Jeon Ju-hwan, a 31-year-old subway station worker, was referred to prosecution on September 21st for murdering a female colleague. The perpetrator, an employee of the Seoul Metro, allegedly stabbed the victim to death in Sindang Station on September 14th and has twice been accused of stalking the vi
With the continuous growth in single-person households, a new form of residence called a “sharehouse” has been rising in popularity. With the campuses rapidly regaining their former energy, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) would like to introduce the concept of sharehouses for Kingos that may be looking for
Much of the world is starving. The disruption of the global grain supply caused by the Russia-Ukraine Invasion and the global food crisis derived from abnormal climate changes have emerged as severe social issues. However, smart farming has been rising as a solution to the food crisis. The Sungkyun
The controversy around the new revision of the “Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act,” which restricts corporations’ damage lawsuits against labor unions, has been ongoing. The law was proposed on September 15th as the so-called “Yellow Envelope Bill.” The name comes from the yellow envelo
While Kingos have been doing their best to work toward their dreams, a large part of the semester has passed. In November, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) would like to introduce Why Fish Don’t Exist, Lulu Miller’s acclaimed nonfiction debut. This book has received numerous praises from media outlets such
Summer has come and passed, and the chilly winter winds have begun to blow. As summertime in Europe is now over as well, this November, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) would like to present photos taken in Paris, France. Paris in November may be cold, but it still fills our hearts with its characteristical
On September 23rd, the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) baseball team, led by director Lee Yeon-su, won the 2022 Korea University Sports Federation (KUSF) U-League. The SKKU baseball team defeated Wonkwang University by 12:9 in the final game held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium. A total of 43 universitie
Studying Intensively for a Short Period of Time! Since the mid-2000s, university education has faced a crisis due to the fact that skills taught by universities generally differ from those required by businesses. Hence, microcredentials, a system that certifies expertise in such field
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
This year, the competition rate for the Grade-9 civil service examinations dropped significantly. Also, the competition rate for the Grade-7 exam was recorded as the lowest ever. It seems that the “Public Official Fever” has become an outdated word. Also, with private companies enhancing their inter
Decision to Leave, Park Chan-wook’s latest film, is set to be released in the United States on October 14th. The film has received praise from critics for its visuals and densely packed plot. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) will explore the charms of the film through this article. A Thrilling and Mysteriou
Political fandoms are very influential in modern-day Korean politics. Recently, a Member of Parliament (MP) Lee Jae-myung received strong support from his fandom and was elected party leader at the August 28th Democratic Party convention. Thus, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) will examine the concept and h
On September 29th, the winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Competition, Lim Yunchan, successfully performed in the Cliburn Gold Medalist Concert at Fort Worth, Texas. Although Korean classical music artists receiving awards at global competitions have caused a phase shift in the industry, s
Autumn approaches us slowly, its gentle breeze blowing past us along with the leaves that prepare to change their colors. Kingos have probably been busy due to all the assignments and team projects. With the start of October and the impending mid-terms, how about catching your breath for a while thr
Due to the recent inflation, shrinkflation has increased as the self-employed are downsizing their products instead of raising prices. Behind this measure lies the mechanism of “loss aversion,” a theory that is part of behavioral economics. Behavioral economics, a study that explains the irrationali
With a change of season, how about purchasing new accessories to transform your image? Ofor is an accessory brand that allows customers to customize their own accessories. The brand was established by Kim Su-yeon and Heo Yu-jin, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) alumni that graduated in 2015. Therefore
The mid-term exams have suddenly crept up on us without us realizing it. Now is the time to enjoy the dazzling annual view of colorful foliage across the landscape. However, we tend to forget to pay attention to such scenery while riding too fast on the rails of time. How about exploring the Gyeongc
Heathrow Airport in London, England, has announced that they would extend the period of the capacity curbs on the number of passengers traveling through the airport until October 29th. Heathrow Airport’s maximum number of daily passengers is currently 100,000. The curb was to last until September 11
On August 15th, a delegation from the Congress of the United States (U.S.) met Taiwan’s dignitaries and discussed the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan’s trade investment, and the global supply chain. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) explained that the visit reflected stable support of
On August 16th, during a meeting of high prosecutors, the Supreme Public Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) announced that they would take stern action against increasing narcotic and organized crimes. During the first half of this year, the total number of drug offenders was 8,575, a 13.4% increase compared