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As Korea's birthrate plummets, rural schools are emptying and have started opening their doors to illiterate senior citizens. When the idea was first floated, local education offices immediately warmed to the idea as it was a way to prevent schools from having to close permanently. When asked what they planned to do with their newfound language skills, these mature students' answers ranged from the simple, 'write letters to my family,' to the more aspirational, 'run for president of the village women’s society'.

Vancouver’s exorbitant housing prices have made home ownership an unattainable dream for many. But one Canadian scientist has an affordable alternative that uses 3D printers to construct houses. The printers pour concrete in layers to build the home’s foundation before other elements are added. Customers would be able to customize their future homes at a fraction of the cost. Protype structures have to be officially strength-tested before the company gets a permit to print real homes in different jurisdictions.

Emperor Akihito of Japan will abdicate tomorrow at the age of 85, becoming the first Japanese monarch to retire in over 200 years. He is the first emperor of modern Japan to have reigned without his country ever being at war. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko made headlines multiple times by visiting neighboring countries in order to smooth relations. For instance, in 1992, during a visit to China, he said he felt “deep sorrow” about an “unfortunate period in which my country inflicted great suffering on the people of China.” His elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will succeed him as emperor. In Japan, the Emperor is a figurehead without political power. But the monarchy is still an important institution there, and his abdication is likely to have a lasting impact.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

영어 십계명 외우기(10번 반복) English Bible The Ten Commandments 1. You shall have no other gods before me. 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything. And you shall not bow down to them or worship them. 3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not give false testimony against you neighbor. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor's house.

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 Following a series of suicide attacks on Easter Sunday, Sri Lanka has banned face coverings that hinder identification in public. HEADLINE 2 Thousands of people protested in Hong Kong over a proposed law change that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. HEADLINE 3 Former U.S. Vice President and presidential hopeful Joe Biden officially kicks off his campaign with a speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. HEADLINE 4 Switzerland has formally joined China's Belt and Road Initiative, with both sides signing a Memorandum of Understanding. HEADLINE 5 The number of deaths caused by industrial accidents in Korea is 4.4 times higher than that of the European Union, according to reports. HEADLINE 6 The National Climate Environment Conference, the new presidential agency aimed at resolving the fine dust issue, officially began operations.

After China's decision last year to ban plastic waste imports, Malaysia has begun cracking down on people who are trying to cash-in on new opportunities. Over the past 10 months, Malaysia has shut down 148 unlicensed plastic recycling plants, but only a fraction of those who illegally run the plants have been indicted. According to a recent Greenpeace report, during the first seven months of 2018, plastic waste exported from the US to Malaysia more than doubled compared to the previous year.

New satellite analysis shows that millions of hectares of pristine tropical rainforest were destroyed in 2018. Chief among the causes for the destruction were beef, chocolate and palm oil farming. Brazil was particularly hard hit, losing 11% of its rainforest over the period of 1985 to 2017, which represents an area roughly 10 times larger than the Korean peninsula. Environmentalists and NGOs are concerned that deforestation could worsen under the government of President Bolsonaro, who was elected on his campaign pledge to develop Amazon rainforests.

According to a recent survey of more than 480 office workers in Korea, nearly 96% of them felt that vacations were required in one's office life. Needless to say, the overall results were completely foreseeable. But something unexpected was the duration of time off that most people wanted. Respondents said they needed two vacations a year, and the average vacation time they thought was appropriate was two weeks at a go. When asked what they'd do during their time off, the most common response was "take it easy."

As Korea's birthrate plummets, rural schools are emptying and have started opening their doors to illiterate senior citizens. When the idea was first floated, local education offices immediately warmed to the idea as it was a way to prevent schools from having to close permanently. When asked what they planned to do with their newfound language skills, these mature students' answers ranged from the simple, 'write letters to my family,' to the more aspirational, 'run for president of the village women’s society'.

Vancouver’s exorbitant housing prices have made home ownership an unattainable dream for many. But one Canadian scientist has an affordable alternative that uses 3D printers to construct houses. The printers pour concrete in layers to build the home’s foundation before other elements are added. Customers would be able to customize their future homes at a fraction of the cost. Protype structures have to be officially strength-tested before the company gets a permit to print real homes in different jurisdictions.

Emperor Akihito of Japan will abdicate tomorrow at the age of 85, becoming the first Japanese monarch to retire in over 200 years. He is the first emperor of modern Japan to have reigned without his country ever being at war. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko made headlines multiple times by visiting neighboring countries in order to smooth relations. For instance, in 1992, during a visit to China, he said he felt “deep sorrow” about an “unfortunate period in which my country inflicted great suffering on the people of China.” His elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will succeed him as emperor. In Japan, the Emperor is a figurehead without political power. But the monarchy is still an important institution there, and his abdication is likely to have a lasting impact.

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 A gunman opened fire in a suburban San Diego synagogue killing one person and wounding three others. HEADLINE 2 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that Tehran could leave the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in response to Washington‘s withdrawal from the Iran deal and tightened sanctions. HEADLINE 3 Spain's ruling Socialist Party wins the 2019 general election held on April 28, local time, but falls short of obtaining parliamentary majority. HEADLINE 4 People around the world are divided over whether the U.S. or China is the world’s leading economic power. HEADLINE 5 Hepatitis A is rapidly spreading across the nation, with Seoul and Gyeonggi Province at the epicenter of the outbreak. HEADLINE 6 The government will launch today a new national agency to tackle worsening fine dust pollution.

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 Sri Lankan authorities said the coordinated suicide bombings on Easter Sunday were carried out in retaliation for last month's mass shooting at mosques in New Zealand. © poesia619, 출처 Pixabay HEADLINE 2 China slammed the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on countries that buy Iranian oil. HEADLINE 3 Strong earthquakes have struck the Philippines for two consecutive days. HEADLINE 4 Han Kuo-yu, the popular mayor of the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, has hinted at running for president in next year’s election. HEADLINE 5 The Korean government dismissed Japan's request for Seoul to ease or lift import bans on Japanese seafood products from the Fukushima region and seven other prefectures. HEADLINE 6 The last Joseon Dynasty garden in Seoul has been opened to the public.

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A killer hog disease is killing China’s pigs, and experts worry it could cause a shortage for the whole world.  China consumes around 28 percent of the world’s meat and 49 percent of its pork.  Because of the outbreak of African swine fever, hog futures on the New York market have already risen by 50 percent.  © enriquelopezgarre, 출처 Pixabay China is reportedly in talks to buy pork from France, and it’s also said to be an issue in trade talks with the U.S.  The problem is, experts say, China would not want to admit to a pork shortage in those talks because that would weaken its hand in negotiations.

Lawmakers in Hawaii are worried that rising ocean levels because of climate change could cause the renowned Waikiki Beach to disappear.  That’s based on a report by the state of Hawaii saying ocean levels will rise 90 centimeters by the end of this century.  © seantookthese, 출처 Unsplash The lawmakers say the next 15 to 20 years could see the island of Honolulu start experiencing coastal erosion, the loss of infrastructure and frequent flooding.  Already, at high tide in recent years, seawater flows across Waikiki Beach onto roads and sidewalks.

U.S. politicians are starkly divided over the newly released Mueller report, which neither accuses President Trump nor exonerates him of trying to obstruct justice in the Russia investigation.  Some Democrats have said the alleged actions of the Trump administration are “worse than Watergate,” referring to the scandal that ended the presidency of Richard Nixon.  Some Democrats think there are still grounds for impeachment, but others think it might just raise President Trump’s standing in the polls.  For now, Democrats are demanding the full version of the Mueller report, without any parts redacted.

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1   The government of Sri Lanka said that the coordinated bombings of churches and hotels across the country on Easter Sunday had been carried out by a local extremist group known as NTJ. HEADLINE 2   The U.S. government announced that it will not reissue waivers for Iran oil imports, making 8 countries, including South Korea, no longer exempt from U.S. sanctions once their current waivers end (on May 2) HEADLINE 3   A strong earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday evening killing at least 6 people and injuring some 50 others. HEADLINE 4 Sudan's interim leader said the transitional military council is committed to handing power to a civilian authority. HEADLINE 5 Climate change protesters who have brought parts of London to a standstill said they were ready to discuss their demands with the government.   HEADLINE 6 Despite a row between the U.S. and the Chinese IT company Huawaei, the company announced promising bus

Russian media have reported sightings of a polar bear in a village some 700 kilometers from his home.  Locals in the village of Tilichiki, on the Kamtchatka Peninsula, have taken pictures of the bear wandering around, and say he’s exhausted.  They’ve been feeding him fish.  Apparently, climate change caused the bear to move south, which he did by hitching a ride on an ice floe.  But he’s not the first to do so  –  in February, another village was visited by dozens of polar bears looking for food.  The local authorities are planning to sedate this bear and airlift him back home.

The city of Seoul has announced tough new rules on trash and tents in the parks along the Han River.  Under measures announced on Sunday, tents on the river have to be taken down after 7 PM, and the areas where tents are allowed have been reduced to just 13.  Tents with more than one person inside cannot be closed and must be left open.  Violators risk getting a fine of 1 million won.  To deal with the growing problem of trash, groups planning an event on the river will have to submit a clean-up plan and pay a deposit.  Those who fail to follow the city’s cleaning guidelines won’t be allowed to hold more events and will lose their deposits.

The authorities in Paris are one step closer to finding what caused the fire last week that ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral.  A source from the police has told CNN that investigators think the fire started at the center of the cathedral’s roof, near its iconic spire.  They came to that conclusion based on amateur video and photos from local residences.  The source said they’re also looking at the elevators used by the workers, but no further details were given on that.  Apparently, security guards only noticed the flames when they were already 3 meters high, meaning the fire alarm might not have been working properly.

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 At least 228 people were killed in a series of bomb blasts that hit luxury hotels and churches across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. HEADLINE 2 According to a report, employees at large companies earned three times more than those in small companies with less than four employees. HEADLINE 3 The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Sunday that it will implement safety measures on all 400 airplanes owned by local carriers. HEADLINE 4 Suicide bombers and fighters attacked the communications ministry in the centre of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. HEADLINE 5 Gunmen raided a family party in the Mexican state of Veracruz, killing 13 people, including a child, authorities said. HEADLINE 6 Volcanic ash hit parts of Bali on Sunday following another eruption of Mount Agung.

The common people who gave a fake gift to BTS Controversy in the American Community! With the release of its new mini-album "MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA," a heartbreaking issue has arisen for BTS-loving fans who are expanding their global activities. This is because of "gifts" given to BTS as a guest on "Sirius XM," a U.S. radio show that featured BTS, on Wednesday (local time). Fans and the Korean community in the U.S. have come under fire for being ranked No. 1 on the list of postings and comments. At that time, Min Sang-jung made a surprise appearance as an interpreter for BTS, a junior entertainment player from Korea, and as soon as we greeted each other with BTS members, he took out a gift bag, saying, "I made for them." BTS members were surprised and delighted, and thanked their seniors for the gift. Since then, Min Sang-jeong has urged BTS members to write it on their own, and the members have continued the show by writing their own b

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Coffee shops are prompting some people to think about the pros and cons of redenominating the Korean currency.  Many cafes are chopping zeroes off their prices.  For a drink that costs 3,500 won, the menu shows a price of 3.5.  There are fewer digits there, which some say helps make the menu easier to read and makes bookkeeping simpler.  On the other hand, some point out that fewer zeros could trick our brains into thinking things are cheaper than they are, and cause prices to rise.  A house that costs 680,000 won might be considered a bargain, which would encourage the seller to raise it to 700,000.

The president of Greece, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, has called on the UK to return a set of classical sculptures from what he called the “murky prison” of the British Museum.  Called the “Parthenon Marbles,” they were taken from the Parthenon by the British peer Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.  The Greek president said that for the British, the statues are trophies.  Greece has been calling for decades for them to be sent back, but the British Museum has always ruled it out.  The museum says Lord Elgin had permission at the time to take them.

The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was completely extinguished on Tuesday after burning for more than nine hours.  There was widespread relief that many of the cathedral’s most precious artworks and relics were saved despite such severe damage.  The Paris Fire Service said nearly 400 firefighters had battled the inferno.  No official cause has been announced, but officials say the fire can be linked to renovation work that was underway at the time.  French President Emmanuel Macron vowed that France will rebuild the cathedral together in the years to come.  Two French billionaires in the fashion industry have already pledged nearly 340 million dollars for that purpose.

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 An estimated 10 million people in Iran have been affected by heavy precipitation and massive floods in the past month. HEADLINE 2 The number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first quarter of 2019 has tripled compared with the same time last year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). HEADLINE 3 U.S. Presidential Democratic contender Bernie Sanders released 10 years worth of tax returns. HEADLINE 4 Photojournalist at Reuters Kim Kyung-hoon won a Pulitzer Prize for his photo of a Honduran woman fleeing with her children from tear gas at the U.S. border, becoming the first South Korean to win the coveted prize. HEADLINE 5 The city of Seoul is set to open 4 new state-run special schools in September. HEADLINE 6 BTS is set to top the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart and the UK Official Albums Chart with “Map of the Soul: Persona”.

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Government officials in India are crossing mountains, rivers and deserts to make sure that all 900 million eligible voters can take part in the world’s biggest election, set to last until May 19th.  The rule now in India is that no one should have to travel more than two kilometers to take part, so election officials risk life and limb.  In one case, a priest living with lions in the forest has a polling booth just for himself, and in another, poll workers need a week’s time to pass through canyons and jungle just to reach a village with fewer than 250 voters.  In all, there will be one million polling booths set up for this humongous example of democracy in action.

Netizens in Japan are criticizing their government’s failed push at the WTO to get Korea to import fish and seafood from waters near Fukushima, the site of the 2011 nuclear disaster.  In a typical comment, one user recognized Korea’s right to ensure its people’s safety, asking, “does Japan import fish without knowing they’re safe?  It doesn’t, but it’s trying to force someone else to.”  High-ranking officials have weighed in too, but seem unwilling to accept the WTO’s ruling.  The minister of fisheries, Yoshikawa Takamori, said the day the ruling came out that he doesn’t think it means Japanese marine products are unsafe.  Foreign Minister Taro Kono, too, said the Japanese government has not changed its position.

A South Korean army surgeon, Captain Heo JoonNyung, has developed an AI model that can predict the effects of treatment for stroke. Captain Heo was interested in stroke patients in treatment who developed aphasia, the loss of speech abilities.  His patients would recover, but Captain Heo understood there were concerns that invasive treatments can make aphasia worse. Using more than 2,600 sets of patient data in his AI model, he was able to predict the outcomes of treatments 90 percent of the time, up from 70 percent before.  The paper by Captain Heo JoonNyung and his colleagues will appear in the May edition of the international medical journal “Stroke.”

Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 Marking the 5th anniversary of the Sewol-ho ferry disaster, ceremonies are set to be held today in memory of the victims. HEADLINE 2 The government announced it will invest 30 trillion won by 2022 in infrastructure projects aimed at improving quality of life. HEADLINE 3 A massive fire broke out in Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday, local time, causing heavy damage including the collapse of its roof. http://mysplendidlifestyle.blogspot.com/2019/04/february-2018-remembrance-of-notre-dame.html HEADLINE 4 The United Nations warned warring factions in Libya against attacking civilian areas, as civil unrest intensifies with hundreds of casualties reported in less than two weeks. HEADLINE 5 For the first time in 16 years, the center-left Social Democratic Party won Finland’s parliamentary election. HEADLINE 6 U.S. President Trump’s re-election campaign raises more than US$30 million in the first quarter of 2019.