On November 16th, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) sentenced two former leaders of the Khmer Rouge, a radical communist regime in Cambodia, to life imprisonment.What Are the Killing Fields? The Cambodian Killing Fields are the locations of mass brutal sites
On November 6th, a midterm election for new representatives was held in the United States (US). As a result of the election, the Republican Party won the Senate, while the Democratic Party won in the US House of Representatives.Results of 2018 US Midterm ElectionsThe US midterm elections are held ev
Although midterms are over, many Kingos may be still suffering from the aftermath of the exams and their seemingly never-ending assignments. During these tiring days, some Kingos might relieve their stress by listening to Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) which is known to be a home remedy
Crisp autumn breezes tend to make Kingos feel melancholy and lonely. During this emotional time of the year, Kingos can stabilize their moods by spending time with their best friends or reading a book. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) asked some Kingos which book they would like to give to their best friend
On September 13th, the Korean government announced tougher measures to impose more property taxes on houses and restrict mortgage loans in order to stabilize the housing prices in the country.Details of the New MeasuresHousing prices in main regions including Seoul, Sejong, Busan, and adjacent areas
A Korean man in his sixties was infected by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus after his business trip to Kuwait, which has sparked new fears of infection around the country.The Outbreak of MERS Again in 2018 On September 4th, a 61-year-old Korean man was diagnosed with
By this October, Korea’s big three telecommunications companies, LG Uplus, SK Telecom, and the KT Corporation, are expected to finish choosing 5G equipment suppliers and to start building the 5G network. They are planning to launch 5G smartphones in Korea in March 2019. Getting ready for the new gen
Since August, Turkey has faced a financial a crisis because of a conflict with the United States (US) and this seems to be influencing other countries’ economies as well.A Conflict Between Turkey and the USTurkey and the US have been in dispute over Turkey detaining an American pastor for nearly two
Mass protests demanding safer roads took place for nine days from late July to early August in Bangladesh.Dangerous Roads in BangladeshOn July 29th, two teenage students were struck and killed by a speeding bus in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Roads in Bangladesh were dangerous with lots of
August 14th was the first official memorial day for comfort women to remember and address the issue inside and outside the country.Designation of the Memorial Day for “Comfort Women”On August 14th, 1991, Kim Hak-sun publicly announced that she had been a victim of Japanese colonialist sex slavery, c
A large number of BMW cars in Korea caught fire this summer.Increase in the Number of BMW Fire Related Incidents More than 40 BMW cars have caught fire according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) prior to August, 2018. In fact, two to three BMWs have caught
This upcoming September 25th will mark the 620th anniversary of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). SKKU succeeds the traditions of Sungkyunkwan, which has been the superior national educational institute since it was established in 1398, six years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Today, remains of
It is already June, the month of the final exams and the end of the semester is now here. Wrapping up the semester, Kingos will receive their final grades as a result of their hard work and effort for the past four months. When getting grades, however, some of them might not be aware of how the grad
SKKU Research Team Develops Nanoparticles to Enhance Drug Delivery EfficiencyA research team led by Professor Park Jae-hyung from the School of Chemical Engineering has developed a nanoparticle that widens blood vessels, which results in improving drug delivery efficiency. Several fatal diseases, su
As the first month of the new semester has just passed, Kingos should be used to their timetables by now. However, a gap between classes can still be troublesome for some Kingos. They end up wandering the campuses looking for places to go to between classes. This is especially true for students who
The public hearing for the 35th student council of the College of Social Sciences was held on March 22th, 2018. It went along in three parts: an opening speech from the candidates of the two parties, S:pick and SaDari, a debate on the education, facility and welfare, and other policies of each party
As the spring semester has just begun, many Kingos might be excited about their new campus lives. This may be true especially for freshmen and sophomores who have just started to study on their majors. SKKU has an academic system different from other universities, the “academic unit system”. This un
The World Health Organization (WHO) designated December 1st of every year as World AIDS Day in 1988 to raise awareness of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It introduces different themes every year, and various campaigns are held based on these themes. South Korea is also carrying out vario