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
International students who were accepted to Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) after 2014 must acquire Global Pum to qualify for graduation. This requirement excludes transfer students and students admitted with English exam scores and government scholarships. Students admitted between 2014 and 2015 sho
Application Period: April 22nd to 26th The first application period for double majors, track system, and micro degrees is open from April 22nd to 26th for undergraduate students. To apply for these three academic systems, general students must have enrolled over three semesters, while transfer stude
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello! I am Wu Peifeng from Guangxi, China. Guangxi is a small city in the southern region of China, famous for its tropical climate and the karst landscape which is characterized by unique caves. I came to Korea in 2018 and am now a senior studying in the Department of
Many high school students who have been forced to decide their majors have faced ramifications of discrepancy and hierarchy on campus. Consequently, a partial amendment to the Higher Education Act was decided on February 13th, freeing freshmen from stationary major selection. The Sungkyun Times (SKT
The Six-Module Method With the start of the 2024 spring semester, three new learning methods were introduced at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). These new learning methods include Six-Module, Flipped Learning, and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). The Six-Module learning method divides a school year into
Welcome to SKKU, Freshmen! With the start of a new school year, the 2024 entrance ceremony took place at the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Natural Sciences Campus (NSC) to welcome freshmen. On February 27th, the ceremony began with a welcome speech by President Yoo Ji-beom. The students sang the sc
Promises, for SURE!Last December, SURE! was elected as the 56th student council of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). As its key pledges, SURE! suggested a range of policies encompassing students’ essential needs. These were divided into three main categories: academics, daily life, and culture. In ter
The 2024 national research and development (R&D) budget finalized last December marked its first budget cut in 33 years. This reduction is expected to affect many professors and students who rely on it to conduct research. Thus, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) plans to discuss the impact of the budget cut
The Knowledge Center for Innovative Higher Education (KCIHE) of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) hosted the 2023 KCIHE Performance Exhibition at the Business School of the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC) from February 5th to 8th. This exhibition shared the performances of the extra-curric
The quest to combat aging has been a long-held dream of humanity. Aging is classified through the diagnosis code XT9T of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The key to future medicine, reverse aging, is close to being tackled by Pro
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hi, my name is Claire, and I am an international student at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). I am from Bonn in Germany, the city where Haribo and Beethoven are from! I began my studies at SKKU in 2023, so I will be starting as a sophomore this semester as a Film, Televis
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
On November 8th, President Yoon Suk-yeol nominated Distinguished Chair Professor Cho Hee-dae from the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Law School as a candidate to become the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Prof. Jo has worked as a judge in the Korean judicial system for the past 27 years, no
On November 10th, the collaborative research team of Professor Jo Sae-byeok from the School of Chemical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and Professor Cho Jeongho from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Yonsei University announced the development of a new ultra-
The 15-year freeze on university tuition fees seems to have hit a snag. According to a survey conducted during the regular meeting of the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) on July 9th, 53.5% of four-year nationwide universities’ presidents are considering tuition fee increases. This has
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
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Hi, my name is Chi Pham, and I am a 23-year-old exchange student from Norway. My home university is the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and I am a senior currently majoring in Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).Q2. Why did you cho
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Hello! I am Lida, a 23-year-old from Finland. I studied in a city called Tampere, the third biggest city in Finland, and my major is Public Administration. I finished my bachelor’s thesis last spring and started my master’s degree at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).Q2.
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