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[00:03:18]Hello and welcome to our morning edition of Adidang News. We begin with these stories making the headlines at this hour.

[00:03:27]US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would pay many times over for every American soldier killed as Washington launched a fresh round of air strikes against Thran. Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran Bak Houthi said they will impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front in the conflict and raising the threat to global energy supplies beyond the Gulf.

[00:03:52]The UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting, considered the world's most prestigious gathering on cultural and natural heritage, is currently underway in Busousan. delegates unanimously adopted a declaration that sets the direction for global cooperation in protecting world heritage sites.

[00:04:12]The massive fire out of Kan logistics warehouse in Inon has been largely contained more than 60 hours after it first broke out on Friday. Firefighters struggled to put out the blaze due to the building's complex layout and large amounts of flammable materials, but rainfall on Monday help bring the fire under initial control.

[00:04:36]We begin this morning with escalating tensions in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has issued another stark warning to Iran as Washington intensifies its military campaign. Tan meanwhile says it's now in a fullscale war with the United States.

[00:04:52]Our Kimbo gang starts us off.

[00:04:57]US President Donald Trump issued on strong warning to Iran saying it would pay many times over every time Iran kills an American soldier. The remarks came in a post on Truth Social on Monday where he said the directive has been passed to the Pentagon and top military commanders. This comes after several US service members were killed in action.

[00:05:18]Two stationed in Jordan were killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack on July 17th and another soldier was killed in Iraq the following day while attempting to destroy an unexloded Iranian drone. The warning comes as the US military launched a new round of air strikes against Iran on the same day, marking the 10th consecutive night of US air strikes targeting Iran. US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said on its exac account that the new strikes began at 400 pm Eastern time under the direct orders of Trump. The command said the operation was intended to further degrade Iran's military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels in the straight of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masud Peskian has described the country's recent military confrontation with the US as a fullscale war. According to Iranian state media on Monday, such remarks came from a meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council in Thran where the president said that Iran is fighting a war that is not fought solely with missiles. He added that Iran's enemies have concluded that military strikes alone cannot force the Iranian people to surrender and that tan will continue to fight to defend its national interests until the very end. Kimboang Adidang news.

[00:06:43]And the conflict in Yemen is threatening to spill beyond its borders as Iran back Houthi rebels announced an immediate naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, ending years of relative calm. The move raises fresh concerns over regional security and the safety of vital global shipping routes that carry oil, food, and other goods between Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world. Our Ezai reports.

[00:07:09]Yemen's Iranbacked Houthi rebels have announced an immediate naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, marking a major escalation in tensions after the collapse of a 4-year truce. In a televised statement Monday, the Houthis declared what they called a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, saying the move was retaliation for what they described as the kingdom's nearly 12-year blockade of Yemen's ports and airports, as well as the exploitation of the country's resources.

[00:07:39]The Yemeni armed forces announced a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy based on the equation of a blockade for a blockade and it will enter into force effective immediately upon the issuance of this statement.

[00:07:53]The announcement follows a sharp rise in hostilities last week. The Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of carrying out an air strike on an airport under their control. Saudi Arabia has not publicly accepted responsibility. The missile attacks were the first claimed by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia since an informal ceasefire took effect in March 2022. The truce had largely held despite Yemen's long-running civil war between the Iranbacked Houthis and the Saudibbacked internationally recognized government. Analysts warned the renewed conflict could have consequences well beyond the region. They say any disruption to shipping routes could affect not only oil and natural gas but also container cargo, food, fertilizer, coal and other goods moving between Asia, Europe and the rest of the world.

[00:08:47]Everything can be affected because uh not only oil or natural gas are is basically is shipped through this through this trade. Other other cargos from Asia such as containers uh food as well fertilizers, coal and everything else that can be loaded into the onto the ship and shipped and or sailed to the Europe or other part of of of the world that needs to pass this trade. It might be affected. The Houthis have been fighting Yemen's internationally recognized government for more than a decade and the latest developments raise fresh concerns that the conflict could once again threaten regional security and global trade. Eing Adidang news here in South Korea. The world's leading decision-making body on cultural and natural heritage began formal deliberations in Busan this week where delegates unanimously adopted the Busan declaration aimed at strengthening global cooperation and protecting world heritage sites. Agriculture correspondent Hongim was there.

[00:10:01]The UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopted the Busan Declaration on Monday, a South Korealed initiative calling for stronger international cooperation to protect World Heritage sites. The declaration proposes adding collaboration as the six strategic objective of the World Heritage Convention.

[00:10:20]In the face of today's global crisis, solidarity within the international community remains the only solution. I hope this committee will serve as a turning point in reinvigorating cooperation under the World Heritage Convention.

[00:10:33]>> The Busan Declaration is the committee's first formal declaration setting out the strategic direction for World Heritage Protection since this 44th session, which was held in China in 2021. It also emphasizes inclusive interpretation of heritage values and shared responsibility for world heritage management while addressing challenges including armed conflict, climate change, development pressures and rapid technological change.

[00:11:01]Yet acknowledging that the troubling reality that we are faced here, world heritage properties and other sites of cultural significance continue to suffer from consequency of and conflict around the world and also of climate change.

[00:11:20]Korean culture is also being showcased beyond the conference hall through the K Heritage House from Monday to July 29th where visitors can explore dozens of exhibitions, performances, and interactive experiences highlighting Korea's cultural and natural heritage.

[00:11:35]The first plenary sessions saw delegates adopting the committee's agenda and timetable before beginning discussions on reports from the World Heritage Center and its advisory bodies. The afternoon session focused on ways to strengthen heritage protection in Africa and small island developing states. The committee will spend the coming days reviewing the conservation status of existing world heritage sites before turning to new inscriptions and modifications including South Korea's proposal to expand the Kipar Korean title flats world heritage siteimang news Busan.

[00:12:10]And now for more on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan.

[00:12:14]We're joined today by Eigerbe, director general of the heritage policy bureau at Korea Heritage Service.

[00:12:22]So, South Korea is hosting this meeting for the first time. What does it mean for the country standing in the global heritage community and what has South Korea focused on most in preparing to host this meeting?

[00:12:35]>> Good morning and good evening everyone.

[00:12:37]uh the hosting the committee for the first time in 38 years since joining the world heritage convention signifies Korea's rise as a rule maker in global heritage conservation. In preparation, we focus heavily on promoting international collaboration to protect world literature from climate change and conflict while also actively showcasing the cultural excellence of K heritage through dedicated exhibitions in Korea K heritage house in Mexico.

[00:13:11]>> Right. And I understand a lot of attention is on the mine. The World Heritage Committee recently urged Japan to fully reflect the whole history of the site, including, you know, the issue of Korean forced labor during World War II. How has the Korean government been working on this issue and how will this be discussed during the meeting in Busan?

[00:13:31]Uh the government of the Republic Korea has consistently maintained the position that it is important for Japan to faithfully implement the commitment in made to the international community at the time of the inscription of the world property. In particular, the government of the Republic Korea has continuously emphasized that the full history of the property should be fully reflected and that appropriate measures should be taken to honor the victims. At the present session, this matter will be discussed in accordance with the procedures of the alterative committee and its relevant procedures its relevant decisions. The government will respond by taking into comprehensive consideration the overall progress and development of discussions on this matter within the framework of the world refugee committee. The Korean service of Republic Korea will continue to uh respond by maintaining a consistent and responsible position in close cooperation with re relevant ministries uh including MOA and in accordance with the world convention, the decisions of the world committee and the operational guidelines.

[00:14:54]>> Right. And a lot of attention is also on the debate over redevelopment near Chongo Shrine. Some experts say it could put South Korea's management of its world her sites under the international spotlight. Do you expect it to come up during the committee meeting?

[00:15:09]>> Uh regarding the head impact assessment related to the redevelopment near Jong R. Uh the government of Republic of Korea issued an implementation order in May uh based on the world act and following the recommendations of the UNESC gold center. However, uh as the head of Chongia Chongu uh office uh Chongu's district office violated order and proceeded with the approval of the project, the government is currently preparing a strong legal action at the national level. At the same time, the government has maintained the channels for dialogue and consultation to enable the s metropolitan city government and local resident to accept the hia. The republic Korea government has also shared the current situation with the US gold center and has repeatedly conveyed its commitment to achieving an amicable resolutions. Accordingly, Chong has not been placed on the conservation agenda of the committee at this session. The government will continue its effort to ensure the acceptance and implementation of the heritage impact assessment.

[00:16:28]>> Right. And before I let you go, could hosting this committee meeting also become a chance to promote Busan's history as Korea's wartime capital?

[00:16:38]Yeah, Buzzan is not only the host city of the old committee but also holds great historical significance as a provisional capital and defended democracy and freedom during the Korean war. Uh this session will provide a valuable opportunity to introduce Busan's history and cultural hery to representatives from around the world.

[00:17:04]Uh furthermore, hosting the old committee session itself is expected to uh enhance Ban's international standing and serve as an opportunity to generate positive interest in future effort to pursue worldia.

[00:17:22]>> Thank you.

[00:17:23]>> Right. I see. All right. Thank you so much for coming on today. We appreciate it.

[00:17:27]>> Thank you.

[00:17:50]The massive fire at a coupon logistics warehouse in Inon has been brought under initial control more than 61 hours after it first broke out. Fire authorities declared the blaze under control at 800 pm Monday after deploying more than 800 firefighters and over 230 pieces of equipment under a nationwide emergency response. The warehouse complex structure and large amounts of flammable materials hampered firefighting efforts, but rain on Monday helped crews gain the upper hand. No casualties have been reported. More than 120 workers have have evacuated safely while over 200 nearby residents have taken shelter at local schools over concerns the building could collapse.

[00:18:38]Korean science fiction film Hope by director Dunin has surpassed the 2 million mission mark just 5 days after its release making it the fastest film to reach that box office milestone this year. Now that's according to the Korean film council on Monday. Hope still hope starring Hang Chuang and Tonguan opened in Korea on July 15th. The film is set in the fictional village of Hopo Port near the demilitarized zone which seized the sudden arrival of mysterious extraterrestrial creatures. It premiered at the 79th Can Film Festival earlier this year. The previous record for the fastest film to reach 2 million views this year was Yonghang Ho the Colony.

[00:19:25]Until now, treating depression has largely relied on medication or stimulating nerve cells in the brain.

[00:19:32]The South Korean researchers have developed a new technology that could help treat depression through a contact lens. Our Kimong explains more.

[00:19:43]It looks like an ordinary contact lens, but a closer look shows a tiny antenna and microsiz electrodes inside. Both are made with highly flexible materials, so they do not block or interfere with vision. This is a depression treatment lens developed by Korean researchers to high frequency current from the lens meet inside the eye and turn into a low frequency current at the retina. This low frequency current then sends an electrical signal through the optic nerve network stimulating the hippocampus and preffrontal cortex key brain areas targeted in depression treatment.

[00:20:25]These electrical signals are safe for the eyes. They stimulate only the retina and we believe they do not cause any pain.

[00:20:33]Researchers had mouse with depression wear the lens for 30 minutes a day for 3 weeks and found that their depressive symptoms disappeared and their activity levels recovered. Synapses in the brain's neural network which had weakened due to depression became stronger again. Levels of brain nerve growth factor increased while inflammation levels went down. The effect was similar to that of depression medication. Machine learning showed that the treated mice were no longer close to the depression group. Instead, their patterns were much closer to those of normal mice. Researchers say the results are promising and they plan to begin clinical research within 3 years.

[00:21:18]Kimongang News.

[00:21:30]Good morning. I'm Chihan and this is the world now. In the US, President Trump has placed 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products, citing Canada's code unequal treatment of American cars, alcohol, and dairy. Trump used section 338 of the 1930 tariff act, which allows tariffs of up to 50% on imports from specific countries. The new tariffs cover items including wine, hockey sticks, cement, dairy products, swimming pools, furniture, fishing rods, and wigs, and takes effect on August 19th.

[00:22:09]The White House pointed to Canada's dairy system and provincial bans on US alcohol sales as justification for the tariffs.

[00:22:19]In New York, authorities have arrested a man after he started a fire and ignited fireworks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. Officials said the suspect was a US Army veteran who served from 2001 to 2005. He was allegedly carrying anti-ICE literature and poured gasoline on the stairs of 26 Federal Plaza in Lure Manhattan on Monday morning, set it on fire, and ignited fireworks. The building also contains an FBI field office. A Federal Protective Service pro officer who detained the suspect sustained minor injuries and two other people were also lightly hurt. FBI officials described the suspect as quote an anti-American, anti-government extremist.

[00:23:08]In the US, the Food and Drug Administration says an initial positive test on lettuce linked to a nationwide cycllosporis outbreak turned out to be a false positive, but the agency says its conclusion about the source of the outbreak hasn't changed. The FDA had tested Taylor Farms lettuce at the US Mexico border and found it tested positive for the cycllospora parasite, but quality control checks later showed that result was a false positive. Even so, the agency says its traceback investigation and outbreak data still point to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms locations in central Mexico, which was also served at some Taco Bell locations. More than 1,600 people across over 30 states have been sick to due to the outbreak. Taylor Farms is continuing a voluntary recall.

[00:24:02]Officials say cycllospora is unusually hard to trace because of its long incubation period and because the parasite can't be cultured or genetically sequenced in labs.

[00:24:17]English football legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. His family revealed in June that he had stage 4 cancer. Keegan was the only British footballer to win the balloon door twice. He starred for Liverpool who where he won three league titles and the European Cup before moving to Hamburg for a British transfer record fee.

[00:24:39]Keegan also captained England 31 times and later managed Newcastle United and the England national team.

[00:25:00]It looks to be another day with heavy rain in central Korea and strong heat in the southern parts of Korea. And through this morning, the heaviest rain will fall on the central regions where 30 to 50 millimeters per hour are possible. So up to 100 millimeters of rain is expected across the capital area and Kango province while Chungdu and Kongu provinces could see up to 60 millimeters. Meanwhile, Kongang Namo province will have a rain-free day, but heatwave alerts will remain in place.

[00:25:41]Meanwhile, Tju City and Hogipo have now experienced 14 consecutive tropical nights, while heat alerts have been expanded to more southern regions. And this afternoon, PU will be getting up to 34° C. Kongju will be hotter at 35°.

[00:26:02]Busan Kuangu will make it to 32 degrees while will be topping out at 28 degrees C this afternoon. The stationary front will continue moving north and south this week. So, please stay alert for additional heavy rain and possible flooding.

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[00:27:04]That's all we have for this morning.

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[00:32:55]We are news generation bringing news just for you. It's this Tuesday July 21st here in I'm Isuin and this is News Generation. Joining us today is Pu.

[00:33:07]>> Hello. Happy Tuesday.

[00:33:08]>> Happy Tuesday. Also Chesca's with us.

[00:33:10]>> Tuesday everyone. Happy Tuesday. And both are here to speak on behalf of people in their 20s and 30s. So, we're on day two of the War Geek, and whether it's been smooth sailing or a bit of a struggle, we've got the perfect topic to lighten the mood. Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane first with some of the questions we all heard growing up and finding out what our answers say about us now. And speaking of childhood, let's start with an age-old question almost everyone has been asked at least once. Who do you like better, your mom or your dad? And as a child, did you enjoy hanging out more with your mom or your dad? You know, >> I hate that question. I can already see your face.

[00:33:49]>> Yes. Right. I'm an only child and I have, you know, Yes. I I struggle when I have to answer those questions. But anyways, my mom's tuning in right now and I'm pretty sure my mom a lot.

[00:34:02]>> So, I think we know the answer, right?

[00:34:04]But still, you know, jokes aside, I think it really depended on the activity that I with that I did with my parents.

[00:34:10]So, um, I was a very active child, so I loved hanging out with my dad because I could, you know, play catch, run around, just go hiking, >> but at the same time, as I said, I'm an only child, so I had the privilege of being able to hog my mom all the time.

[00:34:28]Yeah. So, naturally, we spent a whole lot of time together. And I really loved, you know, talking with my mom because I felt like she knew me better than I knew myself. and our conversations were always so interesting. But yeah, all in all, I loved both. I loved hanging out with both. Yeah.

[00:34:46]>> Was this your mom's watching?

[00:34:48]>> Yes.

[00:34:49]>> Hi, mom.

[00:34:50]>> So, actually, I'm also only child and I can really relate to having your parents' attention. As a kid, I was like, I wish I had a sibling, but now that I'm older, now I'm actually kind of reving in the fact that I have all my parents attention. So, I do relate to this. So, Chesco, what about you? I know you're the complete opposite of both of them. So, let me tell you the reality of what it's like to have two younger siblings. Jokes uh jokes aside, but I Pong is kind of like my desired mom daughter relationship when I was growing up because I had two younger siblings.

[00:35:19]So, there's three of us. So, mama's attention has to be divided. And as the eldest, I sort of have to take that responsibility of taking care of younger siblings.

[00:35:28]>> So, our family is very interesting. And I'm glad we're both on on the talk show today because our family is incredibly independent. Oo, I see.

[00:35:37]>> We all live separately. Um, we all became independent as soon as we became adults. And even with my mom, not only because she lives in the States. All of our family see each other maybe twice a year annually. Yeah, it's a very important family gathering, but we live separately. We kind of take care of our lives separately. But there is definitely that family connection that is still there. I think my mom would want to have raise me as you. It's a very desired like child cuz she has an independent child, right? She's an independent child as you should be as an adult. So, it really shows how family dynamics can differ depending on the culture and how you were raised. So, we're going to talk more about this, but first, let's take a look at the screen.

[00:36:30]One of the most awkward questions you can ask a child is, "Who do you like more, your mom or your dad?" But in Korea today, a new trend has emerged where being exceptionally close to your mom isn't just accepted, it's considered something to be proud of. For many young women in Korea, their moms have become their closest companions, with some even joking that it's replaced dating. So today on News Generation, we explore what it exactly means to be a mama's girl in Korea. New slain surrounding this trend, and why it's moms that are at the center of it all.

[00:37:06]Just as we saw in a video, the relationship between mothers and daughters seem to taking taking on a whole new meaning among young Koreans.

[00:37:14]So rather than being seen as overly dependent, it's increasingly almost becoming a badge of honor to have that close relationship with your mother. But how has the image of the mama's girl changed in recent years, Chesco?

[00:37:26]>> So interesting enough, I think all of us could agree in the past if you call somebody, oh, you're such a mama's boy or you're a mama's girl, it often carried sort of a negative image and connotations.

[00:37:37]>> But interesting enough, there has been a new term or new trend that is coming in.

[00:37:42]And so a new term that labels people who love their mom and is obsessed with their mom and it's called >> and in Korean is definitely one of them and it means someone who loves their mom so much and obsessed with them that you hang out with them almost like a best friend like a bestie >> and it is so popular nowadays that there's a hashtag on social media that I looked up and you post videos and vlogs of going on dates with mom, going to trendy places, brunches. Yeah, >> dining with moms. And one of the funniest thing I saw and P actually told me, so I looked it up on the Instagram, there was another hashtag and it's called freeze your mom. Oh my gosh, >> it sounds intense.

[00:38:23]>> Very intense, but it's like an intense love like but you told me. Yeah. So it's like and there wasn't actually a hashtag which said, I love my mom so much that I wish she could stay with me forever. Oh, I get that sentiment.

[00:38:34]>> So, as we can see from these kind of virals, it is very clear that in the past what it became as a negative image is now becoming a special new label which is cute and also entertaining.

[00:38:46]>> I think a lot of people who especially those who are close to their parents might actually seriously consider for example like not getting married if they have the guarantee of having their parents with them forever, >> right? And I think the hashtag freeze your mom is kind of that line. I want to live with my mom forever. don't want to marry anybody else. So, can I please have her stay with me?

[00:39:04]>> Right. That's quite interesting. So, it is interesting how something that once carried a negative stereotype has been completely rebranded and has evolved so much. And instead of hiding how close they are to their moms, many young women are now putting that relationship front and center on social media.

[00:39:20]>> And it's not just about spending more time together. The kind of time they're spending together has also changed as well. So, what makes these motherdaughter social media posts stand out? Well, if you think about it, in the past when people uploaded posts featuring their parents, it was mostly about, you know, showing others that they're fulfilling their affiliate duties like Yeah. sending your parents on vacation, buying them a car, buying them a luxury bag, or just spending, you know, good quality family time, special holidays.

[00:39:50]>> Yes. Yes. But these days, I think it's more about going on dates with your mom.

[00:39:57]Yes. having fun just like you would hang out with your friends or your partner and I think that is a very big part. So for instance you go to the trendiest place in you know check out a cool popup store or you you know go to an art museum for an exhibition you wanted to check out or have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine at a cozy cafe and remember you're doing all of this with your mom and then >> it may sound like a date but it's with your mom. with your mom and then you share this online on social media. So it has officially become a trend with the word becoming a new meme >> and I think it's be so interesting that it's actually being celebrated the way relationships are. So I think that's quite interesting. So rather than simply spending time together out of family obligation, many mothers and daughters are choosing to enjoy the same hobbies, the same friends and experiences much like close friends would. And that naturally raises the question, why is this trend resonating with so many young people today? And to find out, we'll be speaking with a self-proclaimed mom crazy mom's girl. Well, so that conversation is coming up right after the break. So stay with us.

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[00:41:29]We're joined now by Tay, who considers her mom to be her best friend and also proudly embraces title of being a mama's girl. So, hello Tay. Thank you so much for connecting with us today.

[00:41:39]>> Hi, nice to meet you.

[00:41:42]>> Nice to have you on. So Chay, what makes you a mama's girl or someone who's mom crazy and what qualities do you think define one?

[00:41:51]>> First, thanks for having me. For me, being a mama girl means having a relationship built on trust, friendship, and open communication. My mom isn't just my parent, she's also my best friend and the first person I want to share everything with. So some people think being a mama's girl means you're dependent, but I actually think it shows strengths. So that's why I believe there are three qualities that define a true mama's girl. First is open communication. You learn to express your feelings honestly and ask for advice without feeling embraced. And second is respect. Growing up with a close relationship teaches you to value your mom's experience and wisdom. And finally, confidence. So knowing someone who always supports you, give you the courage to become more independent. So to me, being a mama's girl isn't about the dependence. It's about having a loving foundation that helps you grow into the person you are.

[00:42:55]>> Wow. Very well put. I'm a little touched.

[00:42:59]>> I was actually getting emotional.

[00:43:01]>> Yeah. Right.

[00:43:02]>> Okay. And how have attitudes toward daughters who are close to their moms changed and how have people reacted to your close relationship with your mom?

[00:43:12]>> Um that's really interesting question.

[00:43:15]So in the past people often thought that being very close to your mom means that you weren't independent. If you relied on your mom too much people might call you dependent. But nowadays I think that attitude has really changed a lot. So more people value emotional health and open communication. They realize that you can be close to your family while still being independent too.

[00:43:41]>> So in my experience, most people react very positively to my relationship with my mom. So I go concert with my mom too and drink a morning coffee every Saturday morning.

[00:43:53]>> Wow. So my friend admires how close we are and many of them wish they had that kind of relationship with their parents too. So sometimes people are surprised at first but once they see that I make my own decision and live independently they understand that my mom simply supports me. She doesn't make choices for me.

[00:44:16]>> I you gave such beautiful answer. And I think all of us got slightly emotional just hearing that and I will definitely be one of those people who envy that I had that kind of relationship with my mom. Um, so lastly, it's a it's a very important question. Why is your mom your favorite person? Maybe in terms of the values that she gave or things that she taught you.

[00:44:37]>> Honestly, that's really easy question for me.

[00:44:41]So my mom is my favorite person to spend time with because I can completely be myself around her. In most areas of life, we put on a bit of a mask to try to present our best selves. But with my mom, there's a stero pressure. I don't have to pretend or explain myself or try to impress her. We also share the same sense of humor, so we laugh together all the time. And no matter what we're doing, whether we're traveling or going grocery shopping, she always make it more enjoyable. So spending time with her feels comfortable, fun, and relaxing. So to me, she's not only my mom, but also my best friend and biggest supporter. So I think that's why she'll always be my favorite person to hang out with.

[00:45:30]>> That is like the sweetest thing ever.

[00:45:32]And I'm sure that your mom will be watching this. So then I just before I let you go, one more question. What is your favorite thing about your mom? What do you love most about her?

[00:45:43]>> Um my favorite thing that I love my mom is um actually I thought it before, but the best thing is that she's my biggest supporter.

[00:45:52]>> So >> that means and we can make time together. So we can go on shopping or go in concert or drink coffee every time I want because she's always in my home. So that's the biggest thing I love. I have my best friend near with me.

[00:46:11]>> I know you're lucky to have a great mom, but you I I feel like your mom is also really lucky to have a daughter who thinks so highly of her. So really >> So yeah, thank you so much for coming on and sharing your relationship and your stories with your mom today.

[00:46:26]>> Thank you.

[00:46:26]>> Thank you.

[00:46:27]>> Thank you.

[00:46:30]So, we just heard how being a mama's girl has really evolved from a negative stereotype into something that many young women now proudly embrace and also strive for and why spending time with their moms has become such a meaningful part of everyday life. And as a trend has grown, people have even come up with a checklist to see just how mom crazy or how much of a mis which is a slain Korean, someone who's crazy about their mom you are. So the more of these that apply to you, the higher your mom score, your mom crazy score is. So if 0 to one applies to you, means you're fairly independent. Two out of three of those suggest you have a friendship-like bond with your mom. And if all four apply, congratulations. You're officially mom crazy. So we talk about how many of these mom crazy traits describe you. So we're looking at the traits that are on screen right now. So first one, so our panelists has have their zero yes or no paddles with them. So the first one is when I find a cute cafe or great food, I think of my mom first. Yes or no?

[00:47:31]>> Oh my god.

[00:47:32]>> So Chesca and Pu. Yes or no for you guys?

[00:47:34]>> Yes.

[00:47:34]>> A no for you. Yes for Pu. Who do you think of first and Chesca?

[00:47:39]>> I usually don't think of anyone to be honest.

[00:47:42]>> Yourself and how much you might enjoy this perhaps. Or like if I if the cafe reminds a particular episode or something, I might say, "Oh, I remember Susin would really like this." Or like, "We don't talked about this the other >> whoever is directly related."

[00:47:54]>> Yeah. Related to it.

[00:47:56]>> All right. I see. I see. I have a feeling I'm going to fail this.

[00:47:59]>> The next one is I tell my mom everything from my day to my friends and dating life. So, yes or no?

[00:48:06]>> No. For me, you don't.

[00:48:08]>> I don't. You need to hear this. No, I'm so curious question.

[00:48:12]>> I'm more of a listener. So, my mom would tell me these things, but I don't really go up to her and tell everything that happened in my day.

[00:48:20]>> Yeah. I don't know why, but I'm just Yeah. better at listening, I would say.

[00:48:25]>> So, you do talk to her every day? I do.

[00:48:26]I do. So, you listen to her, I guess, her everyday life. We're friends. I see.

[00:48:30]>> I don't know what we talk about.

[00:48:32]>> I know. I was just about to say the same thing.

[00:48:34]>> You're also a great daughter then. Yeah.

[00:48:36]>> Such a great listener.

[00:48:37]>> The third one is I get emotional whenever I see a touching mom related scene on TV. Yes.

[00:48:43]I think this would be a yes for everyone know what they know.

[00:48:47]>> But I would say Chess pretty empathetic first.

[00:48:49]>> I know. I know. Mom is just one other category.

[00:48:52]>> Yeah.

[00:48:52]>> So the last one is I'd rather spend time with my mom than go out with my friends.

[00:48:57]Yes or no?

[00:48:58]>> Yes.

[00:48:59]>> Sorry for not watching.

[00:49:02]>> So I guess so four. How many of these apply to you? I think three out of four.

[00:49:07]>> So I guess you would be a bit mom crazy.

[00:49:10]>> Mom crazy. I got one.

[00:49:12]>> So I mean the sense you are independent.

[00:49:14]>> I'm very independent. I love my mom, >> RIGHT? SO THESE ARE I mean honestly both things to I feel like to celebrate in this. So beyond the fun labels and online means there is a bigger question than behind this trend. So why are more young people other than you I guess I guess like me and Puyong becoming more mom crazy I guess.

[00:49:33]>> Yeah. So, interesting enough, I think many young people actually turn to their moms or their parents because of relationship fatigue. And it's very common among young people because they're being exhausted trying to form a relationship or expand their social circles. So, they turn to someone, as our interviewer said, someone they can trust and support them unconditionally.

[00:49:54]Actually, in fact, in a recent survey by Career Research found that overwhelming 94% of respondents between age 18 to 29 said they prefer having a few deeper relationship rather than large social networks. 94. That's almost 100. That's almost every lot of people. But there's another interesting um survey as well.

[00:50:14]Just last year, a survey by PMI found that more than 70% of unmarried adult aged between 20 to 49 were not currently in a romantic relationship.

[00:50:25]>> Wow. 70.

[00:50:26]>> That's a big number. It is but kind of kind of relate. I don't know if it's like that I prefer rather have a choice for this, but I do have a very small group of friends which is why I feel like I do then naturally end up hanging out with their mom more as well. So, as many young people prioritize fewer but deeper relationships, it's perhaps no surprise that they're investing more time in the people who genuinely know them best, know them from birth. But that still doesn't explain one thing.

[00:50:50]So, there's another thing that I'm quite curious about. Why not dads or other family members? So, why not, >> you know, as someone who is an only child has been asked that question of do why do you think this trend centers on moms in particular?

[00:51:04]>> Well, first of all, love you too, dad.

[00:51:07]But Korea is a society built on confusion values, right? And Confucianism traditionally emphasized men being the breadwinners while women stayed home and took care of their children and family.

[00:51:19]>> And that naturally meant women or moms had to make sacrifices, right? giving up their careers and friendships, becoming the stay-at-home mother, and making sure that their family's, you know, good, their well-being is okay, like both mentally and physically.

[00:51:37]>> And I personally think Korea's education fever also played a big role. Yes. In order to be the quote unquote good mom, many moms would register their children to hagwan creme schools and be their driver like free shuttle service, right?

[00:51:52]So these unconditional sacrifices are a big part of, you know, why Korean sons and daughters have such a soft spot for their moms >> and that's more time spent with their kid when they're, like you said, taking them to different places. But this also makes me wonder because I feel like the trend has kind of shifted where now dads are more involved. So I wonder if we see maybe dad crazy movement in the future.

[00:52:14]I hope >> right. So I mean this is a trend that we talked about in Korea and how Krie's family dynamics has shaped these relationships and years of care and emotional support can naturally create an especially strong bond between mothers and their children. But of course like any social trend not everyone always sees this in a positive light. So then how is a mom crazy trend do you think viewed in other countries that obviously have different cultures?

[00:52:39]So when I first got the topic, it was very interesting for me because I grew up exactly half of my life in Korea and half of my life in the western world. So I think this can be seen from a multiple angle depending on the culture because some critics actually do argue especially from a western perspective that being too involved you know in a relationship with mom or parents can deter someone from becoming independent because one of the reasons that we go out and form new relationship is so that we try to form understanding and empathy by trying to mingle and understand people who are vastly different from us.

[00:53:13]But if we limit our social circle and social interaction with people, especially family that already knew us from the beginning and we don't have to put in too much effort to make them understand us or to understand them, that might actually, you know, limit the kind of social capacity that we can build. So that is one angle. However, there are countries, you know, in Asian cultures and especially like southern Europe like Italy, MMA mia, >> right?

[00:53:38]>> They very much value family cohesion, right? So in the western culture there's more emphasis on independence. But I don't think independence necessarily mean it's not close. It's just they see parents more as a companion and a friend they respect and perhaps a life mentor that they kind of turn to when things get tough. Yeah.

[00:53:56]>> So this kind of makes me wonder to end on a more personal note Chesca for you then what is an healthy ideal relationship with your parents or your mom?

[00:54:05]>> Wow. To me personally, that is probably one of the hardest question I've gotten on news generation really because I think family dynamic and some of our viewers may agree is I think the hardest task that you have to figure out to find out what is a healthy family relationship because when you're too close >> you get too angry and too irritated.

[00:54:26]When you're too far obviously you miss them too much. So I think there's a difference between closeness and respect and independence and I'm trying to learn the right balance because as our interviewer mentioned so beautifully just because you're does not necessarily mean it doesn't qualify the conditions that she talked about being confident being independent and being respectful.

[00:54:49]>> So I think a healthy relationship is any type of distance that is able to mean those those criteria. Yeah. I think like you said finding the right balance is so important but all it's not always easy to actually execute. So happy.

[00:55:01]>> I like what you said and I like what you said earlier about how like Wife does feel comfortable and so easy to always spend time with, for example, your mom, but you realize as you meet like a broader group of circle friends, they bring different perspectives and you learn different things. You find out more about yourself too. And sometimes being uncomfortable is an area of growth as well.

[00:55:21]>> Like you have to learn how to handle struggles. You have to learn how to, you know, uh, understand differences. You have to learn how to, you know, cope with stress from other people. So yeah, finding that right balance is is ideal but not always easy. So what are your thoughts on this thing?

[00:55:34]>> Well, I'm, you know, I resonate with what Chesca said as I get older, especially because, you know, when I was younger, I would just, you know, play with my mom all the time, just stay with her and I would be okay. But as I grew older, I think it is really important to find that balance that you mentioned.

[00:55:52]>> But at the same time, I do think, you know, u more and more people becoming mom crazy is a good phenomenon. all because it not only gives you a chance to hang out with your mom and spend, you know, quality time, but it also gives your mom a chance to get a little younger, right, and enjoy all the things they may have not had the uh the chance to experience because they had to sacrifice themselves so much. So in from that perspective, I think it is a good phenomenon. But at the same time, I do think you need to strike a good balance between depending too much on your mom and maintaining a best friendlike relationship because in the end, you know, I think the healthiest version is being close enough to um be best friends, but at the same time independent enough to stand on your own, >> right? Very well put. Though the mom crazy trend may sound unusual at first, but it reflects broader changes in how young people build meaningful relationships. For many, family has become a source of comfort, companionship, and stability.

[00:56:53]Ultimately, what's most important is that those relationships remain healthy and mutually supportive. And that brings us to the end of today's episode of News Generation News. We'll be back tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Kore time with more stories and discussions. A big thanks to Pu.

[00:57:08]>> Thank you.

[00:57:08]>> And also Chesca.

[00:57:09]>> Pleasure will be mine. Thank you. And your viewers, thank you so much for watching. And if you're mom crazy like me, you're probably going to soon hear your mom's review of today's show. We are News Generation.

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