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
How has 2022 been so far for Kingos? As the Editor- in- Chief of the Sungkyun Times (SKT), I have endured a hectic semester. Reflecting on the past while putting together my final Editor’s Letter, I feel like time has flown by quickly.In Korea, there is a concept known as the sexagenary cycle, in wh
With the abundance of technology, many students are losing focus on the traditional textbook type of studying. Instead, they tend to look for new, more engaging learning experiences. Hence, students and educators should actively incorporate multimedia into their studying habits: documentaries can of
Today, I would like to share some good news with Kingos. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) has traditionally held an annual event with alumni that have graduated from the SKT; unfortunately, it has not been held for the past two years due to the pandemic. However, regulations have been eased this year, so we
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
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.”
As summer’s heat starts to cool off, September has finally approached us with its cool autumn breeze. I am sure many Kingos have found this summer exceptionally busy. Now it is time to pour that passion back into your campus life. As important as reminiscing past memories is, marching forward to exp
I hope you enjoyed the Sungkyun Times (SKT) this semester. To spice it up, I put some surprises in our magazine. Pope Francis once said, “The Earth is our environment to protect and the garden to tend to.” I cannot agree with him more. The Earth is the land we live on - the air we breathe in, the le
Spring is a beautiful season. May is the last chance to enjoy the warm breeze and blooming flowers. Soon, it will be a hot, humid summer, and Kingos will leave the campus as the summer vacation begins. Facing the end of the semester, I hope Kingos take their time to look back at themselves. I know y
Kingos must be tired of pulling all-nighters every day due to the midterm exams. Some of you might be binge-watching lectures from the last eight weeks, blaming your past-self; however, let’s do some positive thinking. Last-minute cramming may come up trumps.First, you might end up with a better res
2020 was frustrating, 2021 was exhausting, and here comes 2022. It seems like the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can no longer stop us from living a normal life. The school is finished with renovations, students are coming back to campuses, and staff is getting ready to greet us all. I can alre
When I entered the university, I could not go to school due to the pandemic situation, and I knew nothing about the school. Without any sense of belonging to the school, I started to think I should do some activities related to the school. Looking around for activities that I can enjoy, I found the
What do you think when you hear the word “mistake”? Throughout our life, we make lots of mistakes. In fact, making a mistake is unavoidable as every person is not perfect from the beginning. What we should keep our eyes on is how we are affected by the mistakes we have made. Whenever we make a mista
It has been over one year and a half since the first appearance of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Considering the current situation, the remainder of 2021 seems not enough to end the pandemic situation. Along the path of the pandemic, there have been too many variables. At first, COVID-19
Autumn has finally come, and a new semester has begun. Even though it was hard to enjoy the summer at its best due to the pandemic situation, I hope Kingos had time to recharge themselves during the summer vacation. With the beginning of a new semester, many students would have set various goals. I
Blue skies, bright sunshine, and a breath of salty sea air. Entering the month of June, there are several signs of summer that fill the heart with excitement. Taking a short trip might be the best plan to refresh oneself and make summer memories during this long vacation. Planning a trip and even pa
Our rational minds are busy planning for the upcoming days, but some special days in May unlatch memories of our childhoods and invite us to take a walk down memory lane. May is also known as Family Month, mostly because of Children’s Day on the 5th with other celebrations like Parents’ and Teachers
As a gentle breeze softly touches our faces with warm sunshine, some Kingos might feel relaxed by the refreshing air of spring and enjoy the gorgeous weather. However, at the same time, there might also be some Kingos feeling too stressed out or concerned about the passage of time to enjoy April. Th
When will COVID-19 disappear? This would have been one of the most popular topics of conversation last year. 2020 passed in the blink of an eye, and Kingos might say there was nothing special in their university life when reflecting on the past year. It is true that 2020 was a challenging year for a
“Pax Americana” is a term political science professor Michael Beckley used to describe the current era in his book Why America Will Remain the World’s Sole Superpower. While it is unclear if the world’s only superpower, the United States (US), will be able to maintain this status, the US is currentl