The tattoo industry in South Korea has firmly established itself as a diverse and growing field. Tattoos were once considered a relatively hidden form of art associated with social stigma, as they were often a symbol of unity used by gangsters in Korea. Today, many individuals view tattoos as a form
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China announced that Chinese diplomatic officials embarked on their second European tour on March 2nd to mediate in the Ukraine war. Mao Ning, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, stated that this European tour includes vis
Sweden has officially become the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on March 7th. NATO, established in 1949 by the United States (U.S.), Canada, France, and 12 other countries, is a military alliance that considers an attack on one nation as an invasion against the entire a
North Korea has heightened military threats by conducting various naval missile launches and testing new artillery since the beginning of the year. On January 5th, North Korea fired around 200 coastal artillery shells near the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the West Sea, engaging in violent provocatio
On February 6th, the government announced the plan to increase admissions for medical schools. From the academic year of 2025, the government decided to expand the medical school admission quota by 2,000 students over the next five years, resulting in the admission of 5,058 medical students annually
The beginning of a new school year brings a sense of renewal and opportunity. Now is the perfect time to reflect on the past and embrace a successive beginning to draw a new future. On this page, the Sungkun Times (SKT) portrays Gunsan Oreum: a small, defunct volcano on Jeju Island. Miniscule, yet i
With the introduction of the large language model ChatGPT in late 2022, the letters AI has taken the world by storm once again. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterized by rapid and transformative technological innovations, brings many implications for the inevitable coexistence of humans and
The Sungkyun Times (SKT) drove through the endless road until we reached our destination. The road trip evoked a flood of memories, from the moments of hardships at dead ends to the flickering streetlights that guided us through nights. These memories will be our fuel, with the emotions left behind
It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a world to raise an identity. Humanity takes the role of a parent in this global village, guiding the growth and development of our digital identities within the realm of artificial intelligence. Just as a parent imparts values, ethics, and a sense o
Better SKKU, Better Student LifeSKKUP, the 55th student council of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), carried out election promises to enhance students’ academic lives and uplift their satisfaction with the studying environments in diverse areas. The credit system for students serving in the military u
Being an all-rounder is easier said than done. Taking regard to numerous works simultaneously and putting one’s best efforts into all of them is indeed challenging, and that is why all-rounders are highly admired. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) met Park Hyun-min to deliver his life stories and
Where the Mediterranean sun shines brightly, flamenco dancers perform passionately, and the exquisite craftsmanship of Antoni Gaudí enchants. While the sun beats down on you, Spain is buzzing with the lively vitality of the Spaniards. So, why not explore the countless charms of Spain and its wonder