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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

진행자: 최정윤, Paul Kerry Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal 기사 요약: 온라인 떠들썩하게 한 '비계 삼겹살' 논란에 제주도 내 돼지고기 전문 식당 70여 곳을 대상으로 현장 조사를 나서고 농림축산식품부는 소포장 삼겹살에서 겉지방층 1cm 이하로 관리하라는 등의 '삼겹살 품질관리 매뉴얼' 제정돼 [1] As much as "samgyeopsal," the quintessential Korean pork belly cut, translates to three-layered meat, its deliciousness hinges on the perfect balance of fat and meat. This balance delivers a satisfyingly chewy texture bursting with juicy, meaty flavor. *