진행자: 조혜림, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Child porn offenders could be sentenced to 29 years in jail 요약: 대법 양형위 새 양형기준안 발표, 아동청소년 성착취물 범죄, 최고 29년 3개월 형 선고 가능 [1] The country’s highest court decided to strengthen sentencing guidelines for digital sex crimes Tuesday, enabling producers of child pornography to be punished by up to 29 years in prison. *sentence: 형벌, 형을 선고하다 *enable: (사람에게) ~을 할 수 있게하다 [2] The decision from the Supreme Court’s sentencing commission came following public outcry

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. War on single-use plastics faces another setback as virus fears resurge 요약: 코로나 19와 함께 다시 한 번 직면한 일회용 플라스틱 사용 문제 [1] Coronavirus cases have surged again in Korea, and so has the use of single-use plastics. As the country struggles to curb a second wave of COVID-19 infections, people are buying food and drinks via takeaways or deliveries that come in plastic packaging. *surge: 밀려들다, (감정이) 휩싸다, 급등하다 *curb: (특히 좋지 못한 것을)억제하다, 제한하는 것 [2] Official data has yet to

진행자: 간형우, Paul Kerry 1. Cramming in the time of coronavirus 요약: 코로나19 대유행으로 비대면 수업과 같은 불안한 상황 속 대학 입시를 준비하는 수험생의 어려움 [1] The final year in high school has always been tough for Korean students. But it is harder than ever this year thanks to the coronavirus outbreak and the disruptions it has caused in almost every aspect of life. *tough: 힘든, 어려운, 강인한 *disruption: 붕괴, 분열, 중단, 혼란 *aspect: 측면, 양상 [2] The virus has forced schools to close for months and already caused the national college ent

  진행자: 임현수, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Far-right pastor claims COVID-19 outbreak a fraud 요약: 사랑제일교회 전광훈 목사가 정부의 방역 조치를 '사기'이라고 주장했다. [1] As soon as he had recovered from COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jun Kwang-hoon, who leads the Seoul-based Presbyterian church that has emerged as the country’s second-biggest virus cluster, called the government’s antivirus measures a “fraud” designed to destroy his church. *As soon as: ~하자마자 *Presbyterian: 장로교 *Emerge: 나타나다 *Fraud: 사기 [

진행자: 임정요, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Are 90-second movies capturing subway audiences? 요약: 8월 24일~9월 18일 기간 동안 서울 지하철 내 90초 영화 상영 페스티벌 열려 [1] People riding subways will want to keep a close eye on the destination information screens on subway trains and at stations for the next few weeks: The Seoul Metro International Subway Film Festival kicked off Monday, bringing short films to commuters through Sept. 18. *keep a close eye on: 주시하다 *kick off: 시작하다 [2] The official slogan for this year’

  진행자: 손지형, Brolley Genster 1. Ssak 3 bids farewell, Refund Expedition says hello 요약: 한 방송 예능 프로그램 통해 이름을 알린 3인조 그룹 싹쓰리가 3개월간 활동을 종료. 뒤이어 4인조 그룹 등장 예고 [1] Superstar trio Ssak 3 bid farewell to fans, as the group wrapped up its three-month project on Saturday’s episode of MBC’s “Hangout With Yoo.” *trio: 3인조 그룹 *bid farewell to: -에게 작별을 고하다 *wrap up: 마무리하다 *episode: 회차 *hangout: 자주가는 곳 / hang out: 놀다 [2] During the Saturday, the trio of entertainer Yoo Jae-seok

  진행자: 조혜림, Paul Kerry   1. [Weekender] Investing in stocks? Why not sneakers? [1] Even non-sneakerheads are realizing the lucrative nature of sneaker resale these days. O Jee-ye had never been much interested in expensive shoes. Shoes kissed ground-level microbes. They wore out much quicker than other items of clothing. What shoes are for, O thought, was for protection. They were good if breathable, durable, didn’t give her blisters and matched the day’s outfit. *snea

  진행자: 김혜연, Paul Kerry 1. New Zealand ups pressure on Korea to cooperate in diplomat sexual assault case   [1] New Zealand authorities have heightened pressure on South Korea to cooperate in its probe of a Korean diplomat who has been accused of sexual assault. *heighten pressure on: (감정·효과를) 고조시키다, 압박하다 *probe of: 조사하다, 캐묻다 [2] Winston Peters, New Zealand’s deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, urged the Korean government to cooperate by waiving the ac

진행자: 간형우, Brolley Genster 1. Another heavy downpour expected; authorities on alert 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 [1] With heavy rainfall expected again this week, authorities are on high alert to prevent further damages during the monsoon season, especially down south. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety called an emergency meeting Sunday as the Korea Meteorological Administration

진행자: 임현수, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Korea may start charging passengers arriving with COVID-19 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 [1] South Korean health officials said Tuesday they may start charging passengers arriving with COVID-19 for medical expenses, if the coronavirus influx continues to place a strain on the medical capacity. *influx: (사람 등이) 밀어닥침 *strain: 부담, 중압감 *capacity: 수용력 [2] Yoo

  진행자: 임정요, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Is she real? Artificial humans move to the fore 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 [1] If the names Miquela or Imma ring a bell, you have been keeping up with the growing demographic of digital humans. Miquela and Imma are Instagram influencers, respectively followed by 2.48 million and 200,000 users. They are computer-generated imageries, but have pretty re

  진행: 손지형, Paul Kerry 1. Korean child porn operator's US extradition denied 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 요약: 법원이 아동 성착취 영상물 거래 웹사이트를 운영한 손정우씨의 미국 송환을 불허. [1] A South Korean national who operated the world’s largest child pornography website will not be sent to the US to face trial there, a local court ruled Monday, rejecting a US request for his extradition. *face trial: 법정

진행: 임현수, Paul Kerry 1. ‘Legislate against discrimination,’ human rights body urges lawmakers 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 [1] Korea’s state human rights watchdog on Tuesday urged the freshly elected parliament to pass the highly contested anti-discrimination act in what is its first public endorsement of the legislation in 14 years. *watchdog: 감시단체 *urge: 권고하다 *fre

  진행: 임정요, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Leafleting: decisive propaganda or empty provocation? 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 [1] Even in the 21st century with all its technical wizardry and social media, old-fashioned propaganda leaflets seem to matter a great deal on Korean Peninsula, the world’s last remaining Cold War frontier. *wizardry: 마법 *social media: SNS *old-fashioned: 고전적인

진행: 김보경, Kevin Lee Selzer 1.   North Korea demolishes liaison office, experts warn of further actions 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 [1] North Korea on Tuesday demolished an inter-Korean liaison office in its territory near the border, following through on threats and leaving South Korea with little in the way of options. *demolish: 철거하다 *liaison office: 연락사무소 *follow through