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이번 회에는 저희 책 Advanced Vocab에서 소개한 중상급 영단어들을 알려드립니다. 단어의 우리말 뜻을 기억하는 데에서 그치지 않고, 난이도 있는 단어를 실제로 활용하는 단계까지 나아가 보기 바랍니다. 〈분명함, 모호함〉 1. murky [mə́ːrki] 탁한, 어두운 ‘어둡거나 탁하다’는 의미이며, 비유적으로 전망이 어둡다는 뜻으로도 쓴다. The analyst's murky statements about the company's growth potential made us reluctant to buy the company's shares. 회사의 성장 잠재력에 관한 애널리스트의 어두운 전망으로 인해 우리는 그 회사의 주식 매입을 망설였다. ● 오랜 가뭄으로 호수의 물은 더 탁해 보였다. After a long drought, the water of the lake looked murkier. 2. nebulous [n&e

English EyeOct. 4, 2023

Defense ministry warns N. Korea will face end of regime in event of nuclear use attempt

The defense ministry warned Wednesday that North Korea will face the "end of its regime" if it attempts to use nuclear weapons, after Pyongyang recently amended its constitution to enshrine its nuclear policy. The ministry issued the warning after the North convened a key parliamentary meeting last week, with its leader Kim Jong-un in attendance, to stipulate the policy of strengthening its nuclear force in the constitution. "Our military is equipped with a combined South Korea-US

DefenseOct. 4, 2023

S. Korea, UAE hold formal talks for free trade deal

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have launched formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul's industry ministry said Wednesday. The two nations agreed in 2021 to push for forging a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and the first round of talks kicked off in Seoul on Monday for a four-day run, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The CEPA is a type of FTA, which emphasizes a broader scope of economic cooperation and exchanges on top

IndustryOct. 4, 2023

Industrial output rises 2.2% in August on chip recovery

South Korea's industrial output rebounded in August from a month earlier on the back of a robust recovery in the chip sector, data showed Wednesday. The industrial output advanced 2.2 percent in August from the previous month, after slipping 0.8 percent in July, according to Statistics Korea. It was the sharpest growth since a 2.3 percent rise tallied in February 2021. The rebound came after the country's industrial output, retail sales and facility investment all lost ground at the sa

IndustryOct. 4, 2023

N. Korea slams US over Pentagon document calling regime 'persistent' threat

North Korea on Wednesday rejected a Pentagon document labeling Pyongyang a "persistent" threat, saying the world's biggest threat of weapons of mass destruction comes from none other than the United States. In a recently updated version of the Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), the US Department of Defense described China as a pacing challenge, Russia as an acute threat, and the North and Iran as persistent threats. It also warned that the North's mil

North KoreaOct. 4, 2023

Bipartisan Senate delegation to visit S. Korea, China, Japan this month

A bipartisan Senate delegation will travel to South Korea, China and Japan this month, in an East Asia swing aimed at advancing US economic and national security interests, Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer's office was quoted as saying Tuesday. The six-senator group, including Schumer and Republican Mike Crapo, plans to make the trip, during which it will meet government and business leaders in each country, according to Reuters. Schumer's office confirmed to Yonhap News Agency tha

Foreign AffairsOct. 4, 2023

Seoul shares open sharply down on US jobs data, rate hike woes

South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Wednesday, tracking an overnight slump on Wall Street, as US jobs data deepened concerns about further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 47.43 points, or 1.92 percent, to 2,417.64 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The secondary KOSDAQ index lost more than 2.2 percent in the first 15 minutes. Overnight, US shares ended markedly lower as an increase in available job openings in August strength

MarketOct. 4, 2023

[Korea Quiz] Puppy words

Find the answer at the bottom. Dogs are the most favored companion animals in South Korea, with nearly 75 percent of pet-owning families choosing to raise them. In the Korean language, the word for dog is "gae," and a puppy is a "gangaji," but there are more affectionate slang terms widely used online. "Meongmeongi" is a friendly and endearing way to refer to dogs. It's derived from the onomatopoeic representation of the sound dogs make when they bark -- &

hashtag KoaeaOct. 4, 2023

[Graphic News] Over half of Koreans want continuous strengthening of alliance with US: poll

More than half of South Koreans are of the opinion that the nation’s alliance with the United States should continue to be strengthened, a poll showed. In the poll of 1,238 people aged 18 and older conducted by Gallup Korea from Sept. 4-8, 91.6 percent said the bilateral alliance is important and the majority, 53.7 percent, responded that it should be continuously strengthened. Another 24.9 percent said the alliance should be continuously maintained, whereas only 18.1 percent said it shoul

Social AffairsOct. 4, 2023

[Kim Seong-kon] House of straws, sticks, or bricks

Children in many countries grow up reading and listening to the famous fairytale “Three Little Pigs.” In the story, three little pigs decide to build houses of their own. The first pig builds himself a house of straw, the second little pig a house of sticks, and the third little pig a house of bricks. As we know, when the big bad wolf comes and tries to blow their houses down, both the straw house and the stick house fall down. Only the brick house endures the strong huffing and puff

ViewpointsOct. 4, 2023

Pilot dead after civilian helicopter crashes into reservoir in Pocheon

The pilot of a civilian helicopter, who was the sole occupant, was killed after the chopper crashed into a reservoir in a northern city Tuesday, rescue officials said. The aircraft, carrying the 67-year-old pilot, crashed into the reservoir in Pocheon, 52 kilometers northeast of Seoul, at 11:08 a.m., according to the officials. Rescue authorities found the pilot dead inside the submerged aircraft at about 3 p.m. after mobilizing divers and rescue boats for the search operation in the reservoir,

Social AffairsOct. 3, 2023

Why retail investors are flocking to state bonds

The South Korean government has decided to allow retail investors to directly invest in state bonds from next year amid the recent fervor for bond investments among individuals. Last month, the government announced its planned revision to the State Bond Act, which aims to roll out bond products solely for retail investors. Korea issues state bonds worth 150 trillion won ($110 billion) every year, but the market has been largely dominated by institutional investors. As of the end of June, almost

EconomyOct. 3, 2023

S. Korea wins gold medal in men's team Go

South Korea claimed the gold medal in the men's team competition of the board game Go at the 19th Asian Games in China on Tuesday, defending the title won in 2010. The team of Kim Myung-hun, Park Jeong-hwan, Shin Jin-seo, Byeon Sang-il and Shin Min-jun defeated China 4-1 in the final at Hangzhou Qi-Yuan (Zhili) Chess Hall in Hangzhou. South Korea won the men's team title at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, when Go was last competed as a medal sport. In the best-of-five final,

More SportsOct. 3, 2023

North reaffirms satellite launch plan

North Korea reaffirmed that it will launch a military reconnaissance satellite this month, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday. The third attempt to put the satellite into orbit after two previous failures, each in May and August, could take place as early as next week when the regime marks the founding of the country’s ruling Workers’ Party. Leader Kim Jong-un has used such events to tout his achievement. The regime -- banned by United Nations Security Council reso

North KoreaOct. 3, 2023

Races tighten in Seoul as parties battle for Assembly control

Over the long holiday weekend, South Korea’s ruling and opposition lawmakers campaigned across Gangseo in western Seoul, as the district is set to choose a new head in a by-election next week. With the general election six months away, the Gangseo-gu by-election on Oct. 11 will offer insight into voter sentiment in Seoul -- a swing electorate holding some 40 seats that can determine which party will win control of the National Assembly. Winning in Seoul will be essential for the ruling Peo

PoliticsOct. 3, 2023

Live music festival Block Party to return to Haebangchon

“Tiger is Coming” band Leenalchi will join more than 100 performers in Haebangchon this weekend as 10 venues in the area open for a cultural festival. Showcase music festival Block Party will return for a second year Saturday and Sunday with more stages and a wider variety of performances. Music will still be at the heart of the event, with alternative pop band Leenalchi being joined Saturday by the hard rock sounds of Galaxy Express and Drinking Boys and Girls Choir, as well as Ja

CultureOct. 3, 2023