① The Group of 20 Summit in Seoul next month is expected to boost the Korean economy, creating 31 trillion won or 27.9 billion USD in economic effects.
내달 서울에서 열리는 G20 (주요 20개국) 정상회의의 경제적 파급효과는 31조원이 넘을 것으로 예상됩니다.
② A list containing the names of one thousand Korean laborers, who were forced to work in the Kayanuma coal mine in Hokkaido, Japan during the Pacific War, has been discovered for the first time.
태평양 전쟁 당시 일본 홋카이도의 가야누마 탄광에 강제 동원됐던 조선인 1천 명 가량의 명단이 최초로 밝혀졌습니다.
③ Kim Jong-il's heir apparent joined his father at a massive military parade in Pyongyang, his most public appearance since being named as North Korea's next leader. The parade was part of celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the ruling Worker’s Party.
김정은 당 중앙군사위원회 부위원장이 북한의 공식 후계자로 천명된 이후 처음으로 김정일 국방위원장과 나란히 노동당 창건 65주년 기념행사에 참석했습니다.
④ Afghan President Hamid Karzai has confirmed he's been talking with the Taliban to try to end the nine-year war. However, he stressed that Kabul would stand pat against groups like al-Qaeda, accusing them of "working against Afghanistan".
하미드 카르자이 아프가니스탄 대통령은 9년간의 전쟁을 종식할 목적으로 탈레반과 협상한 사실이 있다고 밝혔습니다. 그러나 알카에다를 아프간의 적으로 규정하면서 계속 강하게 맞설 것이라고 강조했습니다.
⑤ The Israeli cabinet passed a controversial amendment to the country's citizenship law, which requires new immigrants to swear allegiance to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
이스라엘 내각이 이스라엘을 유대 민주 국가라고 서약하는 사람에게만 시민권을 주는 시민권 관련 법률 개정안을 승인해 논란이 되고 있습니다.
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Karzai confirms Taliban 'contacts'
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has confirmed he's been talking with the Taliban "for quite some time" to try to end the nine-year war. In an interview with CNN’s Larry King, he said "We have been talking to the Taliban as countryman to countryman, talk in that manner." However, he stressed that Kabul would stand pat against groups like al-Qaeda, accusing them of "working against Afghanistan". The admission comes shortly after Mr Karzai established the High Peace Council – a 70-member panel created to oversee peace negotiations. The Taliban, meanwhile have been fighting an increasingly violent insurgency, and show no signs of entering into negotiations with the government until all 152,000 US-led foreign troops based in the country leave. Karzai’s relationship with US President Barack Obama's administration has been on shaky ground. Last year, the US government publicly challenged Karzai over allegations of corruption and vote-rigging.
* Key expressions
1. stand pat (on something) : 입장을 고수하다.
- to stick firmly to one's position or opinions.
(ex) I am going to stand pat on this issue.
(ex) I thought you would stand pat in the absence of new information.
2. show signs of :~의 징조가 있다, ~할 낌새를 보이다
- to show hints or indications of something.
(ex) I let the horse run at full speed until it began to show signs of tiring.
(ex) Sally is showing signs of going to sleep.
3. on shaky ground and on dangerous ground : (주장 등의) 근거가 불확실하다
- Fig.[of an idea or proposal] on an unstable or questionable foundation; [of an idea or proposal] founded on a risky premise.
(ex) When you suggest that we are to blame, you are on shaky ground.
(ex) There is no evidence that we are at fault. The case for relying solely on nuclear energy seems to be on dangerous ground.
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North Korea Celebrates Anniversary
Kim Jong-il's heir apparent joined his father at a massive military parade in Pyongyang, his most public appearance since being named as North Korea's next leader. The parade was part of celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the ruling Worker’s Party. The event was broadcast live on state television and sixty international reporters were whisked off to the capital city to witness the display. The weekend festivities started Friday night with a fireworks display that lit up the sky over Pyongyang. The younger Kim was also present when his father made a rare public appearance Saturday at a music and dance pageant in Pyongyang's May Day stadium. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that North Korea has by all appearances begun its succession process from Kim Jong-Il to his youngest son. "It seems quite clear that North Korea has officially entered the third generation of Kim rule," he was quoted.
* Key expressions
1. whisk someone or something off (to something) : 빠르게 옮기다, 움직이다
- to move someone or something to something or some place rapidly.
(ex) The government agents whisked the witness off to a secret place.
(ex) They whisked off the suspect to a holding cell.
2. by all appearances : (여러 모로) 분명히
- apparently; according to what one sees or how things seem.
(ex) She is, by all appearances, ready to resume work.
(ex) By all appearances, we ought to be approaching the airport.