영화 등이 '대박'났을때, 'breakout hit'

Disney Plus, a global over-the-top (OTT) streaming service provider, is rapidly enhancing its presence in South Korea, with its latest original series...

2023.09.18 10:00

어떤 일이 탄력을 받을땐 'gain traction'

LG Uplus Corp.’ platform push is gaining traction with active venture funding. LG is beefing up investments in startups to hunt for new drivers that c...

2023.09.11 10:00

일이 난관에 봉착할 땐 'hit a snag'

South Korean electric vehicle battery majors’ plan to run more than 10 EV battery manufacturing plants in the US may hit a snag due to the looming uni...

2023.09.04 10:00

예년보다 실적이 좋은 해는 'a bumper year'로 표현

Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. is the only South Korean shipbuilder with orders received already exceeding this year's target. Year-to-date, it ha...

2023.08.28 10:00

경종을 울리다 'set off alarm bells'

Intel Corp.’s announcement on Tuesday that it will significantly expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity and jump into the foundry business by opening its plants to outside clients is setting ...

2023.08.21 10:00

어떤 일에 제동을 걸 땐 'slam the brakes on'

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. are planning to join BMW, General Motors, Honda Motor, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis to collectively invest at least $1 billion and build thousands of elec...

2023.08.14 10:00

in the wake of = as a result of<~의 결과로서>

Newbuilding prices for LNG carriers, which are more profitable than oil tankers and container ships, are expected to rise further, given the rising price trend of used vessels, he said. In addition to...

2023.07.24 10:00

계획대로 잘 진행될 때는 'on track'

HYBE hosts about 100 visitors per day on average at its headquarters, which occupies the entire 19 floors of the building, measuring 60,000 square met...

2023.07.17 10:00

완화하거나 누그러뜨릴 때는 'ease'

South Korea will raise the country’s visa quota for skilled foreign workers by 15 times from the previous level to ease chronic labor shortages, especially in the shipbuilding and agricultural sectors...

2023.07.10 10:00

위험·문제점 인지하고 있을 때 'aware of~'

The EU parliament passed a new law on June 14 that requires smartphones to come with batteries that can be easily replaced by the user. The law isn’t ...

2023.07.03 10:00

wrap에 up을 붙이면 '완전히 마무리하다' 의미

Seven South Korean content makers are set to list on the Nasdaq through a $610 million merger deal with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) as they aim to lure US investors in a bid to expand...

2023.06.26 10:00

뭔가 조금 부족할 때는 'shy of+수량'

The IONIQ 5 robotaxi, based on Hyundai Motor Co.’s all-electric crossover, will launch its first fully driverless service for public passengers later ...

2023.06.19 10:00

기계·생각이 깊이 박힐 땐 'embedded in' 활용을

The capacity expansion in Canada is part of preemptive efforts to meet the growing demand for EVs in North America, while complying with the US battery component requirement, POSCO said. Under the US ...

2023.06.12 10:00

'brim with~'는 컵 끝까지 차오르는 모습이죠

[Night at Korean royal palace brims with stars and Gucci fashion] Gucci’s first Cruise collection show in Asia at Gyeongbokgung Palace underscores Seo...

2023.05.29 10:00

'on (a) par with'는 동등한 수준을 의미해요

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday declared an end to most COVID-19 restrictions including mandatory quarantine for patients of the pand...

2023.05.22 10:00

좋은 징조는 bode well, 나쁜 징조는 bode ill

The second-quarter earnings outlook for South Korea's biggest automakers Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister company Kia Corp. looks rosy as eased automotive chip shortages and robust new car demand bode...

2023.05.15 10:00

flush와 blush는 어떻게 다를까요

Back in 2021 when t he ma rket w a s f lu sh w it h ack in 2021 when the market was f lush with liquidity, the gross merchandise value, or the value i...

2023.05.08 10:00

경제적인 어려움을 느낄땐 'feel the pinch'

Inflation has hit almost every corner of the real economy in South Korea and the country’s popular summer dessert bingsu is no exception, with its pri...

2023.05.01 10:00

타격 줄 땐 'deal a blow to~' 타격 받을 땐 'suffer a blow'

The bull run in shares of SM Entertainment Co. may deal a heavy blow to Kakao Corp.’s 1.25-trillion-won ($950 million) takeover bid for the K-po...

2023.04.24 10:00

변함없이 굳건할 때는 unwavering

Rolex watches are now the latest object of South Korea’s unwavering love for luxury goods. The high demand and limited supply of Rolex watches a...

2023.04.17 10:00