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In this bonus episode, Andrew shares a few quick updates from behind the scenes at Culips and tells a story about following the World Cup as a fan with more than one team to cheer for. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and improve your listening fluency. Culips Meetup in Seoul! If you are in Korea, come and meet us in person at the Culips Meetup in Seoul on July 19. RSVP here. Free study guide: This episode comes with a free study guide for everyone. Download it to review the vocabulary, follow along with the episode, and practice using the new expressions. Resources mentioned in this episode: RSVP for the Culips meetup in Seoul Become a Culips member Join the Culips Discord server

Have you ever asked the internet about a health problem before asking a doctor? In this episode, Andrew and Anna talk about using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for health advice, and whether you can really trust them. Andrew shares a small health problem of his own and the answer he got from AI, and together they work out when a chatbot is actually helpful and when it is time to see a real doctor. Along the way they get into how confident these tools sound, who should be responsible when the advice is wrong, and what a visit to the doctor might look like in the future. Culips Meetup in Seoul! If you are in Korea, come and meet us in person at the Culips Meetup in Seoul on July 19, from 2 to 4 PM. RSVP here. To build your fluency, try listening to the episode more than once and saying the new expressions out loud until you feel comfortable using them yourself. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, a helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: To get something checked out First port of call To take something with a grain of salt Off you trot Hypochondriac To go through the roof

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a concise breakdown of Stray Kids' major announcements: the release of their new single “RUN IT,” the upcoming EP THIS & THAT, and the full details of the RUN IT World Tour.Analytic Dreamz covers the June 24, 2026 release of “RUN IT,” the first pre-release track from the 8-track EP THIS & THAT arriving August 7, 2026. The discussion explores the music video's black-and-white minimalist aesthetic and the group's shift toward a darker, more mature visual direction.The segment also examines the RUN IT World Tour, including five Seoul shows at KSPO Dome in July and August, historic Japan dates where Stray Kids will become the first overseas male artist to headline Tokyo National Stadium, plus confirmed stops in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, and Singapore. Analytic Dreamz recaps the record-breaking dominATE Tour stats, festival appearances, concert film success, and the group's continued Billboard dominance. Perfect for Stay and K-pop fans seeking clear, up-to-date information.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about the difference between Korean culture, K-culture and where we as KADs fit into that mix.---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jinsu's Journey: Balancing Dreams and Expectations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-23-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 공립 고등학교는 여름 방학을 앞두고 있었다.En: The public high schools in Seoul were approaching summer vacation.Ko: 햇빛은 큰 창문을 통해 들이치며 따뜻한 기운을 전했다.En: Sunlight poured in through the large windows, bringing with it a warm atmosphere.Ko: 학생들은 복도에서 친구와 웃고 떠들며 청색 바탕에 휘날리는 대학 깃발들을 바라보았다.En: In the corridors, students laughed and chatted with friends while gazing at the college flags fluttering on a blue background.Ko: 이곳에서 진수는 대학 입시를 준비하고 있었다.En: Here, Jinsu was preparing for college entrance exams.Ko: 그의 머리 속에는 음악과 엔지니어링이라는 두 가지 선택지가 있었다.En: In his mind, he had two choices: music and engineering.Ko: 진수는 바이올린 연주를 사랑했다.En: Jinsu loved playing the violin.Ko: 음악을 들을 때마다 마음이 편안해졌다.En: Every time he listened to music, he felt at peace.Ko: 그러나 부모님은 그가 엔지니어가 되기를 원했다.En: However, his parents wanted him to become an engineer.Ko: "안정적인 직업이 중요해,"라고 부모님은 말씀하셨다.En: "A stable job is important," they said.Ko: 그래서 진수는 부모님의 기대와 자신의 꿈 사이에서 갈등을 느꼈다.En: Thus, Jinsu felt conflicted between his parents' expectations and his own dreams.Ko: 친구인 민지와 현우는 진수의 고민을 알고 있었다.En: His friends Minji and Hyunwoo were aware of Jinsu's dilemma.Ko: 민지는 진수에게 말했다. "너는 정말 바이올린을 잘해. 네 마음을 따라야 해."En: Minji told him, "You are really good at violin. You should follow your heart."Ko: 현우는 덧붙였다. "하지만 부모님 뜻도 들어야 하잖아?"En: Hyunwoo added, "But you should also consider what your parents think, right?"Ko: 진수는 친구들의 말을 듣고 고민에 빠졌다.En: Listening to his friends' remarks, Jinsu fell deep into contemplation.Ko: 여름의 더운 날, 진수는 결정을 내렸다.En: On a hot summer day, Jinsu made his decision.Ko: 몰래 음악 콘서바토리와 공과대를 동시에 지원하기로 한 것이다.En: He secretly decided to apply to both a music conservatory and an engineering school.Ko: 진수는 두 배의 노력을 기울였다. 방과 후 연습실에서 바이올린을 연주하고, 또 도서관에서 공과대 학습도 준비했다.En: He put in twice the effort, playing the violin in the practice room after school and also preparing his engineering studies at the library.Ko: 며칠 후, 진수는 두 학교의 합격 통지서를 받았다.En: A few days later, Jinsu received acceptance letters from both schools.Ko: 그 날, 진수는 집에서 부모님에게 중요한 결심을 말했다.En: That day, Jinsu shared his important decision with his parents at home.Ko: "부모님, 저 두 학교 모두 합격했어요. 음악 콘서바토리와 공과대요."En: "Mom, Dad, I got accepted to both schools. The music conservatory and the engineering school."Ko: 부모님은 놀란 눈으로 진수를 쳐다보았다.En: His parents stared at him with surprised eyes.Ko: 아버지가 먼저 입을 열었다. "왜 두 군데나?"En: His father spoke first. "Why both places?"Ko: 진수는 침착하게 대답했다. "저는 음악을 정말 사랑해요. 그 꿈을 포기하고 싶지 않아요.En: Jinsu answered calmly, "I really love music. I don't want to give up on that dream.Ko: 하지만 부모님 말씀도 이해해요. 그래서 두 곳을 지원했어요."En: But I also understand your perspective. That's why I applied to both."Ko: 어머니는 진수의 말을 듣고 잠시 침묵하셨다.En: His mother listened to Jinsu's words and was silent for a moment.Ko: 그런 후 미소 지으며 말했다. "진수야, 네 길을 응원할게. 너의 행복이 제일 중요해."En: Then she smiled and said, "Jinsu, I'll support your path. Your happiness is the most important thing."Ko: 진수는 마음이 한결 가벼워졌다.En: Jinsu felt a weight lift off his shoulders.Ko: 부모님이 자신의 마음을 이해해 준다는 사실에 큰 힘을 얻었다.En: Knowing that his parents understood his feelings gave him great strength.Ko: 결국, 진수는 자신의 꿈을 향해 한 걸음 더 다가갔다.En: In the end, Jinsu took a step closer to his dreams.Ko: 음악과 엔지니어링, 그 두 세계 사이에서 진수는 자신의 길을 찾았다.En: Between the worlds of music and engineering, Jinsu found his path. Vocabulary Words:corridors: 복도fluttering: 휘날리는contemplation: 고민conflicted: 갈등dilemma: 고민remarks: 말secretly: 몰래acceptance: 합격surprised: 놀란perspective: 말씀conservatory: 콘서바토리support: 응원expectations: 기대entrance exams: 대학 입시confident: 침착atmosphere: 기운engineer: 엔지니어confession: 결심gazed: 바라보았다strength: 힘path: 길moment: 순간dedication: 노력flutter: 휘날리다calmly: 침착하게understood: 이해하셨다effort: 노력confess: 말하다important: 중요한awareness: 알다

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VOV1 - Tỷ lệ ủng hộ việc điều hành đất nước của Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung tiếp tục giảm tuần thứ 5 liên tiếp và lần đầu tiên kể từ khi nhậm chức vào tháng 06 năm ngoái, tỷ lệ đánh giá tiêu cực đã vượt qua tỷ lệ đánh giá tích cực.Theo kết quả cuộc khảo sát do công ty Realmeter thực hiện từ ngày 15 - 19/06, và công bố sáng nay (22/06, theo giờ địa phương), tỷ lệ đánh giá tích cực đối với việc điều hành đất nước của Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung ở tuần thứ 55 sau khi nhậm chức đạt 46,7%, giảm 4,8 điểm phần trăm so với tuần trước đó, trong khi tỷ lệ đánh giá tiêu cực tăng 5,5 điểm phần trăm lên mức 49,7%. Đây là tuần thứ 5 liên tiếp ghi nhận tỷ lệ ủng hộ của người dân đối với Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung suy giảm.Theo phân tích Realmeter, xu hướng giảm này chủ yếu bắt nguồn từ việc làn sóng quy trách nhiệm lan rộng sau những sai sót trong công tác quản lý cuộc bầu cử địa phương diễn ra ngày 03/06 vừa qua khi một số điểm bỏ phiếu đã không chuẩn bị đủ phiếu bầu và nhiều người dân bày tỏ quan điểm lên án bầu cử là “gian lận” và “cẩu thả”. Cùng với đó, những mâu thuẫn về cuộc đua giành quyền lãnh đạo trong đảng cầm quyền, khiến tình hình chính trị chung tại Hàn Quốc chịu tác động tiêu cực. Mặc dù vẫn có những yếu tố đánh giá tích cực, như kết quả chuyến công du châu Âu và tham dự Hội nghị thượng đỉnh G7 của Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung và việc Chỉ số chứng khoán tổng hợp Hàn Quốc (KOSPI) lần đầu tiên vượt mốc 9.000 điểm - tăng gần gấp đôi giá trị kể từ đầu năm 2026 đến nay, nhưng những lo ngại về sự phân hóa trên thị trường tài sản đã khiến sự ủng hộ của cử tri trung dung và khu vực thủ đô suy giảm, kéo theo đà giảm của tỷ lệ tín nhiệm đối với Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung.Xét theo độ tuổi, nhóm cử tri trong độ tuổi 50 ghi nhận mức giảm mạnh nhất với 9,1 điểm phần trăm, nhóm cử tri ở độ tuổi 20 giảm 6,2 điểm phần trăm, còn nhóm trong độ tuổi 40 giảm 5,5 điểm phần trăm. Xét theo khu vực, Daegu và Gyeongbuk ghi nhận mức giảm mạnh nhất với 9,9 điểm phần trăm, tiếp theo là Incheon, Gyeonggi giảm 7,6 điểm phần trăm, trong khi Seoul giảm 7,4 điểm phần trăm.Cuộc khảo sát được Realmeter thực hiện bằng phương pháp phỏng vấn tự động (ARS) sử dụng 100% số điện thoại di động được chọn ngẫu nhiên đối với 2.517 cử tri từ 18 tuổi trở lên trên toàn quốc. Tỷ lệ phản hồi đạt 4,2%, sai số lấy mẫu là ±2,0 điểm phần trăm, với độ tin cậy 95%./.Ngọc Huân/VOV Nhật BảnTỷ lệ ủng hộ đối với Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung lần đầu tiên giảm xuống mức thấp hơn tỷ lệ đánh giá tiêu cực kể từ khi nhậm chức vào tháng 06/2025 - Ảnh: Yonhap News

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Seoul to Knight: Sujin and Jiho's Medieval Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 중세 시대 분위기가 물씬 풍기는 경사스러운 날, 수진과 지호는 호기심 가득한 얼굴로 주변을 둘러보았다.En: On a day filled with the atmosphere of the medieval era, Sujin and Jiho looked around with faces full of curiosity.Ko: 그들은 현대의 한국에서 온 친구들이다.En: They are friends from modern-day Korea.Ko: 그러나, 어떻게 된 일인지, 돌연 중세 시대의 마상 시합에 참가하게 되었다.En: Yet, somehow, they suddenly found themselves participating in a medieval jousting tournament.Ko: 장소는 캔들 조명이 은은하게 비추는 경기장이었다.En: The place was an arena dimly lit by candlelight.Ko: 긴 연회 테이블이 늘어서 있고, 중앙에는 기사들이 모의 전투를 벌이는 널찍한 흙 경기장이 있다.En: Long banquet tables were arranged, and in the center, knights were engaging in mock combat on a spacious dirt field.Ko: 여름의 더운 날씨 속에서도 수진은 강한 여장부처럼 보이려고 애썼다.En: Despite the hot summer weather, Sujin tried to appear like a strong woman.Ko: 그녀는 용감함을 증명하고 관중들을 감동시키고 싶었다.En: She wanted to prove her bravery and impress the audience.Ko: 그러나 속으로는 대중 앞에서 망신당할까 걱정이 되었다.En: However, she was inwardly worried about making a fool of herself in front of the crowd.Ko: 반면, 지호는 조심스럽고 논리적인 성격이었지만, 마음속 깊은 곳에서는 자신의 안전 구역을 벗어나고 싶었다.En: On the other hand, Jiho was careful and logical by nature, but deep down he wanted to step out of his comfort zone.Ko: 둘은 중세 갑옷을 입게 되었다.En: They both donned medieval armor.Ko: 갑옷은 몸에 잘 맞지 않고 웃기게 커서 움직이기조차 힘들었다.En: The armor didn't fit well and was comically oversized, making it difficult to move.Ko: 수진은 도전에 제대로 맞서보기로 결심했다. 그래서 지호에게 함께 해달라고 부탁했다.En: Sujin resolved to face the challenge properly and asked Jiho to join her.Ko: 지호는 망설였지만 끝내 수진을 돕기로 했다.En: Jiho hesitated but eventually decided to help Sujin.Ko: "뭐, 우리가 이길 수 있을까?" 지호가 물었다.En: "Do you think we can win?" Jiho asked.Ko: "우리는 노력해야 해!" 수진이 자신감 있게 대답했다.En: "We have to try!" Sujin replied confidently.Ko: 경기장에서, 긴장감이 고조되었다.En: In the arena, the tension was rising.Ko: 첫 대결이 시작되었다.En: The first match began.Ko: 두려움을 이긴 수진은 앞서 달려 나가며 상대를 겨냥했다.En: Overcoming her fear, Sujin charged forward, aiming at her opponent.Ko: 하지만, 갑자기 균형을 잃고 창을 떨어뜨렸다.En: But she suddenly lost her balance and dropped her lance.Ko: 지호는 그녀를 보며 당황했다.En: Jiho saw her and was flustered.Ko: 자신의 차례가 오자, 지호는 눈을 질끈 감고 달렸는데, 우연히 상대방의 방패에 충돌하며 상대의 무기를 떨어뜨렸다.En: When his turn came, Jiho closed his eyes tightly and ran, accidentally colliding with the opponent's shield, causing the opponent to drop his weapon.Ko: 예상치 못한 승리였다.En: It was an unexpected victory.Ko: 경기는 끝났다.En: The match was over.Ko: 수진과 지호는 경기장 한가운데에 서서 놀라움과 웃음을 감추지 못했다.En: Sujin and Jiho stood in the middle of the arena, unable to hide their surprise and laughter.Ko: 관중들은 크게 환호하며 그들을 영웅처럼 찬양했다.En: The audience cheered loudly, praising them like heroes.Ko: 그들은 뜻밖의 영웅이 되었다.En: They had become unexpected heroes.Ko: "우리가 해냈어!" 수진이 웃으며 말했다.En: "We did it!" Sujin said with a smile.Ko: "그래, 먼지가 많이 묻었지만, 정말 놀라운 경험이었어." 지호도 웃었다.En: "Yeah, we got a lot of dust on us, but it was truly an amazing experience," Jiho laughed as well.Ko: 그날을 계기로, 둘은 자신감과 새로운 도전에 대한 용기를 얻었다.En: From that day on, both gained confidence and courage to face new challenges.Ko: 예상치 못한 도전이었지만, 수진과 지호 둘 다 성장하는 기회가 되었다.En: It was an unforeseen challenge, but it became an opportunity for both Sujin and Jiho to grow.Ko: 그들은 그런 기억을 소중히 간직하게 되었다.En: They cherished the memory dearly. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: 분위기medieval: 중세arena: 경기장banquet: 연회jousting: 마상 시합combat: 전투armor: 갑옷oversized: 크게resolve: 결심하다hesitate: 망설이다opponent: 상대방collide: 충돌하다unexpected: 뜻밖의victory: 승리champion: 영웅praise: 찬양하다foresee: 예상하다opportunity: 기회cherish: 소중히 간직하다bravery: 용감함challenge: 도전dust: 먼지curiosity: 호기심sword: 무기dimly: 은은하게shield: 방패logical: 논리적인candlelight: 캔들 조명spacious: 널찍한inwardly: 속으로

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Knight's Proposal: Love Unfolds in a Medieval Seoul Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-22-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 중세 테마 레스토랑은 마치 성처럼 웅장했다.En: The medieval-themed restaurant in Seoul was as grand as a castle.Ko: 연한 조명 아래 긴 나무 테이블들이 놓여 있고, 웃음소리와 모형 칼이 부딪히는 소리가 들렸다.En: Dimly lit, long wooden tables were set, and the sounds of laughter and mock swords clashing could be heard.Ko: 그곳에 모인 사람들은 중세 기사들의 공연을 즐기고 있었다.En: People gathered there were enjoying a performance by medieval knights.Ko: 지훈은 기사 의상을 입고 있었다.En: Jihoon was dressed in knight's costume.Ko: 그는 긴장되었지만 뭔가 특별한 계획을 세우고 있었다.En: Although he was nervous, he had something special planned.Ko: 지훈의 옆에는 열정적인 친구 민수가 있었다. 민수는 지훈의 특별한 날을 도와주는 데 적극적이었다.En: Next to Jihoon was his enthusiastic friend Minsu, who was actively helping with his special day.Ko: "오늘 성공해야 해," 민수가 말했다.En: "You have to succeed today," Minsu said.Ko: 지훈은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jihoon nodded.Ko: 그의 마음속엔 혜진에게 멋진 청혼을 하고 싶은 생각뿐이었다.En: In his mind, he could only think about proposing magnificently to Hyejin.Ko: 혜진은 궁금하고 기대에 찬 눈빛으로 지훈을 바라보고 있었다.En: Hyejin was gazing at Jihoon with curious and expectant eyes.Ko: 그녀는 오늘이 왜 특별한지 몰랐지만, 지훈의 행동에서 뭔가 있을 것 같은 느낌을 받았다.En: She didn't know why today was special, but she had a feeling something was up from Jihoon's behavior.Ko: 공연이 시작되었다.En: The performance began.Ko: 지훈은 말을 타고 등장했다.En: Jihoon made his entrance on horseback.Ko: 관중들은 환호성을 지르며 그를 맞이했다.En: The crowd cheered to welcome him.Ko: 지훈은 롱스피어(긴 창) 대신 작은 상자 하나를 숨긴 채 준비하고 있었다.En: Instead of a longspear, Jihoon was secretly holding a small box.Ko: 마지막 순간이 다가왔다.En: The final moment arrived.Ko: 지훈은 말을 타고 중앙 무대로 나섰다.En: Jihoon rode to the center stage.Ko: 관중들이 그의 동작에 집중했다.En: The audience focused on his movements.Ko: 그리고 지훈은 말을 멈추고 상자를 열었다.En: Then Jihoon stopped his horse and opened the box.Ko: "혜진아," 지훈이 큰 소리로 말하며 그녀에게 다가갔다.En: "Hyejin," Jihoon called loudly as he approached her.Ko: 그는 작은 반지를 그녀에게 내밀었다.En: He offered a small ring to her.Ko: "나와 결혼해 줄래?"En: "Will you marry me?"Ko: 혜진은 놀라움과 기쁨으로 눈을 크게 떴다.En: Hyejin's eyes widened with surprise and joy.Ko: "네, 지훈!" 그녀는 밝게 웃으며 대답했다.En: "Yes, Jihoon!" she answered with a bright smile.Ko: 관중들이 환호성을 지르며 두 사람을 축복했다.En: The audience erupted with cheers, blessing the couple.Ko: 지훈은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Jihoon sighed in relief.Ko: 그의 마음은 이제 확신으로 가득 찼다.En: His heart was now filled with certainty.Ko: 혜진과 함께 특별한 순간을 나눈 그는 더 이상 두렵지 않았다.En: Sharing this special moment with Hyejin, he felt no more fear.Ko: 중세 성 같은 레스토랑은 이제 그들에게 행복한 추억의 장소가 되었다.En: The restaurant, like a medieval castle, had become a place of happy memories for them. Vocabulary Words:medieval: 중세themed: 테마grand: 웅장한dimly: 연한mock: 모형clash: 부딪히다knight: 기사nervous: 긴장된costume: 의상enthusiastic: 열정적인succeed: 성공하다curious: 궁금한expectant: 기대에 찬magnificently: 멋지게performance: 공연horseback: 말을 타고cheered: 환호성을 지르다longspear: 롱스피어(긴 창)audience: 관중surprise: 놀라움certainty: 확신fear: 두려움memories: 추억propose: 청혼하다gaze: 바라보다entrance: 등장center stage: 중앙 무대movements: 동작widened: 크게 떴다blessing: 축복하다

Kate Adie introduces stories on the G7 summit and Donald Trump's Iran deal, the ongoing Ebola crisis in DRC, Peru's knife-edge elections, South Korea's feminist literary circles, and Ghana's world cup dreams.President Donald Trump once again dominated the agenda at the latest G7 summit in France, as he presented his prospective peace deal with Iran, and agreed to continued support for Ukraine. James Waterhouse was in Evian-les-Bains where he watched as leaders scrambled to keep up with the President's evolving agenda.Health clinics in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling to bring the latest Ebola virus outbreak under control. The head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control warned this week that the current spread of the virus – which is also affecting Uganda - could be the worst ever. Anne Soy has been in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak.Peru recently held its second round of voting in a knife-edge presidential election which has pitted two very different candidates against each other – the right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sanchez. Ione Wells has been speaking to voters in Lima.The women of South Korea have experienced an anti-feminist backlash in recent years, following the MeToo movement's breakthrough in 2016. One of the responses has been a rise in book clubs and writing rooms for women, offering a space to gather and talk freely. Leehyun Choi reports from Seoul.And England take on Ghana in the World Cup next Tuesday - one of ten African countries playing in this year's tournament. Sara Wheeler has been in Jamestown where she heard more about football's cherished place in Ghanaian life.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

VOV1 - Mặc dù ghi nhận thắng lợi lớn của đảng Dân chủ cầm quyền, nhưng cuộc bầu cử địa phương thống nhất của Hàn Quốc, vừa diễn ra hôm 3/6, lại là khởi đầu cho nhiều bất ổn mới trên chính trường Hàn Quốc.Dấu hiệu bất ổn đầu tiên là cuộc biểu tình quy mô lớn bùng phát từ hôm 4/6, ngay sau khi kết quả kiểm phiếu trong bầu cử địa phương thống nhất của Hàn Quốc được công bố. Đây là động thái mạnh của cử tri Hàn Quốc để phản đối việc một số điểm bỏ phiếu đã không chuẩn bị đủ phiếu bầu và bày tỏ quan điểm lên án bầu cử là “gian lận” và “cẩu thả”.Sự giận dữ của cử tri, đặc biệt là tầng lớp thanh niên Hàn Quốc, vẫn chưa có dấu hiệu hạ nhiệt, khi đến tận thời điểm hiện tại, những người tham gia biểu tình vẫn đang bao vây, phong tỏa một điểm bỏ phiếu ở thủ đô Seoul và mang theo lều bạt với mục đích bám trụ lâu dài tại hiện trường.   Dấu hiệu bất ổn thứ 2, đáng lo ngại hơn, là việc đảng Quyền lực nhân dân – đảng đối lập lớn nhất Hàn Quốc, quyết định khiếu nại kết quả bầu cử tại 6 địa phương gồm Seoul, Incheon, Ulsan, Busan, Gyeonggi và Gwangju, với lý do “Ủy ban quản lý bầu cử đã không cung cấp đủ phiếu bầu cho cử tri, dẫn tới những sai sót và gian lận không tránh khỏi”, đồng thời yêu cầu một cuộc điều tra nghiêm minh, cụ thể về ảnh hưởng của vấn đề này đối với kết quả bầu cử.Động thái này dẫn đến diễn biến thứ 3 là việc Ủy ban điều tra chính sách quốc gia của Quốc hội Hàn Quốc quyết định tiến hành một cuộc điều tra toàn diện về bầu cử. Theo kế hoạch sơ bộ, cuộc điều tra này sẽ kéo dài 45 ngày, với đối tượng là Ủy ban quản lý bầu cử từ trung ương đến địa phương. Để thực hiện cuộc điều tra này, các chính đảng của Hàn Quốc quyết định thành lập một Ủy ban đặc biệt do đảng Quyền lực nhân dân đối lập làm chủ tịch, đồng thời nhất trí có thể kéo dài thời gian điều tra trong trường hợp cần thiết.Mặc dù giành thắng lợi lớn, nhưng chính cuộc bầu cử này lại mang đến nhiều phiền phức và ảnh hưởng xấu cho đảng cầm quyền và cá nhân Tổng thống đương nhiệm của Hàn Quốc, khi theo kết quả các cuộc thăm dò dư luận sau bầu cử, tỷ lệ ủng hộ dành cho Tổng thống Lee Jae Myung liên tục giảm mạnh, với lý do trực tiếp và chủ yếu có liên quan đến bầu cử.Theo giới quan sát, nếu vấn đề không được giải quyết ổn thỏa, những hệ lụy đối với đảng Dân chủ cầm quyền, cá nhân Tổng thống Lee Jae Myung và toàn bộ chính trường Hàn Quốc sẽ trở nên nghiêm trọng hơn trong những ngày tới./.VOV Nhật BảnQuốc hội Hàn Quốc quyết định tiến hành điều tra toàn diện về bầu cử địa phương thống nhất năm 2026. Ảnh Quốc hội Hàn Quốc.

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we'll be discussing Episode 10 of Our Unwritten Seoul, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Bo-young as Yoo Mi-ji and Yoo Mi-rae, and Jinyoung as Lee Ho-su. We also talk about filming locations for Our Unwritten Seoul. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: My Rosa, and My Sang Wol by Nam Hye-seung and Park Sang-hee, Time In My Diary by Nam Hye-seung and Park Sang-hee, and Come Back Home by Nam Hye-seung and Go Eun-jong. We also discuss Go Eun-jong's contributions to many beloved K Drama OSTs. The heartbreaking story of Hyeon Sang-wol and Kim Rosa, a decades-long tale of friendship, sacrifice, loyalty, and love. How Kim Rosa's secret identity is exposed to the public and the devastating impact of public judgment and shame. The ethical debate between Ho-su and Lee Chung-gu about the role of lawyers, justice, and whether the powerful and powerless should be treated equally under the law. Mi-ji's greatest strength: her bias toward action and her refusal to abandon people who are suffering. Kim Rosa's moving final letter and her faith that one day good people would come to help Sang-wol. How Mi-ji and Ho-su work together to secure a suspended indictment for Sang-wol and uncover the truth behind Rosa's scholarship donations. Korean tiger symbolism, lucky dreams, and why Mi-ji's dream about fighting a tiger mattered so much. Mi-rae's determination to continue her sexual harassment complaint and pursue evidence of corruption despite enormous pressure. Han Se-jin's surprise proposal that Mi-rae join him in the United States and what it reveals about their relationship. Ok-hui's painful relationship with her mother, Bun-hong's wisdom, and the memorable line: “You have to be loved to know how to love.” Ho-su's sudden hearing loss, why he walks away from Mi-ji at the end of the episode, and what this could mean for their future. The meaning of the episode title “Reading You,” plus filming locations from this show.  Upcoming special episodes, including a K Drama 101 and review of the the Oscar-winning film Parasite. References Go Eun Jong on Spotify Suspended sentence - Wikipedia The Enduring Symbolism of Tigers in Korean Culture - Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Tan'gun - Wikipedia K Drama Filming Locations

Read the translations of this poem on the Modern Poetry in Translation website: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/poem/three-poems-3/ Translator Stine An writes in the introduction: Yoo Heekyung's fifth poetry collection, Winter Night Rabbit Worries (Hyundae Munhak, 2023), turns to the origins of stories and poetry. Both the tales that get passed on through time around a small fire on a winter night and the tales spun in the dark alone as a prelude to dreaming. When I first encountered Yoo's story-poems, they felt like fine watercolour etchings from an old storybook—delicate, wistful, and glowing with a quiet warmth. Later, Yoo shared that his work was haunted by Aloysius Bertrand's Gaspard de la Nuit: Fantasies in the Manner of Rembrandt and Callot (1842), the collection that introduced the modern prose poem to the Western literary tradition and inspired Baudelaire's Paris Spleen. These character-driven prose poems are like intimate one-act plays that flame into existence as visions. Within South Korean poetry, his debut Today's Morning Vocabulary (Moonji Books, 2011) marked a departure from the experimental avant-garde poetics popular at the time. Yoo's work as a writer and cultural worker is undergirded by his faith in poetry's plurality, accessibility, and necessity. Poetry is air: the atmosphere he's shared through Wit N Cynical, the poetry bookshop and project space he founded in Seoul set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary in July 2026. Yoo approaches translation as literary collaboration, as a form of spooky action at a distance. He has described our work being connected by an invisible thread. I reflected on this thread as I brought my own lyricism and literary experiences to these poems. I imagined myself paying attention to the minute vibrations in the language to portray the tonal shadows and the rhythms of the many voices heard and the gestures felt through the dark. – Stine An

This week, Jeongmin and John discuss the reported U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and what it could mean for South Korea, including the prospects for renewed trade with Iran, the future of maritime security operations around the Strait of Hormuz and whether Seoul may still be called upon to contribute military assets despite a pause in hostilities. They also examine new momentum behind U.S.-South Korea cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines following supportive language from the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.  The conversation then turns to President Lee Jae Myung's recent diplomatic engagements in Europe, including meetings with European Union leaders in Brussels, talks in Italy and participation in the G7 Summit in France.  Finally, the Korea Pro team analyzes a surprising rise in support for the conservative People Power Party despite its recent election losses. They explore how controversy surrounding ballot shortages, criticism of the National Election Commission and shifting attitudes among younger voters may be contributing to changing political dynamics in South Korea. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Tea and Tradition: An Artistic Encounter in Seoul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 사람들이 북적이는 서울의 한 복잡한 거리, 전통차를 마실 수 있는 고요한 차 한 잔의 집이 있다.En: On a bustling street in Seoul, where people are swarming, there is a serene place called cha han jan-ui jib where you can enjoy traditional tea.Ko: 이곳은 여름의 더위를 피하고자 하는 사람들이 들어오는 아름다운 공간으로, 목조 건축과 섬세한 종이등이 주위의 소란을 잊게 해준다.En: This beautiful space attracts those seeking to escape the summer heat, with its wooden architecture and delicate paper lanterns helping people forget the surrounding noise.Ko: 향긋한 차 냄새가 여름 바람과 섞여 사람들을 집안으로 이끌고 있다.En: The fragrant scent of tea mingling with the summer breeze draws people inside.Ko: 오늘은 단오절.En: Today is Danojeol.Ko: 사람들은 대문짝만한 관심을 가지고 차 한 잔의 집에 모여 전통 차 시음을 즐기고 있었다.En: People, with great interest, gather at cha han jan-ui jib to enjoy tasting traditional tea.Ko: 이곳에 한 젊은 예술가인 준이 들어왔다.En: Among them, a young artist named Joon arrives.Ko: 그는 그림에 대한 영감을 찾고자 한다. 최근 그는 자신의 작품에 뭔가 부족함을 느끼고 있었다.En: He is looking for inspiration for his painting, as he has recently felt something lacking in his work.Ko: 한편 같은 공간에 하라는 이름의 열정적인 교사가 있었다.En: Meanwhile, there is a passionate teacher named Hara who is in the same space.Ko: 그녀는 한국 전통을 지키고자 하는 마음으로 여기에 왔다.En: She has come here with the intention of preserving Korean traditions.Ko: 매일매일의 교직 생활에서 훌쩍 떠나 그녀는 차 한 잔의 집에서 평안을 찾으려고 했다.En: Seeking to escape her everyday teaching life, she finds peace at cha han jan-ui jib.Ko: 차 시음회는 시작되었고, 사람들은 다들 그 차의 깊은 향과 맛에 매료되었다.En: The tea tasting session begins, and everyone is captivated by the deep aroma and taste of the tea.Ko: 준과 하라는 우연히 나란히 앉게 되었다.En: Joon and Hara happen to sit next to each other.Ko: 처음에는 서로 어색했지만, 이내 하라는 준에게 단오의 전통과 중요성에 대해 설명하기 시작했다.En: Initially awkward with each other, Hara soon begins to explain to Joon about the traditions and importance of Dano.Ko: 하라의 이야기 속에서 준은 그동안 보지 못했던 한국 전통의 상징성과 예술성을 발견했다.En: Through Hara's story, Joon discovers the symbolism and artistry of Korean traditions that he hadn't seen before.Ko: 그들의 대화는 자연스럽게 흘러갔고, 차 향기 속에서 두 사람의 마음은 더욱 가까워졌다.En: Their conversation flows naturally, and amid the scent of tea, their hearts grow closer.Ko: 시음회가 절정에 이르렀을 무렵, 두 사람은 각자의 열정과 이야기를 나누며 서로에게 새로운 영감을 주고받았다.En: As the tasting session reaches its peak, the two share their passions and stories, inspiring each other anew.Ko: 준은 하라의 설명을 들으며 그의 작품에 새로운 시각을 더하게 되었다.En: Listening to Hara's explanations, Joon gains a new perspective for his artwork.Ko: 한편, 하라는 자신의 문화적 지식을 공유하며 자신감을 얻었다.En: Meanwhile, Hara gains confidence by sharing her cultural knowledge.Ko: 이들이 차 한 잔의 집을 나올 때, 준은 전통을 그의 예술에 자연스럽게 녹여낼 수 있는 방법을 찾았고, 하라는 자신의 경험을 다양하게 나눌 수 있는 힘을 가지게 되었다.En: When they leave cha han jan-ui jib, Joon has found a way to seamlessly integrate tradition into his art, and Hara feels empowered to share her experiences more diversely.Ko: 서울의 북적거리는 거리로 다시 나가면서, 그들은 서로의 생각과 문화에 대한 새로운 감사함을 느끼며 마음속 깊이 미소 지었다.En: As they return to the bustling streets of Seoul, they smile deeply, feeling a newfound appreciation for each other's thoughts and cultures.Ko: 준의 예술은 풍성해지고 하라의 문화적 자부심은 더욱 단단해졌다.En: Joon's art becomes richer, and Hara's cultural pride grows stronger.Ko: 그리고 그들의 이야기는 이제 막 시작되었다.En: And thus, their story has just begun. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 북적이는serene: 고요한architecture: 건축delicate: 섬세한fragrant: 향긋한mingling: 섞여gather: 모여tasting: 시음inspiration: 영감lacking: 부족함passionate: 열정적인intention: 의도preserving: 지키고자captivated: 매료되었다aroma: 향awkward: 어색했지만symbolism: 상징성artistry: 예술성naturally: 자연스럽게perspective: 시각integrate: 녹여낼empowered: 힘을 가지게appreciation: 감사함richer: 풍성해지고diversely: 다양하게seeking: 찾고자 하는escape: 피하고자surrounding: 주위의intent: 마음으로cultural: 문화적

Kristen Kish has built an extraordinary career. She's a Top Chef winner, the host of Top Chef, a James Beard Award winner, and the author of the memoir Accidentally on Purpose. But this conversation isn't really about food. It's about belonging. In this episode, Kristen opens up to Danielle about being adopted from Korea and raised in Michigan, growing up feeling different from the people around her, struggling with social anxiety, and spending years unsure of where she fit in. She shares how kitchens became the unexpected place where she found confidence, purpose, and a sense of identity. Kristen reflects on the relationship that changed her life, the career mistake that taught her the most, and how she's learned to make peace with some of the unanswered questions surrounding her story. In this episode you’ll learn: How Kristen went from struggling with self-doubt to becoming the host of Top Chef The unexpected place Kristen found confidence after years of feeling like she didn't belong Why she says she spent much of her childhood believing she wasn't good at anything How food became Kristen Kish's way of connecting with people without having to perform The behind-the-scenes reality of hosting Top Chef and judging world-class chefs Why she believes other people often see our potential before we can see it ourselves The surprising reason comfort food has nothing to do with food—and everything to do with identity The career decision Kristen regrets making after prioritizing money over purpose What stepping into Padma Lakshmi's role as Top Chef host taught Kristen Kish about confidence Lessons from Kristen’s memoir, Accidentally on Purpose Kristen’s journey with coming out, queer visibility, and living authentically The love story that helped her become fully herself How adoption shaped Kristen Kish's sense of identity and self-worth The emotional encounter in Seoul that changed the way Kristen Kish thinks about home Why making peace with unanswered questions can be one of life's greatest freedoms Follow Kristen here Check out Kristen’s memoir Accidentally on Purpose hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Colonel Douglas Macgregor to the show. Douglas is a Retired U.S. Army Colonel and a Decorated Combat Veteran. In their discussion, Macgregor assesses the leaked 14-point MOU between Iran and the United States as an admission of strategic defeat, signaling that Iran has emerged victorious from the conflict. He emphasizes that the war is not over, predicting Israel will soon resume its offensive, prompting an Iranian counterattack and forcing President Trump to reengage militarily, albeit briefly, before ultimately disengaging. Macgregor argues that the United States was doomed to lose due to Iran's mastery of integrated surveillance and strike capabilities, which render traditional naval and air superiority ineffective without robust ground forces, a capability he claims the U.S. currently lacks. Shifting to economic implications, Macgregor advises a focus on energy, metals, minerals, fertilizer, and food as the only secure investments in the current climate, dismissing AI and SpaceX as speculative bubbles. He warns that the Strait of Hormuz remains at risk, ensuring oil prices will surge again as global demand outpaces supply, with countries racing to build strategic reserves. The depletion of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the potential for further conflict will drive inflation and economic instability, likening the coming effects to a tsunami. He foresees a structural reset where American military hegemony retreats, leading to the collapse of artificial state boundaries in the Middle East and the rise of Iran and Turkey as dominant regional powers, which will reshape alliances and likely end Israel’s long-term viability. Macgregor also discusses the financial front, projecting that gold will reemerge as the ultimate reserve currency, with prices potentially reaching $10,000, while Bitcoin may serve as a transactional alternative to the dollar. He underscores that the geopolitical shifts will redirect American focus inward, forcing a painful but necessary reorientation toward domestic prosperity and core industries. Overall, his analysis presents a bleak near-term outlook marked by military defeat, economic disruption, and profound global realignment. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:45 – Iran US MOU Assessment 00:06:00 – Energy Metals Commodity Focus 00:08:50 – Oil Prices and Reserves 00:11:50 – Rise of Iran & Turkey 00:20:14 – Trump Pressures & MOU 00:23:30 – Gold and Bitcoin Outlook 00:27:56 – U.S. Strategic Petro Reserve 00:31:38 – Sulphuric Acid, Urea, & Ag. 00:34:47 – Use of Ground Forces? 00:37:08 – Gold In A Tsunami 00:38:50 – Purchasing Power Gold & BTC 00:40:01 – Substack and Final Remarks 00:42:11 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://douglasmacgregor.com X: https://x.com/DougAMacgregor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmacgregorTV Articles: https://breakingdefense.com/author/doug-macgregor/ Substack: https://substack.com/@coloneldoug Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, an author of five books, a PhD, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. Macgregor was commissioned in the Regular Army in 1976 after 1 year at VMI and 4 years at West Point. In 2004, Macgregor retired with the rank of Colonel. In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia. Macgregor is widely known inside the U.S., Europe, Israel, Russia, China and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army's largest tank battle since World War II, and for his ground breaking books on military transformation: Breaking the Phalanx (Praeger, 1997) and Transformation under Fire (Praeger, 2003). Macgregor's recommendations for change in Force Design and “integrated all arms-all effects” operations have profoundly influenced force development in Israel, Russia and China. In 2010, Macgregor traveled to Seoul, Korea to advise the ROK Ministry of Defense on force design. In 2019, Transformation under Fire was selected by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, Chief of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), as the intellectual basis for IDF transformation. His fifth book, Margin of Victory: Five Battles that Changed the Face of Modern War from Naval Institute Press is available in Chinese, as well as, English and will soon appear in Hebrew. In 28 years of service Macgregor taught in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point, commanded the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, and served as the Director of the Joint Operations Center at SHAPE during the 1999 Kosovo Air Campaign for which he was awarded the Defense Superior Service medal. In January 2002, at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's insistence the USCENTCOM Commander listened to Colonel Macgregor's concept for the offensive to seize Baghdad. The plan was largely adopted, but assumed no occupation of Iraq by U.S. Forces. Macgregor has also testified as an expert witness before the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and appeared as a defense analyst on Fox News, CNN, BBC, Sky News and public radio. He is fluent in German.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Navigating Change: A Seoul Office Merger's Impact Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 한 현대적인 대기업 사무실. 투명한 유리벽이 주변을 둘러싼 이곳에서 직원들은 날카로운 긴장 속에 하루를 시작했다.En: In a modern corporate office in Seoul, surrounded by transparent glass walls, the employees began their day amidst sharp tension.Ko: 봄이었다.En: It was spring.Ko: 사무실 창가에 따스한 햇볕이 들어오고 있었다.En: Warm sunlight streamed through the office windows.Ko: 하지만 직원들의 얼굴에는 긴장감이 가득했다.En: However, the employees' faces were full of tension.Ko: 중요한 소식이 돌고 있었다. 바로 회사 합병에 관한 이야기였다.En: Important news was circulating—the story of a company merger.Ko: 민지는 프로젝트 매니저로서 팀을 책임지고 있었다.En: Minji, as the project manager, was responsible for the team.Ko: 그녀는 변화를 꺼려했다. 안정성과 일상의 루틴을 중요하게 생각했기 때문이다.En: She was reluctant to embrace change because she valued stability and routine.Ko: 그녀의 동료 지수는 달랐다.En: Her colleague Jisoo was different.Ko: 지수는 야망이 있었다. 승진의 기회를 항상 찾고 있었다.En: Jisoo was ambitious and always looked for opportunities for promotion.Ko: 그러나 합병은 지수에게도 위협이었다.En: However, the merger was also a threat to Jisoo.Ko: 혹시라도 부서가 없어질까 걱정했다.En: She worried about the possibility of her department disappearing.Ko: 민지의 친구 동현은 다른 부서에 있었다.En: Minji's friend Donghyun was in a different department.Ko: 그는 합병의 긍정적 효과에 대해 회의적이었다.En: He was skeptical about the positive effects of the merger.Ko: "합병 때문에 우리 모두의 자리가 위험해질 수도 있지만," 동현은 이야기했다.En: "The merger might endanger all our jobs," Donghyun said.Ko: "난 그래도 이 상태가 그대로 유지되기만을 바래."En: "But still, I hope things just stay as they are."Ko: 사람들은 불안해하고 있었다.En: People were uneasy.Ko: 민지는 고민에 빠졌다.En: Minji was lost in thought.Ko: 그녀의 목표는 분명했다.En: Her goal was clear.Ko: 팀원들이 직장 내에서 안전하게 지내기를 바랐다.En: She hoped her team members could remain secure within the workplace.Ko: 그러나 그녀는 무엇을 할지 결정할 수 없었다.En: However, she couldn't decide what to do.Ko: 관리진에게 걱정을 말해야 할까?En: Should she express her concerns to management?Ko: 아니면 팀이 변화를 준비하도록 이끌어야 할까?En: Or should she lead the team to prepare for change?Ko: 그날 회의실에서 긴장이 최고조에 이르렀다.En: That day, tension peaked in the conference room.Ko: 민지는 관리진 앞에 섰다.En: Minji stood before the management.Ko: 직원들의 시선이 집중됐다.En: The employees' attention was focused on her.Ko: 결국, 민지는 결심했다.En: Finally, Minji made her decision.Ko: "우리 팀의 고용 안정성이 필요합니다," 그녀는 용기를 내어 말했다.En: "Our team needs job security," she said with courage.Ko: "그리고 미래에 대한 명확한 정보가 필요합니다."En: "And we need clear information about the future."Ko: 민지의 말은 관리진을 놀라게 했다.En: Minji's words surprised the management.Ko: 그들은 그녀의 용기에 깊은 인상을 받았다.En: They were deeply impressed by her bravery.Ko: "투명성을 약속합니다," 상사는 말했다.En: "We promise transparency," the supervisor said.Ko: "그리고 합병 과정에서 당신의 역할을 중요하게 맡기겠습니다."En: "And we will entrust you with an important role in the merger process."Ko: 민지는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Minji gained confidence.Ko: 이후, 그녀는 변화를 받아들이기 시작했다. 그것이 도전이 아니라 새로운 기회라는 것을 깨닫게 되었다.En: She began to embrace change, realizing it was not a challenge but a new opportunity.Ko: 봄의 햇살처럼 마음 속에도 따스한 빛이 비쳤다.En: Like the spring sunlight, a warm light shone in her heart.Ko: 변화는 이제 위협이 아니라 새바람이었다.En: Change was no longer a threat but a fresh breeze.Ko: 직원들 사이에서도 희망의 기운이 조금씩 퍼지기 시작했다.En: The spirit of hope gradually spread among the employees. Vocabulary Words:corporate: 대기업transparent: 투명한tension: 긴장circulating: 돌고merger: 합병reluctant: 꺼려했다stability: 안정성routine: 일상의 루틴ambitious: 야망이promotion: 승진disappearing: 없어질까skeptical: 회의적endanger: 위험해질uneasy: 불안해하고decide: 결정할conference room: 회의실courage: 용기transparency: 투명성entrust: 맡기겠습니다embrace: 받아들이기challenge: 도전opportunity: 기회threat: 위협breeze: 새바람hope: 희망surrounded: 둘러싼responsible: 책임지고endanger: 위험해질supervisor: 상사confidence: 자신감

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Jinho: Rising Above Seoul's Corporate Jungle Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-18-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 번화가 한가운데에 자리한 대기업 사무실은 항상 분주했습니다.En: The Seoul headquarters of a major corporation situated in the heart of the bustling city was always busy.Ko: 날씨는 무더운 여름이었고, 사람들은 에어컨의 시원함을 즐기며 일하고 있었습니다.En: It was sweltering summer weather, and people were enjoying the coolness of the air conditioning while working.Ko: 높은 유리창을 통해 도시는 활기차게 빛나고 있었습니다.En: The city sparkled vibrantly through the tall glass windows.Ko: 진호는 이 사무실의 주니어 애널리스트로, 늘 조용히 자신의 일을 했습니다.En: Jinho, a junior analyst in this office, always quietly did his work.Ko: 그는 인정받고 싶었으나, 용기가 부족했습니다.En: He wanted recognition but lacked courage.Ko: 특히 미팅에서 자신감 넘치는 미소를 보이며 의견을 강하게 주장하는 민지를 마주할 때면 그는 더욱 소심해졌습니다.En: Especially in meetings, when he faced Minji, who confidently asserted her opinions with a bright smile, he became even more timid.Ko: 진호의 친구인 수진은 늘 그의 이야기를 들어주었습니다.En: Jinho's friend, Sujin, always listened to his stories.Ko: 수진도 같은 회사에 있었지만, 주로 조용히 보고 듣는 편이었습니다.En: She also worked at the same company but usually preferred to quietly observe and listen.Ko: 그녀는 진호에게 용기를 주었습니다.En: She encouraged him.Ko: "너무 걱정하지 마. 네가 해낸 프로젝트는 정말 훌륭했어," 그녀는 말했습니다.En: "Don't worry too much. The project you completed was truly excellent," she said.Ko: "한번 준비해보는 건 어때?"En: "How about preparing for once?"Ko: 곧 있을 연간 성과 평가를 앞두고 진호는 고민에 빠졌습니다.En: Faced with the upcoming annual performance review, Jinho was troubled.Ko: 승진을 얻고 싶었지만, 자신의 기여를 주장하는 것이 두려웠습니다.En: He wanted a promotion, but he was afraid to claim credit for his contributions.Ko: 민지가 또다시 그를 압도할까 두려웠습니다.En: He feared that Minji would overwhelm him again.Ko: 그러나 진호는 결심했습니다. 일을 마친 뒤 남아 프레젠테이션 연습을 했습니다.En: However, he resolved to stay late after work to practice his presentation.Ko: 그는 자신의 프로젝트를 자신 있게 설명할 수 있도록 준비하기로 했습니다.En: He decided to prepare so that he could confidently explain his project.Ko: 그리고 마침내 성과 평가 날이 다가왔습니다.En: Finally, the performance review day arrived.Ko: 긴 전 투입된 시간과 수고가 빛을 발하는 순간이었습니다.En: It was a moment when the time and effort invested shone brightly.Ko: 진호는 가슴 속 긴장감을 잠시 눌러두고 자신이 이끌었던 프로젝트를 발표했습니다.En: Jinho temporarily set aside his nervousness and presented the project he led.Ko: 침착하게 설명하고 질문에도 차분히 답했습니다.En: He explained calmly and answered questions composedly.Ko: 상사와 민지는 놀란 눈으로 그의 발표를 듣고 있었습니다.En: His boss and Minji listened, surprised by his presentation.Ko: 성과 평가가 끝난 후, 진호는 상사로부터 칭찬을 받았습니다.En: After the performance review, Jinho received compliments from his boss.Ko: "올해 정말 열심히 했구나. 큰 발전이 있어," 상사가 말했습니다.En: "You really worked hard this year. There's been significant development," the boss said.Ko: 동료들도 그를 새롭게 보았습니다.En: Colleagues also saw him in a new light.Ko: 민지도 돋보이는 미소로 진호에게 다가왔습니다.En: Minji approached him with a beaming smile.Ko: "오늘 발표 정말 좋았어."En: "Your presentation was really great today."Ko: 진호는 작은 미소를 지으며 답했습니다.En: Jinho responded with a small smile.Ko: 그는 자신감을 얻었고, 앞으로의 미팅에서 적극적으로 참여하기로 마음먹었습니다.En: He gained confidence and decided to participate actively in future meetings.Ko: 조용한 껍질을 벗고 조금씩 자신을 더 내보일 준비가 된 순간이었습니다.En: It was the moment he was ready to step out of his quiet shell and show more of himself.Ko: 사무실은 여전히 바쁨 속에서 돌아갔지만, 진호의 마음속에는 새로운 바람이 불고 있었습니다.En: The office continued to bustle with activity, yet a new breeze blew in Jinho's heart.Ko: 그는 더 이상 혼자가 아니라는 것을 느꼈습니다.En: He felt that he was no longer alone.Ko: 자신을 믿을 수 있는 힘을 찾은 진호는, 새로운 출발을 향한 발걸음을 내딛으며 여름의 태양 아래서 반짝이고 있었습니다.En: Finding the strength to believe in himself, Jinho took steps towards a new beginning, shining under the summer sun. Vocabulary Words:headquarters: 본사sweltering: 무더운coolness: 시원함vibrantly: 활기차게junior: 주니어analyst: 애널리스트recognition: 인정courage: 용기quietly: 조용히asserted: 주장하는timid: 소심한encouraged: 용기를 주었습니다promotion: 승진claim: 주장하는overwhelm: 압도하다resolved: 결심했다composedly: 차분히compliments: 칭찬significant: 큰development: 발전beaming: 돋보이는confidence: 자신감actively: 적극적으로bustle: 바쁨breeze: 바람beginning: 출발shining: 반짝이고situated: 자리한gained: 얻다effort: 수고

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. We talk about some of the late levels before turning to our takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through Battery (B) and Seoul (T) Issues covered: whether Tim is North Korea, Steam Deck support, the intimate level design of Hokkaido, nightingale floors and ninja, ninja kids, level design that wraps around, changing up the levels, timed sections, cool ideas for the space, connectivity, different types of cameras, a frustrating metric challenge, directing the player, contextual movement and tagging, telegraphing metrics, negative design metrics, finding additional story, the set-up for Seoul, contrast against Battery, escalating the dynamic objectives, the "reversal," upping the ante, getting 100%, the whistle, finding a body as a negative stat, deducing player intent, unconscious witnesses, combining states, layering tools and immersive sims, wanting more guidance to the systems and verbs the player has access to, building tutorial stuff last, executing on the tone, dynamic changes to the plan, leaning into the tech appropriately, communicating enemy AI state clearly without UI, the limited reach of this genre.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: BioStats, CalamityNolan, OI Interactive, RealmSoft, Clockwork Ambrosia, Michael Patton, Nathan Hiemenz, Ian Clark, Lian Hearn, Across the Nightingale Floor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Team Ninja, Vanquish, Platinum Games, Metal Gear Revengeance, Clover Studios, Fallout 3, Skyrim, Jedi Knight, LucasArts, Kevin Kauffman, Matt Tateishi, Jake Stevens, Knute Rockne, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Mysteries of the Sith, White Men Can't Jump, Woody Harrelson, Star Wars: Rogue One, Hal Barwood, Hitman: World of Assassination, Nintendo, Majora's Mask, SW: Republic Commando, Mission: Impossible, Project: Octavia, DOOM (1993), Alien: Isolation, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Ever, Mark Garcia.  Next time: Psychonauts! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com

Unlocking the real world of elite Italian drinking culture requires moving past the "lighter fluid" stereotypes to explore the rigorous science, hidden history, and strict family dynamics behind crafting authentic, single-varietal grappa - and don't forget about the lethal production testing required to keep consumers alive.* Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com *Francesca Nonino, sixth generation of the Nonino family, and host Catrin Skaperdas have an entertaining and informative conversation about Italian culture inclusive of:What is grappaWhat makes grappa authenticHow grappa was discoveredCatrin's first experience with grappaWhat grappa not to drinkThe test that grappa producers need to do in order to ensure it won't kill youHow Grappa fits into Italian cultureWhy you need to read the label when you buy/drink grappaThe process of making grappaHow the first single variety grappa was bornRunning a woman-run business ItalyBeing a woman in the grappa industry in ItalyPros and cons of running a family owned business in ItalyFrancesca Nonino's journey and passion for her family and her companyThe Nonino family storyThe story of the first female master distiller in ItalyHistory of grappa Drinking culture in the U.S. vs ItalyThe biggest mistake you can make when drinking grappaFrancesca's thoughts on Made in ItalyChapters2:15 Intro4:20 What is Grappa6:54 Catrin's first experience with Grappa9:41 How Grappa is part of Italian culture12:15 Why it's important to read the Grappa label16:40 The process of making grappa21:44 Francesca Nonino's memory with her Nonno23:24 The birth of the single variety grappa26:38 Running a woman-run business in Italy29:29 The story of the first female master distiller in Italy31:10 Dynamics of running a family run business in Italy38:08 Marketing Grappa in the United States44:18 Drinking culture in the Us and Italy47:18 The biggest mistake you can make when drinking grappa49:21 The truth about made in Italy51:37 OutroMore about Francesca Nonino:Francesca Bardelli Nonino, sixth generation of the Nonino family, is Head of Web Communication and co-responsible for the U.S. market alongside her aunt Elisabetta at Nonino Distillatori.After earning a Master's degree in Economics and Business Management — enriched by a semester at Yonsei University in Seoul and an internship at illycaffè — she joined the company as a Brand Ambassador. Alongside her professional role, she further developed her expertise through two master's programs in Social Media Communication and User Experience, a certified bartender course, the AIS sommelier certification, and the WSET Level 3 qualification.In February 2021, she was selected by LinkedIn to officially join its global LinkedIn Influencer program, a network of leading entrepreneurs, academics, and managers. In May of the same year, she was recognized as “The Grappa Influencer.”In 2022, she received the America Award for promoting an iconic Made in Italy product overseas. In June 2023, she won the “Digital Night – Talents Transforming the Digital World” award for modernizing the communication of a historic product, followed in October by the “Impact Marketing Award.”In August 2024, she was included in Wine Enthusiast's global “Future 40” list, highlighting professionals shaping the future of the beverage industry, and was also named among the Top 100 communicators by Forbes Italia. In 2025, she received the Italy Ambassador Award in the Food & Beverage category, dedicated to content creators who promote Italy in the digital world. In 2026, she was awarded the Dominae Prize, recognizing women who represent Made in Italy globally.Her next goal is to learn the art of artisanal distillation from her mother and grandfather and become a Master Distiller.Connect with Francesca on Instagram: www.instagram.com/francesca.noninoThis interview is available to watch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, and available to listen-only everywhere else you can get podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People in South Korea have been smashing their Starbucks mugs with hammers, a CEO has been fired and there have been protests on the streets, but why? Starbucks is the number one coffee chain in South Korea with over 2000 branches. Recently they launched a marketing campaign for a new reusable tumbler "SS Tank" and they've faced huge backlash. The release was on the same day as the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a sad day in the history of the country which left more than a 200 people dead.So what impact have the boycotts had? And what happens next? Jake Kwon the BBC's Seoul correspondent tells us about the Tank Day promotion, the financial implications and the wider context of the upset this has caused. We also hear from young people in South Korea on what they think about the boycott.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: William Lee Adams Producer: Benita Barden and Emma-Louise Amanshia Editor: Verity Wilde

This week, NK News CEO Chad O'Carroll and Chris Green of International Crisis Group join the podcast to discuss a Seoul court's decision to sentence former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison, finding that he orchestrated a drone operation that sought to provoke a North Korean response and create a pretext for declaring martial law. The episode also explores Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang, the absence of denuclearization from official summit readouts, China's increasingly pragmatic approach to North Korea's nuclear status and the prospects for expanded trade, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.  Finally, Chad and Chris preview the upcoming West Coast Exchange, a three-day gathering of Korea watchers, diplomats, journalists, academics and policymakers. They discuss the event's emphasis on informal networking and field visits, the value of off-the-record conversations and why participants often gain as much from discussions outside the conference room as they do from the formal sessions. About the podcast: The NK News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Alannah Hill exclusively for NK News, covering the latest developments in and around North Korea. Each episode breaks down the week's news cycle with NK News journalists, analysts and expert guests.

Review các phim ra rạp từ 12/06/2026:LẦU CHÚ HỎA – T18Đạo diễn:  HÙNG TRẦNDiễn viên:  TRẦN KỲ ANH, NGUYỄN MINH THỜI, NGỌC CHI BẢO, PHỤNG HOÀNG, NGUYỄN CÔNG NƯƠNG, DŨNG HÀThể loại:  Bí ẩn, Kinh DịLầu Chú Hỏa theo chân một nhóm streamer trẻ đột nhập vào căn biệt thự bỏ hoang gắn với truyền thuyết “con ma nhà họ Hứa”. Với phong cách found footage tạo cảm giác như đang xem lại đoạn băng cuối cùng của nạn nhân, bộ phim hứa hẹn biến mỗi góc tối trong căn nhà cổ thành chuỗi bi kịch kinh hoàng và đẫm máu nhất mùa hè năm nay.COLONY: BẦY XÁC SỐNG – T16Đạo diễn:  YEON Sang-hoDiễn viên:  Gianna JUN, KOO Kyo-hwan, JI Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-been, KIM Shin-rock, and GO SooThể loại:  Hành Động, Hồi hộp, Khoa Học Viễn TưởngSiêu phẩm zombie từ Đạo diễn đã tạo nên huyền thoại Train to Busan. Khi một dịch bệnh bí ẩn bùng phát tại tòa cao ốc giữa trung tâm Seoul, những người sống sót bị mắc kẹt và buộc phải chiến đấu để thoát thân. Những người đã nhiễm bệnh không chỉ là những xác sống mất não thông thường - chúng đang tiến hóa và săn mồi theo bầy đàn có tổ chức. Hy vọng duy nhất của những người sống sót phụ thuộc vào một gã đàn ông tự nhận đang mang trong mình loại vắc-xin có thể chấm dứt đại dịch. YÊN CHI KHÂU – T18Đạo diễn:  STANLEY KWANDiễn viên:  Trương Quốc Vinh, Mai Diễm PhươngThể loại:  Thần thoại, Tình cảmLấy bối cảnh Hồng Kông thập niên 1930, Yên Chi Khâu kể về mối tình đầy ngang trái giữa Trần Chấn Bang - Thập Nhị Thiếu Gia (Trương Quốc Vinh thủ vai) — vị thiếu gia ăn chơi của một gia tộc quyền thế — và Như Hoa (Mai Diễm Phương thủ vai), một kỹ nữ nổi tiếng. Vì bị gia đình ruồng bỏ và ngăn cản quyết liệt, cặp đôi tuyệt vọng đã cùng nhau lập một lời thề tự sát để được bên nhau mãi mãi. Tuy nhiên, định mệnh trớ trêu khi Chấn Bang lại không đủ can đảm để thực hiện lời hứa đó. 50 năm sau, linh hồn Như Hoa vẫn mòn mỏi đợi chờ và quay trở lại một Hồng Kông hiện đại, phồn hoa để tìm kiếm người tình. Tại đây, cô bàng hoàng nhận ra Chấn Bang giờ chỉ còn là một ông lão tiều tụy, sống kiếp tầm gửi, nghèo khổ và tẻ nhạt. Khi thời gian sắp cạn kiệt, Như Hoa phải đối mặt với cơ hội cuối cùng để kiểm chứng sự thủy chung và lòng tận hiến của người đàn ông cô từng hết mực yêu thương.CƠN THỊNH NỘ - T18Đạo diễn:  Kenji TanigakiDiễn viên:  Tạ Miêu, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Brian Le,...Thể loại:  Hành Động, Tội phạmPhim xoay quanh Wang Wei (Xie Miao), một người bán hàng bị câm, đang sinh sống ở Hồng Kông cùng con gái Rainy (Yang Enyou). Một ngày nọ, Rainy bị một đường dây buôn bán trẻ em bắt cóc. Wei tìm đến cảnh sát giúp đỡ nhưng bị từ chối vì cảnh sát ở đây đều đã bị tha hóa. Vì vậy, Wei bắt đầu một cuộc trả thù không ngừng nghỉ để giải cứu con gái. Anh liên minh với Navin (Joe Taslim), một nhà báo có vợ mất tích khi đang điều tra cùng một đường dây buôn người.Gintama the Movie 2026: YoshiwaraTrong Biển Lửa – T16Đạo diễn:  Naoya AndoThể loại:  Hoạt HìnhYoshiwara — khu phố đèn đỏ khổng lồ nằm sâu dưới lòng đất, nơi quyền lực của pháp luật không thể vươn tới. Một thành phố của màn đêm vĩnh cửu, nơi những dục vọng cuộn xoáy và ánh mặt trời không bao giờ chiếu rọi. CÔ BÉ PONYOĐạo diễn:  MIYAZAKI HAYAOThể loại:  Hoạt HìnhMột ngày nọ, cô bé cá vàng Ponyo nhảy lên một chú sứa để trốn khỏi nhà, nhưng vô tình bị kẹt đầu vào một chiếc lọ thủy tinh. Cậu bé Sosuke năm tuổi, sống trong một ngôi nhà trên đỉnh vách đá, đã tìm thấy Ponyo dạt vào bờ biển và giải thoátcô bé khỏi chiếc lọ. Cả hai nhanh chóng mến nhau, nhưng Fujimoto – cha của Ponyo đã ép cô phải quay trở lại biển khơi. Dẫu vậy, Ponyo vẫn khát khao trở thành con người và sống bên Sosuke. Cô bé đã nhờ các em gái giúp sức để tìm cách quay trở lại thế giới loài người.---------------------------#8saigon #reviewphimrap #phimlauchuhoa #phimcolonybayxacsong

BUFFALO, NY — June 16, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 22, 2026, titled “Systemic cancer risk profile in neovascular age-related macular degeneration: insights into shared aging-related mechanisms from a nationwide population-based study.” The study was led by first author Hyeong Min Kim and corresponding author Hyewon Chung from Konkuk University College of Medicine and Konkuk University Medical Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss in older adults. Although the disease primarily affects the retina, researchers increasingly recognize that it may reflect broader biological processes associated with aging, including chronic inflammation, vascular dysfunction, and immune dysregulation. These same mechanisms have also been implicated in the development of several cancers, raising questions about whether the two conditions may be biologically connected. To explore this possibility, investigators analyzed data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, one of the world's largest population-based healthcare databases. The study included 334,091 individuals aged 50 years and older, including 83,742 patients with nAMD and 250,349 matched controls without the disease. Participants were followed for up to 10 years, allowing researchers to evaluate both overall cancer incidence and risks for specific cancer types. The analysis revealed that individuals with nAMD had a modest but statistically significant increase in overall cancer risk compared with matched controls. However, the increased risk was not observed across all cancers. Instead, patients with nAMD showed elevated risks for several specific malignancies, including thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, lung, bladder, and prostate cancers, while no significant associations were found for many other cancer types. Full press release - https://aging-us.net/2026/06/16/common-aging-mechanisms-may-link-vision-loss-disorder-to-increased-risk-of-certain-cancers/ DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206383 Corresponding author - Hyewon Chung - hchung@kuh.ac.kr Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hViOqGLYr1Y Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206383 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, neovascular age-related macular degeneration, cancer, population cohort, polygenic risk, shared susceptibility To learn more about the journal, please visit https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Aging-1945-4589 X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/AgingUS/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Aging-US Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

This week, we're talking: hair content around the world, shopping in Seoul, more Midwest comedy dates, updates on Liza the cat, skin treatments in South Korea, Gemini season, riding the waves of weed sobriety, closing my rings on the Apple Watch, streak fixations, sitting with discomfort, blueberry smoothies, “mother” on TikTok who doesn't use butter or olive oil when cooking, TikToker Denise, Music Spelling Bee, the UFC Fight Cage, Serena Williams return, and Hair Loss Hacks.  Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here.  Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube!  Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris  Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From BTS ARIRANG buzz to regenerative skincare, Las Vegas beauty travelers are flocking to Seoul's Gangnam district for advanced stem cell-linked treatments like Rejuran and exosome facials. Discover why Korea leads the global well-aging revolution and how you can join the trend. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

Discover why California fans are flying to Seoul for advanced stem cell skin treatments. From BTS-fueled tourism to exosome facials that deliver 'mirror skin,' Korea's regenerative skincare revolution is reshaping beauty travel for ARMY and beyond. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this Reference Max, we review a selection of films from the Sydney Film Festival:Nika & Madison, Colony, The Seoul Guardians & Morte CucinaFor info on films covered today:Nika & Madison (Dir. Eva Thomas)Colony (Dir. Yeon Sang-ho)The Seoul Guardians (Dir. Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan & Cho Chul-young)Morte Cucina (Dir. Pen-ek Ratanaruang)Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we'll be discussing Episode 9 of Our Unwritten Seoul, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Bo Young as Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae, and Jin Young as Lee Ho Su. We'll also talk about Lee Jae In and Park Yoon Ho, the actors who play the younger versions of our leads. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: The Song of Ho Su by Kim Kyung Hee, Identical Head to Toe by Park Sang Hee, and What You Mean To Me by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee. How Mi Rae returns to Seoul and finds herself forced to confront the corruption, bullying, and harassment she tried to leave behind. Why Mi Rae and Su Yeon both carry misplaced guilt and shame, even though they were victims rather than perpetrators. The devastating impact of workplace bullying and how it can leave victims blaming themselves for the actions of others. The full story behind Park Sang Yeong's harassment of Mi Rae and the company's deeply flawed investigation that focused on questioning the victim rather than the accused. Kim Tae I's efforts to expose corruption surrounding Sihan Construction and the enormous headquarters contract. How Mi Rae slowly finds her courage after seeing the lasting damage done to Su Yeon and realizing the injustice of the situation. Kim Rosa's growing trust in Mi Ji, followed by a painful sense of betrayal when Lee Chung Gu learns about her son. The sweet but awkward evolution of Mi Ji and Ho Su's relationship, including their honest conversation about insecurities and their first real kiss. Ho Su's law firm interview and the profound question he is asked: if he doesn't stand for justice or the vulnerable, what does he represent? The growing theme of identity, purpose, and values as Ho Su struggles to define the kind of lawyer—and person—he wants to become. The explosive confrontation between Mi Ji and her mother Ok Hui, revealing years of hurt, misunderstanding, and feelings of being unseen. How all four women in the family—grandmother, mother, Mi Rae, and Mi Ji—feel trapped by responsibility, guilt, and circumstance. Han Se Jin's realization that Duson-ri no longer feels right without Mi Rae, prompting him to head to Seoul in search of her. The dramatic ending at the police station, where Mi Rae finally decides to press charges against Park Sang Yeong and declares that the void left by self-doubt is beginning to fill with courage. Lee Jae In and Park Yoon Ho, the talented young actors portraying the younger versions of Mi Ji, Mi Rae, and Ho Su, including their growing careers and notable projects. References The Rose Korean Pop Rock Band on Spotify Consequences of Bullying Behavior - Preventing Bullying Through Science, Policy, and Practice - NCBI Bookshelf

This episode of Lung Cancer Considered provide a preview of the upcoming IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Seoul, South Korea this September. Key topics covered include WCLC26 highlights - Multidisciplinary, WCLC26 deadlines and information about Seoul. Guests: Myung-Ju Ahn, MD, PhD Distinguished Professor Section of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine Hanyang University Medical Center, Hanyang University School of Medicine Seoul, Republic of Korea Vincent Wentao Fang, MD Professor, Department of Thoracic Surgery Shanghai East Hospital Tongji University Medical School Jiraporn Setakornnukul, MD, PhD Radiation Oncologist, Associate Professor Division of Radiation Oncology Department of Radiology Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand Yasushi Yatabe, MD, PhD Chief, Department of Diagnostic Pathology, National Cancer Center Hospital Chief, Division of Molecular Pathology, National Cancer Center Research Institute National Cancer Center Japan

VOV1 - Ngày 12/6, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul, Hàn Quốc, đã mở phiên xét xử đối với cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk Yeol và các đồng phạm xung quanh cáo buộc “chỉ đạo chiến dịch điều thiết bị bay không người lái xâm nhập không phận Triều Tiên”.Tại tòa, Nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt phụ trách vụ án xung quanh lệnh thiết quân luật gây khủng hoảng, do ông Yoon Suk Yeol ban bố đêm 3/12/2024, cáo buộc ông Yoon đã ra lệnh cho Lực lượng tác chiến thiết bị bay không người lái (UAV) tiến hành một chiến dịch điều UAV thâm nhập không phận Bình Nhưỡng từ tháng 10/2024, nhằm khiêu khích Cộng hòa Dân chủ Nhân dân Triều Tiên, tạo cớ ban bố thiết quân luật.Nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt cho rằng hành vi này đã làm tổn hại đến lợi ích quân sự quốc gia, tạo lợi ích cho thế lực thù địch bên ngoài, vi phạm điều luật liên quan đến tội danh thuộc chương “tội phạm ngoại xâm” được quy định trong Bộ luật Hình sự Hàn Quốc và đã đề nghị mức án 30 tù khổ sai đối với bị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol.Sau khi thẩm vấn, xét hỏi bị cáo, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul cho rằng cáo buộc của bên công tố là có cơ sở, ông Yoon Suk Yeol đã vi phạm pháp luật và đã tuyên mức án 30 năm tù khổ sai đối với cựu Tổng thống, đúng như đề nghị hình phạt của Nhóm kiểm sát viên đặc biệt về nhóm tội danh này.Tòa cũng nhận định Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng tiền nhiệm Kim Yong-hyun là đồng phạm với cựu Tổng thống và đã tuyên phạt cựu Bộ trưởng 30 năm tù khổ sai, đồng thời phán quyết ông Yoon Suk Yeol và ông Kim Yong-hyun đã lạm dụng chức quyền để thực hiện các hành vi phạm tội. Trước đó, Tòa án trung ương thủ đô Seoul cũng đã tuyên phạt cựu Tư lệnh Lực lượng tác chiến thiết bị bay không người lái Hàn Quốc Kim Yong-dae 3 năm tù khổ sai, nhưng cho hoãn thi hành án 5 năm./.VOV Nhật BảnBị cáo Yoon Suk Yeol (trái) và bị cáo Kim Yong-hyun. Ảnh Yonhap

Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not reading is becoming a hobby for rich people! Plus, we solve a book tech problem about the new Libby holds suspension system, and recommend books set in Connecticut. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSES Aura Frameswww.auraframes.com CODE: GLASSES   Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! Join us here!See Brea's movie in Chattanooga! See Brea's movie in Seoul! Books as Luxury Items   Books Mentioned - Wolf Worm by T. KingfisherA Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinglasses

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a very special, one-of-a-kind episode featuring four unprecedented guests: Daniel's children! Ranging in age from 3 to 11, the kids have spent the last five years growing up in South Korea, and with the family's impending move back to the United States, Daniel and Jun wanted to capture their unique perspectives as a family time capsule.If you're interested in what third culture kids think about transitioning from Korean elementary schools to American ones, how playground politics are divided by language fluency, or the hilarious ways children interpret adult podcast conversations (hint: interest rates and elevators), this episode is a must-listen. The kids also share their earliest memories of moving to Korea during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—including the two-week mandatory quarantine, daily cotton swabs, and the indoor arcade in their temporary housing. We even get a live, unscripted Pokémon card unboxing!As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journeySupport the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

What happens when you spend more than two decades helping organizations communicate, investigate, and build trust across the globe? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with WZ Vice President of International, Chris Norris, CFI to explore what he's learned from working in more than 45 countries and traveling to over 80. From living in the UK to teaching investigators in Afghanistan, Korea, Brazil, and beyond, Chris shares the cultural lessons, communication mistakes, and relationship-building strategies that have shaped his career. The conversation dives into the surprising differences—and remarkable similarities—between people around the world. Chris discusses how curiosity, humility, and adaptability can help anyone build stronger relationships, whether they're leading an international team, conducting an interview, or simply connecting with people from different backgrounds. Along the way, he shares memorable stories about cultural misunderstandings, translating investigative training across languages, and why some of the most important communication lessons have nothing to do with words at all. Learn more about WZ's International presence! Truths: People are more alike than different. Whether you're in London, Seoul, Kabul, or Chicago, the fundamental challenges of communication, trust, and information gathering remain remarkably consistent. Cultural differences matter, but human nature is universal. Curiosity is a communication superpower. The most effective communicators don't assume—they ask. Chris shares how approaching new cultures with humility, patience, and a willingness to learn opens doors that expertise alone cannot. Adaptation builds credibility. From language choices and email etiquette to dress and behavior, small adjustments can make a big difference in building rapport and trust across cultures. Adaptation isn't about changing who you are—it's about showing respect for the people you're trying to connect with. Don't mistake difference for resistance. What looks like disengagement, disrespect, or reluctance in one culture may actually be a sign of respect in another. Effective communicators learn to challenge their assumptions before drawing conclusions. Open-mindedness is the foundation of growth. Chris's message to every class is simple: "Be open-minded, and we'll learn something together." Whether you're leading a team, conducting an interview, or traveling abroad, growth begins when you're willing to see the world through someone else's perspective.  

In a more adventurous episode, I challenge myself to cycle alone from Seoul, South Korea all the way to the coastal city of Busan, and eventually end up in Fukuoka, Japan. Can I do it? Can I make it to the end without destroying my body? Join me to find out.In this episode, I'll be sharing my experience of the cycle trip, including planning, advice for those who want to take on similar challenges, and sharing useful vocabulary for English learners along the way.I highly recommend watching the video version on YouTube or Spotify for this episode since I'll be sharing almost 1 hour of footage from my cycling, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while I talk.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast380/

MinistryWatch has long been a proponent of what some call the “New Paradigm” of missions. This New Paradigm has several components, but at its core is the notion that well-trained indigenous missionaries are better positioned to evangelize their neighbors than American missionaries who come from thousands of miles away with little knowledge of the language or culture of the people they hope to evangelize. The Institute for Great Commission Research (IGCR) at California Baptist University recently released “Missional Imagination: How the Next Generation Understands Missions.” Among the “top line” findings of this landmark study is this: “Supporting local Christians in their context is seen as the most trusted model of missions.” The study continued, “This preference reflects a strong concern for cultural legitimacy, partnership, and long-term witness, and signals a shift away from models centered on external control, short-term intervention, or visibility.” The man who led that study is my guest today. Dr. Matthew Niermann serves as Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean of the College of Architecture, Visual Arts & Design at California Baptist University.  Niermann serves as a director of the Lausanne Movement and editor of the State of the Great Commission Report prepared for the 4th Global Congress in Seoul, Korea in 2024. Niermann holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Design from the University of Michigan, M.A. Apologetics from BIOLA, M.A. Theology and Th.M. of Missiology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.  

What would you do if you were pressured to support a rebellion that you believed was misguided and doomed to failure? What if the safety of your family and business depended on your answer? In A Ram for Mars (NFB Publishing, 2026), Marcus and Miriam, recently freed slaves from Asia Minor, arrive in Israel buoyed by hopes of finding Marcus's long-lost mother and starting a new life together. They discover that the land is seething with social and political unrest, with anti-Roman parties in the ascendancy. ​Marcus, who grew up in a Roman colony and owes his present prosperity to a Roman master, finds these anti-Roman sentiments perplexing. His uncertainty increases when war breaks out and he's asked to ship supplies to the rebel army, including a newfound cousin who protects the northern front. As his entanglement with the rebellion deepens, Marcus is torn between loyalty to the world in which he was nurtured and the need to secure his family's safety. Then his adopted son runs off to join the rebels. What is he to do? Fans of Conn Iggulden, Ken Follett, and Robert Graves will be captivated by this richly detailed and compelling exploration of the Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73 AD/CE) through the lens of a pro-Roman Jew in the rural district of Galilee. More about A Ram for Mars, as well as the trilogy, “A Slave's Story,” can be found here. Christopher D. Stanley is a social and religious historian who writes about early Christianity and Judaism in the Greco-Roman world. He served for over twenty years as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in western New York, where he holds the title of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stanley has written or edited ten books and dozens of professional articles on early Christian texts and history and presents papers at academic conferences around the world. The “A Slave's Story” trilogy, which grew out of his historical research on first-century Asia Minor, is his first foray into fiction. He continues to write for the academic world as well, including a recently finished book on sickness and healing in the Greco-Roman world that explores some of the history behind this trilogy, Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission (T&T Clark, 2023). Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Send us Fan MailSouth Korea just held its 9th nationwide local elections on June 3, 2026, and what should have been a routine referendum on President Lee Jae-myung's first year turned into a genuine mess. Polling stations in Seoul started running out of ballot paper mid-day. Voters waited hours. Some gave up and left. In Songpa and Gangnam, people were still voting at 10 p.m. And then the protesters showed up to block the ballot boxes.Joe and Shawn break down what actually happened, why the National Election Commission's explanation is both accurate and embarrassing, and why "we ran out of paper" is such a uniquely devastating failure for an institution that was already under scrutiny. They also take a longer look at Korea's post-1987 democratic history, a list of election fiascos that includes vote-buying rice bags, NIS agents running smear campaigns online, COVID ballot chaos, and a 2022 election where the main controversy was that ballots were being transported in plastic baskets you'd buy at Daiso.Korea's democracy is real. It's also messy, loudly contested, and occasionally embarrassing. This episode is about both of those things being true at the same time. Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge IrionFacebook Page | Instagram

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What would you do if you were pressured to support a rebellion that you believed was misguided and doomed to failure? What if the safety of your family and business depended on your answer? In A Ram for Mars (NFB Publishing, 2026), Marcus and Miriam, recently freed slaves from Asia Minor, arrive in Israel buoyed by hopes of finding Marcus's long-lost mother and starting a new life together. They discover that the land is seething with social and political unrest, with anti-Roman parties in the ascendancy. ​Marcus, who grew up in a Roman colony and owes his present prosperity to a Roman master, finds these anti-Roman sentiments perplexing. His uncertainty increases when war breaks out and he's asked to ship supplies to the rebel army, including a newfound cousin who protects the northern front. As his entanglement with the rebellion deepens, Marcus is torn between loyalty to the world in which he was nurtured and the need to secure his family's safety. Then his adopted son runs off to join the rebels. What is he to do? Fans of Conn Iggulden, Ken Follett, and Robert Graves will be captivated by this richly detailed and compelling exploration of the Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73 AD/CE) through the lens of a pro-Roman Jew in the rural district of Galilee. More about A Ram for Mars, as well as the trilogy, “A Slave's Story,” can be found here. Christopher D. Stanley is a social and religious historian who writes about early Christianity and Judaism in the Greco-Roman world. He served for over twenty years as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in western New York, where he holds the title of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stanley has written or edited ten books and dozens of professional articles on early Christian texts and history and presents papers at academic conferences around the world. The “A Slave's Story” trilogy, which grew out of his historical research on first-century Asia Minor, is his first foray into fiction. He continues to write for the academic world as well, including a recently finished book on sickness and healing in the Greco-Roman world that explores some of the history behind this trilogy, Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission (T&T Clark, 2023). Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Es beginnt mit einem brutalen Mord in Seoul an einem wohlhabenden Ehepaar. Doch sie bleiben nicht die einzigen Opfer. Schnell wird klar: hier ist ein Serienmörder am Werk - der erste Südkoreas. Die Ermittlungen laufen auf Hochtouren, doch die Polizei scheint den Ausmaßen des Falles nicht gewachsen zu sein. Mit jedem weiteren Mord steigt der Druck, den Täter zu fassen. Die Suche wirkt aussichtslos. Bis plötzlich ein Anruf einen entscheidenden Hinweis liefert. Links zur Folge: *** Links zum Fall *** Fotos von Young-chul https://t1p.de/cvezo https://t1p.de/wwi1x *** Young-chul auf der Überwachungskamera https://t1p.de/bvlz2 *** Foto der Tatwaffe https://t1p.de/0tmpq *** [Wir übernehmen keine Haftung für die Inhalte externer Links.] --- Credits --- Hosts: Anne Luckmann & Patrick Strobusch Redaktion: Silva Hanekamp Schnitt: Anne Luckmann Intro und Trenner gesprochen von: Pia-Rhona Saxe Produktion: Nadine Lentfer-Unterweger und Teresa Emmert Eine Produktion der Julep Studios Du möchtest Werbung in der Schwarzen Akte schalten? Unsere Kolleg:innen von Julep helfen dir gerne weiter: www.julep.de/advertiser Impressum: www.julep.de/legal/imprint --- Social Media & Kontakt --- Instagram: @schwarzeakte YouTube: @SchwarzeAkte TikTok: @schwarzeakte Mail: schwarzeakte@julep.de Website: www.schwarzeakte.de Pätrick auf Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thepaetrick Rabattcodes und Links von unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr unter https://linktr.ee/schwarzeakte Spoiler: Dieser Fall ist gelöst. --- Content Hinweis --- In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die Tötung mehrerer Menschen. Wenn du dich mit diesem Thema nicht wohlfühlst, höre dir die Folge bitte nicht alleine an.

What would you do if you were pressured to support a rebellion that you believed was misguided and doomed to failure? What if the safety of your family and business depended on your answer? In A Ram for Mars (NFB Publishing, 2026), Marcus and Miriam, recently freed slaves from Asia Minor, arrive in Israel buoyed by hopes of finding Marcus's long-lost mother and starting a new life together. They discover that the land is seething with social and political unrest, with anti-Roman parties in the ascendancy. ​Marcus, who grew up in a Roman colony and owes his present prosperity to a Roman master, finds these anti-Roman sentiments perplexing. His uncertainty increases when war breaks out and he's asked to ship supplies to the rebel army, including a newfound cousin who protects the northern front. As his entanglement with the rebellion deepens, Marcus is torn between loyalty to the world in which he was nurtured and the need to secure his family's safety. Then his adopted son runs off to join the rebels. What is he to do? Fans of Conn Iggulden, Ken Follett, and Robert Graves will be captivated by this richly detailed and compelling exploration of the Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73 AD/CE) through the lens of a pro-Roman Jew in the rural district of Galilee. More about A Ram for Mars, as well as the trilogy, “A Slave's Story,” can be found here. Christopher D. Stanley is a social and religious historian who writes about early Christianity and Judaism in the Greco-Roman world. He served for over twenty years as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in western New York, where he holds the title of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stanley has written or edited ten books and dozens of professional articles on early Christian texts and history and presents papers at academic conferences around the world. The “A Slave's Story” trilogy, which grew out of his historical research on first-century Asia Minor, is his first foray into fiction. He continues to write for the academic world as well, including a recently finished book on sickness and healing in the Greco-Roman world that explores some of the history behind this trilogy, Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission (T&T Clark, 2023). Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies

What would you do if you were pressured to support a rebellion that you believed was misguided and doomed to failure? What if the safety of your family and business depended on your answer? In A Ram for Mars (NFB Publishing, 2026), Marcus and Miriam, recently freed slaves from Asia Minor, arrive in Israel buoyed by hopes of finding Marcus's long-lost mother and starting a new life together. They discover that the land is seething with social and political unrest, with anti-Roman parties in the ascendancy. ​Marcus, who grew up in a Roman colony and owes his present prosperity to a Roman master, finds these anti-Roman sentiments perplexing. His uncertainty increases when war breaks out and he's asked to ship supplies to the rebel army, including a newfound cousin who protects the northern front. As his entanglement with the rebellion deepens, Marcus is torn between loyalty to the world in which he was nurtured and the need to secure his family's safety. Then his adopted son runs off to join the rebels. What is he to do? Fans of Conn Iggulden, Ken Follett, and Robert Graves will be captivated by this richly detailed and compelling exploration of the Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73 AD/CE) through the lens of a pro-Roman Jew in the rural district of Galilee. More about A Ram for Mars, as well as the trilogy, “A Slave's Story,” can be found here. Christopher D. Stanley is a social and religious historian who writes about early Christianity and Judaism in the Greco-Roman world. He served for over twenty years as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in western New York, where he holds the title of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stanley has written or edited ten books and dozens of professional articles on early Christian texts and history and presents papers at academic conferences around the world. The “A Slave's Story” trilogy, which grew out of his historical research on first-century Asia Minor, is his first foray into fiction. He continues to write for the academic world as well, including a recently finished book on sickness and healing in the Greco-Roman world that explores some of the history behind this trilogy, Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission (T&T Clark, 2023). Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you were pressured to support a rebellion that you believed was misguided and doomed to failure? What if the safety of your family and business depended on your answer? In A Ram for Mars (NFB Publishing, 2026), Marcus and Miriam, recently freed slaves from Asia Minor, arrive in Israel buoyed by hopes of finding Marcus's long-lost mother and starting a new life together. They discover that the land is seething with social and political unrest, with anti-Roman parties in the ascendancy. ​Marcus, who grew up in a Roman colony and owes his present prosperity to a Roman master, finds these anti-Roman sentiments perplexing. His uncertainty increases when war breaks out and he's asked to ship supplies to the rebel army, including a newfound cousin who protects the northern front. As his entanglement with the rebellion deepens, Marcus is torn between loyalty to the world in which he was nurtured and the need to secure his family's safety. Then his adopted son runs off to join the rebels. What is he to do? Fans of Conn Iggulden, Ken Follett, and Robert Graves will be captivated by this richly detailed and compelling exploration of the Jewish revolt against Rome (66-73 AD/CE) through the lens of a pro-Roman Jew in the rural district of Galilee. More about A Ram for Mars, as well as the trilogy, “A Slave's Story,” can be found here. Christopher D. Stanley is a social and religious historian who writes about early Christianity and Judaism in the Greco-Roman world. He served for over twenty years as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in western New York, where he holds the title of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stanley has written or edited ten books and dozens of professional articles on early Christian texts and history and presents papers at academic conferences around the world. The “A Slave's Story” trilogy, which grew out of his historical research on first-century Asia Minor, is his first foray into fiction. He continues to write for the academic world as well, including a recently finished book on sickness and healing in the Greco-Roman world that explores some of the history behind this trilogy, Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission (T&T Clark, 2023). Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

This week we're excited to present a conversation with The Little Sister lead actress Nadia Melliti, moderated by FLC programmer Madeline Whittle. A 2026 Rendez-vous with French Cinema selection, The Little Sister is currently playing at Film at Lincoln Center, courtesy of Strand Releasing. Get tickets at filmlinc.org/sister Devout Muslim teenager Fatima (Nadia Melliti) lives with her loving Algerian immigrant family in Paris, but fears the inevitable fallout if her tradition-minded kin discover her identity as a lesbian. Initially wary of her own sexuality and eager to downplay it, Fatima blossoms when she meets Ji-na (Return to Seoul star Park Ji-Min), but challenges await the nascent couple. In her fourth directorial effort, Hafsia Herzi (also acclaimed for her captivating performances in The Rapture and The Secret of the Grain) rejects the clichés of queer coming-of-age stories, which so often center around tragedy and trauma. Instead, Herzi centers one young girl's relatively drama-free journey of self-discovery and coming out, one telling incident at a time. A true discovery in her first on-screen role, Melliti won Best Actress awards at Cannes and Lumières, as well as the César Award for Best Female Newcomer, while the film took home the prestigious Louis-Delluc Prize in 2025. A Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2026 selection. A Strand Releasing release.

Ever wondered how South Korean culture stacks up against the US? I'm sharing my incredible experience visiting Seoul and the eye-opening lessons I learned.• The striking difference between US and Korean public infrastructure, including high walkability and a noticeable lack of obesity.• The value of cultural education and learning new languages beyond just English.• An insider look at the cultural significance of the hanbok and traditional Korean temple visits.• The complexities and pressures of the South Korean education system compared to the freedom/lack of direction in the States.• Insight into the future of comedy specials and how using dual-language punchlines creates a better audience connection.0:06 - Welcome to The Yo Show: South Korea Recap0:46 - Cultural Differences: Travel and Worldview1:21 - Health and Lifestyle: Comparing the US and Korea6:05 - A Special Moment: Honoring My Mom in Hanbok10:15 - Family Trip Highlights and Traditions13:42 - Future Comedy Specials and Language Goals

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we'll be discussing Episode 8 of Our Unwritten Seoul, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Bo Young as Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae, and Jin Young as Lee Ho Soo. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Mi Ji and Mi Rae by Nam Hye Seung and Cho Mira Gentle Souls that Longed to be Trees by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee The surprising moment when Han Se Jin finally calls Mi Rae by her real name and what it reveals about his perception of her. The heartbreaking story of Bun Hong and Ho Su, including the revelation that she is his stepmother and the sacrifices she made to raise him after his father's death. How overheard conversations and misunderstandings shaped Ho Su's belief that he was a burden rather than a beloved son. The powerful friendship between Bun Hong and Ok Hui, culminating in Bun Hong finally sharing the truth about her relationship with Ho Su. Ho Su and Mi Ji's awkward but endearing transition from confession to an actual relationship, including their disastrous first date and eventual reconciliation. The meaning behind the episode title, “An Unconventional Whole,” and the idea that imperfect people can become stronger together. Mi Rae's growing uncertainty about returning to Seoul and Han Se Jin's invitation for her to consider a different future at the strawberry farm. The shocking appearance of Park Sang Yeong, who looks exactly like Mi Ji and Mi Rae's late father, and the emotional impact this has on both sisters. Kim Rosa's hidden family situation, the introduction of adult guardianship, and the increasing pressure being placed on her by KFMC. The reveal that Kim Tae I is connected to the mysterious Kim Su Yeon and what this might mean for Mi Rae's past. Actor spotlight: Im Chul Soo, the beloved character actor known for memorable roles in Mr. Sunshine, Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Alchemy of Souls, Queen of Tears, When the Phone Rings, and many more hit dramas. References Adult Guardianship in Korea: What Psychiatrists Need to Know How One Organization Supports Orphans who Age Out of Care in Korea Adult Guardianship in Korea: What Do Psychiatrists Need to Know? - PMC The Japanese art form of kintsugi: embracing the imperfections of life

New @TalkArt podcast episode! Season 27 finale!Robert meets Matthew Slotover OBE, legendary publisher and entrepreneur. This episode was recorded live from Maison Estelle in London. Matthew Slotover co-founded the art magazine Frieze in 1991 and grew into a major media and events company that has a focus on the art scene and since 2003 produces the annual Frieze Art Fair in London, later joined by fairs in New York, Los Angeles and Seoul.In 2021 he opened Toklas, a Mediterranean restaurant in London, and in 2022, he launched Fort Road Hotel in Margate.Matthew is currently chair of Turner Contemporary, Margate, and a board member of Sadlers Wells and the Walpole Group.He is a founding member of the Gallery Climate Coalition, and a founding board member of Murmur, an environmental charity dedicated to using the Arts to combat climate change. Matthew served as a trustee of the Arts Foundation until 2024.Follow @MSlotoverThanks for listening to Season 27. I will return soon for a whole new series!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Click the post for details on this episode! Welcome back to Open House! Randy Seidman here with another two hours of the grooviest beats. Been a busy one in the studio this past month, brewing up some new jams. Coming up, I’m kicking off a big summer stretch – starting with Jungle Experience in Koh Phangan at the end of June, then Baccarat in Bangkok, followed by shows in Yeosu and Seoul in July, and wrapping things up with my return to Red Ruby in Bali on August 1st. Today’s episode is a special one with some of my favorite tunes in the first hour, followed by an exclusive session with the Seoul-based selector, Ruta. For now, turn it up! Randy Seidman’s WebsiteRandy Seidman’s SoundCloudRandy Seidman’s BeatportRandy Seidman’s SpotifyRandy Seidman’s FacebookRandy Seidman’s Twitter Randy Seidman’s Track List:01. Vintage Culture – Strange Feelings (Extended) [Vintage Culture]02. Silver Ivanov, DJ Burlak, MAGGY – Be The Change (Silver Ivanov Remix) [World Up Records]03. Andrea Lane – If You Really Love Me (Original Mix) [Finally Records]04. Beki M – In The Morning (Extended Mix) [There Was Jack]05. Bonka – I Like It (Qubiko Extended Remix) [Central Station Records]06. DONT BLINK – DONT GIVE A (Extended Mix) [Sink or Swim]07. David Novacek, HO LE – Musica (Extended Mix) [Mukoko Groove]08. Dilby, Trice Be – Feel It (Extended Mix) [Glasgow Underground]09. Elliot Starr – Eternity (DANROS Extended Remix) [PHONO SOUNDS UK]10. Nelly Furtado – Say It Right (ID Remix) [White Label]11. Techcrasher, No Hopes, Capital Boy – Breathe You In (No Hopes Remix) [Capitalism Music]12. Croatia Squad – Into the Night (Extended Mix) [Sirup Music]13. Darin Epsilon, Marc DePulse – Aerodyne (KIKO Remix) [Perspectives Digital]14. Watzgood – BOUNCE (Extended) [Parade Records] I hope you enjoyed the first hour with some of my top recent tunes. Up next is a special exclusive session with the talented Seoul-based artist, Ruta. Drawing on a musical foundation rooted in guitar, Ruta crafts a sound that weaves together Indie Dance, Progressive House, Tech House, and Melodic Techno into something deeply emotional and club-ready at the same time. Ruta is a fixture at Korea’s biggest festivals such as World DJ Festival, Waterbomb, and Supernova. He is now stepping out as a solo artist after years of work under the Stefano x Ruta banner. But today, he is here just for you. Ruta’s Instagram InstagramRuta’s Instagram SpotifyRuta’s Instagram SoundCloud Ruta’s Track List:01. Ruta – ID [Unreleased]02. Pavel Petrov, Christian Nielsen – Blame (Original Mix) [Diynamic]03. DEPARTAMENTO – CRAZY (EXTENDED MIX) [TROUBLE DANCING]04. HIGHLITE, Peredel – She’s A Freak (I Ain’t Crazy) (Extended Mix) [Get Physical Music]05. Marina Maximilian, Adam Ten, Mita Gami – Million Pieces (Kino Todo Remix) [Maccabi House]06. Moontalk – Two Step (Original Mix) [MAHOOL]07. Gabss – Vibrate (Extended Mix) [Club Sweat]08. Blank Sense, Tobias Gerard – Go (Extended Mix) [Black Book Records]09. Ruta, Better – ID [Unreleased]10. Gorgon City – Are You Feeling It Too? (Extended Mix) [REALM Records]11. Tiga – Mind Dimension (Ben Sterling Remix) [Different]12. Ryan Lucian, Jas. – Heart Starts Beating (Extended Mix) [Enhanced Recordings]13. Marsh – Warrior (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]14. Moonman, Ferry Corsten, Joris Voorn – Don’t Be Afraid (Original Mix) [Spectrum (NL)]