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
Without a doubt, the university festival is one of the highlights for many young people. Following Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) May festival, Daedongje, the integrative annual festival ESKARA 2023 was once again ignited by MC Seop — the iconic master of ceremonies (MC) of university festivals. M
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Hi, my name is Chi Pham, and I am a 23-year-old exchange student from Norway. My home university is the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and I am a senior currently majoring in Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).Q2. Why did you cho
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Hello! I am Lida, a 23-year-old from Finland. I studied in a city called Tampere, the third biggest city in Finland, and my major is Public Administration. I finished my bachelor’s thesis last spring and started my master’s degree at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).Q2.
Better SKKU, Better Student LifeSKKUP, the 55th student council of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), carried out election promises to enhance students’ academic lives and uplift their satisfaction with the studying environments in diverse areas. The credit system for students serving in the military u
Recently, with the news of South Korea’s Furincess, Fu Bao, returning to China, there has been a growing sense of interest in panda diplomacy. Panda diplomacy refers to China leasing its giant pandas to friendly nations as a tool of diplomacy. Here, leasing implies that the pandas must be returned t
When watching YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok, users can easily come across touching social experiment content. A social experiment video is a form of media content that captures the reactions of citizens who observe discomforting situations fabricated by the production team. Therefore, m
The home of nature, surrounded by the emerald seas. The Pearl of the Orient, where the warm Pacific wind blows, and the tropical sea glistens with bright sunlight. Dive into Cebu, the heart of the Philippines, and explore the extravagance of nature with the Sungkyun Times (SKT). Mabuhay, Welcome!Ceb
The author 2sazang’s Naver webtoon, Garbage Time, reached its ending on October 21st. This is the story of the greatest team in the world that cannot meet “garbage time,” the period in a sports game when a coach, whose team is losing by a significant score, declares surrender by substituting reserve
Cars honking, phones ringing, people yelling… We hear many different sounds every day. Leaving the buzzing noise of daily life behind, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) captured the melodic moments at Concino Concrete Concert Hall. With the refreshing scenery of nature as a gift to your eyes, let the mellow
Korea’s finance industry is in crisis. Last July, the delinquency rate of the Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives (KFCC) soared to a record-high level — sparking public fears of a bank run. However, this was only the start of the crisis, as concerns regarding financial institutions’ r
With the Victoria’s Secret runway shows returning this year after a four-year hiatus, the discussion regarding ultra-thin models has also resurged. In this fabulous world full of nepotism, eating disorders, and Photoshop, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) explores the meaning of being a fashion model, its gl
Branding Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is one of the important pledges of SKKUP, the 55th student council of SKKU. As a part of the pledge, SKKUP held the official Korean slogan contest and renewed the student ID card design last semester. The reason for such active marketing policies is that nowad
Being an all-rounder is easier said than done. Taking regard to numerous works simultaneously and putting one’s best efforts into all of them is indeed challenging, and that is why all-rounders are highly admired. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) met Park Hyun-min to deliver his life stories and