Gold or Dirt Spoon

People in their 20s and 30s are referring to their pessimistic situations using expressions of “Gold, Silver, Copper, and Dirt Spoon.” Gold spoon means those with rich parents, while dirt spoon is for those born into a poor family. The “spoon class” is sardonic about how one’s social success depends on his or her parent’s wealth and status. The expression is said to be from the saying “born with a silver spoon in your mouth.”


“No-Show” Rate

The rate of people not showing up after making reservations is still high, according to Chosun Ilbo’s recent survey. The average no-show percentage reached 15 percent for services including restaurants, hospitals, and beauty parlors. The rate is three times higher than that of North America and Europe. Storeowners are reported to have trouble finding who the “real” customers are due to many broken reservations.


 

Re-released  Movies

Blockbuster movies from more than ten years ago are screening in theaters again from November, attracting large audiences again. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” which was screened in 2004, is the most popular re-released film, with its strength in its romance story, according to critics. Such movies also played a role by warming up the off-season of the theater industry.


I.SEOUL.U?

Seoul’s new brand was designated as “I.SEOUL.U” around a month ago, meant to imply that Seoul is between you and me and that the city connects people. However, many people have criticized the new slogan. Unlike the intention, with the absence of a clear image of Seoul, experts say the new branding only causes confusion on what it intends to convey to visitors and citizens.


“Piecemeal Third World War"

Pope Francis warned that the Paris attacks on Nov. 13 were a part of a disorganized World War III. The series of bombings in Paris took more than 130 civilians’ lives and wounded many more, marking a great loss of people and leaving the international community in shock and fear.

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