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October 30th, 2012 - Today's Morning Special
News Digest
▶ As the race heats up ahead of South Korea's 18th presidential election, experts are pointing to an unforeseen waning of political regionalism. An article published by the Korea Herald Sunday said the recent three-track competition including an independent candidate was something of an anomaly.
제18대 대통령 선거전이 가열되고 있는 가운데, 선거 전문가들은 이번 대선에서 예상외로 우리나라의 정치적 지역주의 색채가 과거에 비해 뚜렷하게 나타나지 않고 있다는 분석을 내놓고 있습니다. 일부 언론은 무소속 후보를 포함한 이번 대선의 삼자 경쟁 구도는 다소 이례적이라고 보도하고 있습니다.
▶ Amnesty International is preparing to release a special report on South Korea's draconian National Security Law next month, according to Yonhap News Agency. The move comes as presidential candidates from the country's conservative and liberal camps are in a tight race ahead of the December 19 presidential election.
국제사면위원회가 우리나라의 국가보안법에 대한 특별 보고서를 다음 달 공개할 예정입니다. 국제사면위원회의 이러한 행보는 12월 19일 대선을 앞두고, 여ㆍ야 후보들이 치열한 공방을 벌이고 있는 가운데 나온 것입니다.
▶ The U.S. emerged as the largest export destination for South Korean automakers, beating Russia and Saudi Arabia in the first nine months of the year. According to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association, South Korea exported 509,330 units, followed by Russia with 154,782 units and Saudi Arabia with 134,381 units.
우리나라에서 생산된 자동차를 가장 많이 수입하는 나라는 미국, 러시아, 사우디아리비아의 순인 것으로 나타났습니다. 한국-자동차산업-협회에 따르면, 우리나라는 올해 1월부터 9월까지 미국에 50만 9,330대, 러시아에 15만 4,782대, 사우디아라비아에 13만 4,381대의 자동차를 각각 수출했습니다.
▶ United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in South Korea on Sunday to receive the esteemed Seoul Peace Prize. Ban's four-day visit will also include a speech at the National Assembly plenary session scheduled for later today, his first parliamentary address since taking office as the U.N. chief.
반기문 유엔 사무총장이 서울평화상을 수상하기 위해 지난 일요일 3박 4일 간의 일정으로 방한했습니다. 반 총장은 유엔 사무총장으로 취임한 이후 처음으로 오늘 오전 국회 본회의에서 연설을 할 예정입니다.
News Digest #1 - 이번 대선 앞두고 지역주의 색채 완화되었다는 분석 나와
As the race heats up ahead of South Korea's 18th presidential election, experts are pointing to an unforeseen waning of political regionalism. An article published by the Korea Herald Sunday said the recent three-track competition including an independent candidate was something of an anomaly.
Past elections were dominated by strong regional loyalties. But political pundits say this time round, voter interests seem to be going beyond regional boundaries. Professor Yang Seung-ham of Yonsei University was quoted as saying politicians who divide regions are unlikely to appear in the near future.
Another expert disagreed and said the recent phenomenon is not a sign of fundamental change. The Gyeongsang provinces have long been the main conservative power base, while the Jeolla provinces have invariably backed the liberal camp.
[Text] As the race heats up ahead of South Korea's 18th presidential election, experts are pointing to an unforeseen waning of political regionalism.
* political regionalism 정지척 지역주의
* heat up (phrase) = become more intense and exciting
뜨거워지다, 달아오르다, 치열해지다, 활발해지다
e.g. the action really begins to heat up
* unforeseen (adjective) = not anticipated or predicted 뜻밖의 / 예상 밖의
e.g. unforeseen circumstances
* waning (noun) = a decrease in vigor, power, or extent 줄어듦, 감소
** wane (verb) 지다, 줄어들다, 시들해지다
[Text] ...the recent three-track competition including an independent candidate was something of an anomaly.
* something of an anomaly (noun) 다소 이례적인
= something that deviates from what is standard (normal - abnormal)
e.g. there are a number of anomalies in the present system
[Text] But political pundits say this time round, voter interests seem to be going beyond regional boundaries.
* go beyond regional boundaries 지역적 테두리를 벗어나다
* political pundit (noun) = 정치 전문가
* pundit (noun) 전문가/권위자
= an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public e.g. a financial pundit
* this time round = 이번에는
[Text] Another expert disagreed and said the recent phenomenon is not a sign of fundamental change.
* is not a sign of fundamental change 근본적인 변화의 징후는 아니다
[Text] The Gyeongsang provinces have long been the main conservative power base, while the Jeolla provinces have invariably backed the liberal camp.
* main conservative power base = 주요 보수 세력 기반
e.g. the president's power base
* invariably backed the liberal camp 어김없이 진보 진영을 지지하다
* invariably (adverb) 예외없이 / 어김없이
= in every case or on every occasion; always
e.g. the meals here are invariably big and hearty
News Digest #2 - 국제사면위원회, 국가보안법 관련 특별 보고서 공개 방침
Amnesty International is preparing to release a special report on South Korea's draconian National Security Law next month, according to Yonhap News Agency. The move comes as presidential candidates from the country's conservative and liberal camps are in a tight race ahead of the December 19 polls.
The law, which was passed in 1948, bans any acts that glorify North Korea. Amnesty International describes it as "one of the most important human rights issues in South Korea."
Conservatives claim the law is necessary to maintain public order amid North Korea's efforts to spread its communism to the South, while liberals say the law is so outdated and often used as a tool to oppress dissidents and limit freedom of expression.
[Text] ... South Korea's draconian National Security Law...
* draconian [drə|koʊniən] (adjective) 매우 엄격한, 가혹한
= excessively harsh and severe
e.g. draconian laws // e.g. draconian measures
[Text] ... conservative and liberal camps are in a tight race...
* be in a tight race = a neck-and-neck / closely contested / nip-and-tuck race
박빙의 경합을 벌이고 있는
[Text] The law... bans any acts that glorify North Korea.
* ban (verb) = officially or legally prohibit 금지하다
e.g. he was banned from driving for a year
e.g. he was banned from a casino in Reno
* glorify (verb) 미화하다 / 예찬하다
= describe as admirable (esp. undeservedly)
e.g. a football video glorifying violence
[Text] Conservatives claim the law is necessary to maintain public order...
* maintain public order = 공공질서ㆍ치안을 유지하다
e.g. disturb public order 사회 질서를 문란하게 하다
e.g. breach of public order 치안 방해
[Text] Liberals say the law is so outdated and often used as a tool to oppress dissidents and limit freedom of expression.
* be outdated (adjective) 시대착오적이다 = out of date; obsolete
e.g. outdated equipment // e.g. outdated attitudes
** updated (adjective) = up to date; modern; recent 최신의
* oppress dissident 반체제 인사를 탄압ㆍ억압하다
(verb) = keep (someone) in hardship
* dissident (noun) 반체제 인사 = a person who disagrees with the gov't
e.g. a political dissident
(All sources are cited from AP or VOA unless otherwise noted.)
Word Play - Line
HYUN: Yes! That's right! Who's the man? I'm a genius.
LINA: There's a fine line between genius and insanity.
HYUN: LINA! that's just way out of line.
You should be starting up a line dance in my honor.
LINA: Now why on earth would I do that?
HYUN: I fixed your landline telephone!
LINA: Really? How?
HYUN: That's not important.
LINA: Tell me how you did it!
HYUN: There's only one thing you need to know.
LINA: That you are being annoying?
HYUN: Again, that's so uncalled for.
LINA: You're right. I'm sorry.
HYUN: Anyway, the bottom line, your phone works now!
BASIC USAGE
1) line: n. a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe 선 (
ex) She drew a line on the table.
* finish line 결승점
2) line: 줄 (stand in line)
n. a row or group of people arranged side by side or one behind the other
ex) The fans stood in line to get Psy's autograph.* laugh line: a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes; crow's feet
눈가의 주름
* line dancing: a form of dancing performed by rows of people to country music
라인댄스
* hot line: a telephone line that gives quick and direct access to a source of information or help 긴급 직통 전화
* bloodline: the descendants of one individual 혈통
* hemline: the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat 단 끝
* by-line: gives the name, and often the position, of the writer of the article
(신문ㆍ잡지의 표제 밑의) 필자 명(名)을 적는 줄
* lines: the words an actor has to say 대사
3) line: v. to cover the inner surface of 안감
ex) She lined the box with newspaper.
* lining: covering on the inside
EXPRESSIONS
1) There's a fine line between A and B: 미묘하지만 분명히 차이가 있다
if there is a fine line between one thing and another, they are very closely related (often second thing named is bad)
ex) There's a fine line between courage and foolishness.
ex) There's a fine line between love and hate.
ex) He was walking a fine line between being funny and being rude.
2) be out of line: 버릇없이 행동하다
to do something that is inappropriate
ex) It was way out of line for you to talk to your boss like that.
3) cross the line: 정도를 넘다 / 오버하다
start behaving in a way that is not socially acceptable
ex) I thought the jokes crossed the line and were basically embarrassing.
ex) If you steal someone's idea, you have absolutely crossed the line.
4) bottom line: 핵심/요점 the most important fact in a situation
ex) The bottom line is instant noodles are unhealthy.
5) drop a line: 편지를 쓰다 to write a short letter to someone
ex) We like hearing from you, so drop us a line.
6) draw a line in the sand: 경계를 명확히 구분하다
Fig. to create or declare an artificial boundary and imply that crossing it will cause trouble
ex) I drew a line in the sand by giving my roommate an ultimatum about her sloppiness.
7) somewhere along the line: 어딘가 쯤에 / 과정 속에서
at some point during a period or an activity
ex) I don't know what went wrong with our relationship but somewhere along the line we fell out of love.
Yumyum News - 국내 전자 업체, 평면 모니터 이용한
할로윈 ‘깜짝 쇼’ 선보여
As we welcome the day that celebrates the haunted and the dead, a heart-stopping publicity stunt gathered attention online. In a prank that seems destined for YouTube greatness, an optical illusion was created to trick elevator riders into thinking that their ride would cause them to plummet to their demise.
A set of IPS (in-place switching) monitors, newly released by LG Electronics, were used to tile the floor in an elevator. Once the innocent riders hopped on, the “floor tiles” seemed to break and fall down the shaft.
LG wanted to show potential customers just how realistic their screens can be. And with the scariest day of the year, Halloween, just around the corner, what better way to do this than to scare the living daylights out of them?
The video has been viewed more than 3 million times and majority of the comments are concerned with the people in the video rather than the product. Was it real or were actors hired to portray pure terror?
* prank: mischievous trick or practical joke 장난
** prank call: a fake phone call made just for fun 장난 전화
** prankster: someone who plays practical jokes on others
장난치는 것을 좋아하는 사람
* optical illusion: 착시 현상
visually perceived image that is deceptive or misleading
* plummet to their demise: free fall into death ‘죽음으로의 자유낙하’
* plummet: drop sharply or to decline suddenly 급락하다
ex) The stock market plummeted.
* demise: the end of existence or activity; termination; death 종말/죽음
ex) Smoking was the cause of his early demise.
ex) demise of one’s hopes // demise of the streetcar
* fall down the shaft: free fall down the space made for elevators
엘리베이터(공간)에서의 자유낙하
* shaft: a long, narrow space like a tunnel (i.e. made for a lift in a building)
(건물 또는 지하의) 수직 통로
* scare the living day lights out of (someone): to frighten someone very much
까무러칠 정도로 무섭게 하다
ex) Don’t creep up on me like that. You scared the living daylights out of me!
* haunted: inhabited by ghosts; spooky 귀신이 나오는/으스스한
* heart-stopping: extremely shocking or exciting 가슴이 멎는 듯한
ex) heart-stopping view// heart-stopping adventure
* publicity stunt: planned event designed to attract the public's attention 떠들썩한 선전 / 기발한 광고
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