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
With more time spent at home, the culture of self-cooking has become much more popular, and cooking YouTubers are taking the spotlight more than ever. Among them, Yooxicman, who graduated from the Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Department of Fashion Design, has become a prominent YouTuber scoring ov
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hi, my name is Cherry, and I am a 22-year-old student studying Commerce, majoring in Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne. During the summer vacation, I came to Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and attended introductory courses of the International Summ
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Annyeonghaseyo! My name is Jason Tan, and I am a 25-year-old from Singapore. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have a unique hobby that brings me joy — cardistry. Cardistry allo
Demand for Jongno 07 BusOn Sungkyungwan University (SKKU) Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC), many Kingos take the shuttle bus or the Jongno 08 bus since it is difficult to walk up the steep hills of the school. Currently, seven shuttle buses are running, but boarding the bus during lectur
Continuous Steps of KingosThe 2023 Sungkyungwan University (SKKU) Kingo Walkathon, operated by the student council SKKUP, was held again after last year when the walkathon reopened as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) subsided. The event, first held in 2008, covered 600km on Dokdo Island for 1
Writing is truly amazing. You may have heard of this renowned saying — “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Indeed, the powerful ability of writing to tug at people’s heartstrings is undeniable. Nevertheless, the impact of writing is most potent when the rights of its writer are respected. When wri
Life is a series of choices. At the crossroads of countless decisions, some people give up their dreams, and others give up love to move on. Of all the decisions and regrets in life, the roads laid before Evelyn, the owner of the old laundromat in California, are quite extraordinary. Which will she