Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hi, my name is Leeya. I am a 20-year-old international student majoring in Economics. At Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), I am also taking geopolitics courses. My university is in Lille, a city about an hour by train from Paris, France. However, I am originally from Mada
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hi! My name is Tseng Ya Ling, but my friends call me Elina. I am a 22-year-old exchange student from Taiwan, an island nation near South Korea. I majored in Korean Language and Culture at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. After I came to Sungkyunkwan Univer
ESKARA, the Highlight of SeptemberFrom September 13th to 14th, ESKARA 2023 was held on the Natural Sciences Campus (NSC) to celebrate the 625th founding anniversary of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). ESKARA is an integrative festival that has been alternately held between the Humanities and Social S
Kingos, how are you getting along these days? Many of you will be lying in sweet repose after enduring a long, exhausting midterm. While you were given time to catch your breath, I believe many of you may suffer anxiety during the break. Perhaps, this is because as beginners taking the first step in
Platform businesses enrich our lives in the era of platform capitalism by providing various services. However, both customers and workers who participate in the platforms suffer various problems. Since the Korea Development Institute announced a proposal to strengthen the protection of platform work
On August 20th, JTBC Newsroom disclosed the name of the offender in the Sillim-dong murder case, Choi Yoon-jong, ahead of the police. Whether or not revealing a felony suspect’s personal details is appropriate requires a value judgment concerning the public’s right to know and the offender’s right t
Airports connect people through the sky. However, while a lot of positive public opinion regarding South Korea’s airports exists, there is also no shortage of criticism. After the recent World Scout Jamboree incident, intense criticism arose regarding the new Saemangeum Airport, which is being promo
On September 10th, Joe Biden, the President of the United States (U.S.), visited Hanoi, Vietnam, and held a meeting with the paramount leader, Nguyen Phú Trong. Through this summit, the relationship between the two countries was elevated from a “comprehensive partnership” to a “comprehensive strateg
On September 13th, the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, visited the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. United States (U.S.) officials noted that there is a high possibility of an arms deal between the two countries. The U.S. is viewing the meeting as a final st
The Korean Railway (KORAIL) labor union went on a strike from September 14th, 9 a.m., to 18th, 9 a.m., demanding Suseo Korea Train eXpress (KTX) and improvement in working conditions. This is in response to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) reducing the Suseo-Gyeongbu line
Following the suicide of a young teacher from Seo2 Elementary School in Seoul on July 18th, three consecutive suicide incidents emerged in less than two months. The elementary school teachers’ self-destructing actions from Shinmok Elementary School in Gunsan on August 31st, and in Daejeon on Septemb
When the cold blue sky covers the world, many find themselves wanting to escape their mundane daily lives. Likewise, Kingos may also long for a trip away from the stuffy, crowded classroom. However, going on a journey in the middle of the semester can be challenging and often make Kingos hesitate ab
A Baby box is a private facility which accepts an infant from a parent who cannot afford to raise a child. In Korea, three baby boxes are operated by Jusarang Community Church in Seoul City and New Canaan Church in Gunpo City to prevent the tragedy of infants losing their lives due to abandonment. H
Where the Mediterranean sun shines brightly, flamenco dancers perform passionately, and the exquisite craftsmanship of Antoni Gaudí enchants. While the sun beats down on you, Spain is buzzing with the lively vitality of the Spaniards. So, why not explore the countless charms of Spain and its wonder
Globalization is no longer a trend, but an essential to universities. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is also making efforts such as running language schools and inviting diverse global students and professors to the campus. However, are global programs for Korean students carried out as amicably as
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) produces numerous international alumni every year. Professor Mansoo Yu is a pioneer in this aspect. After majoring in Social Welfare at SKKU and studying at Washington University in St. Louis, Professor Mansoo Yu currently works at the University of Missouri. The Sungk
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello! My name is Lǐxīn Lín, and I am from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. I am a junior at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), and my major is Economics. I began studying Korean at Sungkyun Language Institute (SLI) in the late summer of 2019 and officially entered SKKU in 20
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hi, I am Wénqí Xiè from China. I am majoring in Library and Information Science, and double majoring in Public Interest and Law at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). In 2020, I came to Korea and studied Korean for 10 months at the Sungkyun Language Institute (SLI). Then
Streets Filled with MusicOn August 19th, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) held the 2023 Jongno Carless Street Festival. The festival extended 350m from Hyehwa Station Exit 1 to the Seoul National University Hospital Entrance from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., with restricted car entrance from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. T
Changes to the Credit System Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) announced an alteration to the credit system for those serving in the military at the start of the 2023 fall semester. This information was made public to students on August 11th, with the major changes being the increase of the credit limi