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[Visual History of Korea] Reaching enlightenment, perfection of wisdom through Chamseon

CultureMay 7, 2022

Koreans celebrate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, better known in Korea as Shakyamuni Buddha, on Chopail, a public holiday on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which falls on May 8 this year. Some of life’s questions for humanity have always been “Who am I?” and “Where am I going?” In Korean Buddhism, Chamseon, which means participating in Seon meditation, the goal is to reach enlightenment. “You must know who you are first, before you know where y
[Holly’s Korean Kitchen] Bibimbap, Korean rice bowl with beef and vegetables

Food&BeverageMay 7, 2022

Classic bibimbap, made with an array of vegetables, beef, and the savory bibimbap sauce, represents the best of Korean food. The colorful display of vegetables makes this world-famous Korean mixed rice dish a wholesome and healthy meal. This bibimbap recipe can become vegetarian or vegan if you omit the beef and egg. Once you have had a bibimbap experience, you’ll be hooked. And you can totally make a scrumptious Korean bibimbap at home with this easy bibimbap recipe. The recipe serves
[Scholars and their Spaces] Sowing the seeds of Korean Neo-Confucianism, Yi Saek and Munheonsewon

CultureMay 6, 2022

“Sitting in a well, looking at the sky and saying it is a small sky.” This great saying comes from the impressive story of how Yi Saek overpowered the Chinese who ignored him because he came from a small Korean kingdom called Goryeo and because of his poor Chinese skills. This writing shows Yi’s profound learning of Chinese literature and masterful writing as well as Korea’s neo-Confucian identity. In fact, he was such a great writer that he was tasked with reviewing
[김대균의 영어산책] 김대균의 9:1, 8:2, 7:3의 법칙

코리아 헤럴드May 6, 2022

영어를 공부할 때 처음부터 너무 어려운 글이나 단어들을 공부하면 흥미를 잃게 된다. 왕초보 학습자들은 쉬운 단어와 글 90% 어려운 단어와 글 10% 비중으로 공부하면 좋다. 조금 실력이 늘어나면 쉬운 단어와 글 80% 어려운 단어와 글 20% 비중으로, 쉬운 단어와 글 70% 어려운 단어와 글 30% 비중으로 서서히 어려운 단어와 글 학습을 늘려 나가면 된다. 오늘은 토익에서 가장 쉬운 파트1에 출제된 단어들 중에 조금 어려운 단어들을 중심으로 정리해 본다. 단어를 공부할 때 문장을 통해서 익히고 문장을 읽거나 들을 때는 이미지를 상상하면서 공부하면 효과가 높다! 다음 문장들을 사진, 이미지를 상상하면서 공부하면 실용영어의 기초단어들을 자연스럽게 습득하게 된다. 1. The woman is polishing her glasses.(여자가 안경에 광택을 내고 있다) 2. The woman is sipping from a mug.(여자가 머그잔에서 음료를 조금
[Well-curated] For Parents’s Day, head to Yangjae Flower Market Center for freshest cut carnations

CultureMay 6, 2022

Parents’ Day in South Korea falls on May 8, a day that is usually celebrated with the family. One may have a family gathering to catch up with each other and express gratitude to their parents. To get the freshest cuts of carnations, the flowers that are typically presented to parents, head to Yangjae Flower Market Center in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, which is the largest wholesale flower market in Seoul that houses a total of 430 shops. It is located near the Yangjae Citizen Forest Stat
[Editorial] Ball in Constitutional Court

EditorialMay 6, 2022

President Moon Jae-in promulgated revisions to the Prosecution Office Law and the Criminal Procedures Law, but the situation is not over.　 The Democratic Party of Korea and Moon used tricks and expedients to pass the two bills through the National Assembly and promulgate them in the Cabinet meeting. The revised laws are fraught with problems. Lawmakers and high-ranking officials will have a better chance of avoiding punishment because prosecutors will be unable to investigate allegations rela
[H.eco Forum] ‘Our home is disappearing’: Pleas from ex-president of sinking island nation

Social affairsMay 5, 2022

Former Kiribati President and environmental activist Anote Tong says that for many Pacific Islanders, climate change is already an “existential threat.” Over 119,000 people of Kiribati at risk of losing their homes as rising sea levels slowly inundate the islands. Scientists believe the island nation could become inhabitable by 2050. The following are excerpts from The Korea Herald’s interview with Tong. KH: Tell us about how the climate crisis is afflicting Pacific isla
[Photo News] Children’s Day

Social affairsMay 5, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic losing its grip, Children’s Day has returned with its full grandeur in South Korea, with theme parks and other kid-friendly venues jam-packed with crowds. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the holiday, which falls on May 5 and is usually celebrated by parents taking their kids to enjoy a special treat.
[해커스 TOEIC] 단어, Part 5 문제

English EyeMay 5, 2022

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. The new workers have been ------- in the training room for a session on the company's regulations and office procedures. (A) assembled (B) assembling (C) assembler (D) assemble 해석 -- 신규 직원들이 회사 규정과 사무 절차에 대한 연수를 위해 실습교육장에 모였다. 해설 -- 태에 맞는 동사 채우기 문제 be동사(been) 뒤에 올 수 있는 동사의 p.p.형 (A), –ing형 (B), 명사 (C)가 정답의 후보이다. ‘신규 직원들이 실습교육장에 모였다’, 즉 ‘직원들이 모여졌다’라는 수동의 의미 관계이므로 빈칸 앞의 be동사(been)와 함께 쓰여 수동태를 만드는 (A) assembled가 정답이다. 동사인 (D)는 be동사 다음에 올 수
[Safiya Noble,Rashad Robinson] Under Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, who will protect users?

ViewpointsMay 5, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has triggered widespread criticism. Many people are panicked about the direction Musk will take the social platform. There’s a reason for alarm, but focusing solely on Musk ignores the crisis of monopoly control without accountability that characterizes much of the media in this country. In recent decades, the notion of a public square, or the space available to debate, contest, experiment with and expand democratic discourse, is a struggle fraught with
[Kim Myong-sik] Moon Jae-in’s final act of self-protection

ViewpointsMay 5, 2022

President Moon Jae-in said in his final TV interview that he wanted to lead a quiet retired life in his country home, forgotten by people. Related to this wish or not, Moon signed into law two bills that many South Koreans believe are designed to protect himself and his colleagues from being subject to legal judgment for what they did while in power. Moon’s left-wing Democratic Party of Korea with its huge majority strength in the National Assembly has unilaterally completed legislation
[Editorial] In need of reform

EditorialMay 5, 2022

South Korea’s pension system has long been fraught with structural problems, raising concerns about its sustainability. Unless future pensioners agree to pay more and settle for reduced returns, the state’s key welfare policy is feared to collapse -- sooner rather than later. The first age group to face the dreadful reality will be people born after 1990 -- currently those in their 30s. Even if they faithfully pay the national pension premiums for years, they may not receive anythi
[Photo News] May the fourth be with you

TechnologyMay 4, 2022

A man stares at a life-sized Darth Vader made of lego cubes on display at E-Mart Wangshimri branch in Seoul in collaboration with Walt Disney Korea on Wednesday, celebrated as Star Wars Day among fans.
World Forestry Congress, Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute preserve wild plant seeds

Social affairsMay 4, 2022

The 15th World Forestry Congress has kicked off. At this year’s congress, running under the theme of “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests,” some 13,000 officials of governments, international organizations, civic groups and academic associations from 143 countries are participating to discuss forestry and environmental problems in order to find solutions. As damages derived from climate change -- such as the recent cases such as flooding in Europe, th
Korea Quiz (1) Children’s Day

Social affairsMay 4, 2022

Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Answer: c Korean children have Christmas in the middle of the year -- on Children’s Day. On May 5 every year, children get special treats, which usually include presents, and go on family outings to amusement parks, zoos and the like. It has been a public holiday since 1975. There is no school for children, and all salaried workers -- regardless if they have a child or not