Today's MEARI
โฐ1-Minute Newsโฐ
1. Dry Weather and High Winds Fuel Devastating Wildfires ๐ฅโฐ๏ธ
2. Seoulโs New Initiative to Support Families and Foreign Residents ๐ถ
3. Koreaโs Medical Student Crisis: Will They Return? ๐ฉบ๐ซ
Sasanggye Returns After 55 Years ๐ฐ
MAR's Korean Picks #4 Seoul History Museum: Tracing Seoulโs Footsteps โณ
Korean Dictionary: ๊ฐ์ [Gat-Saeng] ๐ชโจ
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โฐ1-Minute Newsโฐ by Editor Puffโ๏ธ
Dry Weather and High Winds Fuel Devastating Wildfires ๐ฅโฐ๏ธ
Large wildfires have broken out in Sancheong (Gyeongnam), Uiseong (Gyeongbuk), and Ulju (Ulsan) over the weekend, making firefighting efforts extremely challenging. Dry weather and strong winds are fueling the flames, causing extensive damage.๐ญ
In Sancheong, 1,368 hectares have burned, and 589 residents have evacuated. Four firefighters have died, and six others were injured. In Uiseong, 4,650 hectares have been affected, with 1,500 residents evacuated and 94 buildings damaged. In Ulsan, 180 hectares have burned, and 867 people are taking shelter.
With strong winds expected to continue, firefighting efforts are likely to face further difficulties.๐
Seoulโs New Initiative to Support Families and Foreign Residents ๐ถ
The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Justice Ministry, is launching a pilot program to train and match foreign residents with housekeeping and childcare service providers.๐ค Unlike previous initiatives recruiting caregivers from the Philippines, this program is for foreigners already residing in Korea.๐ Eligible applicants include those on D-2 (student), D-10 (job seeker), F-3 (dependent), and F-1-5 (long-term resident) visas, with applications open from March 24 at www.easytask.co.kr/seoul.
Seoul city official Lee Hae-sun expressed optimism, saying, "We hope this program will ease the burden on families while providing foreign residents with a stable work opportunity."๐
Koreaโs Medical Student Crisis: Will They Return? ๐ฉบ๐ซ
As nearly half of Yonsei and Korea University medical students applied for reinstatement, the Education Ministry has requested a police investigation into a Korea University student group accused of pressuring students online by demanding proof of unpaid tuition.๐ธ
With the de-registration deadline approaching, some students have chosen to return due to concerns about re-enrollment difficulties, while others insist on boycotting classes despite registering.โ๏ธ
Medical organizations claim the return numbers are exaggerated, with student groups reporting that 80-97% remain unregistered at major universities. More shifts are expected as Seoul National University, Ewha Womans University, and others face their deadlines this week.๐ซจ
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Sasanggye Returns After 55 Years ๐ฐ by Editor Dodo๐ฆค
The legendary magazine Sasanggye, which represented Koreaโs intellectual sphere in the 1950s and 1960s, is making a comeback after 55 years! The group "People Making Sasanggye" (Saman-sa), which is preparing the relaunch, announced that it will publish the first issue of the revived Sasanggye (Issue No. 206) on April 1 to mark its 72nd anniversary. ๐
โ๏ธ A Magazine That Recorded the TimesโReviving After 55 Years of Forced Closure
Founded in 1953 by the late Jang Jun-ha, an independence activist and democracy advocate, Sasanggye (ๆๆณ็)featured writings from the brightest intellectuals of the time, tackling key social issues such as nationalism, division, and democracy. Renowned writers like Hwang Sok-yong and Lee Cheong-jun made their debuts through Sasanggye, and the magazine covered a wide range of fields, including politics, economy, literature, arts, and philosophy. ๐โ๏ธ
Howeverโฆ ๐ข In 1970, Sasanggye was forcibly shut down for publishing "Five Bandits" (์ค์ ), a poem by Kim Ji-ha that sharply criticized corruption among the ruling elites. The poem's bold critique led to the magazineโs demise. Since then, several attempts have been made to revive it, but financial struggles and lack of preparation repeatedly thwarted those efforts. After 55 years, Sasanggye is finally making a comeback! ๐
๐ Whatโs Inside the Relaunch Issue?
The revived Sasanggye (Issue No. 206) will include diverse articles addressing contemporary issues, such as โDecember 3 Martial Law,โ โNovelist Han Kang,โ and โCivilizational Transition.โ ๐ฅ
๐ Who's behind the relaunch?
๐ Publisher โ Jang Ho-kwon, son of Jang Jun-ha and chairman of the Jang Jun-ha Memorial Foundation
๐ Honorary Editors โ Kang Dae-in (Director of "Baegot Baramgwa Mul"), Kim Eon-ho (CEO of Hangil Publishing), and Cho Han Hye-jung (Professor Emeritus, Yonsei University)
๐ Editorial Board โ Yoon Soon-jin (Professor, Seoul National University), Park Myung-lim (Professor, Yonsei University), Choi Jae-chun (Professor Emeritus, Ewha Womans University), and Lee Na-mi (Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine), among others
๐ข Where Can You Read Sasanggye?
The newly revived Sasanggye will be published quarterly (four times a year) in 2024 and will transition to a bi-monthly format (every two months) from 2026. ๐ However, it wonโt be available in bookstoresโonly through subscription.
๐ Visit the Sasanggye website (www.sasanggye.com) to sign up! ๐ฅ๏ธ
With Sasanggye breaking its long silence, what kind of voice will it bring to todayโs world? ๐ค๐ฅ As a symbol of democracy and intellectual freedom, let's hope this time, it stays with us for a long time! ๐๐
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MAR's Korean Picks #4 Seoul History Museum: Tracing Seoulโs Footsteps โณ by Editor Narae๐๏ธ
Right in the heart of Seoul, there's a place where you can take a step back in timeโthe Seoul History Museum. ๐๏ธ This museum vividly showcases how Seoul has evolved over the years. On my recent visit, two exhibitions stood out: one about the 1988 Seoul Olympics and another recreating what life was like in Seoul homes 30 to 40 years ago.
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Visiting the Seoul History Museum
The museum is conveniently located just a short walk from Gwanghwamun. It's about 10 minutes on foot from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), making it super accessible! ๐ถโโ๏ธ Plus, it's completely free to enter, so you can explore without any worries.
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
๐ The museum has exhibitions spread across multiple floors, but today, I want to highlight the special exhibition on the 1988 Seoul Olympics on the first floor and the nostalgic recreation of an old Seoul home. |
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1988 Seoul Olympics: When Seoul Went Global ๐
The first floor features a fascinating exhibition on the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a milestone that helped shape Seoulโs modern international image.
The display includes the Olympic torch, the official mascot Hodori, and captivating photos from the opening ceremony. Seeing the stadium packed with athletes and spectators really brought the energy of that era to life. This exhibition made me realize just how much Seoul changed and grew through the Olympics. ๐๏ธ |
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A Time Capsule of Seoul Homes: A Studentโs Room from the Past ๐
One of the most intriguing sections was the recreation of a typical Seoul home from 30โ40 years ago. ๐บ In particular, they had a studentโs room set up just as it would have looked back in the dayโdown to the tiniest details.
On the desk, I found old comic books, a shoe bag, a pencil sharpener, and even an abacus! Things that todayโs students probably never use, but that older generations would find incredibly familiar. Even I was surprised by some of the designs! Elsewhere in the exhibition, they had vintage TVs, rotary phones, and school uniforms, making it feel like I had traveled back in time to the 1980s or 90s. ๐๐
My Experience ๐๏ธ
The Seoul History Museum offers a rare chance to experience the past of the city we live in. For people in my generation, the 1988 Olympics and the 80s/90s Seoul lifestyle are history we never personally experienced. Seeing it all laid out in a museum made it feel both distant and strangely close.
But what really struck me was how visitors from my parents' generation reacted. They kept saying things like, "Oh, we had one of those at home!" or "Thatโs exactly how life was back then!"โwhat felt like history to me was lived memories for them. That contrast made the visit even more meaningful.
And the best part? Itโs completely free! With its high-quality exhibitions and immersive displays, this museum is a must-visit. If you want to take a time-traveling trip through Seoulโs past, I highly recommend stopping by the Seoul History Museum! โณ๐๏ธ |
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Korean Dictionary by Editor Puffโ๏ธ
๊ฐ์ [Gat-Saeng] ๐ชโจ
Have you heard of "๊ฐ์" (gat-saeng)?
Itโs one of the slang words in Korea!๐ A mix of "God" and "saeng" (short for saenghwal, meaning life), it refers to living a disciplined, productive, and self-improving lifeโlike a god! In simple terms, it means "making the most out of every single day."
People who live a ๊ฐ์ typically focus on waking up early, exercising regularly, staying on top of their studies or work, and constantly improving themselves. If you scroll through social media, youโll often see people posting, "I lived a ๊ฐ์ today!" along with workout logs, study notes, or daily achievements. Itโs the ultimate motivation boost! ๐
But donโt get the wrong ideaโ๊ฐ์ isnโt about being perfect. You donโt need to achieve something huge every day.๐ The key is personal satisfaction with how you spent your time. Maybe you woke up a little earlier than usual, finally finished a book you had been putting off, or simply drank more water for your health. Guess what? Thatโs ๊ฐ์ too!
Originally, ๊ฐ์ was mostly used to describe a rigid, highly disciplined lifestyle, but now it has evolved to mean doing your best in your own wayโwhatever that looks like for you.๐คท And honestly? Itโs okay to not be perfect every day. The important thing is that youโre putting in effort for yourself.
So, are you living your best ๊ฐ์ today? Whatโs your personal ๊ฐ์ routine? And whatโs one small win from today that made you feel productive? ๐ชโจ
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Korean Version & Useful Infos Below โฌ๏ธ |
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์ค๋์ ๋ฉ์๋ฆฌ ์์ฝ
โฐ1๋ถ ๋ด์คโฐ
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2. ์์ธ์, ์ธ๊ตญ์ธ ๊ฐ์ฌยท๋ณด์ก ๋์ฐ๋ฏธ ์๋ฒ์ฌ์
์ถ์ง ๐ถ
3. ์๋์ ๋ณต๊ท ์ ์ฒญ ์ฆ๊ฐโฆ ํ์๋จ์ฒด ๊ฒฝ์ฐฐ ์์ฌ ์๋ขฐ ๐ฉบ๐ซ
์ฌ์๊ณ, ์ฐฝ๊ฐ 72์ฃผ๋
๋ง์ 55๋
๋ง์ ๋ถํ! ๐ฐ
3์์ ์ถ์ฒ #4 ์์ธ์ญ์ฌ๋ฐ๋ฌผ๊ด: ์์ธ์ ๋ฐ์์ทจ๋ฅผ ๋ฐ๋ผ โณ
ํ๊ตญ์ด ์ฌ์ : ๊ฐ์ [Gat-Saeng] ๐ชโจ
์ ํ, ์ทจ์
์ ๋ณด |
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