3.책 소개 (작은 눈의 수달 뽀삐) -제목 : 작은 눈으로 본 큰 세상

야구 관람 관련 기사

학생회 주관 행사 관련 기사

(시그널, 버스킹, 무박캠프)

-사진은 추후 성준쌤께 부탁드려볼 예정

사이드에 진로 관련 글

Hidden Korean Culture in

K-POP Demon Hunters

By: Jeong Ji-yeon

Date: September 10, 2025

🎨 Characters and Symbols

Have you ever heard of an animation where idols fight demons? That’s K-POP Demon Hunters. But this show is not just about music and action—it is full of Korean culture!

The blue tiger Derpy and the magpie are not just cute animals. They are characters inspired by a traditional Korean painting called Ho-jak-do. In Korea, the tiger is a symbol of strength and protection, and the magpie brings good luck. These traditional symbols become fun and friendly characters for global fans.

🔮 Tradition and Performance

The girl group Huntr/x is also special. They are descendants of shamans, and their performance with music and dance is based on Korean shamanism. This tradition is mixed with K-POP to create a new fantasy style.

Even the weapons, like the Sain-geom and crescent swords, come from Korean history and rituals. The villains, Saja Boys, wear traditional clothes like hanbok and gat, showing Korea’s culture in a modern way.

🍜 Everyday Life and Music

Everyday Korean life also appears in the anime, like eating cup ramen or visiting convenience stores. These small details help foreign fans understand what life is like in Korea. The soundtrack combines K-POP beats with traditional sounds like drums from shaman rituals, creating a unique music style.

🌏 Global Meaning

In conclusion, K-POP Demon Hunters is not just entertainment. It shows that Korean culture can be modern, fun, and global. The show helps people around the world learn about Korea, and it even gives us a chance to appreciate our own culture in new ways.

먼저 작품 속 파란 호랑이 Derpy와 까치 캐릭터는 한국 민화인 호작도에서 영감을 받았습니다. 호랑이는 힘과 보호를, 까치는 길운을 상징합니다. 전통적인 그림 속 상징이 글로벌 애니메이션 속 캐릭터로 등장하면서 세계 팬들에게 친숙하게 다가갑니다.

주인공 걸그룹 ‘Huntr/x’는 사실 무당의 후손이라는 설정을 갖고 있습니다. 이들은 음악과 춤으로 악령을 쫓는데, 이는 한국 무속 의식에서 비롯된 전통을 현대적으로 각색한 모습입니다. 샤머니즘이 케이팝 공연과 결합해 새로운 판타지 장르로 발전한 것이죠.

극 중에 등장하는 사인검이나 월도 같은 무기는 실제 한국 역사와 제례에서 사용된 전통 무기입니다. 단순한 판타지 소품이 아니라, 문화적 맥락을 담은 무기가 등장함으로써 이야기가 더 깊이 있고 독창적으로 느껴집니다.

악당으로 나오는 Saja Boys는 전통 의상인 한복과 갓을 착용하고 등장합니다. 이는 한국의 저승사자를 현대적으로 재해석한 것입니다. 서양의 Grim Reaper와 비슷하면서도 다른 모습이라, 글로벌 관객들에게 색다른 매력을 줍니다.

작품 속에는 컵라면, 편의점 간식, k-드라마와 같은 한국의 일상 문화도 자연스럽게 드러납니다. 이는 한국의 평범한 생활이 이제는 전 세계적으로 공감되는 문화 코드가 되었음을 보여줍니다.

사운드트랙에는 케이팝 특유의 리듬과 함께 판소리와 같은 전통 음악 요소가 담겨 있습니다. 전통과 현대가 섞여 만들어낸 새로운 음악은 글로벌 팬들에게 신선한 감각을 줍니다.

〈K-POP Demon Hunters〉는 단순한 엔터테인먼트를 넘어서 한국의 전통 문화가 현대적 콘텐츠와 만나 세계에 전해질 수 있다는 가능성을 보여줍니다. 호랑이, 무속, 무기, 저승사자, 음식, 음악 등 다양한 요소가 케이팝 판타지라는 무대에서 다시 태어나, 한국과 세계를 이어주는 다리가 되고 있습니다.

이 글을 읽는 우리도 알 수 있듯이, 한국 문화는 단순히 ‘옛것’에 머무는 것이 아니라, 새로운 방식으로 재해석되어 세계와 소통하는 힘을 가지고 있습니다.

케이팝 데몬 헌터스는 영상을 통해 외국인들에게 우리 문화를 알리고 더 많은 사람들이 우리나라를 방문할 기회를 만들어주는 좋은 작품이라고 생각합니다. 또한 우리가 익숙하게 생각했던 전통 문화를 다시 한번 돌아보고 몰랐던 것도 알아가며 그 가치를 새롭게 알 수 있게 만들어준다고 생각햇습니다. 예를 들면 파란 호랑이 Derpy나 까치 캐릭터가 귀여운 동물이 아니라 민화에서 나온 상징이고 걸그룹이 춤과 노래로 귀신을 쫓는 장면은 무속에서 가져온 설정인데 어떤 민화에 호랑이 까치가 그려져 있는지 호랑이 까치의 의미는 무엇인지 한반씩 생각하게 만들어주고 단순한 캐릭터가 아닌 하나하나 우리나라 문화가 담긴 내용이라 우리나라를 알리기 좋은 작품이라고 생각했습니다.

Personalized learning programs boost college readiness and career exploration

By Reporter Yang Jin-young
Published: September 10, 2025

SEOSAN - Daesan High School is pioneering a revolutionary approach to education through its implementation of the Autonomous Public High School 2.0 model, providing students with unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning and career development.

The innovative program, which emphasizes customized education and community partnerships, has already shown promising results in helping students build stronger college applications while discovering their future career paths.

"It's a system designed to provide every student with opportunities that match their interests and talents," said Principal Park Si-yoon during a recent interview. "Our goal isn't just college preparation—it's about helping students develop the skills they need for life."

Programs Show Real Results

Current senior Park Seo-ho, who is pursuing a career in Korean language education, credits the school's Career Exploration Week with transforming his college preparation strategy. His academic journey includes writing a career integration report titled "Research on Promoting Self-Regulated Learning for Underachieving Students: Focusing on Reinterpreting Failure Experiences," and presenting at the academic festival on "The Emergence of Postmodern Literature and Its Comparison with Modernist Literature."

"I participated in humanities and social science camps, English camps, and education-related camps. These experiences directly connect to my goal of becoming an educator and have given me practical insights into teaching methods," Park said.

The school offers a comprehensive range of programs including Career Exploration Week, Curriculum Fair, career counseling, mentoring, and project-based learning classes. Students can also participate in themed camps covering humanities, science, and arts.

Community Partnerships Drive Success

The program's success stems largely from strategic partnerships with key organizations including the Chungnam Office of Education, Seosan Education Office, Hanseo University, Shinsung University, and LG Chem. These collaborations provide students with real-world experiences and direct connections to higher education and industry professionals.

Growing Interest from Incoming Students

The program is attracting attention from prospective students. Middle school student Lee Ji-yoon from Seosan Girls' Middle School hopes to attend despite the distance concerns.

"I've heard about all the camps and mentoring programs. It sounds like I'll actually get to explore different subjects and careers before deciding what to focus on for college," she said.

When asked about the distance, Lee Ji-yoon noted, "Yes, that was something I was worried about initially. But I heard the school is considering providing bus transportation to make it easier for students from different areas to attend. Plus, if they can offer programs and camps that match my specific interests and career goals, I think it's worth the commute."

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

Principal Park Si-yoon: "We see success in our students' confidence levels, their engagement in learning, and the quality of their college applications. When students can demonstrate real self-directed learning experiences, that's when we know it's working."

Student Park Seo-ho: "Career Exploration Week helped me realize that I want to become a Korean language teacher. My research on helping students overcome academic struggles by reframing their failures as learning opportunities became really important when I was preparing my college applications."

Future Student Lee Ji-yoon: "The specialized programs and camps will help me find the career path that's right for me, even if it means commuting from Seosan."

KEY VOCABULARY

1. Autonomous (자율적인) - Having the freedom to act independently
2. Pioneering (선구적인) - Being among the first to develop new methods
3. Unprecedented (전례 없는) - Never done or known before
4. Comprehensive (포괄적인) - Complete and including everything necessary
5. Strategic (전략적인) - Carefully planned to achieve a purpose

요약:
대산고등학교는 자율형 공립고등학교 2.0 모델을 통해 개인 맞춤형 교육과 지역사회 협력을 강화하고 있다.
학생들은 진로체험주간, 각종 캠프, 멘토링을 통해 자기주도적 학습 능력을 기르며 대학 진학 준비를 하고 있다.

Korean tiger and magpie carry deep symbolism of strength, protection, and good luck.

2.Shamanism (무속 신앙)

The girl group’s performances are inspired by Korean shamanistic rituals.

3.Traditional Weapons (전통 무기)

Items like the Sain-geom and crescent sword are rooted in Korean history.

4.Cultural Heritage (문화유산)

The anime revives and reinterprets Korea’s cultural heritage for a global audience.

5.Globalization (세계화)

•K-POP Demon Hunters shows how local traditions can be shared worldwide.

6.Fusion (융합)

The soundtrack mixes K-POP beats with traditional sounds, creating cultural fusion.

Daesan High School (Principal: Park Si-yoon) held the “2025 Sports Festival” on May 16 at the school field and Hongji Gymnasium. Although there was some rain, more than 570 students and teachers participated with excitement until the end.

The event was designed to help students grow not only in academics but also in character and physical strength, while also building school spirit and teamwork. Every student had to take part in at least one event, and most of the games were class competitions. More than winning or losing, the focus was on cooperation, respect, and sportsmanship.

Events included ssireum, arm wrestling, 50-meter race, relay, figure-eight jump rope, team ball-bouncing, mission relay, and tug-of-war. The preliminaries were held in the morning, followed by semifinals and finals in the afternoon, where many close matches took place.

The Parents’ Association prepared snacks such as handmade takoyaki and rice treats for the students. The Student Council also gave out free drinks to those who brought personal tumblers, showing care for the environment. In addition, members of the “Beauty Inside” club shared their

talents by offering tattoo stickers, face painting, and hair accessories, making the festival even more fun.

Principal Park said, “This Sports Festival was not just about competition. It was about participating together as a community and learning the importance of cooperation and communication.”

As a student who hopes to pursue a career true importance of physical education, I found this Sports Festival even more meaningful. Although I did not achieve top results in the 50-meter race and tug-of-war that I participated in, I was able to communicate with my classmates and learn teamwork and leadership through the games. I believe that having experiences like this shows the true importance of physical education.

Vocabulary

Cooperation(협력)-When people work together and help each other to achieve a shared goal.

Competition(경쟁)-A situation in which people or groups try to win or do better than others.

Sportsmanship(운동가 정신)-Fair and respectful behavior toward others while playing a game or sport.

Academic(학업의)-Related to studying, learning, or education, especially at schools or universities.

Meaningful(의미있는)-Having a clear purpose or importance; giving a feeling of value or significance.

요약: 대산고등학교는 5월 16일 ‘2025 체육한마당’을 열었고 500명이 넘는 학생들이 참여했다. 씨름, 팔씨름, 50m 달리기, 계주, 줄넘기, 줄다리기 등 다양한 종목이 진행되었으며, 협력과 스포츠맨십을 배우는 데 중점을 두었다. 학부모회와 학생회, 동아리 활동으로 간식과 재능 나눔도 이루어졌다.

특히 전통과 현대의 융합을 강조하며, 무속과 케이팝, 판소리와 현대 비트의 결합 같은 사례를 통해 독창성을 보여줍니다.

마지막으로 이 작품이 한국 문화를 세계에 알리고 우리 스스로도 전통의 가치를 새롭게 돌아볼 기회를 준다는 점을 강조합니다.

The early bird catches the worm

->일찍 일어나는 새가 벌레를 잡는다

영어대화

A:Did you check today’s weather forecast?

B: Yes, it says it will rain in the afternoon

문장 선정&이유:

-> 주전자 그림&teapot

영어 문제

->The teacher asked the students to hand in their reports before the ___.

(a) deadline (b) headline

(c) guideline (d) outline

(e) sideline

정답 (a)

4월 11일, 우리 학교에서 봄을 맞아 벚꽃 사진 콘테스트가 열렸습니다. 학생들은 학교 주변에 활짝 핀 벚꽃을 배경으로 소중한 추억을 담아 사진을 찍어 제출했어요. 이번 콘테스트는 학생들이 창의적인 감성을 마음껏 표현할 수 있는 뜻깊은 시간이었으며, 심사를 거쳐 선정된 작품들은 학교 TV에 전시되어 많은 이들의 관심을 받았습니다. 따뜻한 봄날, 벚꽃과 함께한 학생들의 행복한 모습이 인상적이었습니다.

야구 관람

8월 20일, 우리 학교 학생들이 함께 모여 야구 경기를 즐겁게 관람했어요. 뜨거운 응원 속에서 선수들의 역동적인 플레이를 직접 보며 스포츠의 재미와 팀워크를 느낄 수 있었답니다. 이마에 쿨링패치를 붙이고 친구들과 신나게 응원하는 모습이 특히 인상적이었어요. 이번 관람은 학생들의 단합과 학교생활에 활력을 불어넣는 소중한 시간이었답니다.

학생회가 진행하는 이벤트

시그널

한 학기에 한 번 열리는 학생회가 주최하는 ‘시그널’은 대산고 선후배가 새로운 인연을 만드는 특별한 행사입니다. 서로 소통하며 따뜻한 학교 분위기를 만들어 가는 뜻깊은 시간이랍니다.

봄맞이 대산고 버스킹

우리학교에서는 봄맞이 버스킹이라는 행사가 있습니다. 학생들이 직접 준비한 다양한 공연들이 펼쳐지는 행사랍니다. 여러가지 각양각색의 노래로 자신만의 끼와 열정을 마음껏 뽑냈 수 있죠.

무박캠핑

저도 대산고에 오면서 처음 알게 된 행사인데요! ‘무박캠핑’에서는 친구들과 함께 삼겹살을 구워 먹고, 보물찾기나 퀴즈쇼 같은 다양한 활동을 하며 즐거운 추억을 만들 수 있답니다.

진로 글

요즘 날씨 진짜 변덕쟁이야! 비 올까 싶어서 우산 챙겼는데, 갑자기 해가 반짝! 그러다 또 갑자기 폭우 쏟아지고, 그래서 등하굣길마다 마음 졸이게 돼. 올해는 더위도 짱짱, 천둥 번개도 자주 쳐서 날씨 예측이 더 어렵고, 학교 생활에도 살짝 영향이 있더라구.

나는 항공 관제사를 꿈꾸는데, 관제사는 하늘 위에서 비행기들이 안전하게 날고 착륙하도록 돕는 멋진 역할이야! 특히 갑작스러운 비나 번개 같은 날씨가 큰 변수라서, 한 번의 신중한 판단이 수백 명의 안전을 좌우한대. 그래서 언제나 침착하게 상황을 체크하고 가장 안전한 길을 알려줘야 해.

요즘처럼 날씨가 요상할 때마다 내 꿈이 얼마나 큰 책임감을 안고 있는지 더 뼈저리게 느끼고 있어! 쉽진 않지만, 그래서 더 열심히 준비해서 꼭 멋지게 이뤄낼 거야

On April 11th, our school held a Cherry Blossom Photo Contest to celebrate the arrival of spring. Students took photos capturing precious memories with the fully bloomed cherry blossoms around the school as the background.
This contest was a meaningful opportunity for students to freely express their creative emotions, and the selected photos were displayed on the school TV, drawing a lot of attention.
The happy faces of students enjoying the warm spring day with the cherry blossoms left a lasting impression.

Baseball Game Viewing

On August 20th, students from our school gathered to watch a baseball game together.
Amid passionate cheering, we could enjoy the thrill of the sport and feel the spirit of teamwork as we watched the players’ dynamic plays live.
It was especially memorable to see students cheering excitedly with cooling patches on their foreheads.
This outing was a valuable time that brought unity among students and added energy to school life.

Events Hosted by the Student Council

Signal

Held once every semester, “Signal” is a special event hosted by the student council, where seniors and juniors at Daesan High School can build new connections.
It is a meaningful time that fosters communication and creates a warm and friendly school atmosphere.

Daesan High School’s Spring Busking Festival

Our school holds a special event called the Spring Busking Festival.
It features performances prepared by the students themselves.
With a wide variety of songs, students get the chance to fully express their talents and passion in their own unique way.

Overnight-Free Camping ("No-Sleep" Camping)

This was an event I only learned about after coming to Daesan High School!
In the “No-Sleep Camping”, students grill pork belly (samgyeopsal) with their friends, and enjoy fun activities such as treasure hunts and quiz shows.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to create unforgettable memories together.

진로 글

The weather these days is really unpredictable! I bring my umbrella thinking it might rain, but suddenly the sun is shining bright! Then, out of nowhere, heavy rain falls, so I get nervous on my way to and from school. This year, the heat is strong and there’s a lot of thunder and lightning, making the weather even harder to predict.

I dream of becoming an air traffic controller. They help airplanes fly safely and land smoothly in the sky. When sudden rain or lightning happens, it can be dangerous, so one decision can affect the safety of hundreds of people. That’s why they always stay calm, watch the situation carefully, and guide planes on the safest path.

When the weather is unstable like this, I feel how much responsibility my dream carries. So, I want to work harder and make my dream come true!

🌸📷

단어 / 표현

뜻

Cherry Blossom

벚꽃

Fully bloomed

만개한, 활짝 핀

Capture (memories)

(추억 등을) 담다, 포착하다

Creative emotions

창의적인 감성

Display

전시하다, 보여주다

Left a lasting impression

깊은 인상을 남기다

⚾️🏟️

단어 / 표현

뜻

Passionate cheering

열정적인 응원

The thrill of the sport

스포츠의 짜릿함

Dynamic plays

역동적인 경기 장면

Cooling patch

쿨링패치 (더위를 식히는 패치)

Unity

단결, 단합

Added energy

활력을 불어넣다

💕🏫

단어 / 표현

뜻

Student council

학생회

Semester

학기

Build new connections

새로운 인연/관계를 맺다

Foster communication

소통을 촉진하다

School atmosphere

학교 분위기

🎤🎵

단어 / 표현

뜻

Busking

거리 공연, 버스킹

Features (공연 등)

~를 특징으로 하다 / 포함하다

Talents and passion

재능과 열정

In their own unique way

자신만의 방식으로

⛺️💤

단어 / 표현

뜻

Grill pork belly

삼겹살을 굽다

Treasure hunt

보물찾기

Quiz show

퀴즈쇼

Unforgettable memories

잊지 못할 추억

✨✈️

단어 / 표현

뜻

Unpredictable

예측할 수 없는

Air traffic controller

항공 교통 관제사

Land smoothly

(비행기가) 부드럽게 착륙하다

Sudden rain / lightning

갑작스러운 비 / 번개

Affect the safety

안전에 영향을 미치다

Stay calm

침착함을 유지하다

Guide planes

비행기를 안내하다

Responsibility

책임감

Make my dream come true

꿈을 이루다

영화 제목:the pursuit of happyness(행복을 찾아서)

명대사:Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something. You got a dream, you gotta protect it.

By 1118 dayun lee

Today, language feels more important than ever. People around the world work together, share culture and knowledge, and communicate across borders every single day. In this global society, one language appears more often than any other: English. From news articles and international meetings to classrooms and online platforms, English has become a major tool of connection. But the question remains: Will English continue to be the language of the future? Or will new changes challenge its position?

Why English Still Matters

First of all, English is the most widely used international language today. It is one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other global organizations. It is also the standard language in fields such as aviation, shipping, and science. Most academic research papers are written in English, and leading universities around the world use English as their main teaching language.

On the internet, English is also dominant. A large portion of online content, from YouTube videos to online courses and databases, is provided in English. In addition, many global companies require strong English skills when hiring new workers. For example, big companies like Google, Amazon, or Samsung see English not just as a skill, but as a requirement for success in global markets.

Because of this, English is more than just a way to communicate. It has become the language of knowledge and opportunity. Knowing English means having access to more information, more networks, and more choices for the future. This is why many people argue that English will remain the most important language in the years ahead.

Why English Might Not Be Enough

However, not everyone agrees. Some believe that in the future, English will lose its absolute power and share its role with other languages.

One important example is Mandarin Chinese. As China’s economic influence grows, Mandarin has become more important in trade, business, and diplomacy. Many countries are increasing Chinese language programs in schools, and companies are looking for workers who can speak it.

Spanish is another strong language. With hundreds of millions of native speakers across Latin America, Spain, and even the United States, Spanish already connects people across multiple continents. In fact, in the U.S., Spanish is becoming nearly as common as English in many communities.

Another big factor is artificial intelligence (AI) translation. Tools like Google Translate, Papago, and AI-based apps are improving quickly. Real-time translation earbuds and software already exist. In the near future, people might not need to master one “world language.” Instead, they could speak in their own mother tongue while technology instantly translates. If that happens, the need for English as the single global language could become less strong.

A Balanced View

History teaches us that no language dominates forever. In the past, Latin was the main language of Europe. For centuries, French was the language of diplomacy and culture. Today, English has the leading role. But history also shows that power changes, and language changes with it.

This means English may not always keep its unique position. New global powers, cultural changes, or advanced technologies could create a future where many languages share influence. The world might not have one “winner,” but several important languages working side by side.

My Opinion

I believe that English will remain an important language for a long time. However, I do not think it has to be the only language of the future. English is still the most widely used and powerful language in the international world, but we cannot ignore the growth of other languages like Chinese and Spanish, as well as the progress of AI translation technology.

This means the future we should prepare for is not “English alone is enough,” but a time when English will be the foundation, while other languages and technologies are also important. For students, this is very meaningful. We should keep studying English, but also develop respect for other languages and cultures. That is how we can stay competitive in a world that changes quickly.

In the end, what matters most is not just one single language, but the ability to connect with others through language. The real key to the future may not be English itself, but the power of communication that brings people together.

단어

1. dominant – 지배적인, 가장 중요한

2. requirement – 필수 조건, 요구 사항

3. opportunity – 기회

4. diplomacy – 외교

5. artificial intelligence (AI) – 인공지능

6. absolute – 절대적인

7. foundation – 기초, 기반

8. competitive – 경쟁력이 있는

요약

영어는 국제 사회에서 가장 널리 쓰이는 언어로, 학문·비즈니스·인터넷 등 다양한 분야에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. 하지만 중국어, 스페인어 같은 다른 언어들의 성장과 AI 번역 기술의 발달은 영어의 절대적 지위를 약화시킬 수 있다. 따라서 미래에는 영어뿐 아니라 여러 언어와 기술을 함께 활용하고, 다양한 문화와 소통할 수 있는 능력이 중요하다.

2. False information – 잘못된 정보, 사실이 아닌 정보

3. Algorithm – 알고리즘, 컴퓨터가 문제를 해결하거나 데이터를 처리하는 규칙

4. Hate speech – 혐오 표현, 특정 집단이나 사람을 공격하는 말

5. Censorship – 검열, 정부나 기관이 정보를 통제하거나 제한함

6. Misinformation – 오보, 사실과 다른 정보

7. Interference – 간섭, 다른 사람의 활동에 부정적 영향을 주는 행동

8. Minority groups – 소수 집단, 사회에서 수적으로 적거나 권리가 제한된 집단

요약

소셜미디어는 사람들을 빠르게 연결하지만, 잘못된 정보와 혐오 표현 등 문제를 일으킬 수 있다. 전 세계적인 규제를 지지하는 사람들은 이를 막아 사회적 갈등을 줄일 수 있다고 보지만, 반대하는 사람들은 표현의 자유와 현실적 어려움을 이유로 반대한다. 최선의 해결책은 각국이 자체 법을 만들면서도 협력하여 유해 콘텐츠를 차단하고 책임 있는 플랫폼 운영을 추진하는 것이다.

One of the reliable ideas is that " saying bless you after sneezing " culture came from religious custom. When the bubonic plague swept many people, a person who got that disease often sneezed as the main symptom of it. 'Pope Gregory I' believed that saying "God bless you" as a tiny prayer would shield them from death, and he was saying "bless you" for people in the bubonic plague. Therefore, " saying bless you after sneezing " has become a custom even in modern times.

Additionally, Introducing another hypothesis about it, the ancient people believed sneezing let the spirits leave the human body. So, to prevent the spirits from going away, they said "bless you". Also, there are some people that the leaving spirits are only the evill spirits. Hence, the sneeze making the evill spirits be free was thought it should be prohibited.

Today, "saying bless you after sneezing" custom is considered interesting because it reflects their history, their emotions, and their culture. They almost don't know, and it is not just them, but also us. There is a custom in our daily lives which we don't know but having our culture, our history, and our emotions.

With this article, I hope you have a lot of intellectual curiosity about our linguistic custom. Thank you. :)

한글 요약문

영어권 사람들은 재채기 후 “bless you”라고 말하는 문화가 있습니다. 이 문화에 대한 유력한 가설은 과거 역병에 관해 교황 그레고리 1세가 죽음으로 부터 그들을 보호하는 기도에서 비롯된 것이라는 설입니다. 또한, 고대 사람들은 재채기를 통해 영혼이나 악령이 빠져나가는 것을 막기 위한 믿음에서 왔다는 가설도 있습니다. 현대에, 재채기 후 "bless you"라고 말하는 관습은 그들의 역사와 문화, 정서를 보여주기에 흥미롭게 여겨집니다만, 그들 뿐 아니라 우리 역시도 이와 같은 자국 관습의 역사적, 문화적, 정서적인 측면을 알고 있는 사람은 드뭅니다. 저는 이 기사를 통해서, 여러분이 우리의 언어 관습에 관한 지적 호기심과 관심을 가져주었음 하는 바람입니다. 감사합니다.

One of the reliable ideas is that " saying bless you after sneezing " culture came from religious custom. When the bubonic plague swept many people, a person who got that disease often sneezed as the main symptom of it. 'Pope Gregory I' believed that saying "God bless you" as a tiny prayer would shield them from death, and he was saying "bless you" for people in the bubonic plague. Therefore, " saying bless you after sneezing " has become a custom even in modern times.

Additionally, Introducing another hypothesis about it, the ancient people believed sneezing let the spirits leave the human body. So, to prevent the spirits from going away, they said "bless you". Also, there were some people who believed that the leaving spirits are only the evill spirits. Hence, the sneeze making the evill spirits be free was thought it should be prohibited.

Today, "saying bless you after sneezing" custom is considered interesting because it reflects their history, their emotions, and their culture. They almost don't know, and it is not just them, but also us. There is a custom in our daily lives which we don't know but having our culture, our history, and our emotions.

With this article, I hope you have a lot of intellectual curiosity about our linguistic custom. Thank you. :)

한글 요약문

영어권 사람들은 재채기 후 “bless you”라고 말하는 문화가 있습니다. 이 문화에 대한 유력한 가설은 과거 역병에 관해 교황 그레고리 1세가 죽음으로 부터 그들을 보호하는 기도에서 비롯된 것이라는 설입니다. 또한, 고대 사람들은 재채기를 통해 영혼이나 악령이 빠져나가는 것을 막기 위한 믿음에서 왔다는 가설도 있습니다. 현대에, 재채기 후 "bless you"라고 말하는 관습은 그들의 역사와 문화, 정서를 보여주기에 흥미롭게 여겨집니다만, 그들 뿐 아니라 우리 역시도 이와 같은 자국 관습의 역사적, 문화적, 정서적인 측면을 알고 있는 사람은 드뭅니다. 저는 이 기사를 통해서, 여러분이 우리의 언어 관습에 관한 지적 호기심과 관심을 가져주었음 하는 바람입니다. 감사합니다.

One member said that they want to study business and economics more deeply because their future career is in the business field. In the club, students will sell products and calculate the break-even point. They will also divide roles like marketing, finance, and operations, so they can have an experience similar to running a real company.

Although the activities have not started fully yet, the member said that talking with team members and planning for the future was the most memorable moment. They are excited to gain more experience when the real activities begin.

The best thing about this club is that students can get hands-on experience. They can learn not only from economic theory but also by selling and managing products. Working in different roles also helps them naturally learn teamwork.

For students who are interested in economics and business, the Entrepreneurship Club is a great place to gain real experience and improve teamwork skills.

One member said that their future career is to become an architect. This semester, the club plans to research one architect and write a report, and also choose a building and reinterpret it.

The member said that the most memorable activity so far was designing a future house and making a model during the first semester. Through these activities, students can learn both architecture theory and practice at the same time, which helps improve creativity and design skills.

The best thing about this club is that students do not just learn theory—they also learn by creating and making things. Working together with team members also helps students learn teamwork and cooperation.

For students who are interested in architecture and design, the Creative Workshop is a great place to learn theory and practice together while developing creativity.

Our school has many clubs, but today we want to introduce the Peer Counseling Club. This club helps students and makes school life happier and more comfortable.

One member said that their dream is to become a writer. In this club, students mainly plan small events for other students and learn about school violence prevention.

The member said that the most memorable activity was the “Emotion Lotto”, which was the first event they did together. Through this activity, students could understand and share each other’s feelings.

The best thing about the Peer Counseling Club is that all activities are meaningful and made for students. Every event is planned with care and thought for others, so everyone can have a warm and special experience.

For students who want to understand others and make school life better, the Peer Counseling Club is a great choice.School Club Introduction: Peer Counseling Club

Our school has many clubs, but today we want to introduce the Peer Counseling Club. This club helps students and makes school life happier and more comfortable.

One member said that their dream is to become a writer. In this club, students mainly plan small events for other students and learn about school violence prevention.

The member said that the most memorable activity was the “Emotion Lotto”, which was the first event they did together. Through this activity, students could understand and share each other’s feelings.

The best thing about the Peer Counseling Club is that all activities are meaningful and made for students. Every event is planned with care and thought for others, so everyone can have a warm and special experience.

For students who want to understand others and make school life better, the Peer Counseling Club is a great choice.

The event focused on teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship.

Students realized the true value of physical education through the activities.

해석: 대산고는 비가 오는 가운데 570명 이상이 참여한 2025 체육한마당을 열었다.

행사는 팀워크, 협동심, 그리고 스포츠 정신에 초점을 맞췄다.

학생들은 활동을 통해 체육의 진정한 가치를 깨달았다.

Signal is an event hosted by Daesan High’s student council. It’s held each semester to connect juniors and seniors.The goal is to encourage communication and build a warm atmosphere.

해석:

시그널은 대산고 학생회가 주최하는 행사입니다.
매 학기 열리며, 2학년과 3학년이 교류할 수 있는 자리입니다.
이 행사의 목적은 소통을 장려하고 따뜻한 분위기를 만드는 것입니다.

진로글

The weather has been unpredictable and stressful. I want to become an air traffic controller who keeps flights safe. This weather reminds me of that responsibility and drives me to try harder.

해석:

요즘 날씨는 예측하기 어렵고 스트레스를 준다.

나는 비행의 안전을 지키는 항공관제사가 되고 싶다.

이런 날씨는 그 책임감을 다시 느끼게 해주고, 더 노력하게 만든다.

Our school has many clubs, but today we want to introduce the Dynamic Science Club. This club focuses on science experiments and presentations.

One member said that their future career is in the science field. In this club, students mainly write experiment reports and present them to their friends.

The member said the most memorable moment was after a presentation, when they didn’t know how to write a reflection and had a fun discussion with friends.

The best thing about the Dynamic Science Club is that students often work in groups, which helps them learn teamwork. By discussing and working together, they can have fun while learning cooperation skills.

For students who are interested in science and experiments, the Dynamic Science Club is a great place to gain hands-on experience and improve teamwork with friends.

   Break-even point – 손익분기점

   Roles – 역할, 담당

   Hands-on experience – 직접 해보는 경험, 실습 경험

   Teamwork – 팀워크, 협력

2 Creative Workshop – 창작공작소

    Architecture – 건축, 건축학

    Reinterpret – 재해석하다

    Memorable – 기억에 남는

    Cooperation – 협력, 협동

3 Peer Counseling – 또래상담

    Prevention – 예방

    Memorable – 기억에 남는

    Meaningful – 의미 있는

    Experience – 경험

4 Dynamic – 역동적인, 활기찬

    Focuses on – ~에 중점을 두다, 집중하다

    Discussion – 토론, 논의

    Gain – 얻다, 습득하다

    Science field – 과학 분야

1. Reporter Introduction Scripts (리포터 자기소개 스크립트 옵션 5가지)

(아래 5가지 옵션 중 하나를 선택하여 사용하세요.)

Option 1: Standard News Anchor (표준 뉴스 앵커 스타일)

Hello, everyone. I am [Your Name], a student from [Your School Name, e.g., Daesan High School]. Today, I will introduce an article titled: [Write the Original Article Title Here]. This report examines [Write the Main Topic/Content in a Phrase, e.g., 'the latest trends in sustainable technology']. Let me summarize this article for you now.

Option 2: Casual and Engaging (친근하고 흥미 유발 스타일)

Good morning/afternoon! I'm [Your Name], representing [Your School Name, e.g., Daesan High School]. I found a really interesting article today called [Write the Original Article Title Here]. Its main focus is on [Write the Main Topic/Content in a Phrase, e.g., 'how social media affects teenagers']. Here is a brief, three-sentence summary of the key findings.

Option 3: Quick and Direct (신속하고 직관적인 스타일)

Attention, please. I'm [Your Name] from [Your School Name, e.g., Daesan High School]. My article for today is [Write the Original Article Title Here]. This piece mainly covers [Write the Main Topic/Content in a Phrase, e.g., 'the new public health policy']. I will now give you the three most important points.

Option 4: Academic and Analytical (학문적이고 분석적인 스타일)

Welcome. My name is [Your Name], and I am a student at [Your School Name, e.g., Daesan High School]. My presentation today is based on the article [Write the Original Article Title Here]. We will be focusing on [Write the Main Topic/Content in a Phrase, e.g., 'the underlying reasons for economic inequality']. Let me summarize this article for a deeper understanding.

Option 5: Focused and Concise (가장 짧고 간결한 스타일)

Hello. I'm [Your Name] from [Your School Name, e.g., Daesan High School]. My chosen article is [Write the Original Article Title Here]. The subject is [Write the Main Topic/Content in a Phrase, e.g., 'the future of space exploration']. Let me summarize this article.

3. Concluding Remarks (마무리 멘트 옵션 5가지)

(발표를 마친 후 아래 5가지 옵션 중 하나를 선택하여 사용하세요.)

1. That's all for my report. Thank you for listening.

2. I hope you found this summary helpful. Thank you for listening.

3. This concludes my brief news update. Thank you for listening.

4. Thank you for your time and attention. Thank you for listening.

5. That is the end of my presentation. Thank you for listening.

In a forest, there lived an otter named Ollie, who was always cheerful and full of laughter. Ollie loved talking with his forest friends and enjoyed presenting at the school run by Kiki, the capybara teacher.

One day, something happened at school. While Ollie had stepped out with his friends, the spot where he usually sat got messy. Fuzz, a fox who never liked Ollie, shouted, "This is Ollie’s usual spot! It must have been him!" Some friends believed Fuzz and began to doubt Ollie. No matter how much Ollie insisted he hadn’t done it, no one believed him except for Sappy, the beaver, and Pip, the duck.

From that day on, Ollie became a quiet otter. His bright, cheerful smile disappeared, and he seemed like a completely different otter. Even as time passed, Ollie didn’t return to his old self. His friends gradually drifted away, and after school, Ollie would often go alone to the birch forest and cry.

One day, Ollie found a small letter and some snacks in front of his house. The next day, and the day after that, letters kept arriving. At first, he hesitated, but curiosity got the better of him, and he read them. The letters contained warm questions like, "How have you been? What’s your day like these days?" For the first time in a long while, Ollie decided to write back.

Through exchanging letters, Ollie made a new friend. He shared stories about school, the birch forest, and his recent worries. For the first time in a long time, he felt he could open his heart.

One day, a letter arrived with a map to the birch forest. Ollie’s heart raced. He ran to the forest as fast as he could, and there were Sappy and Pip waiting. It turned out they had been sending the letters all along.

Sappy spoke gently, "Ollie, we’re sorry we left you alone. We didn’t know how to help you. But now, we want to be with you."

Pip nodded and added, "We’ll stay by your side so you can smile again!"

Ollie was surprised, but soon he gave a warm smile. "It’s okay. I’m fine now. Thank you for being here with me."

From that day on, Ollie went back to school. There were still some kids who didn’t like him, but he chose not to care. Because he realized he had true friends who genuinely cared about him.

단어-

1. cheerful – 쾌활한, 밝고 즐거운

2. insisted – 주장했다, 고집스럽게 말하다

3. hesitated – 망설였다, 주저하다

4. curiosity – 호기심

5. exchange – 교환하다, 주고받다

6. raced – (빠르게) 달리다, 급히 움직이다

7. genuinely – 진심으로, 진정으로

8. drifted away – (관계가) 서서히 멀어지다

요약-

Ollie는 늘 밝고 웃음 많던 수달이었지만, 친구들의 오해로 상처받아 조용해졌다.

학교가 끝나면 혼자 자작나무 숲에 가서 울곤 했으며, 외로움 속에 지냈다.

어느 날 집 앞에 놓인 편지와 간식을 통해 Ollie는 새 친구들과 소통하며 마음을 열기 시작했다.

결국 편지를 보낸 친구들이 Sappy와 Pip임을 알게 되고, Ollie는 다시 행복과 웃음을 되찾았다.

Communication skills and career skills developed through learning

By reporter: Kim ga eun

Published: September 17 2025

Daesan High School, located in Seosan City, South Chungcheong Province, offers students a variety of learning opportunities using local characteristics and resources under the Autonomous Public High School 2.0 system. Career exploration programs, active club activities, and student-led experiential learning in connection with LG Chem are special educational assets unique to Daesan High School. In particular, through discussion, cultural experience, and career experience activities, students are naturally developing core future competencies such as communication skills, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. It is a school that grows with the local community and students become the main characters.

Interview Highlight: Principal Park Si Yoon

I conducted an interview with principal Park Si-yoon of Daesan High School. I asked the principal which activities he thought would be most impressive if he were a student at Daesan High School. The principal said, "As an autonomous public high school, I think the career convergence reporting camp among various programs will be particularly impressive." And he said, "A good career convergence reporting is that it is a good program to be able to develop the ability to integrate in connection with the desired career path." He said that the career convergence report camp is the representative program of Daesan High School. "The second most impressive thing is the student council activities. For example, it was really cool to see the students sing and dance at the center of the student council to relieve their tension after the exams such as the Sori-gil event. And to see the student council run by themselves, I felt really desirable. The principal said, "I think the student council of Daesan High School is really the best."

Interviews with Students at Daesan High School

I also interviewed the seniors who are attending Daesan High School. I asked them about the strengths of Daesan High School. They answered, "The teacher carefully prepares the vital book by reflecting the strengths and growth of the students." He also replied, "The strength of Daesan High School is its active sports league match. You can relieve stress and develop a sense of cooperation and responsibility by exercising with your friends. Through the league match, there are more exchanges between classes, and the school is much more lively." And they asked me what activities I think are the most memorable and beneficial in Daesan High School. The principal also said that the camp was the most memorable. The reason is that I think it is the most beneficial because I think the vital book is an opportunity to be filled well and colorful, and to dig deeper in the field I like." In the future, Daesan High School will develop into a school where students can take the lead and develop their dreams.

    Key vocabulary

1.  Autonomous — 자율적

2. Convergence — 융합, 결합

3. Competencies — 역량, 능력

4. Responsibility — 책임감

5. Beneficial — 유익한, 도움이 되는

요약

대산고는 지역 자원을 활용한 다양한 프로그램으로 학생들의 미래 역량을 키우고 있다.

진로 융합 보고서 캠프, 학생회 활동, 활발한 체육 리그전이 학교의 대표 장점으로 꼽힌다.생기부를 세심히 기록해주는 선생님들도 학생들의 만족도를 높이고,

앞으로도 학생이 주도적으로 참여하며 성장하는 학교로 발전할 예정이다.

Daesan High School is developing students' future competencies through various programs using local resources.

Career convergence report camps, student council activities, and active sports league games are considered the school's representative strengths.

Teachers who carefully record their life records also increase students' satisfaction.

In the future, it will develop into a school where students take the lead and grow.

해석:대산고는 지역 자원을 활용한 다양한 프로그램으로 학생들의 미래 역량을 키우고 있다.

진로 융합 보고서 캠프, 학생회 활동, 활발한 체육 리그전이 학교의 대표 장점으로 꼽힌다.

생기부를 세심히 기록해주는 선생님들도 학생들의 만족도를 높인다.

앞으로도 학생이 주도적으로 참여하며 성장하는 학교로 발전할 예정이다.

: In interviews with students and teachers at Daesan High School regarding the abolition of the death penalty, there were opinions both in favor and against it. Those who supported abolition generally focused on the potential for criminals’ rehabilitation, while those opposed were concerned about the risk of reoffending and the cost of taxpayers’ money used for criminals.

해석

: 사형제 폐지 찬반에 대한 대산고 학생들과 선생님들의 인터뷰에서 찬성과 반대의 의견이 모두 있었다.

보통 찬성의 입장에 있는 사람은 범죄자들의 교화 가능성에 초점을 맞추었고 반대 입장에 있는 사람들은 범죄 재발 우려와 범죄자들에게 쓰이는 세금 문제에 집중하였다.

“Death Penalty Debate: Should it be kept or abolished?”

By reporter kang yoon seo

Published: November 15, 2025

Recently, a series of brutal crimes has reignited heated debate over the abolition of the death penalty. Abolitionists argue that “the state has no right to take a person’s life,” while proponents insist that “strong punishment is necessary to ensure public safety.” As a result, the issue of capital punishment continues to spark intense confrontation between the moral value of respecting human life and the practical need to protect society from violent crime.

Interviews with Teacher at Daesan High School

According to a social studies teacher working at Daesan High School,

“There should be a death penalty in society. I believe that someone who takes another person’s life should be held accountable with their own life, just as the saying goes, ‘an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.’ That is true justice,” he said. He added, “The death penalty itself serves as a strong warning to heinous criminals and acts as an example.” He also emphasized, “Since South Korea has a three-tiered court system, the possibility of a wrongful execution is minimal.”

Interviews with Students at Daesan High School

Students at Daesan High School, both first- and third-year, expressed the same opinion, stating that the death penalty is essential.

“If heinous criminals are not executed, there is a risk that they could eventually return to society and commit the same crimes. It is better to prevent such risks in advance,” they said, adding, “It can also provide psychological reassurance to the victims without variables such as prison breaks or parole.”

Many people support the death penalty based on the argument that heinous criminals should be isolated from society. From a societal perspective, there is also a growing argument that “the massive taxes spent on keeping heinous criminals in prison are wasted; those funds could be more meaningfully used to help the socially vulnerable or those in need, which would benefit society as a whole.”

Interview with the Principal of Daesan High School: Park Si Yoon

However, there are also those who oppose this view.

Park Si-yoon, principal of Daesan High School, stated, “No matter how serious the crime or how unforgivable it may seem in society, carrying out the death penalty deprives a person of any chance for rehabilitation.” She continued, “I believe that even if someone was born into a difficult environment or had unfavorable conditions growing up, they can change over time and may come to repent and transform through certain experiences.” Drawing from her own experience, she added, “I believe that every person has the potential for rehabilitation. Therefore, the death penalty is not only about taking a life but also eliminates the possibility that a person could change in the future, making it a cruel system.”

I oppose the death penalty among these opinions. I believe that life imprisonment is more effective than the death penalty in terms of crime prevention and rehabilitation. As philosophers and the legal scholar Beccaria argued, I think long-term and continuous punishment provides offenders with greater lessons than short-term or immediate pain.

Furthermore, since there is no clear evidence that the death penalty significantly reduces crime rates, I believe there may be more effective alternatives than the death penalty. I also think the death penalty relies merely on instilling fear. Humans should be given a chance to change, and punishments should aim for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Key vocabulary

• Death penalty (사형제), Abolish (폐지하다), Reignite (재점화하다)

• Heinous crime (흉악범), Parole (가석방)

• Hold accountable (~에게 책임을 물다), Rehabilitation (교화)

기사요약

: In interviews with students and teachers at Daesan High School regarding the abolition of the death penalty, there were opinions both in favor and against it. Those who supported abolition generally focused on the potential for criminals’ rehabilitation, while those opposed were concerned about the risk of reoffending and the cost of taxpayers’ money used for criminals.

해석

: 사형제 폐지 찬반에 대한 대산고 학생들과 선생님들의 인터뷰에서 찬성과 반대의 의견이 모두 있었다.

보통 찬성의 입장에 있는 사람은 범죄자들의 교화 가능성에 초점을 맞추었고 반대 입장에 있는 사람들은 범죄 재발 우려와 범죄자들에게 쓰이는 세금 문제에 집중하였다.