진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

1 in 10 teen gamblers turn to private loans to repay debts: report

기사 요약: ‘사이버 도박’ 경험 있는 10대 10명 중 1명 사채 써

[1] Slightly more than one-tenth of South Korean teenagers with online gambling experience have resorted to illegal private loans to repay gambling debts, according to a report released by a state-run think tank, prompting measures to protect teenagers from gambling addiction.

resort to: ~에 의지하다

state-run: 국영의

prompt: 촉발하다

[2] The National Youth Policy Institute in July 2024 surveyed 505 teenagers here, comprised of 135 middle school and 370 high school students with experience in online gambling.

comprised of: ~으로 구성된

[3] Some 38.6 percent of the respondents said they borrowed money from friends to continue online gambling, while 12.7 percent said they took out private loans from illegal private lenders or friends who charged high interest rates.

lender: 채권자

charge: 청구하다

[4] When asked whether they had seen or heard of their friends borrowing money to enjoy online gambling, 67.9 percent said “yes.” Researchers found that 29.7 percent of surveyed teenagers also heard or witnessed friends applying for a private loan to repay their gambling debt.

witness: 목격하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10442539

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Calls grow for digital inheritance rights in Korea

기사 요약: 한국에서 높아지는 디지털 상속권 공론화와 법제화에 대한 요구

[1] As societal consensus on digital inheritance remains elusive, voices advocating for at least granting "account access rights" to heirs are gaining traction in Korea.

consensus: 합의

elusive: 찾기 어려운

grant: 승인하다

gain traction: 탄력을 받다

[2] The issue of digital inheritance has resurfaced following the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport last December. Families of the victims sought access to the deceased's social network accounts and contact lists to facilitate funeral arrangements, sparking a renewed debate.

resurface: 다시 떠오르다

deceased: 사망한

facilitate: 가능하게 하다

[3] The National Assembly has called for urgent discussions to establish clear regulations on the definition and scope of digital inheritance.

urgent: 긴급한

scope: 범위

[4] Last week, the National Assembly Research Service released a report, emphasizing the necessity of a structured approach in a society where digital technology is deeply ingrained in daily life.

approach: 접근

ingrained: 깊게 밴

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10442519

Pescaderia de la Calle brings authentic Mexican seafood to Gwangjang Market

진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 미슐랭 스타 셰프가 운영하는 멕시코 해산물 팝업 식당, 페스카데리아 데 라까예(Pescaderia de la Calle)가 3월 22일까지 광장 시장에서 열린다.

[1] Pescaderia de la Calle, a pop-up eatery at Gwangjang Market in Seoul organized by La Calle, a popular street taco stand, offers a unique opportunity to experience the bold flavors of Mexican seafood in the heart of a historic Korean market for a limited time.

eatery 음식점, 간이 식당

stand 부스, 전시장

bold 강한

[2] Until March 22, visitors can enjoy La Calle’s street-style tacos served in the vibrant atmosphere of Gwangjang Market, alongside other vendors serving iconic Korean dishes like bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and yukhoe (beef tartare). The pop-up stall introduces flavors that are hard to find in Seoul, especially fresh seafood offerings inspired by Mexico’s coastal markets.

vendor 노점상

offering 제공된[내놓은] 것

coastal 해안[연안]의

[3] Chef Jin Woo-bum, known for his appearances on Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars” as the Korean Taco King, leads the kitchen. If you're lucky, you can find him making tacos at the stall in Gwangjang Market. His main restaurant, Escondido, a fine-dining Mexican restaurant in Hannam, Seoul, received its first Michelin one-star rating this year.

be known for ~로 알려져 있다

appearance 출현, 모습을 보임

rating 순위[평가]

[4] According to Jin, the goal of Pescaderia de la Calle is to capture the essence of Mexico’s seaside markets, where fresh seafood is grilled and served on the spot. The menu offers a taste of authentic Mexican street food not found at La Calle’s regular locations.

essence 본질, 정수

on the spot 즉각[즉석에서

authentic 진본[진품]인

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10436030

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

Korean hangover cures ride global wellness wave

진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 동남아에 이어 북미 시장에 진출한 한국 숙취해소제가 젊은 소비자층 사이에서 주목받고 있다.

[1] Once a niche market catering primarily to the country's binge-drinking culture, Korean hangover remedies are now gaining global traction, amid rising demand for functional wellness products.

niche (시장의) 틈새

binge-drinking 폭음

traction 끌기, 견인

[2] According to market tracker Grand View Research, Korea's hangover remedy market, valued at $288.11 million in 2022, is projected to surpass $1 billion by 2030. On a global scale, market tracker Global Market Insights estimates that the hangover remedy market will expand from $1.9 billion in 2022 to $6.8 billion by 2032, reflecting a growing preference for natural, preventive solutions.

remedy 처리 방안, 해결[개선]책

surpass 능가하다, 뛰어넘다

preventive 예방[방지]을 위한

[3] A prominent player in this market is Condition, the flagship product of Kolmar Korea's affiliate HK inno.N, which is currently exported to some 15 countries, including the US, Japan and China. The product holds the No. 1 market share in China, Vietnam and Mongolia, cementing its status as a leading hangover remedy in Asia.

prominent 눈에 잘 띄는, 두드러진

affiliate 계열(회)사

cement 결속시키다, 견고히 하다

[4] "A country’s standards for the content of key ingredients vary, so we are entering each market with customized formulations that comply with local regulations," a Kolmar official said. "Since the second half of 2024, we have been actively launching not only Condition's bottled drink, but also jelly-type stick products. We are focusing on expanding sales in major consumer markets such as the US and Japan, while leveraging our entry into the Netherlands last year as a strategic foothold to penetrate the European market."

comply with 지키다, 준수하다

leverage 영향력을 발휘하다

foothold 발판[기반]

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10435409

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

South Korea's birth rate rises for first time in 9 years

진행자: 박준희, Elise Youn

기사 요약: 지난해 한국의 출생아 수가 23만 8천여 명으로, 1년 만에 약 8천 명 증가했다. 출생아 수가 증가한 것은 2015년 이후 9년 만이다.

[1] South Korea's fertility rate rose by 0.03 in 2024, breaking a nine-year downtrend, according to Statistics Korea on Wednesday. This came as the country has been suffering from a demographic crisis — a double whammy of a low birth rate and and increase in the elderly population — for nearly a decade.

*downtrend: 하강 추세

*demographic crisis: 인구 위기

*double whammy: 이중고

[2] Statistics Korea attributes the improvement to the increase in the number of women in the childbearing age of early 30s, pent-up wedding demand following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and slight increases in the percent of Koreans who think positively about marriage and childbirth.

*attribute: (~을 …의) 결과로 보다

*childbearing: 출산, 분만

*pent-up: 억눌린

[3] Despite the rebound, South Korea's birth rate will likely remain at the lowest level among 38 member nations of the Organization for the Economic Development and Cooperation, as 2022 estimates indicated South Korea was the only member country with a fertility rate lower than 1.

*rebound: 반등

*remain: 남다

[4] The number of newborns here also reached 238,343 in 2024, up 3.6 percent from the previous year. The figure saw the first uptick in nine years, as the number of newborns in 2015 rose 0.7 percent to 438,420 and had since gradually declined until 2023.

*previous: 이전의

*uptick: 상승

*gradually: 서서히

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10429076

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

Are you living like 'a hothouse flower'? Viral checklist sparks buzz in South Korea

진행자: 박준희, Elise Youn

기사 요약: 최근 온라인 커뮤니티에서 화제가 된 "온실 속 화초 테스트." 이 테스트에 따르면 "살면서 알바를 해본 적이 없다," "의식주 걱정을 해본 적이 없다" 등의 항목 중 절반 이상에 해당하면 자신이 온실 속 화초일 가능성이 높다는 데...

[1] The term “hothouse flower” metaphorically describes individuals who have led sheltered lives, shielded from the harsh realities of the world. The online post that Jin received featured a checklist of eight traits that, according to the author, define a sheltered individual, meaning a person shielded from financial, emotional or social struggles.

*metaphorically: 비유적으로

*sheltered: 근심 걱정이 없는; 보호를 받는

*harsh: 혹독한

*trait: 특성

[2] It included characteristics such as having never had a part-time job, having only had ambiguous concerns in life -- such as school grades, future career and dating life, being born and raised in Seoul and attending private schools.

*characteristics: 특징들

*ambiguous: 애매한; 불분명한

*concern: 걱정; 염려

[3] When asked why the hothouse flower checklist went viral, sociology professor Choi Hang-sub from Kookmin University told The Korea Herald that it is interconnected with how the spoon theory went viral in 2015, based on the idea that “being born into a family that is well-off gives you automatic advantages, while being born poor or less well-off holds you back.”

*go viral: 입소문이 나다

*interconnected: 서로 연결된

*well-off: 유복한

*hold (somebody/something) back: ~을 저지하다; (진전, 발전을) 방해하다

[4] “The checklist can be considered to be ‘for fun’ and is lightheartedly used by some people to joke about being an ‘overprotected hothouse flower.’”

*considered: 여겨지는

*lightheartedly: 가볍게

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10428602

[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]

아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2

네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404

팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

Bong Joon-ho still keen on human stories

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn

기사 요약: 봉준호 감독은 6년 만에 선보인 신작 "미키17 (Mickey 17)"에 대해, SF 장르를 통해 인간 본성을 탐구하며 현대 사회의 노동 착취 문제를 다룬다고 밝혔다.

[1] "I've never been freeloading," Bong Joon-ho quips with a mischievous glint. The Oscar-winning director is speaking to reporters at a hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, Wednesday, discussing his first film in six years.

freeload: 빈둥거리다, 공짜로 얻어먹다

quip: 재치있게 말하다.

mischievous: 장난기 있는

[2]The film "Mickey 17" stars Robert Pattinson in a dual role as expendable clones on a distant ice planet. It's Bong's fourth venture into science fiction, following "The Host" (2006), "Snowpiercer" (2013) and "Okja" (2017). But as with those earlier works, the director's interest lies more in human nature than technological speculation.

expendable: 소모용의, 소모품인

human nature: 인간 본성

speculation: 추측

[3] For Bong, science fiction has been a lens through which to examine contemporary reality. His previous genre works — whether exploring environmental disaster in "The Host" or class warfare in "Snowpiercer" — used fantastical premises to illuminate present-day concerns. Mickey 17 continues this tradition, with its story of a disposable worker serving as a mirror for modern-day labor exploitation.

premise: 전제

exploitation: 착취

[4] "Rather than focusing on the sci-fi elements, I was most strongly drawn to the concept of human printing itself," Bong says. "I wanted to explore Mickey as a person — this poor, kindhearted but pathetic young man, and how he might survive such extreme circumstances. Instead of grand philosophical worldbuilding, I wanted to look into Mickey's mind, his emotional state."

pathetic: 한심한, 불쌍한, 비참한

circumstance: 상황

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10424792

Demure to still rule this spring-summer season

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn

기사 요약: 드뮤어 트렌드는 미니멀리즘과 우아함을 강조하는 스타일로, 2025년 봄여름 시즌에도 계속해서 인기를 끌 것으로 예상되며, 고급스러운 소재와 차분한 색상으로 세련된 디자인이 특징이다.

[1] The demure trend, referring to a style that emphasizes modesty, subtlety and elegance, is expected to continue through the spring and summer seasons both in fashion and beauty.

modesty: 겸손, 얌전함, 단정함

subtlety: 미묘함

[2] This trend, which began last year, incorporates refined, understated clothing and accessories that exude quiet sophistication.

refined: 세련된

understated: 절제된

exude: 발산하다

[3]"This spring, the demure trend, which became popular last year, is expected to continue in a more enhanced version. As minimalism becomes a trend across fashion, there is a focus on launching products that emphasize basic, restrained designs, calm colors and luxurious materials. Styling using sophisticated colors like mocha brown is also expected to attract attention,” said an official from W Concept, a local online fashion retailer known for offering a curated selection of contemporary designer brand products.

fashion retailer: 패션 소매업체

[4] Demure styling began trending last year when the old money look made waves following fancy and bold styling such as Y2K, see-through and logo play trends.

to make waves: 큰 반향을 일으키다

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10424679

Stop swiping, start swapping

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

[1] In South Korea, dating doesn't get any better online. That's because dating app users here are often preoccupied with appearances and make a wild number of swipes to find "the one." Even if they are initially attracted by profile photos, developing romantic feelings while meeting face-to-face is another hurdle that needs to be overcome.

preoccupied: 사로잡힌/ with~: ~에 집착하는

wild number: 말도 안 되는 숫자

[2] Now, South Koreans are turning to the aptly named "rotation sogaeting" in search of love. It is a type of speed dating where an even number of men and women -- from eight to 32 -- gather at a venue, usually a quiet pub. Participants switch seats to engage in brief, timed conversations that typically last about 15 minutes. Each hours-long session is priced between 50,000 won ($34.51) and 70,000 won.

turn to: ~에 의지하다, ~로 고개를 돌리다

aptly: 적절하게 / aptly named: 이름이 적절하게 붙은ㄷ

engage in: ~에 참여하다

[3] Many find they have a higher chance of meeting their future partner this way, saving time and money, compared to traditional one-on-one sogaeting, which refers to blind dates with people introduced by family members or friends.

refer to: ~라고 불리는

[4] On Blind, an anonymous online forum for verified employees, there are posts looking for rotation sogaeting participants after work. According to the official website of Talk Blossom, a company that organizes speed dates, it has organized over 500 speed dates from 2022 to 2024, with more than 6,000 people participating.

forum: 토론회

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10419379

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

Are Korean schools safe?

기사 요약: 대전의 한 초등학교에서 발생한 교사의 학생 살인 사건으로 학교 안전에 대한 우려가 커지고 있다.

[1] The shocking murder of a first grader at the hands of her teacher inside an elementary school in Daejeon has ignited widespread concerns over school safety in South Korea.

at the hands of: ~의 손에 의해

ignite: 촉발하다, 불을 붙이다

[2] The unprecedented nature of the attack, which took place in what is supposed to be the safest space for a child outside of the home, has left parents and educators questioning whether schools in Asia's fourth-largest economy are equipped to prevent such incidents or respond effectively should similar crises arise.

unprecedented: 전례 없는

[3] Despite South Korea’s well-established disaster preparedness programs for fire, earthquakes and other natural disasters, schools remain largely untrained for handling violent incidents, particularly in cases involving weapons.

preparedness: 준비

[4] A Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education official confirmed that while schools offer various safety programs and training for natural disasters, security threats involving weapons are not a standard part of school safety training.

confirm: 확인하다, 사실임을 보여주다

standard: 일반적인, 기본적인

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10419500