When Kingos think of their childhood, they probably have read many fairy tales including traditional fairy tales such as Heungbu and Nolbu and foreign fairy tales such as Cinderella. Since fairy tales are usually regarded as books only for children, however, adults usually lose interest in them as t
Nowadays, many people go to cinemas, theaters, and concert halls to enjoy cultural life, but it is sometimes hard to find a trace of Korean traditional arts. Additionally, in our deepest awareness, Korean traditional arts are perceived to be monotonous, boring and perhaps a little too old. To change
During the semester, it is easy to meet students from various countries including China, Japan, and the United States (US). It is a familiar sight for people who live in 2017, but the appearance of foreigners walking along the street in the early 1900s, not long after the opening of the port, would
May is here, and many Kingos who have now finished their midterm exams will look for places to visit during the vacation. Most of them leave Jongno-gu, the area where the Humanities and Social Science Campus is located, and go to many other parts of Korea. Jongno-gu, however, is well-known for its l
As Korea’s domestic and foreign situation has deteriorated, the so-called ‘April crisis,’ meaning that all bad situations will be exacerbated climatically, has emerged. There are _ve main issues that have led to the ‘April crisis,’ and the most prominent factor is the announcement of currency manipu
Well grilled beef steak served with red wine, and fish dishes served with white wine. In the perception of many people, wine was an expensive foreign alcohol that people drunk to try and create a romantic and luxurious atmosphere. At some point, however, wines that cost under 10,000 became availa
Through the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Adis Ababa, Ethiopia, haenyeo of Jeju has been registered as the 19th intangible cultural heritage of Korea. However, even to Korean people, the concept of haenyeo may com
Recently, a seagull was found dead at a shore in Germany. Researchers dissected its body and found several plastic fragments. These fragments were mainly classified as “microbeads,” which have recently been prohibited in cosmetic products by the Korean government starting from 2017. Although still u
As a solution to decrease the amount of food waste, the volume-rate garbage disposal system was established. Nevertheless, there were many side effects since 2013. As a result, a new system which integrated a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) function to the original system was introduced. Altho
Last month, The Last Princess, a movie about princess Deokhye, was released and received many praises from the audience for its profound storyline and the emotions behind the acting. However, this movie was also criticized for its historical distortions portrayed in the behaviors of the princess. Th