Autumn, a season of contemplation, has drawn near to us. As I stroll through the streets painted with crimson leaves, I wonder what I truly desire to do. Unlike my youthful days, filled with boundless dreams and yearnings, I now wrestle with numerous restrictions in pursuing my ambitions — a bitter
The musical Rebecca is celebrating its Korean 10th-anniversary performance from August 19th to November 19th. These days, numerous long-standing musical works, including Rebecca, continue to receive love. Yet, within even seemingly perfect musicals, shadows exist. Hence, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) inv
Everyone knows Barbie — the doll with blonde hair, a pink dress, and glittery shoes. Last July, Barbie visited the theaters, embarking on a sparkly journey proving she is something more than these. Hop on her journey with the Sungkyun Times (SKT) to unveil all the complex layers this candy-colored f
Gorpcore, cottagecore, and now balletcore — these are not just a handful of the countless waves of style aesthetics that have recently swept through popular culture. A style aesthetic, on the internet, refers to a thematic expression of a particular style, each with a unique set of elements such as
Juvenile criminals and the Juvenile Act that protects them are currently at the center of controversy. Last August, a group of middle school girls from Ulsan City were investigated for violently assaulting a fellow male student. However, since they were juvenile delinquents, the perpetrators were ex
The movie Next Sohee, released on Netflix in July, tells the tragic story of a former field trainee, Sohee. In the movie, the violence and unjust working conditions she experienced at a call center made her take her own life. The sorrow of the sacrificed Sohees conveyed by the film brought attention
Unobtainium, the highly valuable rare-earth compound in the movie Avatar, or superconductor in a scientific context, was claimed to be created by South Korean researchers on July 22nd. Although the intitial glimmers of hope now seem to be slowly fading away, the sensational pre-print paper made rema
In August, former United States (U.S.) president Donald Trump, along with 18 defendants, were indicted on charges of attempting to overturn Georgia’s vote in the 2020 presidential election. This was already his fourth indictment, along with previous charges of trying to overturn election results, le
On August 8th, massive wildfires caused by dry winds swept across Maui, Hawaii, causing a significant number of casualties and property damage. The wildfires have left 114 fatalities, 1,300 missing people, and 4,500 homeless. This disaster has been recorded as the deadliest disaster in Hawaii and as
The simultaneous and random knife attacks called Mudjima that happened in July and August have instilled a sense of fear among some citizens. The Mudjima, which means “do not ask why” in Korean, is a particular type of crime towards unspecified individuals without a specific motive or target. On Jul
The 25th World Scout Jamboree was held from August 1st to 12th in Saemangeum, Korea. The Jamboree is a worldwide youth camp held every four years by the World Organization of the Scout Movement to share cultural exchanges and build international friendships. The 25th Jamboree was designed for the sc
New York, one of the three “Global Cities” of the world and the biggest city in the United States (U.S.) is always crowded with tourists. Times Square, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge — New York is full of attractions. New York’s pizzas, cheesecakes, and burgers are also famous on a global scale. King
In July, heavy downpours caused severe damage nationwide. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, 50 casualties occurred, mainly in Chungcheong and Gyeongbuk Provinces. In Osong-eup, Chungcheong Province, the collapsed bank of the Miho River caused by heavy rainfal
On July 12th, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held a summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. This summit disclosed the prospect of Ukraine and NATO relations. First, NATO released a superficially positive joint statement: “We reaffirm the commitment we made at the 2008 Summit in Bucharest that U
On July 13th, the negotiation between the Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) fell through. This conflict caused about 160,000 actors to join the strike led by the Writers Guild of Am
Last June, a pediatric clinic was closed due to false and malicious complaints from clients. This incident highlights the challenges faced by pediatricians as the number of pediatric medical centers continues to decrease. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) aims to investigate the current status and
In July, the Korea Magazine Association held its magazine publishing seminar abroad for the first time in its 61 years of existence. The association’s unusual action indicated the need for valuable foreign ideas to revive the Korean magazine industry. Since when did magazines, the icons of popular c
Japan finally announced the plan to discharge the Fukushima Power Plant wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Although many neighboring countries including Korea voiced their concerns, Japan started a full-scale release of the wastewater with the agreement of the Group of Seven (G7) and the Internation
On July 19th, the 2024 minimum wage was set at ₩9,860. It increased by 2.5% compared with the 2023 minimum wage but did not surpass ₩10,000. The discussion regarding next year’s minimum wage began in June, when the business and labor representatives presented their primary suggestions during the Min
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has always had a public discourse and mutual communication tradition. The history dates back to the Joseon Dynasty when Yusaengs embarked on political participation and governing. In today’s SKKU, various public spheres continue to exist. Hence, the Sungkyun Times (SKT