10/8 Describ the city of Incheon in English.

Incheon is a major city that sits right along the outskirts of Seoul.
* sit along the outskirts of:~의 외곽에 위치하다.
  ex> The company headquarters is located on the outskirts of Busan.

Most people associate Incheon with the Incheon International Airport.
* associate with: ~와 연관시키다.

Songdo is also a must-visit location.

You can also enjoy a breathtaking sunset against the backdrop of Incheon's beaches.
* breathtaking: 숨막힐 정도의
* agaist the backdrop of: ~을 배경으로
  ex> Hotel guests can enjoy the beautiful sunrise against the backdrop of the beach.

Incheon is also home to the only Chinatown in Korea.
* be home to:~의 본거지이다.

@ He doesn't take me seriously.  나를 진자하게 받아들이질 않아.

10/7 Talk about how idol stars become stars in Korea.

Young singers that are typically in a group are called "idol stars."
* typically: 전형적으로

On the surface, their lives appar to be all glitz and glamour.
* on the surface: 외관상, 표면상
* glitz and glamour: 화려하고 매력적인
  ex> The days of glitz and glamour are now over.

Most idol stars audition for an entertainment agency.
* audition for: ~의 오디션을 보다.

They then undergo grueling years of training in everything from singing, dancing to acting.
* grueling: 엄한, 고된
  ex> After several grueling years of war, the country finally restored peace.

They not only give up their studies, but also miss out on their childhood.
* miss out on:~을 놓치다.
  ex> Don't miss out on this opportunity to make big money.

@ Do you have a minute?  시간 좀 있으신가요?

10/ 6 Talk about the government-sponsored student loans in Korea.

2010 was a financial turning point for college students in Korea.

* turning point: the time when an important change starts, especially one that improves the situation

ex> I think marriage was a major turning point in my life.

Students can take out a loan to pay their tuition.

* take out(get) a loan: 대출을 받다. 
ex> Students are forced to take out loans to help pay for their tuition.
ex< In most cases, they had to take out loans to purchase homes for investment.

* pay tuition: 등록금을 내다. 

They don't have to start paying back their student loans until they have a regular income.

* pay back one's loan: 대출금을 상환하다. 

* regular income: 정기소득

Korea has a higher college entrance rate than most countries.

The government is currently looking into various ways to lower the interest rate on student loans.

* look into something: ~을 조사하다  
 ex> A working party has been set up to look into the problem.

@ It was the right thing to do.  마땅히 해야 할 일이었어. / 잘한 일이야.

* You must've gotten quite attached to it.   꽤 정이 들었었구나. 

10/5 Talk about Gwanghwamun's history and its recent restoration.

Gwanghwamun has quite a turbulent history.

* turbulent: 격동의, shaky, many ups and downs.
ex> The pilot lost control of the plane in the turbulent air. (난기류)

The latest restoration project was launched in October of 2006.
* restoration project: 복원사업

The project aimed to return Gwanghwamun to its former shape and location.

The gate was reopened to the public on august 15th, 2010.

The reopening coincided with Korea’s Liberation Day.
* coincide with:~와 때를 같이하다.
ex> My birthday coincide with his.

@ I'm sure we'll get through this.  우린 반드시 이겨낼 거야.

Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeonbok Palace, which is one of the main old palaces in Seoul. Gwanghwamun has quite a turbulent history. It was first built in 1395 during the Chosun Dynasty. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. While King Gojong held the throne, Gwanghwamun was rebuilt in 1865 in a new spot. Then, the gate was destroyed again during the Korean War. In 1968, former President Park Chung-hee saw to it that Gwanghwamun was reconstructed again, this time with concrete. The latest restoration project was launched in October of 2006. The project aimed to return Gwanghwamun to its former shape and location. The gate was reopened to the public on August 15th, 2010 at the cost of some 28 billion won. The reopening coincided with Korea’s Liberation Day making it extra meaningful for many Koreans.

10/4 Talk about Korea's auto industry.

Korea's automotive industry currently ranks fifth in the world in terms of production.
* automotive(auto) industry: 자동차 산업
* rank: ~순위를 차지하다.
* in terms of: ~부문에서
ex> What does this mean in terms of cost?

Korean auto companies are faring very well when major car companies around the world have been struggling in recent years.
* fare well: 좋은 성과를 내고 있다.
ex> Thankfully, nobody was hurt but the car did not fare so well.
* struggle: 고전하고 있다, experience difficulties

People have been taking notice of the improving quality of Korean cars.
* take notice of: ~을 인지하다. 인식하다. = be aware of
ex> Take notice you don't miss the bus.

They are one of the main engines of the Korean economy in conjunction with the semiconductor and shipbuilding industries.
* main engine: 원동력, 주요 동력.
* in conjunction with: ~와 더불어, ~와 함께.
 ex> The police are working in conjunction with tax officers on the investigation.
* semiconductor: 반도체
* shipbuilding: 조선


@ I was no exception.  나 또한 예외가 아니었어.
* I take it all the guys were excited?  남자들 모두 신났겠는걸?
take it (that...) (~라고) 추정하다
ex> I take it you won't be coming to the party?

10/2 Talk about the strengths and weaknesses of your personality.

I'm pretty good at staying focused and do not get distracted easily.
* stay focused: 집중력을 유지하다.
* get distracted: 정신이 분산되다, 흐트러지다.
ex> Generally children get distracted if their parents are watching.

I always try to manage my time well, because I take deadlines very seriously.
* take somebody/something seriously: ~을 진지[심각]하게 생각한다.
ex> Why can't you ever take anything seriously?

I also pay a lot of attention to detail.
* pay attention to detail. 꼼꼼한 성격이다.
 = meticulous [mə^|tɪkjələs]   
ex> He's always meticulous in keeping the records up to date.

As I am not good at multi-tasking, I can't juggle more than one task at a time.
* juggle: (시간,일)을 처리하다.
  ex> It's tough for working mothers to juggle childcare and work at the same time.

When I'm extra busy with work, I have no social life.


@ He's very tight-lipped.  그는 입이 무거워.

10/1 Talk about the craze to get a perfect body in Korea.

There is currently a craze in Korea for attaining a perfectly cut body.
* a craze for:~에 대한 열풍
ex> Walking is the latest fitness craze.
* a perfectly cut body: 군살 없는 완벽한 몸매

Young stars are putting in long hours at the gym.
* put in long hours: 오랜 시간을 투자하다.
  ex> I don't earn much money although I put in long hours at work.

Most popular male celebrities have well-defined abs.
* well-defined: 잘 다져진, 잘 발달된
* abs(=abdominal muscles) 복근
  ex> Aerobic exercise is not enough to develop well-defined abs.

Their six-pack is even referred to as "chocolate abs."
 ex> Turkey is often referred to as "Asia in Europe."

Women aren't exempt from this trend either.
* be exempt from: ~로부터 제외되다.


@ Consider it done.  바로 처리할께요.
(used to say that you will do a particular task immediately.)
ex> Do you think you could post this parcel for me, please? - "Consider it done"