진행자: 조혜림, Naomi Garyan 1. [Video] ‘People in Myanmar are like prisoners’ 요약: 미얀마 군부 쿠데타 사태로 많은 사상자가 발생하는 시점에서 국내에 있는 미얀마 민주화운동가들의 목소리를 코리아헤럴드가 직접 인터뷰했다. [1] The crisis in Myanmar has continued for over two months since the military coup on Feb. 1. Civilians have carried out mass protests to restore freedom and democracy. The armed forces have responded with brutal crackdowns across the country, leading to hundreds of dead victims including young children. *military coup: 군사 쿠데타 *

진행자: 최지원, Naomi Garyan 1. Churches celebrate Easter amid COVID-19 요약: 계속되는 코로나 19 사태 속 4일 부활절을 기념해 전국 교회와 성당에서 방역지침을 지켜가며 온·오프라인 예배 및 미사를 진행했다. [1] Christians in South Korea celebrated Easter Sunday both online and offline as the country stands at a crossroads between a possible new wave of COVID-19 and mass vaccination. *stands at a crossroads: 기로에 서다 [2] A total of 68 Protestant denominations and 17 Protestant associations representing different cities and provinces gathered at

진행자: 김혜연, Paul Kerry 1. Korea sees discouraged workers increase 58% in 5 years     In 14 months, de facto jobless among people aged 15-29 up 300,000 요약: 국내 취업포기자가 갈수록 늘고 있는 상황에서, 1년 2개월 후에는 사실상 15-29세 무직자가 30만 명 증가할 것으로 예측한다. [1] The number of people who have given up on looking for jobs has shown a steady increase in South Korea since the nation started compiling the data in January 2014. They are dubbed “discouraged workers.” *discouraged worker: 취업의욕 상실한 노동자 *de

진행자: 간형우, Naomi Garyan 1. Seoul withdraws testing mandate for all foreign workers 요약: 서울시가 외국인 노동자에 대한 코로나바이러스 의무 검사 행정 명령을 철회했다. [1] The Seoul city government on Friday withdrew an order requiring mandatory coronavirus testing for all foreign workers after facing criticism from foreigners, medical workers and the human rights commission. *withdraw: 철회하다, 물러나다 *mandatory: 의무적인, 필수의 *criticism: 비판, 비난 [2] The government now only recommends that foreign workers at high-risk workplaces,

진행자: 임현수, Paul Kerry 1. Even without a Grammy, BTS goes on [1] South Korean boy band BTS left the Grammys without an award in hand on Sunday, Los Angeles time, but still the journey goes on. *go on: 계속되다 [2] BTS was nominated in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category at the 63rd Grammy Awards for its megahit single “Dynamite.” This year’s ceremony took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center without a live audience. *take place: 개최되다 [3] The group vied ag

진행자: 조혜림, Brolley Genster 1. [Weekender] Cycling, a pandemic-perfect sport [1] On the weekend, serious cyclists with racing bicycles and more casual riders on Seoul Bikes mingle on the cycling lanes alongside the Han River in Seoul which cuts through the city and stretches nearly 500 kilometers. *mingle: 섞이다, 어우러지다 *cut through: ~사이로 길을 내다 *stretch: (잡아당기거나 하여 길이폭 등을) 늘이다 [2] The popularity of the two-wheeled vehicle remains strong nearly a year into the pandemic in South Korea, with sales

진행자: 김혜연 Naomi Garyan 1. Boys no longer preferred 요약: 통계청의 작년 출생성비가 104.9명을 기록하면서, 43년 만에 남자 아이 비중이 최저 수준을 기록했다. [1] Statistics Korea’s data on Monday showed the male ratio at birth in South Korea fell to the lowest level last year, implicating the end of the country’s long-held tradition of boy preference. *long-held: 오랫동안 간직해 온 (생각 따위를) 지니다, 믿다 *preference: 선호(도), 애호 [2] The gender ratio at birth, or the number of baby boys per every 100 baby girls born, stood at 104.9 in 20

  진행자: 간형우, Brolley Genster 1. Harvard professor urged to offer apology for 'comfort women' claims 요약: 논란 일으킨 하버드대 램지어 교수의 “위안부는 매춘부” 논문에 대한 철회를 요구하는 학계 [1] A controversy surrounding a Harvard professor who wrote a journal article depicting victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery as voluntary prostitutes continues to escalate, with scholars, politicians and students demanding apologies and a retraction. *prostitute: 매춘부 *escalate: 확대(증가/악화)되다 *retraction: 철회, 취소

  진행자: 임현수, Brolley Genster 1. Universal basic income enters Korean political limelight [1] The idea of ensuring that everyone has at least some income has gained momentum in South Korea as the country experiences a major economic letdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. *ensure *letdown [2] The idea, championed first by Gyeonggi Province governor and president hopeful Lee Jae-myung, has quickly become a fiercely debated topic among presidential contenders from all sides. *champion

  진행자: 임정요, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Samsung Electronics rolls out Galaxy A12 at W275,000 in Korea [1] Samsung Electronics will launch the Galaxy A12 phone in South Korea on Tuesday at a price of 275,000 won ($246). The Galaxy A12 has four cameras on the back, with a 5,000-milliamp-hour battery designed to last the full day and support 15-watt fast charging. *designed to: made to; intended to [2] The rear quadcamera features a 48-megapixel main camera with live focus function, a 5-mega

진행자: 조혜림, Naomi Garyan 1. Electric vehicles challenge traditional concept of gas stations [1] Refineries are slow to migrate to the new mobility era because it runs the risk of a significant erosion in profitability. According to a government survey, 34 percent of electric vehicle drivers charge their vehicles at home, just like charging their smartphones overnight, while only 7 percent drop by gas stations for a charge. *Refinery (oil): 정유공장, 정유사 *migrate: 이주하다, 옮기다 *run the risk: ~ 위험이 있다

진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Garyan 1. Seoul City recruiting 350 youth interns for global enterprises and startups [1] Seoul Metropolitan Government announces hiring plans amid dire youth employment situation. New opportunities are opening up for young job seekers after the novel coronavirus caused severe internship cuts in 2020. On Monday the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it would provide 350 job seekers with professional training and field experience. The Seoul Youth Internship Job Train

진행자: 간형우, Paul Kerry 1. 2020 records one of three warmest years ever: WMO [1] The year 2020 was one of the three warmest years ever on record, the World Meteorological Organization, a world weather body under the United Nations, said Thursday. “The confirmation by the World Meteorological Organization that 2020 was one of the warmest years on record is yet another stark reminder of the relentless pace of climate change, which is destroying lives and livelihoods across our planet,”

진행자: 임현수, Paul Kerry 1. Small businesses continue to oppose ‘unreasonable’ social distancing rules [1] Small-business owners are taking legal action against the government, calling the social distancing rules unfair and saying the restrictions have greatly diminished their chances of economic survival. *take legal action: 기소하다 *diminish: 사라지다 [2] On Monday, a group representing coffee shop owners in South Korea announced that around 200 of its members would lodge a suit agains

진행자: 임정요, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Korea’s COVID-19 surge among fastest outside Europe [1] SEJONG -- South Korea has seen a 167.3 percent increase in the number of novel coronavirus infections over the past three months, higher than in major economies in South and Central America as well as in many other Asian nations. *infection: 감염 *major: 주요한 [2] The cumulative tally of COVID-19 cases to date in Korea came to 61,769 as of Jan. 1, compared with 23,106 on Sept. 21, 2020, according to ep