Last June, a pediatric clinic was closed due to false and malicious complaints from clients. This incident highlights the challenges faced by pediatricians as the number of pediatric medical centers continues to decrease. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) aims to investigate the current status and
In July, the Korea Magazine Association held its magazine publishing seminar abroad for the first time in its 61 years of existence. The association’s unusual action indicated the need for valuable foreign ideas to revive the Korean magazine industry. Since when did magazines, the icons of popular c
Japan finally announced the plan to discharge the Fukushima Power Plant wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Although many neighboring countries including Korea voiced their concerns, Japan started a full-scale release of the wastewater with the agreement of the Group of Seven (G7) and the Internation
On July 19th, the 2024 minimum wage was set at ₩9,860. It increased by 2.5% compared with the 2023 minimum wage but did not surpass ₩10,000. The discussion regarding next year’s minimum wage began in June, when the business and labor representatives presented their primary suggestions during the Min
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
With more time spent at home, the culture of self-cooking has become much more popular, and cooking YouTubers are taking the spotlight more than ever. Among them, Yooxicman, who graduated from the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Department of Fashion Design, has become a prominent YouTuber scoring ov
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hi, my name is Cherry, and I am a 22-year-old student studying Commerce, majoring in Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne. During the summer vacation, I came to Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and attended introductory courses of the International Summ
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Annyeonghaseyo! My name is Jason Tan, and I am a 25-year-old from Singapore. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have a unique hobby that brings me joy — cardistry. Cardistry allo
Demand for Jongno 07 BusOn Sungkyungwan University (SKKU) Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC), many Kingos take the shuttle bus or the Jongno 08 bus since it is difficult to walk up the steep hills of the school. Currently, seven shuttle buses are running, but boarding the bus during lectur
Continuous Steps of KingosThe 2023 Sungkyungwan University (SKKU) Kingo Walkathon, operated by the student council SKKUP, was held again after last year when the walkathon reopened as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) subsided. The event, first held in 2008, covered 600km on Dokdo Island for 1
Writing is truly amazing. You may have heard of this renowned saying — “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Indeed, the powerful ability of writing to tug at people’s heartstrings is undeniable. Nevertheless, the impact of writing is most potent when the rights of its writer are respected. When wri
Life is a series of choices. At the crossroads of countless decisions, some people give up their dreams, and others give up love to move on. Of all the decisions and regrets in life, the roads laid before Evelyn, the owner of the old laundromat in California, are quite extraordinary. Which will she