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
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 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 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
Branding Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is one of the important pledges of SKKUP, the 55th student council of SKKU. As a part of the pledge, SKKUP held the official Korean slogan contest and renewed the student ID card design last semester. The reason for such active marketing policies is that nowad
Globalization is no longer a trend, but an essential to universities. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is also making efforts such as running language schools and inviting diverse global students and professors to the campus. However, are global programs for Korean students carried out as amicably as
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has always had a public discourse and mutual communication tradition. The history dates back to the Joseon Dynasty when Yusaengs embarked on political participation and governing. In today’s SKKU, various public spheres continue to exist. Hence, the Sungkyun Times (SKT
Currently at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), student attendance is being monitored electronically by the SKKU Smart Attendance System (SAM). It has been roughly half a year since the attendance method shifted to the electronic system. At this point, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) would like to delve into
Many universities, including Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), are taking part in the ₩1,000 Breakfast Program. It means that college students can start their mornings with a warm meal that does not break the bank. The program is up for discussion as an alternative to reduce the increased burden of in
As the final exam season approaches, trades of jokbo (records of past exams) are often found circling Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)’s online community. Joseon Wangjo Sillok explains how using jokbo was a common practice as past SKKU scholars also used them. However, as copyright problems and frauds
For a campus without violence and discrimination, university human rights centers are indispensable. One year ago, the revision of the Higher Education Act mandated the establishment of human rights centers in all universities, and now is the time to assess their effectiveness. Therefore, the Sungky
On December 16th , 2022, the Ministry of Education (MoE) held a conference to discuss the deregulation of universities in Korea. Deregulation refers to the abolition of university assessment and allows universities to establish or restructure new departments. However, there are questions as to wheth
Starting in January 2023, the first semester of student loan applications will begin. As the number of college students applying for student loans is increasing, there is also a growing number of people voicing their concerns regarding the limitations of student loans. Thus, the Sungkyun Times (SKT)
While wandering around campus, we might run into Kingos wearing a full-dress uniform. They are soon-to-be officers of the Korean Armed Forces belonging to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) who will be commissioned after college. However, most people do not exactly know what the ROTC is
The number of international students at Korean universities has steadily increased in recent years due to the popularity of Korean culture. Although Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is known to be one of the best Korean universities for international students, discussions surrounding international stu
The student press is an excellent example of student representative organizations on campus. Students participating in it focus on campus life or analyze diverse social issues and make it their job to report it to the rest of the student body. However, the student press is losing its identity as it
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
With the successful airing and ending of Merry Queer, the first Korean reality show on queer relationships, in early September, the foothold of queer individuals in our society is growing. However, as the presence of those considered sexual minorities increases, hate speech is also becoming a common
With summer just around the corner, college students tend to engage in various off-campus extracurricular activities to spend their vacation meaningfully. Among a lot of public activities, in the case of the university student’s mentoring program, Kingos take part in united clubs such as Youth Facto
Spring of 2022 is already becoming a memory. College towns have been livelier than ever since the lifting of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) curbs. Student clubs, also known as the gems of campus life, played a huge role in this revival by overcoming multiple risks of extinction. As such, th