Wrong prescription 잘못된 처방

The Lee Jae Myung administration said it would gather a wide range of market views through five rounds of public debates on real estate policy. 이재명 정부는 부동산 정책에 관한 다섯차례의 토론회를 통해 시장의 폭넓은 입장을 수집하겠다고 말했다. Yet the tax reform package the government unveiled on Monday following the debates ultimately amounted to a tax hike. 그러나 토론회 개최 후 월요일 정부가 내어놓은 세제개혁안은 결국 세금 인상과 다름없었다. Lee's pledge not to use taxation as a tool of housing policy has vanished into thin air. 주택 정책에 세금을 도구로 사용하지 않겠다는 이 대통령의 공약은 흔적도 없이

2026-09-16 15:57:30:00

저기요!

식당에서 직원을 부를 때, 한국에서는 소리 내어 직원을 부르는 것이 크게 무례하게 받아들여지지 않습니다. 테이블에 호출 벨이 있다면 벨을 누르면 되겠지만, 없는 경우라면 “저기요”, “여기요” 등의 표현을 써서 도움을 요청하는 것이 일반적입니다. 하지만 해외에서는 이렇게 소리 내어 웨이터를 부르는 행동을 무례하게 받아들이는 경우가 많습니다. 직접 부르기보다는 눈을 맞추거나 손짓을 하는 등 비언어적인 방법으로 웨이터의 주의를 끄는 것이 자연스럽습니다. 그렇다면 해외 식당에서는 웨이터에게 어떻게 신호를 보내는 것이 좋을까요? Eye contact, Pointing to the menu In many English speaking countries, getting your server’s attention at a restaurant happens almost completely in silence. Usually this involves waiting to make eye contact

2026-09-16 13:15:31:00

The spirit of hoetong in Korean Buddhism: Buddhist temples rebuilt after the ravages of war

When someone leads a blessed life, Koreans often say that person must have accumulated much virtue in a previous life. From Goguryo through Silla, Baekje and Goryeo, Buddhism stood at the center of Korean spiritual life. Royal and aristocratic families sent children into monasteries, while monks served not only as religious figures but also as scholars and social leaders. Yet Buddhist temples in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula have endured repeated trauma over the past five centuries.

2026-09-16 12:46:43:00

[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks second in wig patents worldwide

S. Korea ranks second in wig patents worldwide 한국, 세계 가발 특허 경쟁력 2위 Wigs are evolving from products used to conceal hair loss into fashion items for self-expression, and South Korea has emerged as the world’s second-most competitive country in wig-related patents. 가발이 탈모를 가리기 위한 제품에서 자기표현을 위한 패션 아이템으로 진화하는 가운데, 한국이 가발 관련 특허 분야에서 세계 2위의 경쟁력을 갖춘 것으로 나타났다. According to the Ministry of Intellectual Property, an analysis released Aug. 17 of wig-related patents filed with the world’s five largest intel

2026-09-16 10:00:00:00

[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들

이번 회에는 저희 책 『나는 더 영어답게 말하고 싶다 일상회화 편』과 『나는 더 영어답게 말하고 싶다 비즈니스 편』에서 뽑은, 평이한 단어들로 이뤄졌지만 ‘있어 보이는’ 표현들을 소개합니다. 두 도서 모두 전자책으로 구매 가능합니다. 영어 스피킹 능력 향상에 많은 도움이 되시길 바랍니다. 1. 오리를 뜻하는 duck 말고, 동사 duck은 무슨 뜻일까요? duck은 상체를 수그려서 어떤 것을 피하는 동작을 말합니다. 피한다는 기본 뜻이 있으므로, duck one’s responsibility라고 할 때 duck은 avoid의 의미로 책임을 피한다는 말이 되죠. 예를 들어 Stop ducking your responsibilities.라고 하면 ‘네 책임을 회피하는 일은 그만해’라는 뜻입니다. 2. professional, unprofessional은 생각보다 쓰임이 넓은 단어입니다. 일과 관련하여 어떤 사람을 긍정적으로 평가하거나 부정적으로 평가할 때 두루 쓸 수 있는 단어가 pr

2026-09-16 10:00:00:00

What's the first thing foreign tourists grab at Incheon Airport? 외국인 관광객이 인천공항에서 가장 먼저 사는 것은?

The first purchase many international travelers make in Korea is not a SIM card. It happens at a convenience store in the arrivals hall, and it usually involves a transit card and a plastic tub of banana milk. 한국을 찾은 외국인 여행객들이 가장 먼저 구매하는 것은 유심카드가 아니다. 입국장에 있는 편의점에서 교통카드와 플라스틱 용기에 담긴 바나나맛 우유를 사는 것이 이들의 첫 소비인 경우가 많다. CU, a local convenience store chain, said the bestselling item at its nine stores near the arrivals area of Incheon Airport from January through Aug. 17 was the Tmoney Travel Card. Bi

2026-09-16 10:00:00:00

Grilled gizzard shad

Nothing says autumn in Korea quite like gizzard shad. As the weather cools, the plump fish become richer and more flavorful, thanks to their higher fat content, with a savory, nutty taste that is hard to resist. There is even a Korean saying that “the smell of grilled gizzard shad can bring back a runaway daughter-in-law,” a playful testament to just how irresistible its savory aroma is. Simply grill the fish until golden and crisp, then serve it with rice for an easy, satisfying meal. Bring a t

2026-09-16 08:00:03:00

[Editorial] AI acceleration

Artificial intelligence has reached an awkward stage. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on the AI industry to “slow the pace.” Other AI company bosses, including Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Demis Hassabis, have all backed a more cautious approach to frontier development. This is an unusual show of restraint from companies whose fortunes depend on pushing their technology forward. The concern is becoming harder to dismiss as science fiction. In July, OpenAI systems breached the open-sou

2026-09-16 05:30:00:00

[Kim Seong-kon] Our lives can be poetry

In the early twentieth century, during the age of modernism, poetry was regarded as a noble and pure art form, elevated above and detached from the realities of everyday life. However, Moon Chung-hee, a prominent Korean poet, shows us that in the age of postmodernism and beyond, our ordinary lives, too, can become poetry. Moon discovers gems and truths in the everyday experiences that we often pass without a second thought. Then, through her remarkable poetic sensitivity and marvelous transforma

2026-09-16 05:30:00:00

[Room Tone] Monopoly’s less famous cousin

It has been interesting to watch the coverage of the recently held Lumiere Summit. As a member of the filmmaking community, there was something encouraging about seeing so many important voices in one room, talking openly about the pressure building inside the theatrical film business. There was also something sobering about hearing Korean director Lee Chang-dong, who appears to be entering what could be a remarkable awards season, speak about the difficulties facing even someone of his stature.

2026-09-15 15:45:45:00