Half of 2018 has already passed, and a new semester has started. For some Kingos, it is the time when university life begins in earnest. In contrast, it can also be the time for others to wrap up their whole university life before their graduation. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) asked a few Kin
It was abnormally hot this summer. Many Kingos might have slept fitfully for many nights because of the so-called tropical night phenomenon as well as their concerns about the new semester at the same time. There may be various ways to overcome insomnia, and one of them could be listening to soothin
September is the month that Korean Thanksgiving Day, Chuseok, falls on. Chuseok is considered as a highlight of fall because of its long holiday period, so many people may look forward to it. During the Chuseok holiday, people can have time to get away from their busy lives and enjoy Korean traditio
After Rubber Duck and Super Moon, a large sculpture named KAWS: Holiday appeared on Seokchon Lake this summer. It is a huge balloon resembling Mickey Mouse, which measures about 28m in length, 25m in width, and 5m in height. As the original creator of the sculpture suggested that people take a break
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