2. Watch Out for Sinkholes on the Roads – Stay Safe Everyone! 🚨

Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup: A Celebration of Hope and Solidarity 🏆

Korean Pro-Baseball Draws Over 10 million fans! ⚾

Korean baseball is on fire right now. 🔥 On September 15, the league announced that for the first time since it began in 1982, they’ve surpassed 10 million spectators in a single season. 😮 On average, around 15,000 people have been showing up to each game! That’s an incredible 34% jump compared to last year.

So, what’s driving this record-breaking attendance, even in the middle of a scorching summer? 🤔 It turns out, the surge of new fans, especially women in their 20s and 30s, has made a huge impact. With affordable tickets and the lively ballpark atmosphere, full of great food and entertainment, it’s no surprise people are flocking to games. 🤩🍺

As fall baseball season approaches, how about catching a game for yourself?

Watch Out for Sinkholes on the Roads – Stay Safe Everyone! 🚨

On the 21st, after more than 200mm of heavy rain hit Busan, a massive sinkhole opened up, swallowing two large trucks. 😱 According to the Busan Fire Department, at around 8:45 a.m., a sinkhole measuring 10 meters wide, 5 meters long, and 8 meters deep appeared on a road in Busan’s Sasang District. Just last month, on the 29th, a huge sinkhole in Seoul’s Seodaemun District also made headlines when a car fell in, leaving one person seriously injured.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport reports that over the past five years, from 2020 to June this year, there have been 805 sinkhole incidents nationwide. 😧

What’s causing all these sinkholes? 🤷‍♀️

The main culprit is damaged sewer pipes, responsible for 41.7% of cases, followed by poor concrete compaction at 19%, and substandard excavation work at 9.6%. To address the issue, the Ministry is using special detection equipment to conduct ground safety inspections in high-risk areas. However, experts are stressing the urgency of taking preventive action, as sinkholes can form unexpectedly and pose a serious risk.

On September 21st, the "Homeless World Cup," where individuals facing housing insecurity become national representatives and participate in futsal matches, kicked off in Seoul, South Korea! This is the first time the event is being held in Asia, and it will run until the 28th, with 46 countries coming together at Hanyang University’s main stadium to experience hope and change through football. ⚽

More than Just a Game👬

The Homeless World Cup's vision is "a world without homelessness," and its mission is to inspire and support homeless individuals to change their own lives through football. According to the World Economic Forum in 2021, around 150 million people worldwide are homeless, and over 1.6 billion people lack adequate housing. Football serves as a way to help those experiencing homelessness connect with a community, build responsibility, and gain a sense of belonging, giving them the power to transform their lives.

The 2024 Seoul Homeless World Cup

This year’s tournament is especially significant as it is the first to be officially recognized by FIFA. The Korean national team is made up of 8 players from diverse backgrounds, including youth preparing for independence, residents of social welfare facilities, people with disabilities, and refugee applicants. The event is open to the public for free, and donations will go towards covering expenses such as accommodation and meals for the participating teams.

The 2024 Homeless World Cup in Seoul is more than just a football match—it’s a platform that offers those facing social exclusion a chance to regain confidence and participate positively in society. Why not watch the tournament this week and join in raising awareness about homelessness? 🍀

Thoughts 💬

This week we've introduced you to Ilmin Museum of Art, located in the center of Seoul, South Korea, full of busy people, skyscrapers, ancient palaces, and Cheonggyecheon stream. Why not visit a quiet museum in the bustling city center and immerse yourself in the work of some of this year's most exciting artists? Be sure to visit when coming nearby Gwanghwamun Square🏛️🩵

These various words and expressions related to "밥" show that it’s not just food; it symbolizes relationships, economic significance, and the basic strength of life in Korean culture!😋

서울 2024 홈리스 월드컵: 희망과 연대의 축제 🏆

서울 2024 홈리스 월드컵: 희망과 연대의 축제🏆 by 에디터 나래🕊️

지난 21일, 주거권 사각지대에 놓인 이들이 국가대표 선수로서 풋살 경기를 펼치는 '홈리스 월드컵'이 대한민국 서울에서 개막했어요! 홈리스 월드컵에 대한 한국에서의 인식은 아직 낮은데요, 이번이 아시아 최초 개최라고 해요. 이달 28일까지 한양대학교 대운동장에서 46개국의 선수들이 모여 축구를 통해 희망과 변화를 경험할 거예요. ⚽

단순한 경기 그 이상의 의미👬

서울 2024 홈리스월드컵은 특히 국제축구연맹(FIFA)이 처음으로 공인한 대회로, 이번 대회에 참가하는 한국 대표팀은 다양한 배경을 가진 8명의 선수로 구성되었어요. 특히 자립준비청년, 사회복지원시설 거주 청소년, 장애인, 난민 신청자 등이 참여해 그 의미가 더 특별하죠. 이번 대회는 시민 누구나 관람할 수 있도록 무료로 개방되며, 후원금은 참여 선수단의 숙박비와 식비 등의 대회 운영비로 전액 사용된다고 해요.

2024년 서울에서 열리는 이번 대회는 단순한 축구 경기 그 이상을 의미하며, 사회적 소외를 겪는 이들에게 자존감을 회복하고 사회에 긍정적으로 참여할 수 있는 기회를 제공할 거예요. 이번주에는 월드컵을 보며 홈리스 문제에 함께 관심을 갖는건 어떨까요? 🍀

이러한 '밥'과 관련된 다양한 표현과 용어들은 한국 사회에서 '밥'은 그저 먹는 음식이 아니라, 사람들 사이의 관계, 경제적 의미, 그리고 삶의 기본적인 힘을 상징하는 중요한 문화적 요소로 자리잡고 있다는 것을 알려줘요!💞

한국인에게 이렇게나 중요한 밥심, 여러분도 끼니 잘 챙겨 드세요!😋