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
In August, Korea suffered from one of the heaviest rainfalls in decades. There were losses of life and damage to property, including several basement dwellings. Therefore, on August 16th, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration announced the first housing supply measures of 2.7 million houses in five years
Being eco-friendly has always been a trend among the media, but it has never been this popular. Nowadays, everyone knows that environmental issues cannot be resolved solely through individual actions, such as buying reusable cups and tote bags. The word “climate crisis” has replaced the traditional
The Festival Internacional Cervantino is a synthetic arts festival that combines diverse arts such as theater, opera, music, dance, street art, visual arts, and film. Along with the festival, there are also several events such as photo exhibitions, film festivals, workshops, and seminars. The festiv
Nanoparticles are particles that contain at least one dimension of 100nm, less than one billionth of a meter. When nanoparticles are added to existing goods, a thin layer is formed. For instance, kitchen utensils coated with nanoparticles are not stained or scratched due to this layer. Nanoframe par
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Han Zixuan, and you can call me Jennifer. I am a 23-year-old Chinese student majoring in Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). I believe I am a person who is outgoing and has a good sense of humor. Also, I have devoted myself to da
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, I am Baasandorj Anujin, a 25-year-old Mongolian student majoring in Media and Communication. I enrolled in the College of Social Sciences at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in 2019. I recently became interested in photography after visiting my beautiful hometown i
Since 2018, the phrase “small but certain happiness” has become extremely popular. “Small but certain happiness” means trying to find happiness in one’s everyday life. A cup of coffee in the morning or being able to sit in the subway on the way home are all examples of “small but certain happiness.”
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
The cool autumn breeze blowing through the trees seems to bring back memories from last summer with the feeling of the gentle wind. This June, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) was able to create special memories through a five-day trip to the land of Singapore. The SKT invites Kingos to experience the vivid
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
September, the start of the fall semester, is when many Kingos start thinking about their majors and careers. Thankfully, at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), the Sungkyun Mentors guide Kingos through such concerns. To welcome the beginning of the second semester, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) interviewed
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, my name is Smieszek Aleksandra Malgorzata, but you can call me Ola. I am a 22-year-old Polish student majoring in Media and Communication and have been living in Korea for two years. You may recognize me for being part of the Media and Communication Student Counc