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[Temple to Table] Giving your body wholesome energy: Bamboo shoots

Food&BeverageAug 20, 2022

When the Ven. Jeong Kwan served Master Hyanggok at the temple Myogwaneumsa in Gijang, northern Busan, he loved to have bamboo shoot kalguksu, a noodle soup. In the surrounding South Gyeongsang Province, bamboo is not as common as in the North and South Jeolla provinces, making bamboo shoots a rare commodity. The Ven. Jeong Kwan shares her fond memories, saying, “Master Hyanggok had a strong build and enjoyed eating. He even taught me how to cook bamboo shoots.” Eaten at the beginn
[Scholars and their Spaces] What do men live by?

CultureAug 20, 2022

An activist for Korean independence, a hero who did what a million Chinese troops could not and a terrorist against Japanese imperialism -– thus is Yun Bong-gil (1908-1932) evaluated in three East Asian countries. Yun threw a bomb at the Japanese dignitaries attending a ceremony commemorating the victory of the Japanese army in Hongkou Park, in Shanghai on April 29, 1932. He was a member of the Korean Patriotic Troops, a special task force of the Provisional Government of the Republic of
First Blue Planet Future Festival sheds light on climate crisis

FilmAug 19, 2022

BUSAN - The first Blue Planet Future Festival, an event dedicated to highlighting the issue of climate change, featured a program of films, talks and other events in South Korea‘s port city of Busan. The film festival took place alongside the Green Life Show, an environmental experience exhibition, and ESG International Conference. Held at the Busan Cinema Center, Blue Planet Future Festival screened 39 documentaries from 20 countries. According to the Global Networks For Blue Planet,
[김대균의 영어산책] yet/still/already의 용법

English EyeAug 19, 2022

시련이 닥쳤을 때, 이를 극복할 수 있는 가장 좋은 방법은 뭘까? 필자는 인생 경험상 어려움을 극복하는 것은 희망을 가지고 있는가 아닌가에 달려있다고 생각한다. 이럴 때 필요한 표현이 ‘The best is yet to come.’이다. 이 문장은 '당신의 전성기는 아직 오지 않았다'는 의미이다. 이 문장에는 부정을 뜻하는 not이 없는 데 어떻게 ‘않았다’는 부정의 뜻이 되었을까? 부정의 뜻을 포함하고 있는 yet의 색다른 용법부터 공부해 보자! is / have / has yet to+동사원형은 ‘아직 ~하지 못하다’는 의미로 사용된다. 부정어 not이 없지만 부정적인 의미가 있다는 것을 꼭 기억하자. Cambridge사전을 보면 다음과 같이 설명한다. If you have yet to do something, you have not done it(무언가를 have yet to do한 것은
[Well-curated] Spend summer nights with guilt-free treats, scavenger hunt and musical movie

CultureAug 19, 2022

If you’re vegan or on a gluten-free diet, stop by Jigu Bakery this weekend for some delightful treats. About a 10-minute walk from Gajwa Station Exit No. 1 or 4 on the Gyeongui Jungang Line, following the direction to the Yeonnam-dong community center, the beige awning, floor-to-ceiling windows and a line of people signal the entrance to the bakery. Certified by the Korean Vegan Dessert Association, the baker of Jigu Bakery offers various desserts, ranging from pound cakes to muffins and
[Christopher Endy] Tourists have more influence on politics and foreign relations than you think

ViewpointsAug 19, 2022

As the United States sends stockpiles of weapons to Ukraine, another transatlantic mobilization is underway. Freed from two years of COVID restrictions, Americans are once again traveling in large numbers. Market observers have predicted a sixfold increase in American tourism to Europe. If you’re wondering what shipments of weapons and planeloads of tourists have in common, the answer is: Quite a bit. Tourism has long had a way of getting mixed up in international politics. Tourism is ea
[Editorial] Symbolic square

EditorialAug 19, 2022

Gwanghwamun Square, a landmark space in central Seoul, reopened on Aug. 6 after the Seoul Metropolitan Government completed a large-scale expansion and renovation project that started in November 2020. Given the historical and symbolic status of the square -- a venue for democratic movements and candlelit vigils over key public issues -- the long-awaited reopening of the square as a spacious park was supposed to be a welcome development for citizens. Unfortunately, a heated dispute is raging
[Newsmaker] 230,000 job vacancies: Diagnosis and treatment

Social affairsAug 18, 2022

By Minister of Employment and Labor Lee Jung-sik The number of job vacancies stood at 230,000 as of June 2022 in Korea, the highest since February of 2018. Particularly, labor-intensive industries such as shipbuilding and basic manufacturing industries, and service industries such as restaurants and retailers are seeing an increasing number of unfilled jobs. Labor shortages in shipbuilding and basic manufacturing are getting worse due to dire labor conditions such as dangerous work environmen
[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

English EyeAug 18, 2022

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. The computer chip manufacturer is undergoing rapid ------- due to the rising global demand for its cutting-edge products. (A) direction (B) inflation (C) expansion (D) increase 해석 -- 그 컴퓨터 반도체 제조업체는 그것의 최첨단 제품들에 대한 증가하는 세계적인 수요 때문에 급속한 발전을 겪고 있다. 해설 -- 명사 어휘 문제 ‘그 컴퓨터 반도체 제조업체는 급속한 발전을 겪고 있다’라는 의미가 되어야 하므로 ‘발전, 확장, 팽창’이라는 의미의 명사 (C) expansion이 정답이다. 참고로 (A) direction은 ‘방향, 동향’, (B) inflation은 ‘통화 팽창’, (D) increase는 ‘증가,
[Lee Kyong-hee] Dokdo’s on-site lesson for multicultural youths

ViewpointsAug 18, 2022

“It was wondrous in a word,” said Kang Ye-jin, a senior at a Seoul art high school. “I found Dokdo so beautiful. It came to me vividly that we must keep the island at all costs.” Like any Korean student her age, Ye-jin has learned about Japan’s contentious claim over the East Sea islets of Dokdo, Korea’s easternmost outpost, also known as Liancourt Rocks. And, of course, she has seen TV footage of the islets. “Honestly,” she said, “I was li
[Editorial] Do not be impatient

EditorialAug 18, 2022

Regarding President Yoon Suk-yeol’s “Audacious Initiative,” the presidential office said that the administration would seek to give economic aid even in the early stages of negotiations if North Korea engages in nuclear talks with sincerity. The office also said that if needed, the administration would consult the international community to exempt North Korea partially from UN sanctions.　 This implies that sanctions may be eased if the North engages in nuclear talks, even wi
[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들

English EyeAug 17, 2022

지난 회에 이어, 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들을 소개합니다. ‘비즈니스 영어’라는 게 따로 떨어져 존재하는 것은 아닙니다만, 일상 회화에서 흔히 볼 수 없는 표현들을 활용하는 것도 사실입니다. 저희 책 『나는 더 영어답게 말하고 싶다 비즈니스 편』에서 뽑은 표현들입니다. <주식투자> 1 We are predicting that our company’s revenue will be between $4.1 and $4.5 billion while the street consensus is $4.2 billion. 시장의 예상치는 42억 달러이지만 우리는 회사의 매출이 41억에서 45억 달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상합니다. SITUATION 시장의‘기대치’를 표현할 때 평범하게 The third quarter GDP came out slightly lower than investor
[Kim Seong-kon] Seek experts’ advice and be prepared

ViewpointsAug 17, 2022

In Korea, many students with academic excellence want to go into law or medicine. Naturally, prosecutors, judges and medical doctors are the super elite of Korean society, and it is not uncommon for them to occasionally occupy important positions in government. However, the problem is that due to the nature of their occupation, they tend to stay in their home countries and, aside from the odd vacation, may not know the world very well. Of course, it all depends on the person, but it is generally
[Doyle McManus] Consequences of Kabul‘s fall modest

ViewpointsAug 17, 2022

One year ago, as President Joe Biden was withdrawing the last American troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban swept into Kabul and abruptly brought a 20-year, $2.3 trillion US war to an ignominious end. It was Biden’s worst foreign policy failure and prompted warnings that more catastrophes would follow: not only the tragedy of Taliban rule over 38 million Afghans, but a resurgence of international terrorism and a collapse of US influence around the world. “It is hard to overstate th
[Editorial] A turning point

EditorialAug 17, 2022

President Yoon Suk-yeol will mark his first 100 days in office Wednesday. Under normal circumstances, he should have enjoyed favorable coverage from the media, lawmakers and citizens during the period -- a “honeymoon period” traditionally reserved for an incoming president at the start of a five-year term. Unfortunately, Yoon appears to have skipped the supposedly sweet honeymoon period to confront a hostile political battlefield filled with loud explosives from critics and hidden