2. Semiconductor Crisis? Can 3-Step Strategy Save Samsung?📱

Love Knows No Gender! Same-Sex Couples Fight for Marriage Equality🏳️‍🌈

On the 10th, a press conference was held to kick off the "Lawsuit for Marriage Equality and Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage"! 😲 At the event, 11 same-sex couples announced that, they would file lawsuits at six different courts across the country, challenging the rejection of their marriage registrations and seeking a constitutional review of the law that currently bars same-sex marriages.🎉

So, why did they start this marriage equality lawsuit? It’s because same-sex relationships still struggle to be recognized under Korea’s legal system.😢While same-sex marriage is not yet legal in Korea, there actually isn't any specific law prohibiting it. In fact, there’s no clause in the current law that directly bans same-sex marriage!

Despite this, when same-sex couples try to register their marriages, district offices don't process their applications. The reason?🧐 It’s largely due to the courts’ interpretation of the law. Right now, Korean courts still define marriage as a "union between a man and a woman, based on love, for the purpose of a lifelong partnership."

But there’s hope!❤️‍🔥 The Constitutional Court’s 2017 research report on the constitutional guarantee of marriage stated that "in today’s world, marriage can be understood as two people forming a partnership based on love and trust, united by their own free will." So, it seems Korea is slowly opening up to more diverse forms of marriage.

Will this lawsuit pave the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Korea? We’ll have to wait and see!🌈

Semiconductor Crisis? Can 3-Step Strategy Save Samsung?📱

Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division head, DS Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, made an unusual move on October 8, issuing a public apology right after the company’s third-quarter earnings report.😲 He apologized to shareholders for the current crisis, particularly the recent drop in stock prices and disappointing performance. What's interesting is that only head of the DS (Device Solutions) division, made the apology, while the head of the DX (Device Experience) division, which handles the home appliances and mobile sectors, did not. This has led to various interpretations, with many believing this clarifies that the current struggles at Samsung are rooted in the semiconductor division.😕

Looking at Samsung's third-quarter provisional earnings, the company reported sales of 79 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 9.1 trillion KRW.💸 While sales were up 7% compared to the previous quarter, operating profit dropped by 13%.😓This figure fell significantly below market expectations, which had forecasted an operating profit of around 10.77 trillion KRW. Many securities firms had initially predicted operating profits of around 13 to 14 trillion KRW, but had sharply lowered their estimates starting last month. Even with these revised expectations, the actual performance failed to meet them.🙂‍↔️

In his public statement, Vice Chairman Jun outlined three key strategies to overcome this crisis: 1. Restoring core technological competitiveness, 2. Thoroughly preparing for the future, and 3. Innovating the corporate culture and work methods.

Will 3 solutions be enough to pull Samsung through this challenging time?🫣

In an incredible achievement, Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Asian woman and the first Korean ever to receive this prestigious honor. She now joins Kim Dae-jung, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000, as only the second South Korean Nobel laureate. 🌍✍️

Han Kang has been praised for her powerful exploration of human suffering, trauma, and resilience through her deeply reflective works. Her acclaimed novel, "The Vegetarian", delves into the complexities of human desire and violence, drawing international recognition. It became the first Korean work to win the Man Booker International Prize in 2016, and now, with this Nobel win, her literary journey reaches an extraordinary new milestone. 📖✨

The Swedish Academy commended Han Kang for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical trauma and reveals the fragility of human existence.” The Nobel Committee described her writing as profound and original, offering readers around the world a striking message of hope, suffering, and reflection. In her acceptance speech, Han expressed deep gratitude and acknowledged her lifelong connection to Korean literature, which has been a guiding force in her work. 🌱

This recognition is a crucial moment for Korean literature, further propelling it into the global spotlight. Han Kang’s other significant works, such as "Human Acts", which addresses the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, and "The White Book", which does the Jeju April 3 massacre, are essential reads for understanding Korea’s history and its impact on the human condition. Why not dive into one of her books this fall? 🍂📚

So, in Korea, “soul food” is less about a specific type of cuisine and more about the deep connection you have with certain foods that evoke personal memories or emotions.

Now, what about in English-speaking countries? 🤔 The closest concept would be "comfort food." Comfort food is, as the name suggests, food that gives you a sense of comfort, often tied to childhood memories or a feeling of emotional warmth. For Americans, it might be something like spaghetti their parents used to make or freshly baked cookies from home. 🍝🍪

In summary, "soul food" in Korea is all about food that's tied to personal memories and emotions, whereas in English-speaking countries, this is often referred to as "comfort food." On the other hand, in English, "soul food" specifically refers to traditional African American dishes like fried chicken or cornbread.

So, what's your soul food? 💓

1. 사랑에는 성별이 없다! 동성 커플들의 혼인평등소송🏳️‍🌈

2. 반도체 위기? 3단 해결책으로 삼성은 위기를 극복할 수 있을까?📱

 by 에디터 나래🕊️

2024년 노벨문학상 수상자로 한강 작가가 선정되었어요! 한강 작가는 아시아 여성 최초이자 한국인 최초로 이 영광스러운 상을 받으며, 한국 문학의 역사를 새롭게 썼습니다. 또한 김대중 전 대통령의 2000년 노벨평화상 수상 이후, 한국인으로서 노벨상 수상은 두 번째예요. 🌍✍️

한강 작가는 그동안 인간 내면의 어둠과 고통, 그리고 자연과 생명에 대한 깊은 성찰을 담은 작품들로 세계적인 찬사를 받아왔어요. 특히 그녀의 대표작 『채식주의자』는 인간의 욕망과 폭력성을 섬세하게 그려내며, 국제적인 주목을 받은 바 있습니다. 이 작품은 한국인 최초로 2016년에 영국 부커상 인터내셔널 부문상을 수상하며 한국 문학의 위상을 높였고, 이번 노벨문학상 수상으로 그 여정이 절정에 다다른 셈이에요. 📖✨

스웨덴 한림원은 “역사적 트라우마에 맞서고 인간 생의 연약함을 드러낸 강렬한 시적 산문”이라며 선정 이유를 밝혔어요. 그리고 노벨문학상 위원회는 “인간 존재의 본질을 탐구하는 깊이 있는 작품 세계와 문체가 매우 독창적”이라고 평가하며, 한강 작가의 작품이 전 세계 독자들에게 강렬한 메시지를 전달했다고 밝혔어요. 한강 작가는 수상 소감에서 “영광스럽고 여러분들의 지지에 정말 감사드린다”라고 이야기하며, 어릴 때부터 한국 문학과 함께 성장했음을 강조했죠. 🌱

이번 수상은 한국 문학이 더 넓은 세계로 나아가는 중요한 발판이 될 것입니다. 한강 작가의 『소년이 온다』는 광주 5.18 민주화운동을, 『작별하지 않는다』는 제주 4.3 사건을 배경으로 다뤄 한국 현대사의 비극을 서정적인 문체로 느낄 수 있어요. 여러분도 이번 가을에는 한강 작가의 작품을 읽어보시는건 어떨까요? 🍂📚

오늘은 ‘소울푸드’에 관해 알아볼 거예요. 😋 한국어 사전인데 영어 단어라니, 조금 의아하실 수 있겠는데요. ‘소울 푸드(Soul food)’라는 단어는 한국에서 자주 쓰이는 콩글리쉬 표현 중 하나예요. 원래 영어에서 “soul food”는 미국 남부의 전통적인 아프리카계 미국인 요리를 가리키는 말이예요. 그런데 한국에서는 이 말이 조금 다른 의미로 사용되곤 합니다. 😉

한국에서 ‘소울푸드’는 감정적으로나 정신적으로 위안을 주는, 즉 마음을 편안하게 해주고 기분을 좋게 만들어주는 음식을 말해요. 🤗 예를 들어, 어린 시절부터 자주 먹던 음식이나, 개인적으로 좋아하는 음식이 ‘소울푸드’로 불릴 수 있죠. 학창 시절 친구들과 함께 먹었던 떡볶이, 엄마가 보글보글 끓여주던 김치찌개 등이 있겠죠! 친구들이 모였을 때 자주 먹던 음식이나, 외국에서 고향 생각이 날 때 먹는 음식도 여기에 포함된답니다.

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