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[Photo News] Fine dust covers Seoul

Social affairsJan 7, 2023

South Korea had its worst air quality this winter on Saturday, with fine dust and yellow dust covering most of the country. The weather authorities issued an ultrafine dust advisory for all regions except for the southernmost island of Jeju. The daily average concentration of ultrafine dust particles was measured at 86 micrograms per cubic meter, far exceeding 2021’s yearly average of 18.
[Shang-Jin Wei] Can China save its economic miracle?

ViewpointsJan 6, 2023

China’s recent decision to abandon its strict zero-COVID policy has led many to believe that its economy will bounce back. The Economist Intelligence Unit, for example, has revised its forecast for Chinese GDP growth in 2023 upward, to 5.2 percent. But growth recovery is not automatic, and China must contend with several challenges, including declining confidence among firms and households about their future incomes in the short run, insufficient productivity growth in the medium run, and
[김대균의 영어산책] 신년 명언과 연인에게 할 수 있는 명언 정리

English EyeJan 6, 2023

신년 명언과 연인에게 할 수 있는 명언 정리 신년에 도움이 되면 명언들을 정리해 드린다. 좋은 문장들만 골라 보았다. 마지막 부분은 연인들에게 전할 수 있는 말을 몇마디 더했다. 마음에 드는 문장 1~2개만 암기해도 유익할 것이다. “In the New Year, never forget to thank to your past years because they enabled you to reach today! Without the stairs of the past, you cannot arrive at the future!”(새해에 지난해들에 감사하는 것을 잊지 말라. 지난해들이 당신이 오늘에 이르게 했다. 과거의 계단이 없이 당신은 미래에 도달할 수 없다.) ― Mehmet Murat ildan, novelist “Sometimes a year has been so disastrous and so terrible that entering a new
[Editorial] Winter surge of COVID-19

EditorialJan 6, 2023

South Korea is strengthening protective measures against the spread of COVID-19 for travelers from China, but stronger measures including a fresh drive to encourage vaccinations for the elderly are needed in order to stem the winter surge of infections linked to a new subvariant. The country added 64,106 new coronavirus cases Thursday, falling for the second consecutive day, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). But the overall level of spread is still high and the
[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

English EyeJan 5, 2023

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. Please obtain the recommendations of your supervisors ------- applying for a transfer to a different department or branch. (A) since (B) when (C) though (D) during 해석 -- 다른 부서나 지사로의 전근을 지원할 때는 귀하의 관리자들로부터 추천서를 받으십시오. 해설 -- 부사절 접속사 채우기 문제 이 문장은 명령문으로, 동사(obtain), 목적어(the recommendations)를 갖춘 완전한 문장이므로 빈칸 이하(------- applying for ~ department or branch)는 수식어 거품으로 보아야 한다. 수식어 거품 자리에 온 분사구문 앞에 올 수 있는 것은 부사절 접속사이므로 (A), (B), (C)가 정답의 후보이다. ‘다른 부서나 지사로의 전근을 지원할 때는 귀하의 관리자들로
[Martin Schram] A New Year’s border crisis resolution

ViewpointsJan 5, 2023

Ever true to its traditions, Official Washington has celebrated its holidays by toasting its successes, and then cruising comfortably into yet another new year. So this is the right time to remind our capital’s cognoscenti that some areas of Washington governance can and must do better in 2023. We can think of three: executive, legislative and judicial. Each of the three official branches of government has always provided us with insider wisdom on just what is wrong with the other two. And
[Lee Kyong-hee] Calming your soul at celadon exhibit

ViewpointsJan 5, 2023

For readers seeking a peaceful interlude at the start of the new year, I would suggest visiting the renovated celadon gallery at the National Museum of Korea. A moment of tranquility and self-reflection in aesthetic ambience may help reset and recharge for the challenging times ahead. The gallery has been carefully remodeled to emphasize the beauty of outstanding celadon objects from the Goryeo period (918-1392), the zenith of traditional Korean art. The centerpiece of the gallery is a room name
[Editorial] Raise nuclear deterrence

EditorialJan 5, 2023

US President Joe Biden said “no” when asked by a reporter at the White House on Tuesday if he was currently discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korea. His reply briefly caused confusion as it could be interpreted as contradicting remarks by his South Korean counterpart. President Yoon Suk-yeol said in an interview with the Chosun Ilbo, published Monday, “The nuclear weapons belong to the United States, but planning, information sharing, exercises and training should b
[Photo News] Heightened connectivity

IndustryJan 4, 2023

Employees pose at the exhibition booth for Samsung Electronics at the CES trade show that kicks off Thursday in Las Vegas. The South Korean tech giant plans to unveil futuristic technologies, especially its upgraded smart home platform SmartThings that boasts heightened connectivity among devices, even among different brands.
[Photo News] Net-zero solutions

IndustryJan 4, 2023

An SK Group official introduces future traffic solutions equipped with emissions-reducing technologies to visitors at the conglomerate’s exhibition booth at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, during media events held Tuesday. Eight SK companies, along with their 10 global partners, are showcasing their eco-friendly technologies and products, from advanced batteries to urban air mobility solutions and sustainable foods, during the four-day event.
[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들

English EyeJan 4, 2023

이번 회에는 저희 책 Advanced Vocab에서 소개한 중상급 영단어들을 알려드립니다. 단어의 우리말 뜻을 기억하는 데에서 그치지 않고, 난이도 있는 단어를 실제로 활용하는 단계까지 나아가 보기 바랍니다. 〈정도가 높음을 표현하는 단어들〉 1. strenuous [strénjuəs] 격정적인, 열심인 strength와 어원이 같은 단어로, ‘힘이 많이 든다’는 뜻을 지닌다. 지치지 않는 노력을 강조할 때도 쓴다. Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that strenuous exercise for middle-aged people can actually weaken their immune systems and quicken the aging process. 많이 알려진 바와 달리 새로운 연구에 따르면 중년에 격렬한 운동을 하는 것은 면역 기능을 약화하고 노화를 촉진시킬 수 있다
[Kim Seong-kon] Peace and prosperity! The Year of the Rabbit 2023

ViewpointsJan 4, 2023

That turbulent Year of the Tiger, 2022, is finally over. As the Year of the Rabbit 2023 is looming, we hope serenity and tranquility are ahead of us after a hard year of domestic and international disruptions. The year 2022 began with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February and President Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration in March. In September, Queen Elizabeth II passed away and in October, the tragic Itaewon crowd crush happened. Then the US mid-term election in November rounded out the Ye
[Tammy Duckworth] Realistic FAA evacuation standards

ViewpointsJan 4, 2023

Imagine you’re crammed into your middle seat -- behind a crying baby, of course -- and a wave of turbulence rocks the plane. Then another. Then that singular, ominous “ding” as the flight crew kindly urges -- demands, really -- that passengers return to their seat and buckle up. They’re sorry for the inconvenience, but it’s for your own safety. Imagine, then, that the turbulence doesn’t stop. It gets worse. People begin to panic. Somehow, though, miraculously,
[Editorial] Push for 3 major reforms

EditorialJan 4, 2023

In his New Year’s address, President Yoon Suk-yeol reaffirmed his commitment to pushing for labor, education and pension reforms -- three key sectors that have long defied structural reforms despite their critical roles for the future of South Korea. “The Republic of Korea’s future and our future generations’ fate depend upon three major reforms: labor, education and pension,” Yoon said. "These cannot be delayed any longer." Yoon’s priority among the
[Photo News] From the other side

TechnologyJan 3, 2023

The first photo of Earth and the moon taken by South Korea’s lunar mission Danuri was unveiled Tuesday. Korea became the seventh country in the world to explore the moon on Dec. 28, as its first homegrown uncrewed space vehicle successfully entered lunar orbit.