During the exam period, thoughts like “I should’ve taken lectures on time,” and “I want to take the exam again after checking the answers” might come to you. With such thoughts, you might be eager to have the ability to time travel or to have a time machine. Or have you ever thought of being someone
For modern people who live busy lives, video is a convenient medium. Videos deliver clear and direct information, but they can make people passive by causing them to think less. However, if people read words or look at pictures, they can have more vivid lives full of imagination. When there is appro
Just a few years ago, 2021 seemed a lot like a year taken from a science fiction novel; however, such a future has now become our present. Is this what has triggered the emerging trend of science fiction novels in the Korean literary market? With Kim Cho-yeop’s Greenhouse at the End of the Earth ran
On July 2nd, a petition against Minecraft being R-rated was raised on the presidential office’s website. Behind this situation lies a Korean policy known as the Shutdown Law. Since there have been continuous discussions regarding the effectiveness of this law, some people are wondering how the Shutd
On July 8th, the 23rd Ottogi Ham Tae-ho Academic Award Ceremony was held at the Daejeon Convention Center. Since its establishment in 1996, the Ottogi Ham Tae-ho Foundation has conducted various academic promotions and scholarship projects. Annually, it gives awards to food-related professors and re
As the new semester starts, the autumn is coming with a cool breeze and warm sunlight. It would be nice to take a stroll along a stonewall, enjoying the ginkgo trees on an autumn day! the Sungkyun Times (SKT) will now introduce Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway, a perfect place to travel to the past thro
In the autumn, people want to feel nature and experience every feeling from the autumn vibe. Since it is difficult to enjoy enough cultural activities outside these days, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) recommends for Kingos to watch the classic movie, Legends of the Fall.The Great Masterpiece, Legends of
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected outdoor activities for many, people have started to spend more time indoors, especially in their own homes. As a result, some people have found a new way to bring nature into their homes: home gardening! Growing plants was usually the domain of
Summers are growing longer every year. the earth is disturbing the perfect balance of the traditional four seasons. It is deplorable to see how autumn keeps getting shorter and shorter. Many people find autumn unique for various reasons such as changes in colors, moods, and mind-blowing weather. Plu
Recently, there have been many vicious incidents related to stalking in Korea. In turn, the Stalking Punishment Act has finally been legislated and will take effect in October. As stalking is now recognized as a “crime” through this law, heavy punishment can be given; however, there are voices that
Recently on the streets, some Kingos may have heard someone ask, “Are you Daangn?” This phrase is used to ask if a person has made an appointment through Daangn Market, which is a famous second-hand marketplace application. The second-hand market that was once considered eccentric has become a smart
Graduation System for Outstanding StudentsFrom August 25th of 2021, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) started to award the SKKU Summa Cum Laude to outstanding graduates. The purpose of this award is to motivate students for academic achievement and support students’ success. There are two types of grad
On August 2nd, the National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS) announced the discovery of new high-value materials that inhibit the proliferation of lung cancer cells in a poisonous mushroom called “Amanita spissacea imai (known as Snake-skin-clown-mushroom in Korea)”, which causes gastrointestinal
Those who have a friend studying science and engineering would probably have asked this question at least once: “How many female students are there in your major?” As the recognition that mostly male students study Science and Engineering is prevalent, there is an organization that supports the fost
On July 14th, a laborer working at a KT business in Pohang was crushed to death by an optical fiber cable weighing over 400 kilograms. The fact that safety equipment such as safety helmets was not provided at the construction site was shocking. Along with a series of industrial accidents at construc
Nowadays, it is harder to find college students who do not have a part-time job than those who do. With the beginning of the fall semester, many students struggle to find part-time jobs that are compatible with school lectures. Through this article, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) would like to introduce w
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
On July 12th, the minimum wage for 2022 was set at 9,160 won, which is an increase of 440 won from 8,720 won. Following this new wage increase, the salary based on five workdays a week and eight work hours a day (a total of 209 hours) will be 1,914,440 won. A formal meeting was held that day, and th
Recently, severe floods and heat waves have occurred throughout the world more regularly due to abnormal climate changes. Especially in Western Europe and Asia, many dead and missing have been reported due to natural disasters. On July 22nd, the worst floods in 40 years occurred in India’s western s
On July 26th, Getbols (Korean tidal mudflats) were registered as a United Nations Educational, Scientific , and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in recognition of their value to biodiversity conservation. This is the 2nd World Natural Heritage Site in Korea after Jeju Volcanic Isla