Africa’s abundant natural resources, rich biodiversity, huge potential for renewable energy and active workforce make the continent a vital player in the global transition to green economy. Today, Africa stands ready to propel itself into a green revolution, capitalizing on its many opportunities and resources, and driven by unwavering determination to steer the continent towards a sustainable, resilient future. This commitment is exemplified through innovation, collaboration, and by forgi

Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on the Management of Public Institutions Proposed by Rep. Song Ki-hun (Democratic Party of Korea) ● The current Act requires the Minister of Economy and Finance to evaluate the management performance of public enterprises and quasi-governmental institutions with evaluation criteria that include how rational management goals are, how well they are being achieved, and the adequacy of organizational and personnel management. However, despite the heightene

South Korea’s stock prices fell for the past two consecutive months, pushing the main board’s benchmark index below its starting point for this year and faring worse than many indices in major countries worldwide. Moreover, the disappointing performance of the country’s share prices contrasts with some signs of improving economic growth in recent months. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, fell 2.1 percent in May after losing 2 percent in April. This follows a st

By Lee Seong-woo Vice president of the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry The 2024 Korea-Africa summit is set to be held this week in Seoul. Korea and Africa have hosted ministerial forums to promote exchanges and cooperation since 2006. The upcoming summit is expected to elevate their ties to the next level. Africa may have struggled to achieve economic development and social stability but the region has also been highlighted as the “continent of the future” for many reasons

누가 토익 만점을 받으려 할까? 스스로의 동기부여를 위하여 만점에 도전하는 분들도 계시지만 의전원, 약대편입을 목적으로 토익 고득점을 받으려는 분들과 국민대, 한예종 특정 학과 진학을 목표로 하는 분들이 대부분이다. 토익 강사로 학생들에게 신뢰를 얻기 위하여 만점을 받으려는 분들도 있다. 아직도 토익 만점자는 사회에서 인정을 해준다. Korea Herald독자들 중에서도 토익 만점자가 많이 나오길 바란다. 지난 주에 이어서 단어와 예문을 제공한다. ● glowingly (빛나게, 열렬히): "She spoke glowingly of her mentor." (그녀는 그녀의 멘토에 대해 열정적으로 말했다.) ● likewise (마찬가지로): “A: I hope to see you soon." (곧 만나길 바란다.) B: "Likewise!"(나도 마찬가지야!) ● laud (칭찬하다): "Critics lauded the new movie

Last week, Taiwan got a new president. Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, was sworn in after a rough and tumble campaign, succeeding his old boss, former President Tsai Ing-wen. Elections in Taiwan are always a sore spot for China, which claims the self-ruled island as its own and regards any expressions of Taiwanese sovereignty as a violation. But Lai’s inauguration is an especially thorny subject for Beijing because the Chinese Communist Party views him as a dangerous instigator of

By Marco Moder Partner at McKinsey & Company Korea Once the key growth engine for the nation’s economy. Now a major roadblock in value chain realignment and market road map. This is where South Korea’s petrochemical industry stands as of now. It is undeniable that the industry faces numerous challenges. Over the past few years, the rapid oversupply from China has intensified demand competition, causing profitability to plummet to an unprecedented level. Also, as the business cy

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. By the time the manufacturer completed a large order of floor tiles for an office building, new but smaller orders ------- coming in. (A) had begun (B) begin (C) will begin (D) will be beginning 해석 제조사에서 사무실 건물에 쓸 바닥 타일의 대량 주문을 마쳤을 즈음에, 새로 추가된 보다 적은 주문들이 들어오기 시작했었다. 해설 올바른 시제의 동사 채우기 문제 과거 시점을 나타내는 표현인 ‘by the time + 주어(the manufacturer) + 과거 시제(completed)’가 왔으므로, 주절에는 과거 완료 시제가 와야 한다. 따라서 과거 완료 시제인 (A) had begun이 정답이다. 어휘 manufacturer 제조사, 생산 회사 large order

The trilateral summit between South Korea, Japan, and China held in Seoul, Korea, earlier this week was the first such event in four and a half years since 2019, and it has significantly positive implications for the resumption of the platform for peaceful coexistence and prosperity among the three countries. It was also a successful diplomatic event for the Republic of Korea, raising expectations for peace and stability in Northeast Asia and restoring Korea-China relations. However, it is ne

Inflation in the US is lower than it was a year ago, and substantial economic weakness elsewhere is driving other central banks toward interest-rate cuts. With little empirical basis to believe that US monetary policy is not restrictive, I continue to believe that in 18 months, the US Federal Reserve will have wished that it had started cutting rates in January 2024. If I am right, the US is not headed for a soft-landing path; it is already on the runway, albeit with a monetary-policy rudder ste

A mockup of an aircraft interior featuring smart cabin technology, developed by LG Display, Boeing, and LIG Nex1, is on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024 in Hamburg, Germany, on Tuesday. For the trade show, the three companies collaborated to develop four types of OLED panels to display various information such as captain's messages, in-flight duty-free sales content, weather conditions, and airline branding. Their lighter weight compared to LCD panels also can help improve the op