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17 Wed. Mixed Emotions / 웃어야 할지, 울어야 할지 A friend of mine recently placed his 93-year-old mother in a nursing home. Afterwards, he called me to talk about his mixed feelings about it. I also felt a lump in my throat. My own 89-year-old mother spends her days at a "senior day care center," and I could relate to my friend's situation. My friend shared a story of two brothers who are living in the s..

16 Tue. Encouraging Outdoor Activity in Children for Better Development 더 나은 발달을 위해 아이들의 야외 활동 장려하기 Spending time in nature significantly benefits children's mental and physical well-being, enhancing their creativity, concentration, and ability to manage behavioral issues. While technology often keeps children indoors, it can also play a crucial role in connecting them with the natural world. Ex..

16 Tue. Paper Books / 종이책 Back in my day, most information could only be found in paper books. That's why I still have a soft spot for them. Even after reading a book that I took out from the library, I might buy a copy to hold on to. I sometimes buy a book to begin with, if it seems worth having. If I buy a book, it's to underline passages and jot down my thoughts in the margins. E-books have b..

15 Mon. IMF Optimistic About Asia's Economic Growth in 2024 국제 통화 기금, 2024년 아시아 경제 성장 낙관적 전망  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for Asia in 2024, citing robust economic activities in India and potential policy stimuli In China.The region's projected growth rate has been adjusted to 4.5% from an earlier estimate of 4.2%.This adjustment reflects a slight slowin..

15 Mon. Scheduling a Health Exam / 건강 검진 예약 When the time approaches to schedule a health exam these days, I find myself in a dilemma. It's hard to decide when to get the check-up and whether to undergo a colonoscopy. Back when I was a lower-level employee at work, I loved getting a check-up. After finishing the health exam, I could take the rest of the day off. And if I scheduled the exam on a ..

12 Fri. Nintendo Prepares to Launch New Switch Console amid Profit Declines 닌텐도, 이익이 감소하는 가운데 새로운 스위치 콘솔 출시 준비  Nintendo has confirmed plans to unveil a new version of its flagship Switch console within the fiscal year ending March 2025. This announcement follows a forecast of declining profits and reduced sales projections for the current Switch model. Despite surpassing its sales targets this ..

12 Fri. COVID-19 and the Hotel Industry / 코로나19를 극복한 호텔 산업 I am a man in my late 40s. I have been working in the hotel industry for 24 years. The COVID-19 pandemic that dragged on for three years created the worst-case scenario for the hotel industry. Before COVID-19, more than 80% of guests at major hotels in Seoul were tourists visiting from abroad. So, many hotels face difficulties when forei..

11 Thu. Johnson & Johnson Settles Talc Lawsuits for $6.5 Billion 존슨앤드존슨, 활석 관련 소송 65억 달러 배상 합의  Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $6.5 billion settlement to resolve almost all U.S. lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. This decision comes after decades of legal battles that have affected the company's finances and reputation. The settlement plan involves a third b..

11 Thu. Teaching English to Children / 나는 유아 영어 강사입니다 I majored in English Language and Literature at university and have been teaching English for over 10 years now.  I currently work as an instructor for after-school activities at a kindergarten, teaching children aged 3, 4 and 5. Once a month, we read a designated story book, learn the words from the book, and sing songs together. I also crea..

10 Wed. Crisis in the Olive Oil Industry: Shortages and Soaring Prices 공급 부족과 가격 급등에 직면한 올리브 오일 업계의 위기 The olive oil industry faces unprecedented challenges, with shortages, driving prices to all-time highs and instigating a surge in related crimes. This essential commodity, often referred to as "liquid gold," has experienced a significant drop in production.The decline is attributed to extreme ..