While tuition fees for domestic students at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) were frozen in 2023 for the 11th consecutive year, the same cannot be said for fees for international students. In fact, SKKU has raised international students’ tuition by 5% for each of the past five years. This rise has res
Today, Generation MZ (Gen MZ) is gaining widespread attention from the media and society. If you search Gen MZ on major news sites such as JoongAng Ilbo, you may find thousands of articles, showing society’s current obsession with Gen MZ.Gen MZ includes the Millennials from the early 1980s to the ea
When the newly radiant sun wraps around us with its brilliant rays, coldness coats the skin somewhere else. For a tourist, Sydney is a wonder filled with gorgeous architecture and nature, but for someone else, Sydney could be another dreadful cold day. No matter where you are, how you view life comp
Amidst the Hallyu wave, K-pop artists dressed in Fusion Hanbok to promote traditional Korean culture to the world, which in turn brought the Hanbok industry’s attention to Fusion Hanbok. Hanbok, Korea’s unique cultural outfit, has begun to lose its traditional beauty in return for the spotlight that
Jongno, the center of Korea’s capital city Seoul, deeply embodies the nation’s rich history and tradition. It is also a familiar home ground for many Kingos, as the founding of Sungkyunkwan was in Jongno. So, to welcome the end of the first semester, how about joining the Sungkyun Times (SKT) to dis
One day, you, a detective, are shot by someone and become unconscious. When you open your eyes, you notice that you have gone 30 years back in time. Not even knowing whether this is real or not, would you be able to unravel a series of mysterious cases? To discover the answer, explore the interestin
The long semester has come to an end, and it is now time for a break. Kingos will write down their own stories by getting some rest or trying out something new. As photos are the beginning of stories, what about capturing your moments on camera? They could be breathtaking landscapes or heart-warming
Skateboarding has faced its golden era. It was introduced to the public through collaborations with high fashion brands and captivated the young with its charming culture. This worldwide phenomenon is reaching out to Korea as the global skateboard brand Supreme plans to foray into the country this y
After abandoning social distancing, movie theaters are facing an unexpected crisis. Unlike the speculation that the theater industry would recover at the end of the pandemic, movie seats remain empty. According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the current number of moviegoers accounts for less th
On April 11th, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed South Korea’s economic growth outlook to 1.7%, which decreased from its previous forecast last October. The decline resulted in a lower economic growth rate than what the government and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Develo
Passengers looking for a ride over short distances are facing difficulties booking cabs due to the destination display function of taxi applications. On April 11th, the Passenger Transport Service Act (PTSA)’s amendment was proposed, including a new bill to eliminate the display of destinations on t
On June 28th, the International Age Unification Law will finally be introduced in Korea. Until today, Korea has used the calendar age system in administrative services and the international age system in legal texts and contracts. While in daily life, the age system worked by adding one year from th
Scientists have been voicing their concerns about the rapid temperature rise across oceans’ surfaces. They warn that a record-breaking El Niño is projected to engulf the Pacific Ocean. El Niño is a phenomenon where the ocean warms up around the South American coast but cools down in the Western Paci
With a year and a half left until the 2024 United States (U.S.) Presidential Election, its matchup is forming slowly, with multiple politicians announcing their bids. On April 25th, current U.S. President Joe Biden announced his reelection campaign, along with Vice President Kamala Harris. However,
Until May, the won-dollar exchange rate has continuously been reaching new peaks. According to the April analysis of Herald Business, the Korean won is one of the four currencies among the Group of 20 (G20), which suffered depreciation after the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse. Experts have expressed c
On April 24th, Netflix announced a $2.5 billion investment in Korean media content for the next four years. Regarding the decision, Netflix’s co- CEO Ted Sarandos emphasized the uniqueness of K-content by saying, “We are deepening our partnership with the Korean creative industry, which has produced
Currently at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), student attendance is being monitored electronically by the SKKU Smart Attendance System (SAM). It has been roughly half a year since the attendance method shifted to the electronic system. At this point, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) would like to delve into
Many universities, including Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), are taking part in the ₩1,000 Breakfast Program. It means that college students can start their mornings with a warm meal that does not break the bank. The program is up for discussion as an alternative to reduce the increased burden of in
The Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) stands on the history the alumnus built over the past 625 years. The SKKU Alumni Association has survived and will continue to grow the roots of SKKU. As graduation is not a farewell but the first step toward being a part of the SKKU alumni family. Therefore, the S
Q1. Please introduce yourself.My name is Freddie from Prague, Czech Republic. I am an exchange student at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), majoring in Media and Communications. I have been teaching myself Korean for four and a half years, and one of my major goals is to become fluent in the language.