As June has arrived, a lot of Kingos might be waiting for summer to come, so that they can enjoy the warmth of the sun. Some Kingos might be writing down their “to do” lists full of exciting challenges for the upcoming vacation. Then, how about fueling the passion while enjoying the arts? The Sungky
In June, the month when summer begins in earnest, many Kingos plan to escape from their routines by traveling around. Among the various travel sites popular in summer, such as mountains or valleys, the sea might be the most popular one where Kingos can enjoy swimming in the warm sun. At the bottom o
Many people might have heard the following phrases, “Be thou salt” or “This world’s light and salt,” which means to be an important person in the world. Being one of the necessities at the kitchen table, salt is not only used to emphasize or act as a symbol of importance, but it is also included in
May is a month of energy; various colleges and departments enjoy exciting festivals and track meets. Streets are filled with people having fun while doing outdoor activities. Smiles of joy and happiness bloom on their faces. How about boosting your happiness while enjoying the arts? The Sungkyun Tim
After the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics ended successfully, a warm breeze is now blowing on the Korean Peninsula. Last month, the South Korean artistic delegation visited and gave performances in Pyeongyang, the capital of North Korea. This suggests that a cultural medium like music can not only
May is a month when families gather together and reconcile their memories. While doing so, some of them might even remember their favorite childhood novels such as You Too are a Wheel Lily (2002). The author of You Too are a Wheel Lily, Lee Geum-yi, has written many children’s novels that take peopl
Numerous convenience stores and large retailers are playing a big part in our daily lives today; however, there are still a lot of traditional markets that are continuing their histories. In particular, near the Humanities and Social Science Campus of SKKU there are two well-known traditional market
As April starts, lots of Kingos will study hard for the upcoming midterm exams and a barrage of assignments. Even though there are a number of tests and things to do, April is still a month when Kingos can pull fun jokes on each other on April Fool’s Day and beautiful cherry blossoms cover the campu
Most people can easily enjoy various forms of cultural entertainment such as exhibitions and shows in their daily lives. It is, however, hard for those with visual and hearing impairments to enjoy such entertainment in the same way as others do. For them, even going to movie theaters, which is one o
In celebration of the International Jazz Day designated by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on April 30th, various events are coming up soon. Jazz seems to have been gaining in popularity recently and as a reflection of this, we are able to listen to more liv
Most people know what a “documentary” is, but they usually consider it as an uninteresting genre which deals with human life without dramatic effect and fictional factors. It is, however, an effective medium for delivering certain messages to viewers and can make them change their attitudes as well.
On February 7th, the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games held its first IT opening ceremony with the ‘1218 Drones Show’, receiving worldwide attention. As introduced on the website, the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics was not only about sports, but also a “celebration of culture, an ‘Everyday Cul
For most college students, March is a month to begin something new; some start new relationships, and others set new goals. To start something new, however, a bit of courage is needed. How about getting a spoonful of courage by taking a walk through the arts? The Sungkyun Times (SKT) now introduces
As a new semester creates opportunities for meeting new friends, art may be a great icebreaker for striking up conversations with strangers. In the field of art, Monochrome, especially that of Korea, is receiving a global attention with a high growth potential. Moreover, the artist Kim Min Jung has
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a highly contagious virus which causes problems for both men and women, yet the vaccination rate for HPV is almost baffling. According to November's reports, the nation's Ministry of Health and Welfare released a statement that upon the public release of the HP
This semester is the last one for University Student A until graduation, but her graduation gown and cap are still a long way off. Just like A there are some students who will be in an ambiguous position when this semester ends at the end of December. They are graduation delayers, who are neither an
In December, winter vacation starts and many students will travel abroad. As can be seen in the tendency of modern society where internationalization is accelerating, the need of connecting people who use different languages has increased. In the era of globalization, therefore, the role of interpre
When Kingos think of their childhood, they probably have read many fairy tales including traditional fairy tales such as Heungbu and Nolbu and foreign fairy tales such as Cinderella. Since fairy tales are usually regarded as books only for children, however, adults usually lose interest in them as t
What do people usually think about when they notice the objects surrounding them? Few will view these objects as human beings, since most people simply regard these objects as everyday items. According to their perspective toward objects, however, people’s perceptions of these objects might change.
November 17 th is the day of Patriotic Martyrs. In 1939, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea designated November 17 th as a day for patriotic martyrs to honor the deaths of Korean martyrs such as Yu Gwan-soon, Ahn Joong-geun, and Han Yong-woon. As modern Korea was built on its indepe