On January 11th, Bloomberg News reported that Apple decided to customize more components to lessen dependency on technical partners such as Samsung and LG. According to the report, Apple plans to produce its own Apple Watch Ultra display by the end of 2024. The company is expected to replace the dis
Since this February, Seoul City raised the minimum fare for a mid-sized taxi from ₩3,800 to ₩4,800 and reduced the base distance from 2km to 1.6km. Furthermore, last December, Seoul City extended the late-night surcharge time slot from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and the extra surcharge from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
On January 27th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced the result for the 5th public financial forecasting of the National Pension System (NPS). The financial forecasting of the NPS refers to an overall plan for managing the NPS, which includes insurance fee adjustments and fund operat
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
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), which celebrates its 625th anniversary in 2023, continues to create leaders in society to this day. One of them is Park Yong-jin, a National Assembly member, who graduated from SKKU in 1997 with a major in Sociology. He dove into the world of politics after graduation
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hey! My name is Louis Aaron Krol, and I am a 25-year-old international exchange student from Germany, studying for a master’s degree in the Netherlands! I love traveling, doing sports, and learning. Here, I am taking Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses, and
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello! My name is Kim Na-yeon, and I am 24 years old. I am majoring in the Global Leader course at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). Though many students in my major enter law school, I am double majoring in International Trade to pursue other interests. This year, I’m st
Yoo Ji-beom, the 22nd President of SKKUOn January 2nd, the presidential inauguration ceremony of Yoo Ji-beom — the 22nd president of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) — was held in the New Millenium Hall of the 600th Anniversary Hall. Before the ceremony, President Yoo attended the Goyurye, a tradition
On January 18th, the Graduate School of Governance and the East Asian Collaboration Center of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) held the entrance ceremony of the 2023 Global Environmental Leaders Program (GELP) domestic curriculum in the 600th Anniversary Hall. GELP is a program organized by the Minist
The research team led by Professor Baik Jeong-min of the Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Department identified the contact electrification drift phenomenon and has developed a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with the highest output power. TENG converts mechanical energy into electric e
Did our new, aesthetic front cover attract you to open our magazine? The Sungkyun Times (SKT) has been greatly redesigned from the start of the new year. We have renewed our cover layout, which had remained unchanged for a number of years. Even so, the transition goes on — the SKT’s logo has been up
The moon shines upon the end of the day, lighting up the dark road and helping you step into a new path. It is already December, and the year is drawing to a close. How was your journey in 2022? Let’s walk the rest of the way under the warmth of the moon. The moonlight will brighten your path to the
Daehangno, where the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC) of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is located, is the center of Korean theater arts. Theater companies in Daehangno, some of which date back to the 1960s, continue to this day and provide us with moving experiences. However, despite th
“We will not eat blood- stained bread.” A nationwide boycott against Samlip&Shany, Paris Croissant, Companies (SPC) began after the death of a young factory worker due to the company’s hazardous working environment. Following this tragedy, SPC and the Paris Baguette Union signed a labor- management
Since Play to Earn (P2E) games are prohibited by law in Korea, many Korean players have felt left out. However, on October 13th, the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) announced that they would find ways to allow P2E games to keep pace with the rapid changes in the game industry. Theref
Building a Communication NetworkSpring, the 54th student council of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), launched an internet forum called “Kingos’ Baekinso” to create a communication network between Kingos, the student council, and the school. The student council also established “Spring Camp,” where th
Beware because the era of tumblers is coming to an end. In fact, — let’s face it — they are not that helpful toward saving the Earth anymore if we keep using them this way. Tumblers used to be everyone’s No.1 essential when they wanted to show off their “going green” spirit. Many beverag
As Korea’s working- age population declines, migrant workers have become an essential presence in the Korean economy. However, many migrant workers still face appalling conditions, including withheld wages and the infringement of human rights. Marking International Migrants Day on December 18th, as
With December on the horizon, the end of the year is quickly approaching. The biting wind freezes our hearts, but an inviting glass of cocktail served might thaw Kingos’ hearts. How about embarking on a midnight journey to the world of eternal youth with the Sungkyun Times (SKT) at Dorian Gray, a co
Can an ordinary businessman arrest criminals with the National Intelligence Service (NIS)? Narco- Saints, a Netflix series based on actual events, has recently become a sensation. How about looking into the series with the Sungkyun Times (SKT)? The plotline, which consists of a drug lord who escapes