There is a custom in Korea of helping others in return for their help, called “pumasi,” which is derived from the “jeong” aspect of Korean culture. Long ago, when one farmer had a difficult task to accomplish, such as building a new rice paddy, rather than facing the task by himself, his neighbors would come and help. They would work together to build the new rice paddy, with each neighbor knowing that the farmer would return the favor when they needed help. Eve

In March 1964, the New York Times reported that 38 witnesses saw or heard a brutal, drawn-out, and ultimately fatal attack on a woman called Kitty Genovese, but none did anything to help her, or even summoned the police. The report was later shown to be erroneous, but the “bystander effect” is real. As many psychology experiments have shown, an individual is less likely to come to the aid of another if they can see that other people who could help are not doing so. Last month, in th

The president may be looking to strengthen his office’s public appeal, in a move to subdue growing calls for a major reshuffle. According to reports citing a high level ruling bloc official, President Yoon Suk-yeol is considering a “small” reshuffle of his aides, focused on “strengthening” the presidential office. Talks of a reshuffle within the presidential office gained momentum following Education Minister Park Soon-ae’s resignation on Aug. 8, after co

By Ma Young-sam There is a region which has been overshadowed by great powers. Similar to a hospital’s emergency room, which people usually do not give attention to during normal daily life, but rush into in the case of health emergencies. This is the Arab region, a place where US President Joe Biden hurried to visit in the face of super economic inflation as an aftermath to the Ukraine crisis. The Arab world still holds immense influence over the world economy as a fundamental oil reso

By Hwang Jae-ho The international economy and industrial world are entering a revolution. The competition between nations and between corporations is escalating over industrial and technological competitiveness, and technological hegemony has emerged as the determinant factor in reorganizing the international order and maintaining the world great power’s status. The United States is continuing its strong stance on China policy, even after the Biden administration took over, and China is

"영어 불어공부를 즐기는 고등학생 이지인양이 정리한 불어에서 온 영단어" 프랑스 문화를 가진 노르만 민족이 1066년 영국을 정복한 사건이 불어가 영어에 들어온 계기가 되었다. 노르만족은 바이킹의 후예이긴 하지만 이미 노르망디에 정착한지 200년이 흘러 그 정체성과 혈통, 언어, 풍습, 문화, 종교는 프랑스인과 별 차이가 없었다. 영어를 공부하다가 entrepreneur(기업가)라는 단어가 발음도 생소해서 찾아보니 이 단어도 불어에서 온 단어였다. 우리나라 고등학생인 이지인양이 영어로 자기소개를 하고 불어에서 온 영단어를 정리한 것을 공부해보자. 여러분과 필자에게 도전과 자극을 주는 내용이길 바란다. I'm Jiin Lee and I am a high school student in Korea. I've been interested in various cultures and languages since I was in an international ele

After the unexpected record downpour that wreaked havoc over South Korea, this weekend is a good time to halt the usual weekend routine and give ample rest to your mind and body. Surrounded by two grandiose mountains that reach some 600 meters high, Awon Gotaek, also known as Awon Museum and Hotel, stands in one of the most serene wilderness locations of Wanju, North Jeolla Province. At Gotaek, meaning “old house,” the place re-created the original framework of a 250-year-old hanok

The population of South Korea declined for this first in history in 2021, according to recently released official statistics. The decline marked the beginning of a downward trend that will accelerate in the middle of the century. The news prompted another spate of editorials calling on the government to enact measures to arrest the decline. The drop in population affects regions and cities in the country differently. The population of Seoul, for example, peaked at nearly 11 million in 1992 and

진행자: 조혜림, Naomi Garyan 1. 15-year longevity possible because ‘Girls’ Generation is Girls’ Generation’s fan’ [1] Just like the title of the band’s first single, “Into the New World,” Girls’ Generation opened up a new era in the K-pop scene with their debut on Aug. 5, 2007. The nine-piece instantly took the nation by storm, reigning on the top of the charts and popularity for years. *nine-piece: 9명의 (밴드) *take by storm: 마음을 사로잡다, 넋을 잃게 하다,

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. The artist -------painting hangs in the lobby was unknown until an art dealer purchased another one of his works. (A) whose (B) whom (C) whoever (D) who 해석 -- 한 미술품 매매업자가 그 화가의 작품 중 또 다른 하나를 구입할 때까지, 로비에 걸려있는 그림의 화가는 무명이었다. 해설 -- 관계대명사 채우기 문제 이 문장은 주어(The artist)와 동사(was unknown)를 갖춘 완전한 절이므로 ‘------- painting hangs in the lobby’는 수식어 거품이다. 명사 앞에서 명사(painting)를 꾸며주어 ‘그림의 화가’라는 의미를 만드는 소유격 관계대명사가 필요하므로 (A) whose가 정답이다. 어휘 unknown 무명의, 알려지지 않은 a

DKZ’s Jaechan dropped out of high school to become a K-pop idol, but not everything went as he imagined. Then “Semantic Error,” Korean streaming platform Watcha’s first original “BL” (Boys’ Love) series, changed his life. Playing the lead role, he won the popularity award at the very first Blue Dragon Series Award. Learn more about the sensational series that topped the platform for 8 weeks straight and how this K-pop idol made a big step forward for LG

China’s live-fire military exercises in the waters near Taiwan, which began Thursday, are a worrisome escalation from Beijing. The People’s Liberation Army has gradually ramped up its warplane incursions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, airspace around the island over which Beijing claims authority, but China hasn’t performed live-fire drills so close to Taiwanese shores in nearly three decades. Comparisons to the last such incident, the Taiwan Strait Crisi

A week after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Seoul via Taiwan, political ripples continue here over President Yoon Suk-yeol skipping a face-to-face meeting with the third most powerful person from the closest ally of South Korea. Was he just acting in serious consideration of national interest amid the deepening power contest between the US and China, or was it a diplomatic blunder by an inexperienced president who needs more time to master his job, people wonder, mostly with regret. Fri