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[사설로 채우는 한 잔] 돌파구를 찾아라

Seek breakthrough 돌파구를 찾아라 The South Korean government now holds the position that it can discuss the option of adjusting the medical school admissions quota for 2026, a desperate move aimed at getting interns and residents back to hospitals, many of which are struggling with severe staff shortages. 이제 한국 정부는 2026년 의대 입학 정원 조정이라는 선택지를 논의할 수 있다는 입장을 보인다. 이는 많은 병원이 심각한 인력 부족으로 어려움을 겪고 있는 와중에 진료 현장으로 인턴과 레지던트들을 복귀시키려는 절박한 조치이다. The deepening medical service crisis was sparked in February by the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s plan to increase the medical school admission quota as part of its overall medical reform plan. The quota increase resulted in the collective walkout by junior doctors, who normally support emergency and other medical care at major hospitals across the nation. 의료

[편지로 채우는 한 잔] 관계의 변화

Shifting dynamics 관계의 변화 Dear Annie: My friend 'Emily' and I go way back to our college days, when we used to share absolutely everything with each other - the good, the bad and the ugly. She recently got a promotion at work (she works for a well-known accounting firm), something I know she's been dreaming of for a while. Of course, I'm super happy for her, but things between us have kind of shifted since then. Now it's all about her job and her new responsibilities and her added stress, and whenever I try to bring up something about my work or what's going on with me, it feels like she doesn't care. It's like suddenly, she's in the spotlight and I'm just on the sidelines. I'm feeling a bit jealous and overlooked, which is totally not us. I want to talk to her about this without making her feel bad about her success or risking messing up our friendship. How can I bring this up without coming off as jealous or small-minded? -- Feeling on the Sidelines Dear Feeling on the S

[편지로 채우는 한 잔] 미시적인 관리 대 자율성

Micromanagement vs autonomy 미시적인 관리 대 자율성 Dear Annie: I've been working in the same office for nearly a decade, enjoying my job and getting along well with most of my colleagues. Recently, however, we got a new manager, "Sarah," and her management style is different from what I'm used to. She prefers a hands-on approach, closely monitoring our work and frequently requesting updates. This has been stressful for me, as I feel like I'm constantly under a microscope, making it hard to stay focused and be productive. I value autonomy and trust in the workplace. I've considered bringing up my concerns with Sarah directly, but I worry about pushback or coming off as resistant to change. Should I speak up about how I'm feeling or just try to adjust and see how it goes? -- Seeking Autonomy Dear Seeking Autonomy: Speaking up is often the best course of action. Consider having a candid conversation with Sarah about how autonomy has previously enabled you to thrive and contr

[사설로 채우는 한 잔] 논쟁에 휩싸인 과세안

Dispute-laden tax scheme 논쟁에 휩싸인 과세안 The “Korea discount” generally refers to the idea that South Korean stocks remain undervalued. This perception is universally shared among both policymakers and investors, but identifying the reasons behind the lower-than-expected stock performances is tricky largely because individuals point to different factors. "코리아 디스카운트"는 한국 주식이 저평가되어 있다는 인식을 뜻한다. 이 같은 생각은 정책 입안자들과 투자자들 사이에서 보편적으로 공유되지만, 왜 한국 주식이 기대치 이하의 실적을 보이는 건지 그 이유를 규명하는 것은 쉽지 않다. 각자 다른 요인들을 지목하기 때문이다. In recent weeks, however, there seems to be a consensus about one of the factors that strongly resonate among government officials, ruling party members and some members of the main opposition party: the financial investment income tax, whose implement