time internet monitoring have become popular among parents of young children and those caring for elderly or ill relatives, often serving as a last resort for tracking unexpected events while they are away from home.

last resort: 최후의 수단, 마지막 방책

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736142

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Samsung says Dua Lipa TV box image was authorized

기사요약: 삼성전자가 미국에서 판매된 TV 포장에 영국 팝스타 두아 리파의 사진을 무단 사용했다며 제기된 1,500만달러 규모 소송과 관련해, 콘텐츠 제공 파트너를 통해 사용 권한을 확인한 뒤 해당 이미지를 사용한 것이라 반박했다.

[1] Samsung Electronics on Tuesday denied claims that it used a photo of British pop star Dua Lipa without permission, saying the image had been cleared for use through a content partner before it appeared on TV packaging in the US.

be cleared for: ~에 대한 승인(허가)을 받다, 사용이 허가되다

[2] The statement came after Lipa’s representatives filed a lawsuit against Samsung on Friday in the US District Court for the Central District of California, accusing the company of copyright, trademark and publicity rights infringement. The suit seeks $15 million in damages.

infringement: 침해, (권리·법 등의) 위반

[3] The case centers on a photo of Lipa that appeared on the exterior of Samsung TV packaging. According to the complaint, the image was taken backstage at the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival, and Lipa’s side claims she owns the copyright to the photograph.

to center on: ~을 중심으로 하다, ~에 초점이 맞춰지다

[4] The complaint alleges that Samsung used the image as part of a commercial marketing campaign without her approval.

allege: 주장하다, 혐의를 제기하다

approval: 승인, 허가, 동의

[5] “Ms. Lipa’s face was prominently used for a mass marketing campaign for a consumer product without her knowledge, without consideration, and as to which she had no say, control, or input whatsoever,” the complaint stated. “Ms. Lipa did not allow and would not have allowed this use.”

prominently: 눈에 띄게, 두드러지게

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736160

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

BTS’ Jungkook featured in US educational book series for children

기사 요약: 방탄소년단(BTS) 멤버 정국이 미국 초등학생 대상 교육 도서 시리즈 ‘브레인 캔디 북스’에 한국 가수로는 처음으로 포함돼, 그의 어린 시절과 음악 여정, 글로벌 영향력 등이 소개된다.

[1] Jungkook of BTS has been selected as the subject of a US educational book series for elementary school students, becoming the first Korean singer to be featured in the publication.

subject: 주제

feature: 특별히 포함하다

[2] According to Capstone, the book’s publisher, Jungkook will appear in the 2026 edition of the “Brain Candy Books” series, which introduces influential public figures to young readers through accessible educational content.

accessible: 이해하기 쉬운

[3] The series has previously featured internationally recognized figures including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and Lionel Messi. Other figures Capstone plans to introduce this year include Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

recognized: 인정된

[4] Capstone added that the book will cover Jungkook’s childhood, his musical journey and his personal philosophy. The company described him as one of BTS’ defining figures and praised his vocal abilities and versatility as an artist.

cover: 다루다, 덮다

defining: 주요한

versatility: 다재다능

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732284

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

Living with a pet in Korea

기사 요약: 한국에서 반려동물을 키우려면 검역, 등록, 맹견 규제, 아파트 규정 등 여러 법적 규정을 따라야 한다.

[1] Pets are becoming an increasingly common part of life in Korea, but living with an animal here comes with rules that foreign residents should know before bringing one into the country, adopting one locally or moving into an apartment.

common: 흔한

adopt: 입양하다

[2] Government data showed that a record 29.2 percent of the population had a pet in 2025, reflecting the growing place of companion animals in Korean households.

reflect: 반영하다

companion: 동반자

[3] But pet ownership also involves requirements on quarantine, animal registration, safety measures, housing rules and designated “fierce dog” breeds.

quarantine: 검역

fierce: 맹렬한, 사나운

[4] Bringing a pet to Korea requires several government-mandated steps in addition to the basic arrangements for air travel, such as securing an approved carrier and checking airline rules on the number and type of animals allowed on board.

mandated: 법에 규정된

on board: 탑승한

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732002

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Koreans' meat-heavy diet carries bigger carbon cost than 10 return flights to Jeju

기사 요약: 한국인 한 명이 1년 동안 먹는 육류에서 나오는 온실가스가 김포-제주 구간 편도 항공편을 약 21회 이용하는 것과 비슷한 수준이라는 분석 결과가 나왔다.

[1] A South Korean’s annual meat consumption produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to about 10 flights across the country and back, a report showed Wednesday, highlighting the heavy climate footprint of Korea’s meat-heavy diet.

equivalent to: ~와 같은, ~와 맞먹는 수준의

footprint: 발자국, 흔적

[2] Meat consumed in South Korea generated an estimated 56.94 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions in 2024, according to Solution for Our Climate. The estimate was based on 3.08 million tons of beef, pork and chicken consumed in the country.

generate: 배출하다, 발생시키다

carbon dioxide: 이산화탄소

[3] On a per capita basis, meat consumption generated 1,115 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year. That is roughly equal to 21 one-way flights, or 10.5 round-trip flights, between Seoul and Jeju Island.

per capita: 1인당

[4] Beef is by far the most emissions-intensive of the three major meats. The report said beef generates about four times more emissions than pork and more than 10 times more than chicken per kilogram, largely because cattle take longer to raise and produce methane during digestion.

by far: 단연

intensive: 집약적인

methane: 메탄

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729676

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Korea to remove ‘out-of-wedlock child’ from welfare forms

기사 요약: 부모의 혼인 여부에 따라 아동에게 부정적인 낙인이 찍힌다는 비판이 제기되면서, 정부가 아동복지법 관련 서류에서 ‘혼외자’라는 용어를 없애기로 했다.

[1] South Korea will remove the term “out-of-wedlock child” from government forms used in child welfare administration, as authorities move to update official language in line with changing views on family and childbirth.

out-of-wedlock: 혼외의

form: 서식, 양식

[2] The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Thursday it had issued an advance notice of revisions to the enforcement decree and rules of the Child Welfare Act. The proposed changes also include measures to strengthen responses to child abuse and suspected abuse-related deaths.

issue: 발표하다

enforcement decree: 시행령

[3] The ministry said it plans to remove the expression from all child welfare-related administrative forms, reflecting concerns that children should not be classified by their parents’ marital status.

remove: 제거하다

reflect: 반영하다

[4] Marriage has long been viewed in South Korea as a prerequisite for childbirth, but public attitudes have gradually shifted, with more people seeing nonmarital births as a personal choice.

prerequisite: 무엇이 있기 위해 꼭 필요한 전제 조건, 필수조건

nonmarital: 결혼하지 않은

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729298

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Stress-relief items become everyday essentials for Gen Z

기사요약: 스트레스 해소용 소품들이 Z세대 사이에서 일상 필수품으로 자리 잡고 있다.

[1] “I’m having a hard day.” For a growing number of young consumers, that sentiment is no longer kept private. It is managed, quite literally, in hand.

sentiment: 감정, 정서

literally: 문자 그대로

[2] Across South Korea, small, portable items designed to ease tension are becoming part of daily routines. From tactile keycap keyrings clipped onto bags to soft squishy toys and pocket-sized worry stones, these objects are emerging as everyday tools for managing stress.

tactile: 촉각의

squishy: 말랑말랑한

[3] According to SomeTrend, Instagram mentions of “keycap keyrings” rose 137 percent in February compared with December, while blog mentions increased 56 percent over the same period. The appeal is straightforward. Many of these fidget toy-like products deliver immediate tactile feedback and a brief mental reset through a clicking sound or soft resistance. Consumers also treat them as accessories, customizing keycaps or choosing character-themed designs that reflect personal taste.

straightforward: 명확한

fidget: 손장난용 소품

[4] Popular culture has taken notice. A recent skit on SNL Korea satirized Gen Z office life, featuring a young employee anxiously tapping a keycap after being scolded by a supervisor. The exaggerated scene — rapid, almost compulsive clicking to regain composure — mirrors how such items are increasingly framed as quick coping tools for workplace stress.

satirize: 풍자하다

be scolded by: ~에게 꾸중을 듣다

compulsive: 강박적인

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721400

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Less editing, more living: Real-time vlogs catch on

기사요약: 일상을 실시간으로 공유하는 ‘비편집 브이로그’가 젊은 세대를 중심으로 인기를 끌고 있다.

[1] A new social media app is reshaping how young users share their day — not through polished posts, but in fleeting, real-time fragments.

polished: 세련된, 정교하게 다듬어진

fragment: (전체의 일부인) 조각, 단편

[2] Setlog is a platform built around a simple premise: record two seconds of life, every hour. From the first moments after waking up to the last scroll before bed, these snippets are automatically stitched into a single daily vlog.

premise: 기본 전제, 핵심 개념

snippet: 짧은 부분, 짧은 발췌/영상 조각

[3] There is little room or need for curation. No extended filming, no editing timeline, no retakes. When a notification appears, users capture whatever is in front of them. The result is less about storytelling and more about presence, a shift that is resonating with a generation accustomed to documenting daily life.

presence: (그 순간의) 존재감, 현존, 현재에 있음

resonate: 공감을 불러일으키다, 마음에 와닿다

accustomed to: ~에 익숙한

[4] The appeal lies partly in how little effort it demands. On platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, short-form video often involves planning and editing. Setlog reduces the process to a reflex: tap, record, move on.

appeal: 매력, 끌림

reflex: 반사적인 행동

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722194

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 반도체 호황으로 역대급 실적을 낸 SK하이닉스가 파격적인 성과급을 지급하자, 삼성전자와 현대자동차 노조도 각각 영업이익과 순이익의 일정 비율을 성과급으로 요구하며 사측과의 투쟁 수위를 높이고 있다.

SK hynix workers got hefty bonuses. Now Samsung, Hyundai workers demand their share

[1] Windfall bonuses at SK hynix, driven by strong earnings amid a global AI chip boom, are resetting pay benchmarks, as unions at Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor step up pressure for larger payouts, news reports said Monday.

windfall: 뜻밖의 횡재

benchmark: 비교·평가의 기준(표준)

step up: ~을 증가시키다

payout: (많은 액수의) 지불금

[2] With a forecast operating profit of around 250 trillion won ($169 billion) this year, SK hynix is expected to pay average bonuses of about 700 million won per employee early next year, allocating 10 percent of its earnings to roughly 35,000 employees under a labor management agreement reached in September.

forecast: 예측하다

be expected to: ~할 것으로 예상되다

employee: 고용인

[3] Bonuses at SK hynix have become a focal point in labor disputes at its chipmaking rival, Samsung Electronics. Samsung has long been the more preferred employer among job seekers between the two chip firms, offering slightly higher starting salaries and a stronger reputation as part of the country's most prominent conglomerate, Samsung Group.

focal point: 관심·주의가 모이는 중심

preferred: 더 선호되는

job seeker: 구직자

prominent: 중요한

[4] Market analysts estimate that Samsung Electronics’s operating profit will average around 298 trillion won this year. Based on that estimate, the company would need to pay about 44.7 trillion won in bonuses alone. For the semiconductor division, which employs about 77,000 workers, the payout would average roughly 580 million won per employee.

estimate: 추정하다

operating profit: 영업이익

division: (조직의) 분과[부/국]

average: v. 평균이 ~ 이 되다

기사 전문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721173

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 지난 70년간 14세로 유지돼 온 형사미성년자(촉법소년) 연령을 낮출지 여부를 논의하는 협의체가 이달 30일 권고안 도출을 목표로 하는 가운데, 일반 국민의 의견을 묻는 토론회가 열리는 등 논의가 본격화하고 있다.

Will Korea lower age of criminal responsibility after 70 years?

[1] South Korea is once again debating whether or not to change the disputed minimum age of criminal responsibility, which has been left unchanged at 14 for over 70 years.

once again: 다시 한번

whether or not: ~인지 아닌지

disputed: 논란이 된, 논쟁 중인

[2] Calls for reform have resurfaced in recent years, fueled by public concern over increasing youth crime. The number of criminal minors caught breaking the law nearly doubled from 11,677 in 2021 to 21,095 last year, according to the National Police Agency.

call: n. 요구, 요청 (call for something: ~을 요구하다, 요청하다)

resurface: 재등장하다

fueled by: ~로부터 힘을 얻다, ~로 동력을 받다

double: 2배가 되다

[3] President Lee Jae Myung in February ordered the government to gather public opinion and reach a conclusion within two months. In response, the ministry formed a consultative body involving government agencies, experts and residents. A total of about 200 participants, including adults and youth both in and outside formal education systems, were selected to take part in the deliberations.

reach a conclusion: (증거·사실을 바탕으로) 결론을 내리다

in response: 이에 대응하여

consultative body: 협의체

deliberation: 숙고

[4] Public opinion remains divided. Supporters of lowering the age argue that 13-year-olds are sufficiently mature to bear criminal responsibility, especially compared to the early 1950s when the law was first established.

divided: 나뉘어진

argue: 이유를 들어 주장하다

sufficiently: 충분히

bear: 견디다, 감당하다

기사 전문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720417

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Koreans turn away from heavy drinking

기사 요약: 팬데믹 이후 한국의 음주 문화가 변화하고, 2030 세대를 중심으로 건강을 중시하는 분위기가 자리 잡으면서 폭음하는 사람들의 비중이 매년 줄어들고 있다.

[1] South Korea’s after-work drinking culture is losing steam, as younger generations turn away from late-night company gatherings and heavy alcohol consumption.

lose steam: 열기가 식다

turn away: 외면하다

[2] According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the median monthly binge drinking rate across South Korea’s 17 provinces and major cities stood at 33.8 percent last year. The rate had risen from 31.7 percent in 2021 to 35.8 percent in 2023, but has since declined for two consecutive years.

binge drinking: 폭음 (binge watching: 몰아보기)

[3] The shift is particularly pronounced among people in their 20s. Except for North Chungcheong Province and Jeju Island, monthly drinking rates among this age group declined nationwide. In Sejong, the rate fell sharply from 68.3 percent to 50.5 percent, a decrease of nearly 20 percentage points.

pronounced: 확연한

[4] Professor Lee Eun-hee, a consumer studies expert, said these movements reflect a fundamental change in how people approach drinking. “Healthy pleasure refers to seeking enjoyment without compromising one’s health, while there is a growing interest in reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption,” she said.

“Rather than completely abstaining, many young people are choosing to regulate their drinking based on their physical condition and daily routines.”

fundamental: 근본적인

compromise: 타협하다, 절충하다

abstain: 절제하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716066

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

'Protecting' children at cost of school trips and sports

기사 요약: 아이들을 ‘보호’한다는 명목으로 운동회와 현장체험학습이 학교에서 점차 사라지고 있다.

[1] When 45-year-old Bang Kyeong-hwan's son clinched first place among fourth graders at a national swimming competition last year representing his school, he found the accomplishment deserving of recognition.

clinch: 성사시키다, 이뤄 내다

recognition: 인정, 표창

[2] What his son was rewarded with at school, however, was a private, low-key ceremony between himself and his teacher. There was no classroom applause or cheers for the champion, although Bang thought he deserved it.

low-key: 많은 이목을 끌지 않도록 절제하는, 요란하지 않은

[3] "For kids growing up, there should be a culture of cheering for a classmate's success, but now these are things of bygone days," Bang told The Korea Herald, saying that a "new culture" has taken root.

bygone: 지난, 옛날의

take root: 뿌리를 내리다

[4] Bang's case is just one example of how schools have come to avoid elements that could lead to complaints such as competitive sports, field trips and minor injuries in the schoolyard. A December survey on 2,746 teachers by the Korean Federation of Teachers Unions showed that 51.9 percent suffered from mailcious complaints from parents in the second half of last year.

malicious: 악의적인

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717174

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

What does Mideast conflict have to do with Korean seniors?

기사 요약: 장기화되는 중동 분쟁으로 촉발된 석유 수급 불안 속에서, 출퇴근 시간대 노인 지하철 무임승차를 둘러싸고 혼잡 완화 효과, 형평성, 재정 부담 등 다양한 이슈가 제기되고 있다.

[1] The protracted conflict in the Middle East, disrupting global petroleum supplies, has reignited controversy over the long-debated policy of providing free subway rides for senior citizens.

protracted: 오래 계속된

petroleum: 석유

reignite: 재점화하다

[2] The controversy resurfaced after President Lee Jae Myung suggested temporarily restricting free subway rides for seniors during peak commuting hours at a Cabinet meeting on March 24.

temporarily: 일시적으로

peak: 정점

commute: 통근하다

[3] This was part of South Korea’s emergency measures prompted by soaring oil prices and concerns over unstable energy supply, along with rotation-based restrictions on private vehicle use.

prompt: 촉발하다

soar: 급등하다

rotation: 순환

[4] Such moves are expected to divert more commuters onto buses and subways, meaning major metropolitan transit systems could face heightened congestion in the weeks ahead.

divert: 우회시키다

congestion: 혼잡

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710186

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Why does spring make you feel tired?

기사 요약: 춘곤증은 계절 변화에 따른 일시적인 피로로 여겨질 수 있지만, 몇 주 이상 지속될 경우 빈혈이나 갑상선 질환 등 건강 이상 신호일 수 있다.

[1] If you have found yourself fighting off yawns despite getting a full night’s sleep, you are not alone. As the weather warms and sunlight stretches into the early evenings, many begin to feel unusually drowsy or sluggish.

yawn: 하품하다

drowsy: 졸리는

sluggish: 활력이 없는, 느린

[2] In Korea, this familiar seasonal fatigue is commonly called "chun-gon-jeung," which literally translates to "spring tiredness."

fatigue: 피로

[3] Doctors stress that this isn’t a disease but a physiological adjustment period. As winter transitions into spring, the body is suddenly asked to recalibrate its internal rhythms.

physiological: 생리학의

recalibrate: 재조정하다

[4] Still, the fact that spring fatigue isn’t an official medical condition doesn’t mean the tiredness is imagined. Headaches, mild dizziness, digestive discomfort and a waning appetite can accompany the mental slowdown, and when these symptoms persist, it becomes harder to push through the workday as usual.

dizziness: 현기증

wane: 약해지다, 줄어들다, 시들다

appetite: 식욕

accompany: 동반하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708709

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Stick, don't swallow: Skin patches emerge as the next big thing in wellness

기사 요약: 이제는 영양제를 먹는 대신 피부에 직접 붙여 흡수시키는 패치형 영양제가 새로운 뷰티, 헬스 트렌드로 떠오르고 있다.

[1] Supplements you wear, not swallow, are quickly gaining traction as the latest crossover between beauty and wellness, fueled by celebrity routines, social media buzz and advances in transdermal delivery technology.

supplements: 보충제

swallow: (음식 등을) 삼키다

gain traction: 성장세를 타다

crossover: 활동이나 스타일이 두 가지 이상의 분야에 걸친 것

[2] The trend recently drew attention after singer and actor Nana revealed her morning routine on the MBC variety show “Point of Omniscient Interfere,” where she showcased not only her skin care regimen but also a glutathione patch attached to the skin. Known for trying trending beauty products she spots online, Nana’s choice, a glutathione patch from Ring Tap, quickly sparked interest among viewers.

draw attention to~: 관심을 끌다

routine: 규칙적으로 하는 일의 통상적인 순서

regimen: 운동 및 식이 요법

spark interest: 관심을 불러 일으키다

[3] Patches are expanding beyond skin care. Brands such as Hautuki have introduced growth-support patches for children, while Foggone targets office workers and students dealing with so-called “brain fog,” using magnesium microneedle technology applied to pressure points like the temples. Other variants include energy-boosting, melatonin and slimming patches, reflecting a broader shift toward functional, lifestyle-driven products.

expanding: 확장하다

growth-support: 키 성장에 도움되는

target: (목표로 하는) 대상

functional: 실용적인

[4] Among various nutrients, vitamin D has emerged as particularly well-suited to patch delivery due to its small molecular size and fat-soluble properties. Combined with its global demand for bone health and immune support, it has become a leading ingredient in the category.

nutrient: 영양소

emerge: 떠오르다

well-suited: 매우 적합하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704939

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Looking for the one? Please submit your resume

기사 요약: 예전과 달리 결정사는 마지막 선택이 아니라, 안전한 만남 선호와 시간 효율 중시, 조건 기반 결혼 증가 등 사회적 변화가 맞물리며 결혼을 위한 하나의 전략적 선택지로 자리 잡았다.

[1] In South Korea, some people go on dates arranged by friends. Others swipe through apps to find the one they want. And then there are those who hand over their resumes — quite literally — to a matchmaking consultant.

arranged date: 소개팅

swipe: (앱에서) 좌우로 넘기다

hand over: 제출하다

resume: 이력서, 프로필

[2] Curious about how the process works at the highest end of the market, The Korea Herald visited a marriage agency founded in 2001 in Cheongdam, an upscale neighborhood in Seoul’s Gangnam district, known for pairing clients based on professional pedigree and inherited affluence.

curious: 궁금한

highest end: 최고급

marriage agency: 결혼정보회사 (결정사)

pedigree: 가문

[3] “Have you heard of the term ‘birds of a feather flock together’? Here, we help you meet the love of your life who is on the same wavelength as you — in background, goals and outlook on life,” she said, handing over a pamphlet highlighting the agency’s track record.

birds of a feather flock together: 끼리끼리

wavelength: 결이 맞는

background: 배경

outlook: (앞날에 대한) 전망

[4] Today, marriage consulting services are no longer seen as a last resort for bachelors and bachelorettes who have struggled to find a partner. They are now viewed as an efficient way to find the right partner with less uncertainty, reflecting a shift in how Koreans meet, date and marry.

last resort: 마지막 수단

bachelor: 미혼남

bachelorette: 미혼녀

efficient: 효율적인

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701238

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Humanoid race with China may be won by the hand, not on foot

기사요약: 중국이 휴머노이드 로봇의 양산과 이동 기술에서는 앞서가고 있지만, 정밀한 ‘손’ 조작 기술에서는 여전히 한계가 있어, 한국이 센서·촉각 데이터 기반 경쟁력으로 핵심 주도권을 노리고 있다는 분석이다.

[1] Earlier this month, Seoul's COEX hosted an event whose name said it all: the China Humanoid Conference, "First Journey to Korea." Unitree, Fourier, Leju and Huawei presented humanoids already working in Chinese factories and retail stores.

host: 주회하다, 열다

retail store: 소매 상점

[2] It felt less like an introduction than a declaration. The Korean engineers in the audience knew the scoreboard: China ships the vast majority of the world's humanoids, with over 140 companies in the race. On volume and speed, the contest was over.

declaration: 선언

vast: 어마어마한

[3] Not everyone on stage was triumphant, though. Yan Weixin, a senior researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's AI institute, acknowledged from the stage that his team had defined 33 fundamental hand motions and succeeded with 32. The exception: chopsticks, a task that demands "very precise force control and tactile perception." Even China's humanoids, Yan conceded, cannot yet perform the kind of delicate manipulation that most 5-year-olds master at the dinner table.

exception: 예외

precise: 정확한, 정밀한

tactile: 촉감의

concede: 인정하다, 수긍하다

[4] The distinction matters because it maps onto two very different competitions. Walking is an engineering problem China solved with speed and scale. Dexterous manipulation is a data problem no country has solved yet, and South Korean companies believe they hold some of the missing pieces.

distinction: 차이

dexterous: 손재주가 비상한

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698201

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Are butter rice cakes the new ‘Dubai chewy cookie’?

기사요약: '두바이 쫀득 쿠키' 열풍 이후, 겉은 바삭하고 속은 쫀득한 식감의 ‘버터떡’이 새로운 디저트로 한국에서 인기를 끌고있다.

[1] After the frenzy surrounding the “Dubai chewy cookie,” a new dessert trend is quickly gaining traction in Korea: butter rice cakes, a treat defined by its “crispy outside, chewy inside” texture.

frenzy: 광란

gain traction: 탄력을 받다, 인기를 끌다

[2] Across social media and video platforms, recipe clips and cafe reviews featuring butter rice cakes are spreading rapidly, drawing attention to the dessert’s unusual texture and flavor combination. Made with glutinous rice dough enriched with butter, the pastry develops a crisp golden crust during baking while preserving the rice cake’s signature chewiness inside.

glutinous: 차진, 끈기가 많은

enriched: 풍부한

preserve: 보존하다

[3] The result is a dessert that balances buttery notes with syrup or powdered toppings, offering an alternative to the aggressive sweetness of many recent dessert trends. Instead, consumers appear to gravitate toward playful textures and familiar flavors presented in new ways.

alternative: 대안, 선택 가능한 것

aggressive: 공격적인

gravitate: 자연히 끌리다

[4] In South Korea, content labeling butter rice cakes as “the dessert that will succeed the Dubai chewy cookie” has begun circulating widely on social media. Posts featuring tasting reviews or home cooking demonstrations attract tens of thousands of views.

circulate: 유포되다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691035

How far are Koreans willing to go for the perfect 'aegyosal'?

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 지방이식·필러·메이크업을 넘어, 최근에는 반영구 타투까지 등장하며 한국인의 애굣살 연출 방식이 다양해지고 있다.

[1] In South Korea’s ever-evolving beauty landscape, few features have proven as enduring or as obsessively refined as aegyosal, the subtle puff of fat just below the lower lash line.

enduring: 오래가는, 오랫동안 중요하게 여겨지는

refined: 다듬어진

puff: 부풀어 오른 상태 (a subtle puff of fat 살짝 도톰하게 올라온 지방)

[2] The naturally occurring feature, associated with youth and expression, has transformed into a carefully constructed aesthetic shaped over decades by surgery, injectables, makeup and, in the latest trend, semipermanent tattooing.

injectable: n. 주입 가능 의약품

semipermanent: 반영구적인

[3] Aegyosal tattoos are gaining traction among young people, who are turning to the low-cost, easily accessible procedure to make their eyes appear larger without the need for daily makeup or invasive surgery.

gain traction: 주목 받기 시작하다

invasive: 몸에 칼을 대는, 외과적인

[4] The term aegyosal loosely translates to “cute fat,” and its appeal lies in illusion. Aegyosal is not the same as under-eye bags caused by fatigue or aging. Rather, it is the slight volume that appears below the lower lid when smiling, creating a crescent-shaped fullness that makes the eyes look brighter, larger and more expressive. In a society where youthful softness is highly prized, this small feature carries outsized influence.

fatigue: 피로

crescent: 초승달 모양

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696336

Seoul becomes citywide stage for BTS comeback

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 21일 광화문에서 열릴 예정된 BTS 컴백 무대를 앞두고 서울 전역에서 호텔과 주요 관광지, 상점들이 손님 맞이 준비에 나서고 있다.

[1] As K-pop supergroup BTS prepares for its long-awaited comeback, Seoul is turning purple as hotels, landmarks and shops gear up for the group’s return.

long-awaited: 오래 기다리던, 고대했던

gear up: 채비하다

[2] Across the capital, businesses are rolling out themed experiences tied to “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” a citywide initiative developed with the group's entertainment company Hybe that invites fans to experience the comeback beyond the concert venue.

roll out: 출시하다, 내놓다

initiative: (특정한 문제 해결·목적 달성을 위한 새로운) 계획

[3] Public institutions and city landmarks are also joining the celebration, turning large parts of Seoul into a temporary cultural playground, from Friday through April 12.

turn A into B: A를 B로 바꾸다

temporary: 일시적인, 임시의

[4] Several landmark events are scheduled for the album’s release day, Friday. Media facade displays will illuminate historic sites such as N Seoul Tower and Sungnyemun, one of Seoul's historic Four Great Gates, starting at 7 p.m. Later in the evening, a 15-minute drone light show will light up the skies above Ttukseom Hangang Park beginning at 8:30 p.m.

facade: (파사드) 건물의 정면, 표면

illuminate: 불을 비추다, 밝히다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694511

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

The women behind Korea’s fight for equality

기사 요약: 한국 사회에서 성평등을 위해 활동해 온 여성 활동가·변호사·운동가들의 역할과 노력

[1] Alongside South Korea’s rapid modernization, women's lives have been profoundly transformed.

rapid: 빠른

modernization: 현대화

profoundly: 깊이, 완전히

[2] Korean women continue to face structural barriers, including one of the widest gender pay gaps among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and persistent gender-based violence.

structural: 구조적인

persistent: 끈질긴

[3] The push for equality has also fueled intense debates over feminism and gender relations in Korean society.

fuel: 부채질하다

intense: 치열한, 극심한

[4] Yet there have been major gains in education, employment and political participation. Across literature, law, politics and social movements, generations of women have challenged entrenched norms and risked their livelihoods to expand the boundaries of opportunity.

gain: 개선, 증가

entrenched: 견고한, 확립된

norms: 규범

boundary: 경계

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687862

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Revenge for hire spreads via Telegram

기사 요약: 텔레그램을 통해 돈을 받고 타인의 집을 훼손하는 등 ‘보복 대행’ 범죄가 잇따라 발생하자 경찰이 관련 수사를 확대하고 있다.

[1] Concerns are growing over a recent string of so-called “revenge for hire” crimes, most of which involve the vandalism of apartment doors.

string: 끈, 일련

vandalism: 기물 파손 행위

[2] A man in his 20s was recently taken into custody on suspicion of property damage after smearing waste and paint on a stranger’s apartment door for money, news reports said Monday.

custody: 유치, 양육권

suspicion: 혐의, 의심

smear: 마구 바르다

[3] The incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 at an apartment building in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, where the suspect allegedly spread food waste and sprayed red lacquer paint on the front door of a unit on the 15th floor, according to the Hwaseong Dongtan Police Station.

allegedly: 추정되는

lacquer: 광택제, 래커

[4] He also scattered dozens of leaflets defaming the resident and even left human excrement at the scene. He was apprehended on Feb. 26, with the court issuing a formal arrest warrant that day.

scatter: 뿌리다

defame: 헐뜯다

excrement: 배설물

apprehend: 체포하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685031

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

'Woman as 1st customer is bad luck': Jeju restaurant sparks sexism complaints

기사 요약: 제주도의 한 식당이 “첫 손님이 여성이면 재수 없다”는 이유로 여성 고객에게 차별적으로 응대했다는 주장이 제기돼 공분을 사고 있다.

[1] A controversy has been brewing over an alleged sexual discrimination of a popular beef soup joint on Jeju Island, where the owner was accused of making disparaging comments about female customers.

controversy: 논란

brew: (차·맥주 등을) 끓이다, 우려내다. (논란 등이) 점점 커지다.

discrimination: 차별

disparage: 폄하하다, 깔보다, 헐뜯다

[2] Those who visited the restaurant, which specializes in gomtang, a Korean-style soup made by boiling beef bones and intestines, said the elderly woman who owned the place discriminated against women. One person said she was forced to wait outside for an hour because the owner insisted it was bad luck for the first customer to be a woman.

specialize in: (~을) 전공하다; 전문적으로 다루다

elderly: 연세가 드신

be forced to: ~를 하도록 강요받다.

insist: 우기다; 주장하다

[3] Another woman said the elderly owner scolded her for applying her makeup after the meal, while another person said the owner claimed they were out of ingredients, but served the male customers who arrived after her.

scold: 야단치다; 꾸짖다

meal: 식사; 한 끼

claim: (~이 사실이라고) 주장하다

ingredient: 재료; (~을 이루는 데 중요한) 구성 요소

[4] The restaurant in question is currently being run by the owner's son and his wife, who are said to be kind to all consumers. Recent visitors of the joint said the owner, who occasionally makes an appearance, is kinder to women than in the past, but only asks men if they are enjoying their meal.

in question: 문제의; 논의가 되고 있는

consumer: 소비자

occasionally: 가끔; 때때로

make an appearance: 얼굴을 비추다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683774

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

How 'The Art of Sarah' recalls real-life luxury fraud even 'Squid Game' Lee Jung-jae fell for

기사 요약: 넷플릭스 시리즈 “레이디 두아”의 흥행을 계기로 2006년 한국 사회를 뒤흔들었던 이른바 ‘빈센트앤코’ 가짜 명품 사건이 재조명되고 있다.

[1] As the show's buzz builds, it has reignited interest in an infamous, real-life fraud case from Korea a decade ago that bears striking similarities to its central premise: counterfeit luxury goods falsely marketed as elite, European-made products, which reaped astronomical profits.

buzz: 화제성; 입소문

fraud: 사기; 가짜

counterfeit: 위조의, 모조의

astronomical: 천문학적인; 어마어마한

[2] "The Art of Sarah" centers on Sarah Kim (Shin Hye-sun), a master con artist who operates under a series of aliases while building her handbag label, Boudoir, into what appears to be the pinnacle of the luxury world.

center on: ~에 초점을 맞추다

con artist: 사기꾼

alias: 가명

pinnacle: 정점

[3] Although the series states that its characters and events are fictional, its storyline inevitably recalls the notorious real-life scandal from mid-2000s Korea, pushing it back into the public discourse alongside the show’s rising success.

fictional: 허구적인

inevitably: 필연적으로, 불가피하게

notorious: 악명 높은

public discourse: 공개 담론

[4] Known as the "Vincent & Co." case, the 2006 incident involved a watch brand that seemingly emerged overnight, claiming a century-long Swiss heritage and an elite clientele that allegedly included members of the British royal family.

heritage: 유산

elite: 엘리트; 사회 각 분야에서 결정적 영향력을 가진 소수 집단

clientele: (어떤 기관·상점 등의) 모든 의뢰인들; 고객들

royal family: 왕족

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682151

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor

BTS' big comeback show puts some wedding plans on edge

기사요약: 3월 광화문광장에서 열릴 BTS 무료 컴백 공연에 최대 26만 명이 몰릴 것으로 예상되면서, 당일 인근에서 결혼식을 앞둔 예비부부들의 볼멘소리가 커지고 있다.

[1] Fans around the world are counting down to March 21, when K-pop supergroup BTS is set to take over Gwanghwamun Square for its long-awaited comeback show.

For some couples planning to marry in central Seoul that same day, however, the global event is a source of anxiety. With little over a month left, some said they even considered significant changes to their wedding plans, including moving the date or venue.

anxiety: 불안, 걱정, 근심

significant: 중대한, 상당한, 중요한

[2] Song, who is scheduled to hold her ceremony at a wedding hall near Seodaemun Station — just one subway stop from Gwanghwamun Square — said Wednesday that she recently considered doing exactly that.

“Traffic around Gwanghwamun is always chaotic on weekends due to rallies. I already felt bad about that. And now there’s a BTS concert? I honestly don’t know why this has to happen on my wedding day,” she told The Korea Herald.

chaotic: 혼란스러운, 무질서한

due to: ~ 때문에, ~로 인하여

[3] Since wedding venues are typically booked six months to a year in advance, news of the concert, first reported in mid-January, has left couples like Song caught off guard.

typically: 일반적으로, 보통

catch (someone) off guard: ~의 허를 찌르다. (기대하지 않았던 일로) 깜짝 놀라게 하다

[4] Some anxious couples are even discussing the possibility of seeking compensation for disruptions they say the BTS concert could cause, arguing that the scale of the event goes beyond what consumers could reasonably foresee or prepare for.

compensation: 보상, 배상

disruption: 방해, 차질, 혼란을 초래하는 상황

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10677822

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor

Grades dominate parent talks with elementary students

기사요약: 초등학생과 부모 간 대화가 적성이나 진로보다 성적 중심으로 집중되는 경향이 심화되는 가운데, 초등학생 우울 지수도 함께 상승한 것으로 나타났다.

[1] Conversations between parents and elementary school children in South Korea are increasingly centered on academic performance rather than aptitude or future aspirations, coinciding with rising levels of depression among younger students.

aptitude: 특정 분야에 대한 적성, 소질, 타고난 능력

aspiration: 이루고자 하는 열망, 포부, 장래 희망

coincide with: ~와 동시에 발생하다

[2] According to a recent report by the Ministry of Education, the proportion of elementary school students who said they discuss their grades or academic performance with their parents every day rose to 30.5 percent in 2025, up from 25.7 percent five years earlier.

proportion: 비율

discuss: 논의하다

[3] By contrast, the share of students who reported talking daily about their aptitude, dreams or future school choices remained relatively low, standing at 15 percent and 15.7 percent, respectively.

The survey was conducted in 2025 among 6,751 sixth-grade elementary students nationwide as part of the ministry’s annual student assessment.

relatively: 비교적, 상대적으로

respectively: 각각, 순서대로

[4] The report noted that conversations about children’s long-term direction remain limited, revealing a tendency among parents to place greater emphasis on short-term academic outcomes than on broader future pathways.

tendency: 어떤 방향으로 기울어지는 경향, 성향, 추세

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10677777

Soaring gold prices reshape Korea’s rituals

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 오르는 금값에 오랜 기간 한국의 전통이었던 돌잔치 등의 모습이 바뀌고 있다.

[1] Gold has long been woven into the fabric of Korean life. The precious metal has traditionally marked key rites of passage, from births and marriages to other major milestones.

-weave into: 깊이 스며들다.

-fabric: 사회 등의 구조

-rite: 의례

[2] But soaring gold prices are reshaping customs, prompting cutbacks and substitutions in traditions once taken for granted.

-cutback: 삭감, 감축

-take for granted: 당연한 일로 여기다, 대수롭지 않게 여기다

[3] The spot price of gold in Korea hovered at around 245,000 won ($168) a gram as of Thursday, representing a roughly 80 percent increase from 138,000 won a year earlier, according to the Korea Exchange. Before a sharp sell-off earlier this week, the metal had peaked at 269,810 won.

-spot price: 현물 가격

-sell-off: 매각

[4] Zooming out, the scale of the rally becomes even clearer. Gold prices have climbed more than threefold over the past five years and are now over five times higher than levels seen a decade ago. As prices soar, Koreans are increasingly moving away from gold at key life events, rethinking long-held customs amid mounting costs.

-zoom out:

-mounting: 증가하는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10671172

After 'Culinary Class Wars' craze, its bake-off version comes out — and it's much worse

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 흑백요리사의 전성기가 가고 새롭게 등장한 빵 대결 넷플릭스 프로그램 "천하제빵"이 또 다시 음식 경연 열기를 높이고 있지만, 심사위원 선정과 제작 과정 등의 한계로 논란이 되고 있다.

[1] Netflix's "Culinary Class Wars" swept South Korea last year with its high-drama face-offs between chefs, pairing visually striking dishes with the deeply personal philosophies of its contestants. More than an entertainment show, the series captured hearts and quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon.

-high-drama: 신나는 사건, 긴박한 상황.

-face-off: 대결

[2] Riding that momentum, and with the second season of "Culinary Class Wars" wrapping in January, broadcasters have rushed to capitalize on the food survival boom.

-wrap: 끝나다

-capitalize: 자본화하다

[3] Among the wave of new entrants, Korean cable network MBN's "Cheonha Bakery: Bake Your Dream" has emerged as the most prominent. A baking-centric spin on the competitive formula, the series debuted Feb. 1 and quickly climbed into Netflix Korea’s Top 10 TV shows after just one episode, as of Sunday.

-entrant: (경주,대회의) 출전자, 참가자

-prominent: 중요한, 유명한

[4] From its opening episode, "Cheonha Bakery: Bake Your Dream" follows a familiar blueprint. Acclaimed professionals and amateur bakers alike compete under aliases rather than their real names, presenting signature creations for a first-round evaluation that mirrors the structure of "Culinary Class Wars." As with the Netflix show, half the field is eliminated in the opening round following panel judging.

-acclaimed: 환호, 호평을 받고 있는.

-alias: 가명

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10672043

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

3.6 million young Koreans don't own homes — most on record

기사 요약: 2024년 기준 무주택 20·30대 가구주가 역대 가장 많은 361만 명을 기록하며 청년층 주거 불안이 더욱 악화되고 있다.

[1] A record-breaking 3.61 million heads of households in their 20s and 30s did not own homes here in 2024, data showed Sunday, with nearly a million of them residing in Seoul.

household: 가구

reside in: ~에 거주하다 (*resident: 거주하는 사람, 주민)

[2] The number of household heads under the age of 40 who did not own homes reached the highest figure since the government started its official tally in 2015, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics.

reach: 닿다

tally: 기록, 총계

[3] The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since an initial tally of 799,491 in 2015, as has the figure in the greater Seoul area, which includes Gyeonggi Province and Incheon.

trend upward: 상승세를 보이다

greater Seoul area: 수도권

[4] Just 1.29 million Koreans under 40 owned homes -- 666,640 of them in the greater Seoul area and 216,129 in Seoul itself. All figures were the lowest on record.

on record: 기록 상, 기록되어 있는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10671963

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Beyond a ‘fat finger’: Bithumb and the hidden risks of crypto exchanges

기사 요약: 빗썸의 비트코인 지급 오류 사태가 드러낸 암호 화폐 중앙화 거래소의 구조적 취약성과 리스크 관리 문제

[1] A bitcoin misallocation at South Korea’s major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has laid bare structural vulnerabilities in centralized crypto trading, where internal ledger entries can become market-moving events within minutes.

misallocation: 배분 실수

bare: 벌거벗은

vulnerability: 취약성

ledger: (사업체에서 거래 내역을 적은) 원장

[2] The incident occurred during a routine event payout. An intended reward of 2,000 won ($1.20) per user was mistakenly entered as 2,000 bitcoin, resulting in about 620,000 bitcoins being credited to 249 customer accounts.

incident: 사건

routine: 일상적인

[3] Bithumb said it intervened in just minutes, but about 1,788 bitcoins were sold during the brief window, pushing prices down by as much as 17 percent at one point.

intervene: 개입하다

window: 열려있는 구간, 시간대, 기회

[4] The prices have now been stabilized, yet Bithumb said it recovered only 99.7 percent of the misallocated bitcoin, and about 125 coins remain unretrieved.

stabilize: 안정되다

retrieve: 되찾다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10672845

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Korea increasingly sweet on 'sugar tax'

기사 요약: 이재명 대통령이 최근 ‘설탕세’에 대한 긍정적 여론 조사 결과를 공유하며, 설탕이 많이 든 식품과 음료에 건강증진부담금을 부과해 필수 보건 의료 재원을 마련하는 방안에 대해 국민 의견을 물었다.

[1] President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday floated the idea of imposing a new levy on sugar, similar to the surcharge placed on tobacco products, bringing the issue of a “sugar tax” into public discussion.

float an idea: 아이디어를 띄우다, 제안하다

similar to: ~와 비슷한

surcharge: 추가 요금

tobacco: 담배 (담배 잎을 말린 것으로 모든 담배의 재료로 쓰이는 것)

[2] Applying a similar model to sugar would aim to curb excessive consumption by raising prices, while directing the proceeds toward strengthening public health care systems, particularly in underserved regions.

apply: 신청하다; 지원하다

aim: ~을 목표로 하다

curb: 제한하다; 억제하다

excessive: 과도한; 지나친

[3] The survey, conducted with 1,030 adults, found broad public support for stronger measures to rein in sugar consumption. Nearly 94.4 percent of respondents backed requiring warning labels on products with added sugar, similar to those on cigarette packages, while 85.9 percent said they were aware that added sugars are a major contributor to chronic disease.

broad: 폭넓은

rein in: 억제/통제하다

respondent: 응답자

chronic disease: 만성 질환

[4] The SNU research group noted that recent medical studies have linked excessive sugar intake to metabolic disorders, structural changes in the brain and an increased risk of depression, stressing that calls for a sugar tax are not simply about regulation but also a way to encourage corporate responsibility.

note: ~에 주목하다. 언급하다

intake: 섭취량

metabolic disorder: 대사 이상, 대사 장애 (metabolic 신진 대사의)

depression: 우울증

encourage: 장려하다; 권장하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10664642

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Why Cha Eun-woo's W20b tax bill is not just about the money

기사 요약: 가수 겸 배우 차은우가 모친 명의 법인을 통해 수백억 원대 탈세를 했다는 의혹이 제기된 가운데, 국세청이 통보한 200억 원이 넘는 소득세 추징액 중 100억 원은 ‘거짓말 가산세’일 수 있다는 분석이 나오고 있다.

[1] Cha Eun-woo’s tax case has drawn attention not only for the record 20 billion won ($13.8 million) levy, but for red flags that have raised questions about possible intentional misconduct, triggering a sharp shift in public sentiment toward the once untarnished actor-singer.

draw attention: 이목을 끌다

levy: (특히 세금의) 추가 부담금

red flag: 위험 신호; 경계 징후

misconduct: 위법 ,부당 행위

[2] The case first surfaced after local media reported that Cha had been subjected to a high-intensity probe by the National Tax Service's Seoul Regional Office early last year. The investigation resulted in a 20 billion won additional tax assessment, including unpaid base tax and penalty components, tied to a management company owned by Cha’s mother.

be subjected to: ~을 당하다/겪다

high-intensity: 고강도

probe: 조사

penalty: 처벌; 벌금; 위약금

[3] The family-owned entity was reportedly identified during a routine inspection of Fantagio, the agency that manages Cha and his K-pop group Astro. Authorities flagged the income structure after discovering that Cha’s earnings were split among Fantagio, Cha himself and his mother’s company, an arrangement seen as atypical for contracted entertainers.

entity: 독립체 (business entity 기업체, legal entity 법인)

inspection: 점검, 조사

agency: (특정 서비스를 제공하는) 단체, 기관

split: (몫 등을) 나누다; (사람들의 견해 차이로) 분열되다

[4] At 20 billion won, the assessment marks an unprecedented tax levy on a Korean celebrity and stands out even by global standards. Media reports note that only a handful of international stars have faced larger cases, led by Chinese megastar Fan Bingbing’s 883 million yuan ($120 million) payment in 2018, followed by Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s €16.8 million ($20 million) settlement the same year.

assessment: 평가, 평가한 의견, 평가한 금액

unprecedented: 전례 없는

celebrity: 유명 인사

stand out: 눈에 띄다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10663986

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor

Tailoring, time travel and return of ceremony at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

기사요약: 2026년 가을·겨울 파리패션위크에서 우영미와 Juun.J는 여행과 의례, 과거와 미래를 잇는 테일러링과 형식미로 한국 패션의 존재감을 각인시켰고, 에르메스·디올·루이비통 등 글로벌 하우스들 역시 격식과 퍼포먼스, 정체성이 교차하는 ‘새로운 클래식’의 귀환을 선언했다.

[1] Korean fashion asserted its place at the heart of Paris Men’s Fashion Week for fall-winter 2026, with Wooyoungmi and Juun.J anchoring the season through collections that balanced heritage and modernity, while global luxury houses from Hermes to Dior and Louis Vuitton framed a week where tailoring, identity and performance converged.

anchor: 중심을 이루다

converge: 수렴하다

[2] Wooyoungmi presented her show on Sunday at the historic Salle Wagram in the 17th Arrondissement, unveiling a collection that reimagined winter travel as an occasion for ceremony. Inspired by journeys spanning steam locomotives to subways, the lineup fused Edwardian and 1960s-70s dandy tailoring with technical outerwear, from velvet blazers and faux astrakhan waistcoats to reversible parkas and sculptural coats.

locomotive: 기관차

fuse: 융합하다

[3] “Winter can be framed as an annoyance or a wonderland. For the fall 2026 collection, Wooyoungmi took the latter view,” the brand said, recasting cold-weather dressing as an act of elegance. Creative director Woo Young-mi looked back to the early 20th century, when the arrival of Korea’s first railway transformed travel into a formal ritual. “Now more grounded in her identity, Woo proposes elegance as a form of courtesy, not a way of showing off,” the show notes added.

annoyance: 성가심

ritual: 의식

be grounded in: ~에 기반하다

[4] Korean cultural references were woven literally into the clothes. Nordic-style knits revealed themselves as dancheong, Korea’s traditional decorative architecture pattern, on closer inspection, while bespoke prints on trench coats featured pagodas, mountains and traditional beoseon socks and gat hats. The soundtrack -- a moody collage of wind, rain and steam engines blended with Korean folk chants reworked through artificial intelligence -- underscored the collection’s dialogue between past and future.

be woven into: ~에 녹아들다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10662831

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor

Cha Eun-woo faces W20b tax probe

기사요약: 차은우는 모친이 설립한 법인이 페이퍼컴퍼니로 활용돼 200억원대 탈세를 했다는 의혹으로 국세청 조사를 받고 있으며, 이에 따라 주요 광고주들이 그의 광고물을 비공개·삭제하는 등 거리두기에 나섰다.

[1] Actor and K-pop star Cha Eun-woo is facing allegations of large-scale tax evasion involving a company established by his mother, prompting major advertisers to quietly remove his promotional content.

tax evasion: 탈세

prompt: 촉발하다

[2] Cha, 28, a member of boy group Astro and one of South Korea’s most sought-after endorsers, was recently notified by the National Tax Service Seoul Regional Office that he could owe more than 20 billion won ($13.6 million) in additional income tax following an intensive audit conducted in the first half of last year, according to industry sources.

endoser: 광고 모델

audit: 세무조사

[3] The amount is believed to be the largest ever sought from an individual entertainer. The investigation centers on a company established in October 2022 and registered as a management firm by Cha’s mother, identified by the surname Choi. At the time, the company’s listed address was in Bureun-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon — the same location as an eel restaurant run by Cha’s parents. The firm later relocated its address to an office in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, on Dec. 23 last year, while the family restaurant moved to Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, a month earlier.

be sought for: ~로 요구되다

[4] The National Tax Service determined that the company functioned as a shell company that provided no substantive services to Cha and was allegedly used to distribute portions of his entertainment income under a corporate tax rate. This is lower than the top personal income tax rate of 45 percent.

shell company: 페이퍼컴퍼니

substantive: 실질적인

corporate tax: 법인세

personal income tax: 소득세

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10661577

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Are Korean students rethinking Seoul, STEM and medicine?

기사 요약: 서울 지역과 의대, 이과 전공을 선호하던 한국 학생들의 대학 선택에 변화의 조짐이 보이고 있다.

[1] For more than two decades, getting accepted at top universities in Seoul, preferably in a STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — or medical field, meant academic success for South Korean students and parents.

preferably: 이왕이면, 더 나은, 더 선호되는

STEM: 과학·기술·공학·수학

[2] But recent analyses of high school seniors who took the 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test, or Suneung, suggest a possible shift away from medicine and STEM fields, as well as universities in Seoul.

shift away: ~로부터의 변화

[3] On Jan. 4, Jongno Hagwon, a major college entrance preparatory academy, revealed an analysis that showed that only 7,125 students had applied to medical school, representing the lowest figure in the past five years and a 32.3 percent on-year decline. "While it appears that enthusiasm for medical school has cooled, it will be difficult to draw conclusions until next year's admissions cycle unfolds," Jongno Hagwon said.

preparatory: 준비를 위한

draw conclusions: 결론을 내리다

enthusiasm: 열정, 열의

unfold: 접혀 있는 것을 펴다, 내용이 밝혀지다

[4] Other data points suggest that students' long-standing preference for universities in Seoul may also be weakening. This year, the average competition rate for universities in the Seoul metropolitan area stood at 6.01 to 1, compared to 5.61 to 1 for universities in other regions.

long-standing: 오래동안 지속되는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10657700

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Price of a perfect score

기사 요약: 하나의 시험 문제가 1억 8천만 원에 거래되고, 딸을 위해 학교 시험지를 훔친 어머니가 실형을 선고받는 등, 과도한 교육열과 경쟁이 빚어낸 한국 사회의 단면

[1] In South Korea's hypercompetitive education system, a single exam question can carry a six-figure price tag or a prison sentence.

hypercompetitive: 과도하게 경쟁적인

six-figure: 억대의

[2] Two recent criminal cases, one involving elite private instructors paying vast sums for test questions and another ending with a mother getting jail time for stealing school exam papers, illustrate how academic assessments are increasingly treated as commodities in a society where test scores can shape futures.

vast: 어마어마한, 방대한

illustrate: 보여주다

commodity: 상품

[3] Prosecutors last month indicted some of the country's most prominent private academy instructors on charges of illegally purchasing college entrance exam prep questions from current teachers.

indict: 기소하다

[4] According to the indictment, a well-known mathematics instructor, Hyun Woo-jin, sent nearly 180 million won ($122,000) to a single public school teacher over several years in exchange for test questions. Other teachers reportedly received tens of millions of won through dozens of transactions, including payments routed through a spouse's bank account.

route: v. 특정한 경로, 루트를 통해 보내다, 전송하다.

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10656366

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

How far has K-beauty tech come? Korean beauty brands turn heads at CES

기사요약: CES 2026에서 한국 뷰티 기업들은 AI·디지털 헬스 기반의 초개인화 뷰티 테크를 앞세워, 의료와 일상을 아우르는 기술 경쟁력과 글로벌 시장 확장 가능성을 동시에 입증했다.

[1] Korean beauty brands asserted their growing influence at CES 2026, held Tuesday to Friday in Las Vegas, where beauty tech emerged as a serious frontier for artificial intelligence, digital health, and data-driven personalization.

assert: 분명히 드러내다, 강하게 보여주다

frontier: 새로운 개척 영역, 최전선, 미개척 분야

[2] The strongest signal came from Kolmar Korea, which received the best of innovation award in the beauty tech category with its AI-based Scar Beauty Device. The company was also selected as an innovation award honoree in the digital health category. The beauty tech category was introduced only last year, making Kolmar Korea the first cosmetics company to receive the top honor since its inception.

honoree: 수상자

inception: 도입

[3] The device integrates wound treatment and cosmetic coverage into a single system. Using AI trained on large-scale data, it analyzes photographed wounds, classifies them into 12 categories and dispenses tailored treatment via piezoelectric micro-spray technology. It then applies customized cover makeup by blending more than 180 color combinations to match individual skin tones.

integrate: 통합하다

wound: 상처

[4] Another major K-beauty player underscoring the industry’s technological pivot was Amorepacific, which unveiled its vision for data-driven skincare at CES. Skinsight, an electronic-skin platform developed with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is capable of analyzing skin-aging factors in real time through sensor patches.

underscore: 강조하다

pivot: 방향 전환, 전략적 중심 이동

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10652432

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Maximal volume and granola core: Fashion sets tone for 2026

기사요약: 2026년 패션은 맥시멀한 볼륨과 그라놀라 코어를 축으로, 과감한 표현과 절제, 스타일적 존재감과 편안함의 균형을 중심으로 재편되고 있다.

[1] The door to 2026 is open, and fashion is moving with it. Rather than rules, this year’s trends are reference points: a way to assess how personal style aligns with the broader mood shaping wardrobes now. When the alignment feels right, it reinforces confidence; when it doesn’t, it often points toward a shift worth exploring.

align: (개인 스타일·생각 등이) 흐름이나 분위기와 맞아떨어지다, 조화를 이루다

reinforce: 강화하다, 확고히 하다

[2] One of the most visible changes this year is the return of maximalism. After several seasons defined by quiet luxury and restrained dressing, fashion is leaning back into statement silhouettes. Pinterest, which analyzes how users search, save and build digital mood boards, identified maximalism as a key fashion theme for 2026, signaling growing interest in looks that register both on screen and in everyday life.

restrained: 절제된, 과하지 않은

statement: 강한 존재감을 드러내는

[3] This iteration of maximalism, however, is measured. Rather than head-to-toe drama, designers are emphasizing a single bold element — exaggerated shoulders, sculptural shapes or striking jewelry — balanced with otherwise pared-back styling.

bold: 대담한, 과감한

sculptural: 조형적인, 조각처럼 형태감이 강조된

[4] Fashion editor Bora Claire describes designers' current approach as "focused on how to express volume without making it feel heavy or rigid.” “There was a lot of discussion around keeping silhouettes soft, refined and wearable.”

rigid: 딱딱한, 경직된

refined: 정제된, 세련된

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10649087

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Ex-NewJeans member Danielle to face multimillion-dollar damages suit

기사 내용: 연예기획사 어도어가 뉴진스 전 멤버 다니엘과의 전속계약을 해지한 데 이어 손해배상 청구 소송을 통해 법적 책임을 묻겠다고 밝히면서, 다니엘에게 부과될 위약벌이 1,000억 원에 달할 수 있다는 관측도 나오고 있다.

[1] Ador stated Monday that it will take legal action against Danielle, now an ex-member of NewJeans, to seek penalty fees and damages following the company's termination of her contract on the same day.

legal action: 법적 조치

seek: 청하다; 구하다

penalty: 처벌; 벌금

termination: 해지, 종료

[2] While Ador declined to disclose the exact amount it will seek in damages, it noted that penalty fees would be calculated based on formulas already stipulated in the contract.

decline: 거절하다; 사양하다

disclose: 공개하다; 밝히다

stipulated: (조항 등) 법률에 규정된 *stipulate: 규정하다

[3] Exclusive contracts for K-pop idols often stipulate penalties of up to tens of billions of won for early termination, especially when they involve allegations of unauthorized activities or reputational harm.

exclusive: 독점의

contract: 계약

allegation: 혐의

unauthorized: 공인되지 않은, 허가받지 않은

[4] Ador further explained that their decision followed what it described as repeated violations of the exclusive contract it held with Danielle, allegedly including entering into agreements that conflict with her contract with Ador, engaging in unauthorized entertainment activities and actions that damaged the reputation or credibility of both the company and NewJeans.

follow: (시간·순서상으로) 뒤를 잇다, (결과가) 뒤따르다

repeated: 반복되는

violation: 위반; 침해

conflict: 갈등

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10645448

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

What were the best K-dramas of 2025?

기사 요약: ‘중증외상센터’, ‘폭싹 속았수다’부터 ‘서울 자가에 대기업 다니는 김 부장 이야기’까지, 올 한 해 큰 사랑을 받은 한국 드라마를 되짚어본다.

[1] The year began strongly with Netflix’s January release of “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.” The medical drama follows genius surgeon Kang-hyuk (Ju Ji-hoon), balancing heroics with authentic surgical intensity. The drama gained traction by pairing its weighty, human-centered storylines with fantastical depictions of a hero doctor, which added moments of levity to the tension.

strongly: 강하게 *strong: adj. 강한, 힘센

genius: 천재; 특별한 재능

authentic: 진본인; 정확한

gain traction: 주목받기 시작하다

[2] If “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” set the tone, Netflix’s “When Life Gives You Tangerines” may have delivered one of the year’s biggest breakouts. Anchored by the Hallyu sensation pairing of IU and Park Bo-gum, the series was the cultural touchstone of the first half of 2025 — creating buzz as well as viewership with a story that resonated across ages and borders.

set the tone: 분위기를 정하다; 기조를 제시하다

anchored by: ~에 의해 진행되는, 닻을 내린, 핵심적 존재가 중심을 잡는 역할을 하는

sensation: 큰 반향을 일으킨 사람, 사건, 콘텐츠

touchstone: 기준

[3] Other streaming titles also left their mark. Disney+’s “Tempest,” starring Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won, ranked second worldwide among the over-the-top service's originals during its run. Domestically, though, the series struggled to sustain momentum, facing stiff competition and fading post-release discussion despite its some 50 billion won ($34 million) budget and A-list cast.

worldwide: 전세계적인

struggle: 힘겹게 ~하다

momentum: (일의 진행에 있어서의) 탄력; 가속도

stiff: 뻣뻣한, 딱딱한 *stiff competition 치열한 경쟁

[4] Later in the year, “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim,” starring Ryu Seung-ryong as an everyman facing unemployment, family life and office politics, struck a chord with viewers. It topped Netflix Korea’s TV chart while logging peak ratings of 7.6 percent with its grounded, relatable storytelling.

everyman: 평범한 사람

unemployment: 실직; 실업

strike a chord: 심금을 울리다, 공감을 불러일으키다

relatable: 공감 가능한; 연관있다고 느끼는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10643642

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

When wealthy call themselves poor

기사 요약: 최근 소셜 미디어에서 유행하는 ‘가난 챌린지’를 두고, 실제로는 부유한 삶을 살면서 스스로를 가난하다고 표현하는 게시물들이 빈곤을 희화화한다는 비판이 제기되고 있다.

[1] A new South Korean social media trend that pairs conspicuous displays of wealth with ironic references to poverty is drawing backlash for trivializing economic hardship.

conspicuous: 두드러진

trivialize: 사소하게 만들다, 하찮아 보이게 만들다

[2] Dubbed the "poverty challenge," the trend involves users sharing photos or videos showcasing a luxurious lifestyle — including high-end cars, designer goods and expensive travel — while captioning the posts with phrases such as "this unbearable poverty" or "this exhausting life of poverty."

poverty: 가난

unbearable: 견딜 수 없는

exhausting: 진을 빼는

[3] Recent posts circulating online include images of instant noodles eaten in first class airline cabins described as “severe poverty,” a 15 million won ($11,000) Dior baby stroller framed as a purchase that left a family “broke,” and photos taken from the driver’s seat of luxury sports cars with designer watches visible, accompanied by captions lamenting the lack of money for fuel.

circulate: 순환하다, (소문 등이) 유포되다, 돌다

lament: 슬퍼하다, 한탄하다

[4] Online reaction has been largely negative. Many users questioned whether poverty should be used as a joke, saying the posts cross a line.

cross a line: 선을 넘다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10644199

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Coupang’s W1.7tr payout plan fails to quell public anger

기사 요약: 쿠팡이 최근 발생한 대규모 고객 정보 유출 사건과 관련해 1조 6,850억 원 규모의 보상안을 내놓았지만, 소비자 단체들은 이를 소비자를 기만하는 조치라며 비판했다.

[1] Coupang said Monday it will roll out a 1.685 trillion won ($1.2 billion) compensation package — worth roughly 10 percent of its quarterly sales — in an effort to restore customer trust after a major data breach.

compensation: 보상

restore: 회복하다

breach: 파기, 위반

[2] Starting Jan. 15, the company will distribute 50,000-won vouchers to 33.7 million users whose personal data was compromised in late November.

distribute: 나누어 주다

voucher: 상품권

compromise: 타협하다, 훼손하다

[3] Coupang’s compensation plan, however, drew sharp criticism from the Korean National Council of Consumer Organizations, which dismissed it as a superficial gesture aimed at easing public backlash rather than offering meaningful redress.

dismiss: 일축하다

superficial: 표면적인

backlash: 반발

redress: (n) 보상, 배상 (v) 바로잡다, 시정하다

[4] With a large portion of the vouchers usable only on less frequently used services, the group said the plan effectively pushes customers to spend more on Coupang’s platforms rather than providing substantive restitution for the breach.

substantive: 실질적인

restitution: 보상, 배상, 반환

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10645026

When 'oppa' becomes '-ssi': linguistic markers of K-drama

기사 요약: "오빠"와 "-씨" 라는 호칭의 미묘한 간극으로 바뀌는 드라마 속의 관계, 호칭의 언어학으로 풀어내는 K-드라마

[1] If you've ever felt a K-drama relationship quietly recalibrate without a clear blowup, the explanation is often linguistic rather than plot-driven.

recalibrate: 다시 조정하다

blowup: 폭발, 큰 싸움

linguistic: 언어의

[2] Korean is a language that prioritizes relationships and social context over individual identity, and the way one person addresses another often betrays how they truly feel. In this regard, titles and honorifics frequently do the storytelling in K-dramas that the script doesn't explain in detail. Certain titles recur so often across K-dramas that recognizing them becomes a form of essential viewing literacy.

address: 호칭하다. ~에게 말을 걸다.

recur: 되풀이 되다, 재발하다

[3] "Hyung" is literally translated as older brother, but that definition goes deeper in the K-drama context. In practice, hyung operates as a linguistic shortcut to chosen family. When used outside of blood relationships, it establishes a bond rooted in deep friendship and intimacy. When Nak-soo in "The Dream Life of Mr. Kim" refers to his workplace superior as hyung rather than by an official title, the atmosphere shifts. The hierarchy largely disappears, with the title signaling personal intimacy that exists beyond workplace ranks.

in practice: 실제로는

operate: 가동하다, 작동하다

shortcut: 지름길

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10637471

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

From loneliness to rebuilding identity: Inside lives of expat spouses in Korea

기사 요약: 남편을 따라 한국에 살게 되면서 유망한 커리어를 포기해야 했던 국내 체류 외국인 여성들. 한국에서의 삶과 그 속에서 다시 찾아가는 성장의 이야기

[1] On a weekday morning in Seoul, a group of women introduced themselves in a mix of accents: Indian, Danish, French, American, German and more. Some wheeled strollers. Others arrived straight from school drop-off.

stroller: 유모차

drop-off: 차로 내려줌

[2] Nearly all of them, at some point in their lives, had been the person at the center of a meeting room, a project or a team. In South Korea, many now find themselves identified first as something else: someone’s mother or someone's wife -- an "expat spouse.”

identify A as B: A를 B로 규정, 확인하다, 설명하다

expat: (고국이 아닌 곳에 거주하는) 국외 거주자 (expatriate)

[3] One of them is 43-year-old Yolekha Mallier, who arrived in Seoul from Seattle two years ago. With two young children, she carried with her a decadelong career leading product teams at Amazon. She always had a certainty that work — meaningful, stimulating work — would anchor her idedntity.

decade-long: 10년 간의

anchor: 닻을 내리다, 근간이 되다

[4] For Inger Winther Johannsen, the free fall came unexpectedly.

Back in Denmark, Winther Johannsen had a career she loved rooted in public welfare. With genuine passion, she developed programs for families and children in vulnerable situations, supported advocacy groups and led nonprofit teams.

free fall: 자유 낙하, 갑작스러운 하락

advocacy: 변호. 지지

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10637423

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Officetel, a unique form of living that has its ups and downs

기사 요약: 한국의 도심에서 쉽게 찾을 수 있는 거주 형태인 ‘오피스텔’은 단기 거주에 편리하지만, 계약 구조상의 한계 등 단점이 있어서 입주 전 꼼꼼한 확인이 필요하다.

[1] As in many countries, South Korea’s single-person households often choose studio or small apartments — commonly called “one-room” or “two-room” here, depending on their size.

commonly: 흔히

depend on (something) : ~에 의존하다

[2] One of the most popular alternatives is the officetel, a hybrid commercial-residential unit classified as quasi-housing under the Housing Act.

alternative: 대안

quasi- : 유사의

[3] As its name suggests, it can be used for both work and living, though most units are occupied solely as residences.

occupy: 사용하다, 차지하다

solely: 오로지

[4] An officetel building typically combines offices, retail spaces and residential units under one roof, functioning as a self-contained microliving environment.

function: 기능하다

self-contained: 자립적인, 자급자족하는, 독립적인

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10634719

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Marathon coach in viral finish-line video receives heavy penalty

기사 요약: 인천국제마라톤 결승선에서 삼척시청 소속 육상 감독과 선수의 모습이 담긴 영상이 온라인에서 논란이 된 가운데, 해당 감독은 직무 태만과 직권 남용 등을 이유로 1년 6개월간 자격 정지 처분을 받았다.

[1] Coach Kim Wan-ki of the Samcheok City Hall marathon team, whose attempt at postrace care of a marathoner at the finish line sparked heated debate online last month, has been heavily penalized.

spark: 촉발시키다

debate: 토론

penalize: 처벌하다

[2] The Samcheok Sports Council said Thursday that Kim has been suspended from duties for one year and six months for negligence of duty, abuse of authority, human rights violations and workplace harassment

suspend: 중지하다

negligence: 태만

abuse: 남용

harassment: 괴롭힘

[3] Controversy erupted after a video of Kim making what some viewers interpreted as “inappropriate” physical contact with marathoner Lee Su-min at the 2025 Incheon International Marathon went viral.

erupt: 분출하다

inappropriate: 부적절한

[4] Lee, a 33-year-old runner with the Samcheok City Hall track team, won the women’s elite division at the 2025 Incheon International Marathon on Nov. 23. As she crossed the finish line, Kim approached her and attempted to drape a towel over her upper body. Lee grimaced and pushed him away. The moment, captured in the live broadcast, quickly spread online.

drape: 걸치다

grimace: 얼굴을 찡그리다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10634891

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

How a Shinsegae heiress became K-pop’s most-watched rookie

기사 요약: 대부분의 K팝 아이돌이 평범한 가정에서 오랜 연습생 생활 끝에 데뷔하는 것과 달리, 신세계 가문 출신인 애니는 ‘재벌가 아이돌’이라는 이색적인 이력으로 특별한 주목을 받고 있다.

[1] Born into the Shinsegae family, which controls one of South Korea’s largest retail empires, Annie is the granddaughter of Shinsegae Group chair Lee Myung-hee and the eldest daughter of company president Chung Yoo-kyung. Lee, the youngest daughter of the late Samsung founder Lee Byung-chul, is also the aunt of current Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong.

*retail: 소매

*empire: 제국

*eldest: 가장 나이가 많은

*current: 현재의; 지금의

[2] Annie, the first known chaebol heiress to enter the K-pop industry, drew widespread attention long before her official debut. News that she was training under The Black Label went viral in February 2024, putting her in the public eye months ahead of schedule.

*heiress: (특히 상당한 재산의) 여자 상속인, 상속녀

*widespread: 광범위한, 널리 퍼진

*viral: (인터넷을 통한) 입소문의, (인터넷을 통해 바이러스처럼) 급속히 번지는

*public eye: 대중의 시선, 관심이 집중되는 상태

[3] She has been active as a performer for a little over a year, and appears to have made a strong entry — particularly in South Korea, where chaebol families have long been viewed with skepticism over their wealth, influence and tight control of corporate management.

*active: 활동하는, 활동적인

*performer: 공연하는 사람

*skepticism: 회의론

* wealth: 부, 재산

[4] Unlike most K-pop rookies — who begin training in their childhood or early teens, come from modest backgrounds and spend years in rigorous training -- Annie's upbringing was different. She received an elite education -- as other chaebol kids do -- but her passion for K-pop was the same as ordinary would-be idols.

*rookie: 신인

*modest: 겸손한, 수수한

*rigorous: 엄격한

*upbringing: 양육, (가정) 교육, 성장 과정

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10628757

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

'Endangered Love' sets Lee Chan-hyuk apart in a trend-obsessed K-pop music scene

기사 요약: 포화된 K팝 시장에서 대중성과 예술성의 균형을 잡은 이찬혁의 ‘멸종위기사랑’은 분명한 메시지와 탄탄한 스토리텔링으로 대중의 마음을 사로잡았다.

[1] In South Korea's highly saturated music scene, similar tunes and repetitive hooks dominate the mainstream, and a song's popularity is often measured by the size of its singer's fandom. Lee Chan-hyuk of indie pop band AKMU took a different approach.

*saturated: 포화된; 흠뻑 젖은

*repetitive: (계속) 반독되는; (지루할·단조로운 정도로) 반복적인

*dominate: 지배하다; ~의 가장 중요한 특징이 되다

*mainstream: (사상·견해 등의) 주류; 대세

[2] Many K-pop releases tend to place heavy emphasis on photo concepts and universe storylines. But the 29-year-old's second album "Eros," released in July, delves into the emotional void and inner turmoil that follow the loss of another person. It extends the thematic arc of his first album "Error," where he first explored the concept of death.

*emphasis: 강조; 주안점

*delve into: ~를 자세히 탐구하다, ~를 깊이 파고들다

*void: 공허감; (커다란) 빈 공간

*turmoil: 혼란; 소란

[3] In a big swerve from the usual fluffy, performance-driven loud beats, Lee's album cuts through the noise with a bold mix of genres layered over a distinctly 1980s retro synth-pop base. At first, the songs may not grab listeners the way other K-pop tracks do, but his self-crafted, nine-track album doesn't just aim to entertain listeners with good visuals. It wants to be heard.

*swerve: 방향을 바꾸다(틀다)

*genre: 종류; 유형; (문학·예술의) 장르; 양식

*retro: 복고풍의

*entertain: 즐겁게 해주다

[4] The album explores love -- yes, a familiar theme in music -- but goes further, diving into the emotions of emptiness, numbness and the surreal disorientation of youth in a society that pressures you to conform, inviting music listeners to his unique artistic flair. Its reflections linger, resonating long after the music ends.

*explore: 탐험하다; 탐구하다; 분석하다

*familiar: 익숙한; 친숙한

*disorientation: 방향 감각 상실; 혼미; (disorient: 혼란스럽게[갈피를 못 잡게] 만들다)

*conform: (관습 등에) 따르다; (규칙·법 등에) 따르다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10625066

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor

From 'soft no's to hidden anger: Why Koreans communicate indirectly

기사 요약: 한국의 집단 중심적이고 계층적인 문화에서 직설적인 표현을 피하려는 경향이 강하게 나타나며, 이로 인해 분노나 불만을 간접적이고 수동적으로 표출하는 경향이 있다.

[1] A few weeks ago, Kim working for a government agency was reprimanded by his boss after a misunderstanding spiraled out of control. The boss, fresh from being scolded by his own superior, turned to Kim with anger in his eyes and demanded, “Do I have to go through this because of you?”

reprimand: 질책하다

spiral: (상황이) 악화되다

[2] Kim froze. He knew the situation had been caused by an unforeseen complication, not by any mistake on his part. He wanted to say, “It wasn’t my fault,” but the words wouldn’t come out.

unforeseen: 예기치 않은

complication: 복잡한 문제

[3] “If I talked back, I thought his voice would get louder. I didn’t want a scene in the office. It would have been even more humiliating,” he said. “So I stayed silent.” But his silence left a mark.

to cause a scene: 큰 소란을 일으키다

humiliate: 창피를 주다

[4] Before the incident, Kim and his boss occasionally stepped out for a smoke together. Afterward, Kim started pulling away emotionally. When the boss asked him to join him, he lied that he had already gone. His motivation for work also deteriorated. He slowed down his work on purpose and left the office exactly at six, even if tasks were unfinished.

motivation: 동기

deteriorate: 악화되다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10626473

Historic Tapgol Park declared alcohol-free zone

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor

기사요약: 종로구가 역사적 가치 보존과 무질서 행위 방지를 위해 탑골공원을 금주 구역으로 지정하고, 문화재 보호 대책도 마련하기로 했다.

[1] Tapgol Park in central Seoul, known as the first modern park in the country, has been designated as a no-drinking zone as part of district officials' efforts to preserve the prominent historic site.

preserve: 보존하다

prominent: 두드러진

[2] The Jongno District Office said Monday that drinking alcoholic beverages or possessing an open bottle of such drink have been banned inside the park, having taken effect Oct. 20. The grace period for the new policy extends to March 2026. Violators face an administrative fine of 100,000 won ($68) starting April 1.

possess: 소유하다

grace period: 유예기간

[3] Jongno-gu, populated by 137,449 people as of October, is widely regarded as a central region of the South Korean capital for housing headquarters of several prominent government organizations, along with sites of historical and cultural heritage. This includes Tapgol Park, formerly called Pagoda Park, which was built during the fleeting years of the Joseon era, in the Korean Empire.

be regarded as: ~로 여겨지다

fleeting: 잠깜의

[4] It holds a particular significance in the country's history as the epicenter for the March First Movement in 1919 for Korea's independence from Japan, as the declaration of independence was read in the Tapgol Park.

significance: 중요성

epicenter: (사건의) 중심지

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10627042

작성자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

What drove Korea's school meal workers out of the kitchen?

기사 요약: 학교 급식실 노동자들이 파업에 나서 학생들이 대체식을 먹는 가운데, 노동자들은 낮은 임금과 강도 높은 업무가 자신들의 건강까지 위협하고 있다고 주장했다.

[1] School cooks and other nonregular school staff began a nationwide walkout last week, calling for improved wages, pay during school breaks and better welfare. But the workers say these demands, while important, only skim the surface of what pushed thousands to walk out of Korea’s schools.

walkout: 파업 (=strike)

A walkout is a spontaneous or planned protest where workers leave their jobs together, while a strike is a more formal, organized work stoppage, often with a specific union vote and no set end date

skim: 훑어보다, 표면을 스치다

[2] The school staff strike has been sparked by a deeper crisis, they say — one shaped by toxic working environments that treat the workers responsible for feeding Korea’s children as second-class citizens.

treat: 어떤 태도로 대하다, 대접하다 / 선물, 간식

[3] The workers say they have suffered years of breathing carcinogenic fumes, fainting in overheated kitchens, returning to work with lingering injuries and watching coworkers fall ill, sometimes fatally.

carcinogenic: 발암성의, 암을 유발하는

faint: 기절하다

lingering: 오래 끄는, 사라지지 않는

[4] They cite the case of a Seoul school cafeteria worker in her 50s, who learned she had lung cancer in 2023 after a CT scan. Doctors suggested it was caused by cooking fumes generated during frying and high-heat food preparation. The World Health Organization classifies these cooking emissions as probably carcinogenic.

cite: 예를 들다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10622632

작성자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Beloved ‘grandfather’ Lee Soon-jae dies at 91 after lifetime on stage and screen

기사 요약: 현역 최고령 배우로 활동해 온 이순재가 향년 91세로 별세하며, 애도 물결이 이어지고 있다.

[1] Actor Lee Soon-jae, a towering figure in Korean entertainment and one of the nation’s longest-working performers, died Tuesday. He was 91. According to his family, Lee died early on Tuesday morning.

towering: 대단히 뛰어난

[2] Even in advanced age, Lee had continued to work across television, film and theater, remaining active until late 2024, when health problems forced him to withdraw midway through the run of the play “Waiting for Waiting for Godot.” His final screen appearance came in the KBS series “Dog Knows Everything,” which aired in September and October 2024. He accepted the broadcaster’s top acting prize at its year-end awards show in January before stepping back to rest.

withdraw: 물러나다, 중단하다

midway: 중간에 (=halfway)

[3] During a 69-year illustrious career, Lee created some of the most indelible characters in Korean popular culture: the stern yet comedic “Daebal's Father,” the mischievous “Yadong Soon-jae” and the globe-trotting “Grandpa Over Flowers” persona that endeared him to younger generations. A consummate craftsperson, he often said that “a lifetime of acting still isn’t enough,” approaching each role as if it might be his last. With his passing, his acting life has taken its final bow.

illustrious: 저명한, 걸출한

indelible: 잊을 수 없는

mischievous: 짓궃은, 말썽꾸러기의

globe-trotting: 세계를 누비는

endear A to B: A를 B에게 사랑받게 하다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10623203

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Working parents challenge ban on dawn delivery

기사 요약: 새벽배송 금지 제안을 둘러싼 논쟁이 이어지는 가운데, 제도 유지를 요구하는 소비자 청원이 5천 명 넘는 동의를 얻었다.

[1] Korea’s dawn delivery services are drawing renewed attention after a public petition opposing possible restrictions gained thousands of signatures, following online speculation that the system may be curbed to address working-condition concerns for couriers.

petition: 청원

courier: 운반원

[2] The petition posted on the National Assembly’s public petition platform has received more than 5,000 signatures since it was uploaded on Thursday.

post: 게시하다, (게시물 등)을 올리다

signature: 서명

[3] In it, a working mother raising two children wrote that dawn delivery had become “an important means of sustaining daily life” for families who return home late at night and rely on overnight delivery for groceries and school-supply orders.

means: 수단

sustain: 지속 가능하게 하다

grocery: 식료품 및 잡화

[4] “When supermarkets are closed, it is often the only way to get school supplies and breakfast for our children before they leave for school,” she wrote, urging lawmakers to consider “what citizens truly need” before making any changes to the system.

urge: 강력히 권고하다

lawmaker: 국회의원

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10616973

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

'Not again' Seoul's running boom sparks frustration

기사 요약: 서울 도심에서 마라톤 행사가 주말마다 열리며 도로 통제가 반복되자, 시민·상인·관광객의 불편이 커지고 행사 난립을 규제해야 한다는 목소리도 높아지고 있다.

[1] As running becomes one of South Korea’s fastest-growing pastimes, Seoul is facing a new challenge: a marathon calendar packed so tightly that major roads are blocked almost every weekend, prompting widespread complaints that the city’s fitness fever is pushing everyday life off course.

pastime: 취미

complaint: 불평

fever: 열망

[2] Streets in central districts, from Gwanghwamun and Jongno to the Han River bridges, have been repeatedly shut down for early-morning events that funnel tens of thousands of runners through the city’s most heavily trafficked corridors.

repeatedly: 반복적으로

funnel: 좁은 공간으로 밀다

corridor: 통로

[3] On Sunday, another large-scale race, hosted by a local media group, drew an estimated 30,000 participants. The course required step-by-step traffic control, diverting buses and vehicles throughout the morning.

divert: 방향을 바꾸게 하다

[4] For many residents and workers, however, it was a growing strain. “It’s good to run for health, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of ordinary citizens,” said Kim Keon-ho, 72, who found himself rerouted Sunday morning.

strain: 부담

at the expense of ~ : ~을 희생하면서

reroute: 바꾸다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10616937

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 제목: Doubts grow over 'world-class' claims of Pyongyang General Hospital

기사 요약: 이달 초 문을 연 북한 평양종합병원은 2천 병상 규모를 갖춘 대형 시설이지만, 이에 비해 의료 장비는 여전히 크게 부족해 보인다.

[1] North Korea's newly opened Pyongyang General Hospital, hailed by state media as a facility at the "world's best level," is drawing skepticism after Seoul officials and observers said it appears to lack even basic modern medical equipment.

* hail: (특히 신문 등에서 아주 훌륭하거나 특별한 것으로) 묘사하다

* skepticism: 회의론

* lack of: ~의 부족

[2] The hospital, which began admitting patients Monday, according to the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency, after more than five years of construction, was touted by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as the heart of national health modernization. Yet photographs and videos released by state outlets KCNA and Korean Central Television show only limited equipment — notably a computed tomography scanner and an X-ray machine, with no sign of a magnetic resonance imaging device or other high-end diagnostic systems.

* admit: 입장하게 하다; (무엇이 사실임을 마지못해) 인정하다

* tout: 장점을 내세우다, 홍보하다

* modernization: 현대화

* high-end: 고급의

[3] Despite its impressive infrastructure — with a helipad, grand lobby and conference halls — as shown in photos and videos, the hospital's interior suggests serious technological shortfalls.

* despite: ~에도 불구하고

* impressive: 인상적인

* suggest: 시사하다; 암시하다

* shortfall: 부족한 양

[4] A Seoul Unification Ministry official, requesting anonymity, said Wednesday that Seoul's assessment, based on the photos, indicates that the facility likely "struggled to secure high-priced, cutting-edge medical equipment." The official added that the most expensive device seen during Kim's inspection was a CT scanner, underscoring Pyongyang's continued challenges under international sanctions restricting imports of advanced medical technology.

* anonymity: 익명성

* assessment: 평가(한 의견)

* indicate: (사실임·존재함을) 나타내다/보여주다

* cutting-edge: 최첨단

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10609496

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 제목: Talk of Beijing's lifting Hallyu ban 'premature': Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange

기사 교약: 시진핑 중국 국가주석이 한중 정상회담 만찬 자리에서 한국 가수의 중국 공연 제안에 긍정적으로 반응했다는 일부 언론 보도와 관련해, 대중문화교류위는 이를 과도하게 해석하는 것은 신중할 필요가 있으며, 성급한 판단이라는 입장을 밝혔다.

[1] Amid rising hopes that Beijing will lift its unofficial Hallyu ban, following South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping's in-person summit on Saturday, the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange remained cautious, stressing it remains too early to draw conclusions.

* raise hope: 희망을 드높이다

* lift: ~을 없애다; ~을 들어올리다

* summit: 정상회담; (산의) 정상

* cautious: 조심스러운

[2] In a press release Sunday, the committee dismissed news reports that Xi had "responded favorably" to Park Jin-young's suggestion during the Korea-China banquet that Korean artists be allowed to perform in China. Park, the founder of K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment, co-chairs the committee launched last month aimed at promoting exchanges and fostering the sector into a globally competitive industry.

* respond: (남의 말·행동에 대해 특정한) 반응을 보이다

* favorably: 호의적으로, 호의를 가지고

* suggestion: 제안, 의견

* banquet: (공식적, 형식을 갖춘) 연회, 만찬

[3] This comes after several news outlets reported that Saturday's high-stakes meeting signaled a thaw from the period of diplomatic chill that followed Seoul's 2016 decision to install the US' THAAD missile defense system on its soil. As a form of retaliation, China essentially banned performances on its soil of Hallyu, also known as the Korean Wave, including K-pop -- though it has never officially acknowledged the policy.

* high-stakes: 중대한 이해 관계가 걸린 (stakes: 걸린 돈, 판돈)

* thaw: (적대적이던 국가 사이의) 해빙기; 녹다

* chill: 냉기

* retaliation: 보복

[4] Calling such interpretations "premature," the committee said it is too early to assume any changes or read too much into the discussion. However, it noted that the friendly and cooperative atmosphere established during the summit could help pave the way for more cultural exchanges between the countries in the future.

* interpretation: 해석; 이해

* premature: 시기상조의; 너무 이른

* assume: (사실일 것으로) 추정하다

* atmosphere: (한정된 공간의) 분위기, 공기

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10606827

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

From 'oppa' to 'ajumma': How honorifics shape K-drama

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

기사요약: 로맨스의 설렘부터 세대 간 긴장까지, 한국어에서 호칭 한마디는 관계의 위계와 거리감을 그대로 비춘다. 이 미묘한 호칭 문화를 이해해야 장면 속 진짜 의미가 보인다.

[1] If you’re a K-drama fan, chances are you’ve come across the world of Korean honorifics -- those small yet powerful words that can define entire relationships.

honorifics: 상대에 대한 존중, 나이·지위·관계를 반영해 쓰는 높임 표현 또는 호칭

[2] In a language built around relationships, these titles, from "oppa" and "eonni" to "seonbae" and "hubae," serve as emotional cues that drive storytelling and shape character dynamics in ways that English subtitles cannot replicate.

emotional cues: 감정 상태나 분위기 변화를 암시하는 언어적·비언어적 신호

dynamics: 인물 간 관계의 상호작용과 변화하는 힘의 흐름

[3] Here, we explore some of the most commonly used terms that shape the subtle subtext of K-drama storytelling.

subtle: 겉으로 드러나지 않지만 섬세하고 미묘한

subtext: 직접 말하지 않고 숨겨진 의미나 의도, 장면 밑에 흐르는 메시지

[4]Take "oppa," perhaps one of the most well-known terms in all of Korean pop culture. Literally meaning “older brother,” it’s used by women to address older men -- from actual siblings to boyfriends and close male friends. In dramas, when a woman suddenly starts calling a man oppa instead of his name, it usually signals that the emotional stakes have changed. It’s shorthand for romantic tension. Think "My Demon" or "Reply 1997" -- that single word can alter the emotional flow of the story.

emotional stakes: 감정적으로 걸려 있는 이해관계·위험도, 감정적 긴장도

shorthand: 복잡한 감정이나 의미를 단어·표현 하나로 간단히 전달하는 장치

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10606781

Clever strategy or cultural misstep? Crown gift to Trump has people talking

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

기사요약: 이재명 대통령이 고대 신라 금관 복제품을 도널드 트럼프 전 미국 대통령에게 선물하자, 미국 내 ‘노 킹스’ 시위와 시기 문제로 논란이 일었지만 일부는 이를 실리 외교로 옹호하며 찬반이 엇갈렸다.

[1] President Lee Jae Myung presenting a gold crown to US President Donald Trump immediately sparked heated debate in both the United States and South Korea, with many expressing bewilderment at the timing and cultural implications of the gift.

spark a debate: 논쟁을 촉발하다, 뜨거운 논의를 불러일으키다

bewilderment: 당혹감, 혼란스러움

implication: 함의, 의미

[2] In online South Korean communities, opinions were divided. Some criticized the gesture as “tone-deaf” in the wake of massive “No Kings” demonstrations in the US, while others viewed it as a strategic act of pragmatic diplomacy, particularly given the high-stakes tariff negotiations then underway between the two nations.

tone-deaf: 분위기·정서를 파악하지 못하는, 상황을 잘못 읽는

pragmatic: 실용적인, 현실적인 접근을 하는

[3] At the center of the controversy is a specially crafted replica of a gold crown excavated from the Cheonmachong Tomb in Gyeongju, believed to date to the fifth or sixth century during the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935). Lee conferred the crown, along with the Order of Mugunghwa, Korea’s highest honor, to Trump during their summit on Wednesday in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The original crown, unearthed in the late 1970s in Silla capital Gyeongju, has been designated as National Treasure No. 188.

excavated: 발굴된, 파내어진 (고고학적 발견에서 사용)

confer: (상·칭호 등을) 수여하다, 부여하다

[4] The replica was crafted from approximately 1 kilogram of gold, which alone currently commands a market price of around 187 million won ($131,000).

command: (특정 가격을) 얻다, 형성하다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10605150

진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor

'Pig-butchering' takes hold in Korea

기사 요약: 캄보디아 사건을 계기로 새로운 로맨스 스캠 기법 "돼지 도살," 과거 스캠 방식보다 더 정교하고 피해 규모 커져

[1] South Korea is facing a surge in romance scams that are increasingly intertwined with cryptocurrency investment fraud, costing victims more than 100 billion won ($70 million) so far this year, while the arrest rate remains below 50 percent.

intertwine: 뒤얽히다, 밀접하게 관련되다

fraud: 사기

[2] According to data submitted to Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Han Byung-do by the National Police Agency, there were 1,565 reported cases of romance scams from January to September this year, with total losses rising 48 percent from 2024. Despite the increase, suspects have been apprehended in only 46.9 percent of cases, which is up from 12.7 percent in 2024.

apprehend: 체포하다

[3] Romance scams, which exploit emotional relationships built online, have become more elaborate by combining fake cryptocurrency investments and “pig-butchering” tactics — a method where fraudsters “fatten up” their victims with false affection and small initial profits before “butchering” them with large-scale financial losses.

exploit: 이용하다, 착취하다

elaborate: 정교한, 복잡한 v.설명하다

pig-butchering: 돼지 도살

fatten up: 대상을 살찌우다

[4] Criminals contact victims through social media or dating apps, maintain daily conversations to build intimacy and then introduce investment platforms that display fabricated returns. Once victims invest substantial amounts or try to withdraw funds, the platforms disappear and communication ceases.

fabricated: 만들어진, 거짓된

substantial: 상당한, 큰

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10602261

진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor

Police to respond strictly to anti-China protests during APEC summit

기사 요약: 반중 정서가 지속되는 가운데, 경찰이 APEC을 앞두고 엄격히 대응할 방침을 밝히여, 혐중 발언과 시위가 가져올 수 있는 외교적, 사회적, 경제적 불이익을 강조했다.

[1] South Korean police have drawn up a strict response plan to deal with anti-China protests ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, warning that such demonstrations could harm the country’s diplomatic, social and economic interests as well as affect the nation’s international standing during the high-profile event

draw up: 적다, 정리하다/ 계획을 세우다

standing: 지위, 평판

[2] According to an internal police document obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Yang Bu-nam, the police have established a special task force to monitor and respond to the spread of false or malicious information in real time. The task force will target cases of intentional misinformation, fact distortion and online incitement, which it says go beyond the limits of free speech.

malicious: 악의적인

incitement: 폭력적, 불법적인 일의 선동

[3] The document also outlines a coordinated plan to counter far-right rallies that target China or Chinese nationals, particularly during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the country for the APEC summit.

counter: 대응하다 (=counteract)

[4] It also cited recent demonstrations in downtown Seoul, where participants tore Chinese flags and defaced banners featuring Xi’s image, describing them as potential diplomatic flashpoints but acknowledging “limitations in imposing penalties.”

cite: 예시를 들다, 인용하다

deface: 외관을 훼손하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10603277

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Historic town becomes center of diplomacy upon APEC

기사 요약: 이달 말 경주에서 열리는 APEC 정상회담은 단순한 무역·경제 회의를 넘어, 미·중 관계의 긴장 속에서 새로운 돌파구를 모색할 중요한 기회로 평가받고 있다.

[1] In a quiet southern city known for its ancient tombs and golden pagodas, cranes now rise beside temple spires.

tomb: 무덤

pagoda: 탑

spire: 뾰족탑

[2] Lanterns are being strung across the lakeside streets of a tourist complex in Gyeongju, where heads of state will soon stroll beneath golden LED lights.

strung: string의 과거분사. 줄에 묶다, 매달다.

stroll: 거닐다

[3] By the end of the month, this UNESCO-listed cradle of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935) will take center stage in world diplomacy.

cradle: 요람

take center stage: 무대 중앙을 차지하다, 주목을 받다

[4] South Korea is preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit late this month, transforming Gyeongju, population 250,000, into a fortified meeting ground for presidents, prime ministers and business leaders from 21 member economies.

transform: 변형시키다

fortified: 강화된

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10594986

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

20-year breast cancer charity event under fire after 'celebrity party' turn

기사 요약: ‘연예인 사교 파티’로 변질된 W코리아의 ‘유방암 인식 향상 캠페인: Love Your W’

[1] Fashion magazine W Korea’s annual breast cancer awareness charity, “Love Your W,” is facing backlash after the event appeared to have turned into a celebrity party rather than a campaign for awareness.

backlash: 반발

awareness: 인식

[2] Some of K-pop's busiest names — from BTS members to Stray Kids, aespa and Ive — attended the star-studded event held Wednesday at Seoul’s five-star Four Seasons Hotel.

star-studded: 인기 스타들이 많이 나오는

[3] Both W Korea and attending artists shared videos of the invitation-only party on social media, sparking controversy online.

spark: 촉발시키다

controversy: 논란

[4] Many posts released by W Korea focused on celebrities drinking, celebrating or participating in viral challenges, with little to no mention of the campaign’s purpose.

viral: 바이러스성의, 온라인에서 바이러스처럼 빨리 넓게 퍼지는

mention: 언급

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10596021

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 제목: Lightweight outerwear takes center stage in fall fashion trends

기사 원문: 짧아진 간절기 덕에 바람막이, 경량패딩 등이 올가을 패션의 중심으로 떠오르고 있고, 보온성과 활동성을 동시에 갖춘 디자인이 주목받고 있다.

[1] Transitioning from record-breaking summer heat to brisker fall temperatures, consumers are turning to lightweight outerwear, driving the demand for windbreakers and lightweight puffer jackets.

* transition from A to B: A에서 B로 넘어가다

* record-breaking: 기록적인

* brisker: 더 선선한 (*brisk 선선한)

* turn to: ~쪽으로 방향을 돌리다, ~에 의지, 의탁하다

* drive the demand: 수요를 증가시키다

[2] According to the industry, fashion retailers are responding swiftly to the shift in weather and consumer behavior, introducing transitional pieces suited for cool mornings and evenings while remaining breathable during warmer afternoons.

* respond swiftly: 신속하게 대응하다

* shift: 변화

* transitional pieces: 간절기용 아이템

* breathable: 통기성이 있는

[3] The shift is particularly evident in online fashion marketplaces. Kream, a leading limited-edition trading platform, reported Sunday a spike in demand for outerwear beginning early last month. Light puffer jackets and windbreakers saw increased activity in early September, followed by a sharp rise in heavyweight puffer sales by mid-month.

* evident: 눈에 보이는, 분명한

* limited-edition: 한정판

* spike: n. 급증, v. 급증하다

* heavyweight puffer: 중량 패딩

[4] Kream cited a significant uptick in windbreaker transactions. Some styles — such as Montbell’s Wind Blast Hood Jacket — saw a 281 percent surge in saves over three days, and Stussy’s Beach Shell Jacket traded at 41 percent above its retail price.

* uptick: n. 증가, v. 증가하다

* windbreak: 바람막이

* transaction: 거래

* trade at: (가격)에 거래되다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10592280

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

기사 제목: Korea finds efforts to work with Cambodia police tough going

기사 내용: 경찰이 캄보디아 내 한국인 범죄 피해 사망자 등에 대한 전수 조사를 검토 중인 가운데, 현지 경찰의 협조가 원활하지 않아 어려움을 겪고 있다.

[1] Following the death of a South Korean university student in Cambodia in August, the government is stepping up efforts to deal with the increase in abductions of Korean nationals there, but say progress with police is slow.

* step up efforts: 노력을 더 기울이다; 강화하다

* deal with: ~에 대응하다

* abduction: 납치; 유괴

* progress: 진전

[2] The three incidents are among a growing number of abductions of Korean nationals in Cambodia. According to the Foreign Ministry, reports of Koreans being held against their will in Cambodia had already reached 330 cases this year as of August, a significant surge from 220 cases for the whole of last year and 17 cases in 2023.

* a growing number of: 증가하고 있는; 점점 늘어나는 수의

* national: (특정 국가의) 국민, 국적자 (*A Korean national 한국인)

* against one's will: 강제로; 본인의 뜻에 반하여

* surge: 급격한 증가

[3] Many of these crimes begin with fake advertisements for high-paying, easy jobs abroad. Victims are told they can earn millions of won a month doing simple translations or computer tasks without the need for qualifications. To gain trust, scammers may offer to cover airfare and additional travel costs.

* begin with: ~에서 시작되다

* high-paying: 고수입의

* victim: 피해자

* scammer: 사기범; 사기꾼

[4] Authorities believe that once victims arrive in Cambodia, criminal groups seize their passports, phones and valuables before confining them and forcing them into online scams such as voice phishing, cryptocurrency fraud and romance scams.

* seize: 빼앗다; 체포하다, 붙잡다

* confine: (사람·동물 등을 좁은 장소나 폐쇄된 곳에) 넣다; 국한시키다

* force: (~을 하도록) ~를 강요하다

* fraud: 사기; 허위; 거짓

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10592321

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Set off on a golden journey through Korea

기사요약: 가을 단풍 시즌을 맞아 한국의 아름다운 자연을 만끽할 수있는 네 곳의 명소, 내장산, 지리산, 북한산, 그리고 화담숲을 소개한다.

[1] As summer fades, Korea transforms intoa breathtaking canvas of golden yellow, crimson red and deep auburn hues. Withthe fall foliage season just around the corner, there’s no better time toexplore Korea’s natural beauty. Whether you're trekking up misty mountain pathsor strolling through tranquil botanical gardens, these four autumn destinationsoffer a feast for the eyes and a soothing retreat for the soul.

breathtaking: 숨이 멎을 듯한

foliage: 잎사귀

tranquil: 고요한

[2] If you had to pick just one place inKorea to witness the full splendor of autumn, it would be Naejangsan. Thismountain park is home to some of Korea’s most brilliant fall foliage. Everyautumn, a blanket of fiery red and orange maple leaves carpets the trails,transforming the park into a painter’s palette of color.

splendor: 화려함

carpet: 깔리다

[3] At the heart of the park liesNaejangsa, a serene Buddhist sanctuary dating back to AD 636. Encircled by thecolorful peaks of Naejangsan, the temple becomes especially picturesque in lateOctober and early November, when the foliage reaches its peak. Other must-seesites include Dodeok Falls, Geumseon Falls and nearby Baegyangsa, a Buddhisttemple.

serene: 평화로운

picturesque: 그림 같은

[4] Just outside the park is NaejangsanMaple Ecology Park, where visitors can walk through maple tunnels and learnabout native species in the Maple Experience Exhibition Center. November is thebest time to visit, with special seasonal exhibitions and events planned.

native: 토착의

maple: 단풍나무

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10583656

진행자: 홍유, Tannith

Korea's 4.5-day workweek plan stirsbusiness backlash

기사요약: 이재명 대통령의 공약인4.5일 근무제를 추진하는 한국 정부의 계획과 이에 대한 기업들의 우려를 다루고 있으며, 생산성향상 없이는 근무 시간 단축이 경제에 부담을 줄 수 있다는 경고가 제기되고 있다.

[1] The South Korean government is pushingahead with a 4.5-day workweek, a flagship campaign pledge of President Lee JaeMyung, drawing concerns from the business community, which warns that reducedhours could undermine productivity and drive up costs.

pledge: 약속

to draw concerns: 우려를 일으키다

undermine: 약화시키다

[2] On the campaign trail, Lee proposedreducing the statutory workweek from 40 hours to 36 hours without a pay cut,with a goal of bringing Korea’s average annual working hours below the OECDaverage of 1,742 hours by 2030. The average Korean worked 1,874 hours a year asof 2023. Lee is ultimately aiming for a 4-day workweek, or 32 hours a week.

statutory: 법에 따른

ultimately: 결국

[3] The Ministry of Government Legislationlast week said it plans to submit a new bill on a work hour reduction to theNational Assembly by the end of this year as part of 123 planned governmentlegislative initiatives. The new legislation, tentatively called the"Reduced Working Hours Support Act,” is expected to introduce subsidiesand tax breaks for companies that adopt shorter hours.

legislative: 입법의

tentatively: 잠정적으로

subsidy: 보조금

[4] Meanwhile, the Ministry of Employmentand Labor on Wednesday launched a tripartite task force consisting of laborunions, business groups and government agencies to come up with a roadmap forcutting hours.

tripartite: 삼자간의

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10585955

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

K-pop's struggle with ‘tampering’

기사요약: "중소돌의 기적"이라 불리며 소속사 어트랙트와 걸그룹 피프티피프티는 "큐피드"로 글로벌 인기를 얻었지만, 멤버들은 전속계약 해지를 주장했고, 어트랙트는 외부 세력이 템퍼링을 시도했다고 강하게 반발. 케이팝 산업에서 "템퍼링"에 대한 궁금증이 커지는데, 연예계 종사자들이 사건을 주시하는 이유는?

[1] From Fifty Fifty and EXO-CBX to NewJeans, the ever-popular K-pop scene has recently been overshadowed by tampering disputes that insiders warn could shake the foundation of the industry.

overshadow: 우울한 그늘을 드리우다, 신이나지 않게 만들다

tampering: 손대다, 함부로 변경하다 tamper with: 매수하다, 부정 수단을 쓰다

insider: 내부자

[2] Tampering, in K-pop, refers to unauthorized contact by an outside party — typically a rival agency or producer — with an artist still bound by an exclusive contract. While such cases were sometimes overlooked in the past, the massive investments required to launch an idol group, and the increased rewards that come with the industry's growth, have made a quiet settlement an increasingly tall order.

bound: bind-묶다; 독점 계약에 묶인

** 어떤 상황이 불가피하게 일어날 것 이다 = Something is bound to happen

overlook: 간과하다,// 잘못 된 것을 못 본체하다

tall order: 무리한 요구

[3] Fifty Fifty dispute sets precedent. The most high-profile case erupted with girl group Fifty Fifty, who rose to global fame in 2023 with their Billboard Hot 100 hit “Cupid.”

erupt: 폭발하다, 터지다

[4] But in June that year, the group shocked the industry by filing for an injunction to suspend their contracts with their agency Attrakt. The agency responded by accusing “external forces” of trying to poach the members, raising suspicions of tampering. Those said to be behind the alleged attempt included none other than The Givers CEO Ahn Sung-il, who produced “Cupid,” along with two others.

injunction: 법원 명령

poach: 훔치다; 생선을 졸이다, 밀렵하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10585137

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Seoul to halt water bus services, switch to trial runs before reopening

기사요약: 서울시, 계속되는 고장으로 운항 시작한지 열흘 만에 중단,10월 말까지 한강버스 시민 탑승을 중단하고 성능 고도화와 안정화를 위해 '무승객 시범운항'으로 전환하기로

[1] Seoul city will suspend passenger services on its new waterborne public transportation system from Monday, just 10 days after its official launch, following a series of technical malfunctions.

suspend: 유예하다, 중단하다

waterborne: 물에 의해 운반되는

malfunction: 기능 불량

[2] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Sunday that the Hangang Bus will switch to trial runs from Monday until at least the end of October, aiming to enhance stability and safety for its passengers. Throughout the trial period, buses will run according to their timetables, but without passengers on board.

trial: 실험, 시범

timetable: 시간표

[3] Billed as South Korea’s first eco-friendly waterborne transportation system, Hangang Buses began official operations on Sept. 18. However, several disruptions have already been reported since the launch, including an electrical system fault on Sept. 22 and a rudder malfunction on Friday that forced an abrupt halt in operations.

bill: ~을 ~로 묘사하다

rudder: 배의 키, 항공기의 방향타

abrupt: 돌연한, 갑작스러운

[4] “The recent issues were minor technical and electrical errors that can occur during the optimization stage,” the city government said through its official statement on Sunday.

minor: 가벼운, 별로 중요하지 않은, 심각하지 않은

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10585153

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Ex-first lady spotted in wheelchair with ankle monitor

기사 요약: 지난 6월 구속 수감된 이후 처음으로 외부에서 모습이 공개된 김건희 여사가 극심한 저혈압을 주장하며 외부 병원 진료를 받았다.

[1] Former first lady Kim Keon Hee, who has been in custody since June, was seen in public this week for the first time since her arrest, arriving at a hospital in Seoul in a wheelchair with an electronic ankle monitor strapped to her left leg.

custody: 구금

strap: 묶다, 감다

[2] In a report by cable network MBN, Kim was seen Thursday in the standard blue detainee uniform, wearing a mask and glasses, as she was escorted through hospital corridors. Her hands, presumably cuffed, were hidden beneath a blanket.

corridor: 복도

presumably: 아마

cuffed: 수갑이 채워진

[3] She reportedly was granted the medical visit after suffering from acute hypotension, or a sudden drop in blood pressure.

acute: 급성의

hypotension: 저혈압

[4] “Kim’s blood pressure has recently dropped to as low as 35 over 70, leading to dizziness and near-fainting episodes,” Kim’s attorney said.

dizziness: 현기증

fainting: 기절

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10579247

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

'Keep it on': Shirtless joggers are frowned upon in Korea, but some push back

기사 요약: 러닝 인구가 늘어나면서 윗옷을 벗고 뛰는 러너들에 대한 불편을 느끼는 쪽과 해당 행동은 스스로 동기 부여가 되는 긍정적인 행태라는 주장이 충돌하는 사회 현상

[1] At Seoul’s Yeouido Hangang Park, the mecca for the city's running crews, four new taboos are shifting the vibe of the jogging trail.

mecca: 이슬람교 최고의 성지

taboo: 금기

vibe: 분위기

[2] A banner, posted along the walkway, outlines the four guidelines which prohibit: 1) shirtless running, 2) clapping or cheering, 3) running in large groups and 4) shouting “make way” at other pedestrians.

outline: 개요를 서술하다

prohibit: 금지하다

pedestrian: 보행자

[3] It also features messages urging group joggers to be mindful of others, with messages like “Run safely in two lines” and “This park is for everyone.”

urge: 강력히 권고하다

mindful: 유념하는

[4] The banner comes amid a surge of group running clubs across the city, prompting growing complaints about public nuisances they can cause, including noise and pedestrian inconvenience.

surge: 급증

nuisance: 소란 행위

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10578747

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

More than a game: A trip through Korea's baseball culture

기사 요약: 한국 프로야구가 팬 친화적 문화와 다양한 이벤트 덕분에 역대급 인기를 누리고 있다. 구단들은 다양한 먹거리, 물·불꽃 축제, 어린이 응원단 등 다채로운 이벤트를 제공하며, 팬들은 열정적으로 응원에 참여하고 있다.

[1] After garnering more than 10 million spectators for the first time in the country’s history last year, South Korea's top baseball league broke its single-season attendance record with 10.9 million baseball lovers, and counting, as of Sept. 5.

* garner: 모으다

* spectator: 관중

* single-seaon: 단일 시즌

* attendance record: 참가자수의 기록, 입장객 기록

[2] But many believe that the true driving force behind the country’s recent baseball craze is the hands-on, fan-friendly culture emerging among baseball-related businesses, expanding spectators’ baseball experience to something more than a game.

* driving force: 원동력

* craze: 열풍

* hands-on: 직접 해 보는

* fan-friendly: 팬 친화적

[3] The unique culture of “chimaek” — a beloved combination of fried chicken and beer — at Korean baseball stadiums, which has captivated not only Korean baseball fans, but also overseas sports enthusiasts and travelers, has expanded to a new ballpark culinary experience over the past several years.

* beloved: 인기 많은

* enthusiast: 열정적인 팬

* ballpark: 야구장

* culinary: 요리의, 음식의

[4] Korean baseball clubs and companies from other industries are working to extend the excitement of the ballpark beyond stadium walls. Pop-up events of popular baseball clubs are considered a go-to date spot for many millennials and Generation Z, where they get to see the latest merchandise of their favorite teams.

* extend: 확장하다

* excitement: 열기

* go-to: 꼭 가야하는

* latest: 가장 최신의

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10573564

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

No. 2 US diplomat voices ‘deep regret’ over Georgia raid

기사 요약: 외교부는 14일 크리스토퍼 랜도 미국 국무부 부장관이 미국 조지아주에서 발생한 대규모 한국인 구금 사태에 대해 깊은 유감을 표명했다고 밝혔다. 이번 사태에 대해 미국 고위 당국자가 유감을 표명한 것은 이번이 처음으로, 미국 이민당국이 한국인 근로자를 체포해 구금한 지 11일 만이다.

[1] US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday voiced “deep regret” over the mass detention of Korean workers in the Sept. 4 immigration raid in Georgia, calling for institutional improvement to prevent a recurrence, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said.

* deep regret: 깊은 유감

* detention: 구금

* raid: 급습

* recurrence: 재발

[2] “Deputy Secretary Landau also expressed deep regret over the fact that this incident occurred and said that this incident should be used as a turning point for institutional improvement and for strengthening the (South) Korea–US relationship,” the Foreign Ministry in Seoul said in a Korean-language press statement.

* express: 의사[감정]를 표현[전달]하다

* incident: (범죄·사고 등의) 사건

* turning point: 전환점

* improvement: 개선

[3] “In particular, he (Landau) said that the returnees will face no disadvantages when re-entering the US, as President Trump is paying close attention to this issue and that efforts will be made to ensure that no similar incidents occur in the future,” the ministry added.

* in particular: 특히

* returnees: 귀국자들

* disadvantage: 불이익

* pay close attention to: ~ 에 각별한 신경을 쓰다

[4] Landau pledged that Washington “will provide institutional support for those efforts and move quickly to hold working-level consultations on the follow-up measures mentioned by Vice Minister Park, including ensuring that visas commensurate with the contributions of Korean workers are issued.”

* pledge: 약속하다

* provide: 지원하다

* follow-up measure: 후속 조치

* commensurate: 상응하는

기사 전문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10575176

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

Final goodbyes: Pet funerals become part of Korean life

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 반려동물 장례 서비스가 한국에서 점차 확산되면서 수요가 늘고 서비스도 다양해지고 있다. 하지만 여전히 지역별로 이용 가능 여부가 차이가 크고, 비용이 높아 접근성이 떨어지는 문제는 남아 있다.

[1] Kim Ji-hyun, a woman in her 30s from Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, said goodbye last year to Kong, her 17-year-old Maltese. She visited a pet funeral home in a nearby city, equipped with a crematorium, to hold a final farewell for her longtime companion.

crematorium: 화장터

companion: 동료

[2] The ceremony for Kong closely resembled a typical Korean funeral for a person. The dog was gently washed, wrapped in hemp cloth and placed in a wooden coffin by a funeral home staff member dressed in black mourning attire.

hemp: 대마

coffin: 관

mourning: 애도

attire: 복장

[3] Kim’s family gathered in a private room, where the coffin was laid on an altar and a large screen displayed photos of Kong. Cremation began about half an hour later, after which the remains were placed in an urn.

altar: 제단

cremation: 화장

remains: 유해

urn: 유골함

[4] Pet funerals are becoming common, supported by a pet-owning population that has grown to 15.46 million, representing 29.9 percent of the country. The practice now covers a wide range of animals, from dogs and cats to turtles, parrots and even goldfish.

represent: 대표하다

cover: 다루다; 포함하다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10568451

US raid on Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia sparks outcry in Korean communities

진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 조지아주 현대-LG 배터리 공장에서 미 이민당국의 급습으로 상당수 한국인을 포함한 475명의 노동자가 구금되자, 주미 한인 커뮤니티에서는 한국 기업의 미국 내 노동법 미준수 관행을 비판하거나, 미국 정부의 과도한 단속이 한국 기업의 투자 위축으로 이어질 것을 우려하는 등 다양한 반응이 이어지고 있다.

[1] US immigration authorities' detention of 475 people, most of them South Koreans, at the construction site of a battery plant in Georgia on Thursday, sparked mixed reactions within Korean communities in the United States.

detention: 구금

spark: 촉발하다

[2] The raid on the Hyundai Motor Group–LG Energy Solution joint-venture was the largest immigration enforcement raid during the second Trump administration.

raid: 급습

enforcement: 집행

[3] On MissyUSA, one of the largest online communities for Korean Americans, the story quickly became a trending topic, drawing dozens of comments. Many posters said they “saw it coming,” noting that South Korean companies often operate with limited regard for US labor rules and rely on subcontractors.

rely on: ~에 의존하다

subcontractor: 하도급업체

[4] “Despite the US government giving several warnings, they went through with it, so Thursday’s event was predictable,” one commenter wrote. They added that acquaintances had told them the company had anticipated the raid and initially ordered workers not to come in, only to call them back when it seemed safe.

predictable: 예측 가능한

acquaintance: 지인

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10570180