[Wang Son-taek] Some lessons from the 2024 US election

It's been a week since the world learned that Donald Trump would return to the White House. For many around the globe, this news brought a wave of shock and concern. His comeback has stirred a mixture of fascination and apprehension, as people brace for potential disruptions and shifts his leadership might bring. Many of us, myself included, made assumptions about this election that didn’t align with reality. Now, as we reflect on the unexpected outcome, it’s time to capture the

Nov. 14, 2024

[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들

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. 〈빠른 움직임, 열정적인 움직임〉 1. tailspin [téilspìn] 급강하, 폭락 tail+spin으로 구성된 단어다. 말 그대로 비행기 꼬리(tail)가 나선형으로 빙글빙글 돌면서(spin) 급강하하는 것을 말하는데, 비유적으로 가력 폭락을 표현하기도 한다. The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers drove the economy into a tailspin that ended in the biggest transfer of public funds to private institutions in history. 리먼 브라더스의 파산으로 경제가 곤두박질치면서 결국 역사상 최대 규모의 공적 자금이 민간 부문으로

Nov. 13, 2024

[Kim Seong-kon] The world according to Trump

Once again, Americans have elected Donald Trump as the leader of their country for the next four years. As the New York Times headline said, “his comeback victory signals a different kind of country” and it seems that Americans still want change. The world is now watching the deja vu while pondering the future of America and its allies. Supporters of Trump must be joyous because they believe that Trump will "make America great again” by banning undocumented immigrants,

Nov. 13, 2024

[Mark Gongloff] Trump 2.0 not hopeless for climate

In poll after poll, Americans say they care about climate change. But then again, they also say they care about democracy, women’s rights and other such ideals. And yet for the second time in three elections, they have chosen to give ultimate political power to someone loudly and diametrically opposed to them. For the climate, the best we can hope is that the aftermath of the 2024 election will remain just short of catastrophic. The progress made by President Joe Biden is significant and i

Nov. 13, 2024

[Korea Quiz] Gifts for test-takers

Find the answer at the bottom. In South Korea, it’s common to give well-wishing gifts to those preparing for exams, especially significant ones like the annual college entrance exam, the Suneung. Common gifts include vitamin supplements, stationery items like pencils and analog watches, as well as snacks like rice cakes and taffy. Many of these gifts hold symbolic meaning in addition to their practical purpose. The symbolism of yeot, a traditional Korean taffy made from barley malt a

Nov. 12, 2024

[Herald Gallery] Night Walk

APOproject presents “Simply a Walk,” a solo exhibition by Lee Lee MiJu, open until Nov. 2. This marks Lee's (born 1982) first solo exhibition in Korea in three years and features six representative works. Her pieces capture the instability and ambiguity of her experiences as an artist, expressed through seemingly surreal yet tranquil imagery. The exhibition also extends her large-scale solo show “Perfect Days,” currently being held in Spain, and includes the nota

Nov. 12, 2024

[Photo News] Canada navy visits Hyundai shipyard

CANADA NAVY VISITS HYUNDAI SHIPYARD Canada’s top naval officer, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee (center), visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan headquarters Tuesday as Canada ramps up efforts to strengthen its submarine fleet. Canada’s new Canadian Patrol Submarine Project envisions acquiring up to a dozen 3,000-ton submarines, and Hyundai’s advanced shipyard facilities are being closely considered as a potential partner. During his visit, Topshee toured Hyundai’s pr

Nov. 12, 2024

[해커스 TEPS] 텝스 시험대비 단기간 고득점 단어 & 문법 5문제

2) 해커스 텝스 문법 Part Ⅰ Choose the best answer for the blank. 1. A: Have we picked a new accountant yet? B: No, there are still two options, __________ are well qualified. (a) both of them (b) both of whom (c) they can (d) who being 해석 A: 우리가 새로운 회계사를 뽑았나요? B: 아니요, 아직 두 명의 선택권이 있는데, 그들 둘 다 자격이 충분해요. 해설 수량 표현 + 관계대명사’ 채우기 주어(there), 동사(are), 보어(two options)를 모두 갖춘 완전한 문장이므로, 빈칸 이하( ______ are well qualified)는 수식어 거품이다. 따라서 보기 중 수식어 거품이 될 수 있는 관계대명사를 포함한 (b)와 (d)가 정답의 후보이다. 이 중 선행사인 opti

Nov. 12, 2024

[Editorial] Remain cautious, proactive

The US Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, reflecting cooling inflation and other economic data. But the Fed's monetary easing comes at a tricky moment as President-elect Donald Trump signaled the coming of a host of drastic changes in fiscal and economic policies. Given the close economic and financial relations between South Korea and the US, the forthcoming changes offer a difficult choice for Korea’s policymakers and central bankers. The country c

Nov. 11, 2024

[Photo News] Futuristic Cockpit

LG Electronics on Monday unveiled its new Digital Cockpit concept involving modular systems for ultimate customization. The Digital Cockpit gamma, the third-generation concept of the appliance giant's future mobility, features OLED displays, artificial intelligence and 5G technologies. (LG Electronics)

Nov. 11, 2024