In the rapidly evolving sports landscape, electronic sports (esports) stands out as a true game-changer. Esports refers to organized video or online game competitions for professional game players or teams. Its history traces back to the early 1990s with the rise of competitive gaming communities ce
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
Recently, the peace of humanity has slowly been breaking down with the threat of war increasing in many countries. In particular, the Russia-Ukraine War in February 2022 and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that reignited in October 2023 heightened international tensions. Additionally, as the pro-Am
Self-diagnosis is the process of identifying medical conditions in oneself, often by searching for symptoms online. This phenomenon of self-diagnosing, especially neurodivergent conditions such as attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social anxiety, has been amplified through social
Recently, with the news of South Korea’s Furincess, Fu Bao, returning to China, there has been a growing sense of interest in panda diplomacy. Panda diplomacy refers to China leasing its giant pandas to friendly nations as a tool of diplomacy. Here, leasing implies that the pandas must be returned t
When watching YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok, users can easily come across touching social experiment content. A social experiment video is a form of media content that captures the reactions of citizens who observe discomforting situations fabricated by the production team. Therefore, m
A Baby box is a private facility which accepts an infant from a parent who cannot afford to raise a child. In Korea, three baby boxes are operated by Jusarang Community Church in Seoul City and New Canaan Church in Gunpo City to prevent the tragedy of infants losing their lives due to abandonment. H
While tuition fees for domestic students at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) were frozen in 2023 for the 11th consecutive year, the same cannot be said for fees for international students. In fact, SKKU has raised international students’ tuition by 5% for each of the past five years. This rise has res
Today, Generation MZ (Gen MZ) is gaining widespread attention from the media and society. If you search Gen MZ on major news sites such as JoongAng Ilbo, you may find thousands of articles, showing society’s current obsession with Gen MZ.Gen MZ includes the Millennials from the early 1980s to the ea
“Pax Americana” is a term political science professor Michael Beckley used to describe the current era in his book Why America Will Remain the World’s Sole Superpower. While it is unclear if the world’s only superpower, the United States (US), will be able to maintain this status, the US is currentl
What Is Co-Living?Have you ever thought about the housing crisis? Money problems, safety problems, loneliness about living alone, or the discomfort of living together... It's probably something that most people have thought about once in their life. Recently, co-living has become an alternative
I have always dreamed of traveling abroad for a year. I would like to have deeper experiences overseas than just visiting famous tourist attractions for the holidays. Therefore, I thought of living in Korea for quite a long time. Since I was young, I have had a great interest in Asia. Japanese cultu