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