How has 2022 been so far for Kingos? As the Editor- in- Chief of the Sungkyun Times (SKT), I have endured a hectic semester. Reflecting on the past while putting together my final Editor’s Letter, I feel like time has flown by quickly.In Korea, there is a concept known as the sexagenary cycle, in wh
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Nathalia Correa, and I am a 22-year-old Colombian student studying Economics at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). I come from Cali, the central urban and economic center in the south of Colombia. This city is famous for its beautiful landscapes, the Lati
Today, I would like to share some good news with Kingos. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) has traditionally held an annual event with alumni that have graduated from the SKT; unfortunately, it has not been held for the past two years due to the pandemic. However, regulations have been eased this year, so we
Since 2018, the phrase “small but certain happiness” has become extremely popular. “Small but certain happiness” means trying to find happiness in one’s everyday life. A cup of coffee in the morning or being able to sit in the subway on the way home are all examples of “small but certain happiness.”
Once again, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) ranked 1st and 2nd place in the QS Asia University Rankings of 2022. For more than a decade, the rigorous educational system of Singapore has been the center of attention. Accordingly, the Sungkyun Time
The cool autumn breeze blowing through the trees seems to bring back memories from last summer with the feeling of the gentle wind. This June, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) was able to create special memories through a five-day trip to the land of Singapore. The SKT invites Kingos to experience the vivid
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Son Ji-hyun, and I am 21 years old. I am majoring in English Language and Literature at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). After my first year at SKKU, I applied for the student exchange program. Now, I am studying at the Singapore Management University (
As summer’s heat starts to cool off, September has finally approached us with its cool autumn breeze. I am sure many Kingos have found this summer exceptionally busy. Now it is time to pour that passion back into your campus life. As important as reminiscing past memories is, marching forward to exp
To prevent serious accounting scandals, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) decided to strengthen its supervision of companies with a high risk of accounting fraud and announced the 2022 Accounting Screening and Inspection Operation Plan on March 27th. As economic uncertainty continues, companie
Farmers’ opposition to joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has continued to grow since the previous government. With a free trade agreement (FTA) between countries in the Asia-Pacific area led by Japan, the CPTPP accounts for 15.2% of global trad
On February 15th, the case of an American woman who recovered from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was revealed: this is the third case in the world but the first woman to be cured. When the patient was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2017, she had a cord blood stem cell transplant f
On February 24th, Russian President Vladimir Putin directed an invasion into Ukraine to block Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Due to this invasion, Ukraine suffered the devastating damage of at least 57 deaths and 169 injuries on the first day of invasion alone. W
When the flowers on the streets are about to bloom and a refreshing breeze softly blows, the school starts to fill up with waves of student laughter. In March, freshmen, who finally became university students after their competitive entrance examination, and present students, who have come back to s
December has suddenly come with the cold winter wind. Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has raged this year, it is certain that Kingos had a busy and arduous year. Now, how about going on a trip with some precious people to wrap up 2021 and prepare for a new start? To warm up the winter,
Aired from October on Mnet, a hip-hop survival program SHOW ME THE MONEY 10 is currently getting a round of applause. From the 2010s to the present, various survival programs have made people go crazy for them. The idol debut survival series, PRODUCE 101, transformed teenagers into “national produce
Super Band II, a talent show that moved many people’s hearts with its music, is coming to an end on October 4th. Amazing musicians gathered to show their talents, and the way they enjoy and love music impressed the audience. Interestingly, one of the Super Band II contestants has a close tie with Su
Recently on the streets, some Kingos may have heard someone ask, “Are you Daangn?” This phrase is used to ask if a person has made an appointment through Daangn Market, which is a famous second-hand marketplace application. The second-hand market that was once considered eccentric has become a smart
On vacation after a busy semester, each Kingo might have various vacation plans. Among these plans, a seasonal class will be a great activity to supplement the shortcomings of their major or take a liberal art class in a particular field of interest. Although students can complete the graduation req