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
Beware because the era of tumblers is coming to an end. In fact, — let’s face it — they are not that helpful toward saving the Earth anymore if we keep using them this way. Tumblers used to be everyone’s No.1 essential when they wanted to show off their “going green” spirit. Many beverag
“Save the turtles!” is a slogan spouted by many, but does anyone know how to save the environment? Stanford Earth Matters magazine states that plastic straws are less than 1% of the problem, which has increased the production and purchasing of tumblers. However, unless tumblers are used frequently w
Kim Da-bin (Editor-in-Chief)For the 2022 Essay Contest, 43 Kingos from various majors and nationalities applied, showing off their writing skills. This year’s Essay Contest topic was “Are Tumblers Truly Eco- Friendly?: Actions We Should Take as a College Student for a Sustainable Future.” Environmen
Kim Da-bin (Editor-in-Chief)Thanks for making a meaningful conclusion in the place where I did my best for two years. Goodbye, SKT!Kim Jae-hee (Substantive Editor)A single sentence is not enough to describe these last two years. I will always cherish these few specks of time with the
Hong Soo-min (Editor-in-Chief)2021 will be the most memorable year of my college life thanks to SKT. This is the last month for me to publish the magazine, and it was a great honor for having worked as editor-in-chief. Thank you to the editors and reporters who always supported me and put all their
Since the dawn of the smartphone, everything on Earth has changed. We no longer need tangible maps, MP3 players, or digital cameras. The era of smartphones began around 2010, and only ten years have passed. Therefore, the next decade will also be different from the past. The era of smartphones has c
“Work” and “play” seem to be two very different concepts for most of us. Don’t you think of suits, briefcases, and a dreary office when hearing the word “work” and imagine a bright atmosphere and free time when hearing “play”? But we are not the ones to blame. The whole of society has made us regard
You sit on a chair, drink a sip of coffee, and turn your laptop on. You look around and see the beach through the window. You have lived in Australia for three years, working for a company based in Korea. You put on virtual reality (VR) glasses. The commute is an instance. You, or your avatar, are i
As it probably did for many people, this year, and the corona pandemic, came as quite a devastation to me at first. Particularly, because this year was what I’ve been dreaming of for all three years of high school. Every agonizing study session, every night spent drinking coffee and keeping up, and
Today is the last day of October. I can’t believe it’s already November tomorrow. After the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, so much of what I had enjoyed before disappeared. It was a hard and unmanageable year. If I were to talk about the special experience this year, I would like to t
I thought it would be over quickly and people were overreacting. “It’s just strong flu, calm down for God’s sake,” is what I told my anxious mother as she found it difficult to handle the fact that our house was lacking masks. I did not understand why people were making such a big deal out of the wh
Korea’s entertainment program format is spreading throughout the world. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)’s King of Mask Singer has been successfully remade in the United States (US) as The Masked Singer. Despite such a great achievement, the Korean television (TV) format industry is still in th
May is the month when Kingos may spend a lot of time with friends, lovers, or family members more than any other time. People enjoy warm sunshine on holidays and special days like Parents’ Day and Children’s Day in May. Therefore, Kingos might like to make special memories with them this month. The
1. Exhibition David Hockney in Seoul The exhibition of David Hockney has been held in the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) since March 22nd. David Hockney is a British artist who became famous for his artwork Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972), which was sold at the highest price of 90.3
There would be many Kingos who are taking a breath after the mid-term exam in May. What foods did Kingos eat during the busy examination period? Most students might have eaten foods that are convenient and fast to eat rather than eating healthy foods. For those Kingos, Korean temple cuisine can refr
It is April, a month of midterm exams when Kingos are exhausted to prepare for the exams in earnest. For those tired and stressed Kingos, there is a great place to relieve stress, Seoul Botanic Park. Seoul Botanic Park, which opened last October, allows visitors to feel refreshed with a number of pl
Exhibition - Pierre-Auguste Renoir Convergence Art Exhibition: Scent of a WomanThe Renoir Exhibition: Scent of a Woman covers Renoir’s beautiful works. Pierre Auguste Renoir was a French painter who is famous for his impressionist style of paint works. This exhibition is held to show Renoir’s works