Fluency in multiple languages and international competency have become essential assets in a globalized world. Lee Han-jung, a professor of the Department of English Language and Literature at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), is helping to guide Kingos’ steps into this global world. Therefore, the Su
Anyone with even a slight interest in economics will be familiar with the YouTube channel, Chang Doctor Economics, which provides an easy and exciting way to learn about economics. The creator of this channel is Professor Chang Sun-ku, an adjunct professor at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and a lec
Without a doubt, the university festival is one of the highlights for many young people. Following Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) May festival, Daedongje, the integrative annual festival ESKARA 2023 was once again ignited by MC Seop — the iconic master of ceremonies (MC) of university festivals. M
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
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) produces numerous international alumni every year. Professor Mansoo Yu is a pioneer in this aspect. After majoring in Social Welfare at SKKU and studying at Washington University in St. Louis, Professor Mansoo Yu currently works at the University of Missouri. The Sungk
With more time spent at home, the culture of self-cooking has become much more popular, and cooking YouTubers are taking the spotlight more than ever. Among them, Yooxicman, who graduated from the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Department of Fashion Design, has become a prominent YouTuber scoring ov
The Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) stands on the history the alumnus built over the past 625 years. The SKKU Alumni Association has survived and will continue to grow the roots of SKKU. As graduation is not a farewell but the first step toward being a part of the SKKU alumni family. Therefore, the S
Behind every piece of literature enjoyed by readers over the globe lies the great effort of a translator. Here stands an English- Korean translator that gifts readers various stories abroad delivered through the art of words. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) now flips the page to the story of Kim Sung-uk, a
From the emergence of a chatbot that speaks like a human to the intense volatility of the financial markets – every day, the world rapidly changes. Amongst these events stand reporters that work day and night to deliver the dynamics of our world to the people. This month, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) lo
On February 13th, President Yoo Ji-beom’s conference was held with three official press outlets of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) – SKKU Weekly (SKKUW), the SKKU Broadcasting Station (SUBS), and the Sungkyun Times (SKT). Around 20 people participated, including President Yoo, Hyun So-hye, the Dean o
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), which celebrates its 625th anniversary in 2023, continues to create leaders in society to this day. One of them is Park Yong-jin, a National Assembly member, who graduated from SKKU in 1997 with a major in Sociology. He dove into the world of politics after graduation
With December on the horizon, the end of the year is quickly approaching. The biting wind freezes our hearts, but an inviting glass of cocktail served might thaw Kingos’ hearts. How about embarking on a midnight journey to the world of eternal youth with the Sungkyun Times (SKT) at Dorian Gray, a co
Graphic design is the art of communicating through visuals. The way we interact with posters and advertisements is the result of images, words, and ideas meticulously drawn together by the designer. Likewise, Kang Dong-sung, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Kang Dong-sung Graphic (KDSG), is a gr
With a change of season, how about purchasing new accessories to transform your image? Ofor is an accessory brand that allows customers to customize their own accessories. The brand was established by Kim Su-yeon and Heo Yu-jin, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) alumni that graduated in 2015. Therefore
September, the start of the fall semester, is when many Kingos start thinking about their majors and careers. Thankfully, at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), the Sungkyun Mentors guide Kingos through such concerns. To welcome the beginning of the second semester, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) interviewed
This year, Park Sang-young’s novel Love in the Big City was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world. Did you know that novelist Park Sang-young graduated from the Department of French Language and Literature and the Department of Media
A comforting café called not complete in Hye-hwa is well known to both Kingos and visitors for its delicious croiffle (croissant waffle) dessert. The warm sun shines on the incomplete place, and people are making their own stories in the sunshine. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) interview
According to the 2019 Cancer Statistics published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare last year, the probability of being diagnosed with cancer within one’s lifetime is about 38% in Korea. Cancer has been the number one cause of death for the last 40 years. For World Health Day on April 7th, the S
In 2022, the 54th student council Spring has been newly launched and will be drawing a lot of attention. The student council’s name, Spring, symbolizes the development and the warm springtime of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). They have announced that they will constantly strive to replenish the two
With the implementation of the “living with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)” policy last month, everyone is curious whether university offline classes will be restored next semester. Jung Se-jin, an alumna of the Department of Design at Sungkyunkwan University in 2009, has been working on All I