진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor

Why Google Maps is still broken in South Korea: It might not be about national security anymore

기사 요약: 국내 지도 정보를 쉽게 내어줄 수 없는 한국 정부와 업계의 입장과 복잡하게 맞물린 구글의 이해 관계

[1] It’s 2025, and if you try to get walking directions in Seoul using Google Maps, you will still run into the same dead end: the "Can't find a way there" screen.

dead end: 막다른 길

[2] For many tourists, it’s both frustrating and baffling. Google Maps offers turn-by-turn walking directions in cities as far-flung as Pyongyang, the capital of the hermit kingdom of North Korea — yet, in Seoul, one of the most digitally advanced cities in the world, it can’t guide you from your hotel to the nearest subway station?

baffling: 당황스러운

far-flung: 오지의

hermit: 은둔자

[3] For almost two decades, the issue has been blamed on national security. South Korea has strict laws that block the export of high-precision map data, supposedly to prevent misuse by hostile actors.

precision: 정확함

hostile: 적대적인

[4] But in 2025, that argument is wearing thin, and a more fundamental tension is coming into focus: Should Google be allowed to freely commercialize taxpayer-funded public data without meeting the standards that domestic companies must follow?

wear thin: 약해지다

commercialize: 상업화하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10487791

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

Why S. Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates

기사 요약: 진통에 대한 두려움 등의 이유로 제왕절개 분만을 선호하는 산모들이 많아지고 있다.

[1] When 33-year-old Lee, who is due to give birth in four weeks, made her birth plan, she had no medical complications, no known risks and no family history of difficult pregnancies. But she had already decided: her first child would be delivered by cesarean section.

* due: ~하기로 되어 있는; 예정된

* complication: 합병증

* family history: 가족력

* cesarean section: 제왕절개

[2] Behind this rapid shift lies a combination of social, medical and legal forces — from mothers’ desire to avoid labor pain to fears among doctors of legal liability.

* rapid: 빠른

* shift: (위치·입장·방향의) 변화

* avoid: 피하다

* liability: 법적 책임

[3] In online communities, especially those known as mom cafes, stories of childbirth are frequently shared. These posts often emphasize the trauma of labor pains and the relative comfort of planned C-sections, helping to shape public perception of cesarean delivery as a more controllable and less stressful choice.

* frequently: 자주

* emphasize: 강조하다

* planned: 계획된

* shape: (중요한 영향을 미쳐서) 형성하다

[4] "Definitely, C-section," a comment read a post asking what to choose between C-section and natural birth in an online forum for mothers. "There are higher chances to 'fail' with natural birth. Rather than suffering all that pain and then going for a C-section, it's better to go for the 'safe choice.'"

* natural birth: 자연분만

* suffer: 고통받다

* pain: 아픔, 통증, 고통

* go for: ~를 고르다, 선택하다, 시도하다

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10478793

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

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

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor

South Koreans get creative with Parents' Day gifts

기사 요약: 전통적인 카네이션과 손 편지에서 건강식품, 현금 등으로 어버이날 선물 아이템이 다양하게 변화하고 있다.

[1] May is known as “Family Month” in South Korea, as it has several days to celebrate and show love for those held closest to people's hearts. One such commemorative day is Parents’ Day on May 8. A time-honored tradition in South Korea has children give carnations to their parents to express gratitude for their love and care.

* celebrate: 기념하다

* commemorative: (중요 인물, 사건을) 기념하는

* time-honored: 오랜 시간 동안 이어져 온, 전통적인

* gratitude: 고마움

[2] However, some Koreans have recently shown a shift in preferences for Parents' Day, as they search for gifts that are more meaningful and worthwhile. Kwon Young-june, a 53-year-old office worker, is one person who a few years ago made the switch from giving carnations.

* shift: 변화

* preference: 선호(도)

* search: 살펴보다

* worthwhile: ~할 가치가 있는

[3] Adding that his parents also seemed to enjoy his change in gifts, Kwon added that he plans to do the same this year by treating them to a nice family meal and a short weekend trip to the outskirts of Seoul.

* enjoy: 즐기다

* change: 변화

* outskirts: 변두리

[4] “In Korean culture, there’s a deep-rooted expectation for children to support their parents financially, especially in old age. In this sense, giving cash is seen not just as a gift but as a form of ongoing responsibility and respect,” sociology professor Koo Jeong-woo from Sungkyunkwan University told The Korea Herald.

* deep-rooted: 뿌리 깊은

* expectation: 기대

* old age: 노년

* responsibility: 책임

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10478967

[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

K-pop timing secrets: 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.?

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn

기사요약: 케이팝 앨범 발매 시간은 주로 목표 시장에 맞춰 설정되며, 미국을 타겟으로 할 경우 오후 1시(KST)에, 국내 시장을 겨냥할 경우 오후 6시(KST)에 발매되는 경향이 있다.

[1] A clear pattern has emerged in thealbum release times of K-pop stars. Why are some albums released at 1 p.m.while others drop at 6 p.m.? The answer lies in the target markets and chartsthe artists are taking aim at.

emerge: 나타나다, 드러나다

take aim at: 목표를 두다,겨냥하다

[2] “Though itvaries by artist, release times are usually tailored to the target region. Forinstance, if the US and global music markets are the focus, the release is setto coincide with midnight in that region,” said an official from one of themajor K-pop agencies. “During daylight saving time in the US, this translatesto 1 p.m. KST. Otherwise, it’s 2 p.m. KST,” the official added.

vary: 차이가 있다

coincide: 동시에 일어나다,일치하다

[3] Currently with daylight saving time ineffect, 1 p.m. in Korea on a Friday is midnight on the East Coast in the US,which is 13 hours behind. Since Billboard charts are based on eastern time andtrack data from Friday to the following Thursday, releasing music at Friday 1p.m. in Korea is a strategic move for artists targeting Billboard charts andthe global market. Major pop stars like Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus and Drake alsofrequently release new music on Fridays. On the other hand, for groups morefocused on domestic streaming platforms and the local K-pop scene, six is thekey number.

strategic: 전략적인

frequently: 자주, 빈번하게

[4] “Definitelymany more users access music platforms after 6 p.m., so it has become a generalrule to release music then rather than during weekday daytime hours, whenpeople are at work or school,” said an official from JYP Entertainment.

weekday: 평일

기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10479580

Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highlycoveted job in S. Korea

진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn

기사요약: 교사로서의 권위와 매력이 급격히 쇠퇴하면서, 한국에서 교직을 꿈꾸는 젊은이들이 줄고 교육대학의 경쟁력도 하락하고 있다.

[1] When a 23-year-old man surnamed Choientered an "education university" to receive teacher training inSouth Korea three years ago, he believed he was stepping into a highly-covetedprofession. Like many before him, he saw teaching as a stable, meaningful job.

highly-coveted: 많은 사람들이 원하거나 탐내는, 매우 인기 있는

stable: 변동이 적고 일정한,안정적인

[2] But today, as he finds that teachersare no longer respected as educators or moral guides, Choi is reconsideringeverything. Overwhelmed by the declining authority of teachers in schools andconcerned about the profession's long-term prospects, he has taken a leave ofabsence and is preparing to take the national college entrance exam again —this time to pursue a degree in pharmacy.

reconsider: 다시 생각하다,재검토하다

prospect: 전망, 가능성, 장래성

leave of absence: 휴직, 일정 기간 동안 직무를 떠나는 것

[3] “Teachers canno longer teach in the way they used to,” Choi said. “They are constantlychallenged, monitored, and disrespected. Classrooms have become increasinglydifficult environments to manage. Teachers face verbal and even legalconfrontations from students and parents."

verbal: 말로 된, 구두의

confrontation: 대립, 충돌, 정면으로 맞서는 상황

[4] Choi’s doubts echo those of many youngKoreans. Once considered a prestigious calling, the teaching profession inSouth Korea is losing both its appeal and its authority.

prestigious: 명망 있는,고귀한, 존경받는

appeal: 매력, 호소력, 끌림

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10479427

Satire, selfies, and 'SNL': Korean presidential hopefuls dive into entertainment politics

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 대선 앞두고 엔터테인먼트에 뛰어드는 후보자들, 풍자, 셀카, SNL을 섭렵하며 표심 공략

[1] Han Dong-hoon, a leading presidential contender and former chair of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, became the talk of the nation this week ahead of an appearance alongside his doppelganger on "SNL Korea" — the local adaptation of the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live".

contender: 후보자

talk of the nation: 장안의 화제

[2] The buzz started Tuesday when Han posted a photo on Facebook with comedian Jung Sung-ho, known for his spot-on impersonations of the candidate. In the image, Jung mimics Han’s signature hairstyle, glasses and gestures as the two share an awkward glance inside a convenience store. The segment had not yet aired as of press time, but the photo ignited chatter across social media and news platforms.

spot-on: 딱 맞는, 정확한

impersonation: 흉내

[3] “The broadcaster approached us first,” said an official from Han’s campaign. “With the election coming up, they clearly saw ratings potential. Han also saw it as a good opportunity for exposure. Especially with satire, you can’t avoid politically sensitive themes — and if you can’t avoid them, sometimes the best strategy is to confront them head-on.”

exposure: 알려짐

satire: 풍자

head-on: 정면으로

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10473045

First Korean lesbian dating reality show to stream on Wavve

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel

기사 요약: 국내 최초 레즈비언 연애 리얼리티 프로그램 '너의 연애'가 베일을 벗고 티저 영상을 공개했다.

[1] South Korea’s first dating reality show featuring exclusively lesbian participants is set to premiere later this month. Korean streaming platform Wavve announced it will exclusively launch a new reality dating series,“ToGetHer,” on April 25, releasing the show's teaser on YouTube. The teaser has English subtitles for global audiences.

feature: 선보이다

exclusively: 독점적으로

premiere: 개봉하다

[2] “ToGetHer" follows participants searching for romantic connections through various activities, such as going on dates and writing letters to one another, while living together in a shared house called the ToGetHerHouse on Jeju Island.

follow: 따라가다

[3] The new series follows Wavve’s gay dating reality show “His Man.” That series, which centered on gay participants seeking love while cohabiting for eight days, included elements such as daily phone calls for participants to express their feelings and a catfish twist, where a new contestant was introduced midseason to disrupt the group dynamics. “His Man," the first season of which streamed in 2022, has so far had three seasons.

center on: ~에 초점을 맞추다

catfish: 메기, 사기꾼

[4] According to Wavve, “His Man,” the first gay dating reality series in Korea, became its top-performing content in terms of attracting new paid subscribers following the release of its first season.

in terms of: ~의 측면에서

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10465671

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Coldplay’s record-breaking Korea visit thrills fans with jokes, collabs, heartwarming vibes

기사 요약: 해외 아티스트로서는 이례적으로 30만명의 국내 관객을 동원한 콜드플레이가 유쾌한 퍼포스와 깜짝 콜라보로 팬들에게 즐거움을 선사했다.

[1] During Friday’s concert, front man Chris Martin cracked a joke that instantly lit up the audience, saying, “Every time Coldplay comes to South Korea, there is no president.” The crowd erupted in laughter and cheers.

crack a joke: 농담하다

erupt: 분출하다

[2] Coldplay’s first concert in Korea was in April 2017, shortly after the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye. The band has returned to Korea eight years later, this time coincidentally following the ousting of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

impeachment: 탄핵

ousting: 몰아냄

[3] Martin continued, “I would like to suggest one person to be president of Korea. That is our drummer Will Champion! He is very kind, very fun, very strong. He is prepared to take on all the dictators, but be fair to all people.” The humorous yet keen joke about Korea’s political landscape was met with another round of enthusiastic applause.

dictator: 독재자

keen: 세심한

[4] One of Coldplay’s most popular songs, “Viva la Vida,” sings of the downfall of a king set to an uplifting melody, leading some fans on social media to nickname the group “the impeachment band.”

downfall: 몰락

uplifting: 희망을 주는

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10469359

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

Military under fire for 'lack of discipline' after series of major accidents

기사 요약: 최근 연이어 발생한 군 사고가 미숙한 조작 및 실수에서 비롯된 것으로 알려지면서, 군 기강해이에 대한 우려와 논란이 커지고 있다.

[1] South Korea’s military has come under fire for lax discipline following a series of major accidents in recent months, including the latest involving the Air Force’s accidental dropping of two gun pods from a KA-1 light attack aircraft during training on Friday.

come under fire: 비판을 받다

lax: 해이한

[2] The series of incidents came amid a leadership vacuum in the military that began in December, prompting security concerns due to signs of a weakened defense posture.

vacuum: 공백

posture: 자세

[3] Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and several other key unit commanders were arrested and have been detained for their alleged roles in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3.

detained: 구금된

alleged: 추정되는

[4] “On the surface, (the series of accidents) may seem to be merely a lack of discipline within the military, but it’s more an accumulation of inadequate military training,” said Yang Uk, a research fellow in military strategy and weapons systems at the Asan Institute of Policy Studies, speaking via phone on Sunday.

accumulation: 누적

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10469373

Trump’s imminent drug tariffs spark alarm in Korean pharma

진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor

기사 요약: 의약품 관세에 대해서 관세 부과를 확정짓지 않은 트럼프, 곧 발표 예고에 예의주시 중인 한국 제약 바이오 업계

[1] US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration will soon impose tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, which had previously been exempt from major "reciprocal" tariff measures, raising alarm across Korea’s pharmaceuticals and biotech industries.

*exempt 면제하다[받다]

*raise alarm 경보를 울리다, 비상 사태가 되다

[2] According to multiple foreign news outlets, Trump made the statement during a dinner hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington. There, he suggested that pharmaceuticals companies would likely "relocate operations" to the US, given the size and importance of the American market.

*statement 성명, 진술, 서술

*relocate 이전[이동]하다

[3] The US is Korea’s largest export destination for pharmaceutical products, making the industry particularly sensitive to such policy changes. Data from the Korea Customs Service shows that Korean pharmaceutical exports to the US reached $1.51 billion last year, a 50 percent increase from $1 billion the year before. The US accounted for 18 percent of Korea’s total pharmaceutical exports during this period.

*account for 설명하다, 처리하다

[4] Industry experts believe any new pharmaceutical tariffs are likely to be phased in gradually rather than implemented abruptly. “While being a massive market, the US is also heavily reliant on foreign pharmaceuticals, which limits its ability to impose aggressive tariffs overnight,” a senior official in Korea's biopharmaceuticals industry said.

*phased (일의 진행을) 단계적으로 하다

*abruptly 갑자기, 불쑥, 뜻밖에

연관 기사: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10462330

[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