Many people get on the subway at least once every day and whenever people get to the subway platform, they can see a screen door that slides open and closes along with the train door. Some might think that the platform screen door is not that important, but there are some potential risks behind the
The sound of Pungmul, a kind of Korean traditional music, echoes in the heart of a city’s downtown. Acrobatic movements and mime artists can also be seen in the middle of the road. Lastly, spectators who enjoy festivals are dancing to the music and strongly drawing others in to ‘smell the roses.’ Th
Are you comfortable when hearing the word “feminism”? Maybe some will say yes, but many will say no. Feminism is one of the hottest issues of today in Korea, but is also an issue that people hesitate to talk about. This is because feminism indeed is a sensitive topic to discuss, but it is certain th
The Korean Government designated April 21st as the Day of Science. Great scientific discovery such as heliocentric theory is usually found by people who have a strong curiosity for something that others do not care about and spend a lot of time studying. Scientific development in basic science is no
Even until the early 2000s, when teachers required children to draw pictures of the far future, they usually imagined robots working in households and drew that. Robot workers nowadays, however, are not fantasy anymore. They have become reality and they are even replacing human workers at an extreme
Keyword of April: “Lie” April 1st is April fool’s day, which is a day that allows lying. April fool’s day originated from a calendar reform and people lied to tease people who were not aware of the change to the calendar. Just like lying on April fool’s day, people can use lying to have fun. Lying,
Well grilled beef steak served with red wine, and fish dishes served with white wine. In the perception of many people, wine was an expensive foreign alcohol that people drunk to try and create a romantic and luxurious atmosphere. At some point, however, wines that cost under 10,000 became availa
“Fake news”, which became a worldwide issue last year when it was spotted as the driving force of Donald Trump winning the 45th United States presidential election, has landed in Korea as well. Considering that Korea will begin its 19th presidential election before long, there are expectations that
Television broadcasting has always been the most popular form of media, but with the emergence of online entertainment, internet broadcasting such as single media has grown from strength to strength. Many creative producers are now establishing their own broadcasting channels to express what they wa
There are many kinds of professions and every single person has their own interpretation on the occupation they have. Someone might regard his/her occupation as a way of making money, someone might regard his/her job as a way of realizing their dream. The view on each job will be as varied as the nu
A new semester is starting, but not all students are excited on their way to school. A child with disabilities in Seoul has to travel for over one hour every day to get to school. Many applicants for special schools exceed the capacity of school numbers due to a lack of suitable schools, and competi
Nowadays, environmental problems are one of the most serious issues in our society. Owing largely to indiscriminate disposal of garbage, the Earth is in danger now. In terms of disposal of waste, one thing that humans can do in order to save the Earth is to recycle. Recycling itself will play an imp
CRACK! That’s where everything started, or ended. It was the first time my life came to a halt. I remember it explicitly. It was on a Saturday, November 19, 2015. I was with the members from the school’s alumni ambassadors. I had served for a year and a half as a member and it was the last day and m
Richard Feynman’s famed lecture There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom inspired some pioneers on the concept of “nanotechnology.” “Nano” means ten to the power of negative nine, which is a very small number. The name “nanotechnology” comes from the fact that it deals with molecular structures, propert
It is easy to come across Internet postings containing information such as “five new ways to lose weight” or “ten local restaurant recommendations.” It is common to watch an advertisement before a video while surfing on Youtube or Naver, as well. These contents are often entertaining and interesting
Places with dark and narrow alleys on winter nights are especially susceptible to crime. Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is a spatial design technique developed to prevent crime in the aspect of “location,” which is one of the factors of crime occurrence. The beginning of CPTED
December, the last month of the year, is also the month when people’s donations flourish. People can easily see the Salvation Army’s red charity pots on the street and hear the shouting, “Share the spirit of the season with others!” There are also numerous campaigns such as Christmas seals aimed to
Through the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Adis Ababa, Ethiopia, haenyeo of Jeju has been registered as the 19th intangible cultural heritage of Korea. However, even to Korean people, the concept of haenyeo may com
The Michelin Guide Seoul 2017 has been published on November 7. The Michelin Guide has been regarded as one of the most prominent restaurant guides for more than a century throughout the world. It is known for its exclusive “star classification system”: three stars for exceptional cuisine, worth a s
Jealousy Incarnate, a Korean drama aired on the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), recently came to end, drawing close attention for its particular love line with the lead female character being in love with two different lead male characters. Although this form of love is not the usually portrayed st