The general election in South Korea on April 10 ended with the landslide victory of the opposition Democratic Party and the disastrous defeat of the ruling People Power Party. The Democratic Party won 175 out of 300 seats in parliament. It is one of the most significant victories by an opposition party in the history of Korean politics. The party won 180 seats four years ago, but the meaning is different because it was the ruling party in 2020. Besides, just a couple of months after the formidab

By any measure, the results of the April 10 National Assembly elections were a disaster for President Yoon Suk Yeol and his People Power Party. No incumbent president since democratization in 1987 has suffered a more resounding rebuke. The question now is what it means for the future of South Korean politics and, more broadly, the country itself. After the votes were counted, the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea and affiliate party Democratic United ended up with 175 seats, up 19 from

Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin (second from right) inspects Lotte Energy Materials’ copper foil output in Malaysia, Wednesday. The copper foil production sites are capable of producing up to 60,000 tons of battery-grade copper foil for use in electric vehicle cells, accounting for some 75 percent of the company's total copper foil manufacturing capacity. Lotte Group has been recently increasing its investment in the overseas copper foil manufacturing facilities to boost the produc

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. Despite the intermittent rain, a majority of the runners participating in the annual marathon ------- to run the course until they reached the finish line. (A) continued (B) preserved (C) emerged (D) prolonged 해석 간간이 내리는 비에도 불구하고, 연례 마라톤에 참가한 다수의 주자들은 결승선에 다다를 때까지 계속해서 코스를 달렸다. 해설 동사 어휘 문제 ‘다수의 주자들은 결승선에 다다를 때까지 계속해서 코스를 달렸다’라는 문맥이 되어야 하므로 ‘계속하다, 계속되다’의 뜻을 지닌 동사의 과거형인 (A) continued가 정답이다. 참고로 (B)의 preserve는 ‘보존하다, 지키다’, (C)의 emerge는 &lsquo

By Ko Kwang-hyo What image comes to your mind first when you think of Africa? Many might envision the vast Serengeti Plain with lions and zebras -- a portrayal popularized by countless media depictions. Yet, this is merely a fragment of the continent’s rich tapestry. Today’s Africa, bolstered by advancements in technology and communication, remains interconnected with the global community. Africa, the world's second-largest continent, is home to 55 diverse nations, boasting a

이번 회에는 저희 책 Advanced Vocab에서 소개한 중상급 영단어들을 알려드립니다. 단어의 우리말 뜻을 기억하는 데에 그치지 않고, 난이도 있는 단어를 실제로 활용하는 단계까지 나아가 보기 바랍니다. 〈언어, 의사소통〉 1. etymology [ètəmɑ́lədʒi] 어원 ‘어원을 연구하는 학문’을 뜻하나, 그냥 ‘단어의 어원(word origin)’이라는 의미로도 쓴다. Language teachers tend to focus on the roots of words and their relationship to one another as part of an overall etymological approach. 언어를 가르치는 선생님들은 전체적인 어원학적 접근의 일부로 어근과 어근 간의 관계에 중점을 두곤 한다. ● 각 단어의 어원 정보는 본 서적의 팁 부분에 포함되어 있다. The etymol

There are a number of popular misconceptions about the meaning of democracy in Korea. Sometimes, we misunderstand democracy as merely “rule by the majority.” However, true democracy should also respect the opinions of the minority. Other times, we mistake democracy for the maxim that “we can do whatever we want to do.” In a democratic system, people authorize their elected representatives to work on their behalf. Thus, we should not expect these representatives to ask for

The Iranian-Israeli war has now emerged from the shadows with the barrage of over 300 drones, rockets, and cruise missiles Iran launched at Israel. Along with the US military and other partners, the Israel Defense Forces were able to intercept 99 percent of them. Once again, the Israeli military demonstrated its superb capabilities, but US support was essential. Although Israel takes pride in being able to defend itself, circumstances have changed. When facing threats on seven fronts, as the

Kyobo Life Insurance CEO and Chairperson Shin Chang-jae (second row, second from left) poses for a picture with federation officials and former athletes during a ceremony celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Kyobo Life Cup Dream Sports Competition, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. Since 1985, the insurer has contributed 12 billion won ($8.6 million) to support 148,000 aspiring young athletes through its social contributions program. (Kyobo Life Insurance)

I’m Ryu Ok Hada, a trainee doctor who resigned from the Catholic Medical Center on Feb. 16. Recently, President Yoon Suk Yeol said that the medical community should come up with a unified proposal on an appropriate increase in the annual medical school admissions quota based on scientific and rational grounds. A survey I conducted on 1,581 trainee doctors and medical students between March 29 and April 1 showed that 96 percent of the respondents think that the increase in the medical schoo

Kia is presenting its design philosophy Opposites United at Milan Design Week 2024 this week with a second-year solo exhibition at the Museo della Permanente art museum. This year's display features collaborations with four artists who explore the philosophy’s fusion of contrasting elements to create cohesive vehicle designs. Visitors can explore five thematic areas, including an immersive installation highlighted by complex lighting patterns that illustrate the synergy of cutting-edg

2) 해커스 텝스 문법 Part Ⅰ Choose the best answer for the blank. 1. A: Are you planning to attend the flea market on Saturday? B: No, I _____________________ a trip to the countryside. (a) took (b) takes (c) has take (d) will take 해석 A: 당신은 토요일에 벼룩 시장에 참여할 계획인가요? B: 아니요, 저는 시골로 여행을 갈 것입니다. 해설 적절한 시제의 동사 채우기: 미래 A가 ‘벼룩시장에 참여할 계획인가요?’라고 물었으므로 B가 ‘여행을 가는’ 시점은 ‘미래’일 것이다. 보기 중 미래 시제를 찾아야 하므로, 미래 시제 (d) will take가 정답이다. 어휘 attend 참여하다, 참석하다 flea market 벼룩