Anyone with even a slight interest in economics will be familiar with the YouTube channel, Chang Doctor Economics, which provides an easy and exciting way to learn about economics. The creator of this channel is Professor Chang Sun-ku, an adjunct professor at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and a lec
Every person lives by owning something. Yet, the truth is that owning something often comes with the loss of one’s inner self. Here, a story about one young individual living in “the age of loss” awaits Kingos. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) will introduce the poignant moments that tug at your heartstring
A suspenseful ocean battle mystery has begun. The presence of the shadowy Black Organization (BO) triggers unexpected occurrences in a high-tech maritime facility. Will Detective Conan prevail over the overseas challenge that confronts him? In a crime epic of tremendous scale, the Sungkyun Times (SK
On October 15th, the 2023 Gwangju Media Art Festival, a showcase of domestic and international artists, was held and received a favorable reception. With its unique characteristics, digital art has become a significant component of contemporary art, as hinted by the growing number of exhibitions. Th
Lithium, also known as “white gold,” has been thrown into the limelight during the last few years as the key component of batteries. However, despite the prolonged high demand, lithium recently saw an unexpected price drop that reached a low of ¥162.50 last October, due to global recession and slugg
Starting in January 2024, when both parents take childcare leave, they will collectively be able to receive up to ₩9 million in monthly benefits. This was made possible by the 6+6 Childcare Leave Policy that was put forward by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) last October 6th. While this
On October 8th, 2023, a massive jeonse fraud involving 150 cases in Suwon City was exposed to the media following a report by an anonymous person. As of October 14th, the total amount of losses in Suwon City alone reached about ₩87 billion according to the police. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT)
An armed conflict has broken out between Israel and the Palestinian political and military organization Hamas around the Gaza Strip. This conflict can be seen as a rupture of longstanding tensions that have been brewing for 75 years since the First Arab-Israeli War in 1947. Fighting broke out on Oct
On October 30th, the State Council approved an amendment to the penal code that allows the sentencing of life imprisonment with no parole. The main point of the said amendment is setting a distinction between offenses eligible for parole and those that are not. Previously, offenders who were sentenc
Last October, controversy arose over the proposal to integrate Gimpo City as part of Seoul City. The discussion about integrating Gimpo into Seoul City was first raised in 1995 but was dispersed due to practical difficulties. However, in October, the debate reignited when Gimpo City Mayor Kim Byung-
On November 8th, President Yoon Suk-yeol nominated Distinguished Chair Professor Cho Hee-dae from the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Law School as a candidate to become the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Prof. Jo has worked as a judge in the Korean judicial system for the past 27 years, no
On November 10th, the collaborative research team of Professor Jo Sae-byeok from the School of Chemical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and Professor Cho Jeongho from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Yonsei University announced the development of a new ultra-
The year has almost passed by. As time ticks down, we are left with a moment for reminiscing. Some would have adored every second of their one-year journey, but others might have struggled to deal with issues in their lives. Although I am uncertain what time has left for each of you, I genuinely wis
With the introduction of the large language model ChatGPT in late 2022, the letters AI has taken the world by storm once again. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterized by rapid and transformative technological innovations, brings many implications for the inevitable coexistence of humans and
The Sungkyun Times (SKT) drove through the endless road until we reached our destination. The road trip evoked a flood of memories, from the moments of hardships at dead ends to the flickering streetlights that guided us through nights. These memories will be our fuel, with the emotions left behind
It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a world to raise an identity. Humanity takes the role of a parent in this global village, guiding the growth and development of our digital identities within the realm of artificial intelligence. Just as a parent imparts values, ethics, and a sense o
Self-diagnosis is the process of identifying medical conditions in oneself, often by searching for symptoms online. This phenomenon of self-diagnosing, especially neurodivergent conditions such as attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social anxiety, has been amplified through social
The last glint of light of this year is fading away. Time gracefully escorts us to the end, leaving a sense of emptiness in our hearts. Yet, the end is just another signal of a new onset — so, embark on a grand voyage. To the farthest shore, for an endless journey. Anchors aweigh under the moonlight
On October 30th, the Canadian government issued a ban on the Chinese messaging application WeChat on government- owned devices. Canadian authorities cited that, “The Chinese application WeChat poses an unacceptable level of risk to national security and private data protection,” and therefore decide
The 15-year freeze on university tuition fees seems to have hit a snag. According to a survey conducted during the regular meeting of the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) on July 9th, 53.5% of four-year nationwide universities’ presidents are considering tuition fee increases. This has