Today's MEARI โฐ1-Minute Newsโฐ
1. Cybersecurity alert hits defense and shipbuilding sectors ahead of election ๐จ
2. Samsung unveils worldโs first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor ๐ฎ
3. โPay 3 years of sewer bills now?โ Residents in Goyang hit with surprise charges ๐ธ
Chaos in PPP: Midnight Attempt to Replace Candidate Falls Apart ๐ฅ
MAY's Korean Picks #2 Experience Mother-of-Pearl Craft ๐
Korean Dictionary: ์ธ์ฌ [in-sim] ๐ค
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โฐ1-Minute Newsโฐ by Editor Dodo ๐ฆค
Cybersecurity alert hits defense and shipbuilding sectors,
ahead of election ๐จ Following the SK Telecom hacking incident, Koreaโs Ministry of Science and ICT issued a security warning to over 6,000 private companies across industriesโincluding semiconductors, defense, energy, finance, and content. The warning highlights 12 types of malware discovered in the SKT breach that may still be lurking in other systems. Major conglomerates such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai, Hanwha, as well as content firms like NEXON and NHN received the alert. However, due to structural limitations, public sector cybersecurity remains under the National Intelligence Service, restricting information-sharing. Minister Yoo Sang-lim stressed the urgent need for an integrated national cybersecurity system, warning that even one breach during the election period could cause nationwide chaos.
Samsung unveils worldโs first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor ๐ฎ Samsung Electronics has launched the worldโs first OLED gaming monitor with a 500Hz refresh rateโthe Odyssey OLED G6. With a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, ultra-fast 0.03ms response time, HDR10+ support, and glare reduction technology, itโs built for maximum gaming immersion. It also includes AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility to eliminate screen tearing in high-performance gameplay. The monitor will be released in Southeast Asian markets starting May 12. Samsung, a leader in gaming and OLED monitors, has topped the global OLED monitor market for two consecutive years.
โPay 3 years of sewer bills now?โ Residents in Goyang hit with surprise charges ๐ธ Over 2,000 households in Goyang City, South Korea, were shocked to receive retroactive sewer bills totaling an average of 1.35 million KRW (about $1,000) per home. The city discovered billing errors due to system input omissions and is now collecting three years of unpaid fees, amounting to 2.7 billion KRW in total. While installment plans of up to 36 months are being offered, many residents are angry, asking why they should pay for the cityโs mistake. Officials say thereโs currently no regulation allowing fee waivers but are reviewing legal options for possible relief. The backlash highlights growing frustration over administrative accountability.
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Chaos in PPP: Midnight Attempt to Replace Candidate Falls Apart ๐ฅ by Editor Puff โ๏ธ
โWhat Happened?
A Sudden Attempt to Replace the Presidential Candidate
In a surprising twist, Koreaโs conservative party, People Power Party (PPP), tried to suddenly replace its already-nominated presidential candidate, Kim Moon-soo, with a new oneโformer Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.๐ฒ This wasnโt just a simple candidate switch; it was a full-on scramble that raised major concerns about fairness, transparency, and internal party democracy.
๐ Why Did They Want to Replace Him?
The party leadership likely believed that Kim Moon-soo wasn't competitive enough to win the general election. Han Duck-soo, being a more moderate and experienced figure, mightโve seemed like a safer bet.
They justified the move as part of a โunification effortโ between the two candidatesโbut in reality, it looked more like a power play to push Kim out and bring Han in.
โ๏ธ What Went Wrong? The Process Was the Problem
The real controversy wasnโt just about changing the candidateโit was how the party tried to do it.
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They held an emergency late-night meeting to strip Kim of his candidate status.
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They announced a new candidate registration period that lasted only 1 hourโfrom 3 to 4 a.m., at a single location (the National Assembly building).
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The paperwork required to register were 32 documentsโpretty much impossible unless you had advance notice.
In short, the whole process looked like it had been set up just for Han, and it felt rigged to many people.
โ๏ธ Party Members Fought Back
This is where it backfired.
While many party members supported the idea of unifying around a stronger candidate, they didnโt support doing it in such a sneaky, undemocratic way.
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Kim Moon-soo called it a โmidnight political coup.โ
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Other senior party members also criticized the move, saying it completely ignored fairness and party principles.
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The party held a full vote among party members, and they rejected the leadershipโs plan to replace Kim with Han.
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๐ The Outcome and Why It Matters
In the end, party members voted to reinstate Kim Moon-soo as the official candidate. The party leadershipโs plan failed, and the head of the emergency committee, Kwon Young-se, resigned to take responsibility.
Kim vowed to continue his campaign and rebuild party unity. Han, on the other hand, respectfully bowed out, saying he accepted the result.
This whole incident was a powerful reminder that in politics, how you do something can matter more than what youโre trying to do. Even if your goal seems reasonable, if you ignore fairness and process, people will push back.
โ๏ธIn short
The party leadership's midnight attempt to replace its presidential candidate backfired when party members voted against it, highlighting the importance of internal democracy and fair procedures. |
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MAY's Korean Picks #2 Experience Mother-of-Pearl Craft ๐ by Editor Narae๐๏ธ
Tucked away in a quiet alley of Bukchon Hanok Village in central Seoul is Jagae Iyagi Jinju Shell, a cozy studio where you can experience Koreaโs traditional mother-of-pearl craft firsthand. The space is set inside a renovated hanok (traditional Korean house), and itโs open to both locals and travelers looking to try something special beyond the usual sightseeing. Itโs a perfect stop if youโre exploring the charming streets of Bukchon. ๐
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What is jagae (mother-of-pearl)? ๐
Jagae is a traditional Korean craft that uses thin slices of seashellsโlike abalone or pearl oystersโto decorate wooden surfaces. This art form dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty and was one of Koreaโs prized exports. During the Joseon period, it evolved into intricate, elegant designs often used by royal families. Youโll often see it on antique storage boxes, mirrors, desks, or jewelry cases, with shimmering patterns that change depending on the light. โจ |
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How does the workshop work? ๐ฎ
At Jinju Shell, I tried the mother-of-pearl business card case workshop. The base is a sleek black wooden box, and you get to choose from a variety of tiny jagae pieces shaped like birds, flowers, waves, and leaves. Using tweezers, you carefully place each piece onto the box to create your own design. The process is surprisingly detailed and delicateโit really makes you slow down and focus. ๐ฟ |
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My Experience ๐๏ธ
It was my first time trying this craft, and though it was tricky at first, it turned out to be so rewarding. Time flew by as I carefully arranged each shimmering piece. What stood out most was how each jagae shard reflected light differently depending on the angleโno two are exactly the same. After I finished, the master artisan even looked over my design and gave some helpful tips, which made the experience feel even more special. Instead of just buying a souvenir, I got to make something meaningful with my own handsโa little piece of Korean tradition to take home. ๐
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Korean Dictionary by Editor Dodo ๐ฆค
์ธ์ฌ [in-sim] ๐ค
Have you ever visited a neighborhood that felt inexplicably warm and kind? A stranger walks with you to show the way instead of just pointing. Someone offers you an umbrella saying, โIโve got an extra.โ A market vendor wraps up a little extra and smiles, โCome again soon.โ In Korean, we have a word that captures this generous, heartfelt kindness: ์ธ์ฌ.
The word ์ธ์ฌ is made up of โ์ธ(ไบบ)โ meaning โpersonโ and โ์ฌ(ๅฟ)โ meaning โheartโ or โmindโ. Literally, it means โthe heart of a person.โ But itโs more than just emotion or thoughtโitโs the spirit of giving, the warmth of generosity, and the quiet willingness to share what one has with others.
์ธ์ฌ isnโt about having a lot. In fact, it often shines brightest in humble settings. Itโs the extra portion of rice, the kind word at the end of a long day, or the way someone offers help without being asked. In Korea, when people say, โThis place has good ์ธ์ฌ,โ theyโre not just complimenting customer serviceโtheyโre appreciating the humanity and sincerity behind every small act.
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โThis traditional market keeps drawing me backโthe goods are great, but itโs really the ์ธ์ฌ that I love.โ
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โThanks to the ์ธ์ฌ of the elderly folks here, this unfamiliar village now feels like home.โ
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โThe store owner handed me an extra rice cakeโthis is what ์ธ์ฌ looks like.โ
๐ฒ The Korean sentiment of ์ธ์ฌ ์ธ์ฌ often goes hand-in-hand with the Korean concept of jeong (์ ), or emotional warmth. Itโs the heart in a bowl of soup, the thoughtfulness in a bundle of vegetables wrapped โfor you to take home,โ or the quiet care that fills a shared meal.
Itโs especially felt in rural towns or old markets where people give without expecting anything in return. When Koreans say, โ์ธ์ฌ์ด ํํ๋ค,โ they mean the person gives freely, with a full and open heart. Even in our fast-paced modern world, we still crave that warmthโproof that ์ธ์ฌ remains one of the most treasured kinds of kindness.
Have you felt ์ธ์ฌ lately? That small, genuine gesture from someone who didnโt have toโbut did anyway? Thatโs the quiet beauty of ์ธ์ฌ. In times like these, itโs a reminder of the power of human connection. See you next week with another beautiful Korean word! ๐ฟ
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Korean Version & Useful Infos Below โฌ๏ธ |
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