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
Have you ever been stressed out because of your appearance? Currently, in this appearance-oriented society, a considerable number of people are becoming tired of ceaselessly taking care of their appearance. While people are busy matching their appearance to others’ standards, sculptor Pan Sam Kim sa
How often do you borrow books from the university library? What comes to your mind when you hear the term “university library?” For some students, it is merely just a place to borrow books to study or take a rest when there is no class. However, in modern days, the university library is not only a p
“Why don’t you eat meat?” The World Vegetarian Day that brings awareness on vegetarianism to the world is on October 1, every year. Several years ago, vegetarianism started to appear on the media as a new trend, but it still remains as a minor culture. As keywords such as “animal welfare” or “well-b
Have you ever seen the movie Leon? In the movie, the protagonist treasures his plant by preparing a flowerpot and placing it in the sun every morning while bringing it back inside every night. He regards his plant as his best friend. Likewise, as the number of single households increases at an expon
As a solution to decrease the amount of food waste, the volume-rate garbage disposal system was established. Nevertheless, there were many side effects since 2013. As a result, a new system which integrated a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) function to the original system was introduced. Altho
Last month, there was a unique food contest which caught the public eye. It was the “Insect Food Contest” held at the World Insect Expo in Yecheon. It may sound strange and unfamiliar to some readers, but insects are already considered a super food for the future, perfect in every aspect. The Sungky
Last month, The Last Princess, a movie about princess Deokhye, was released and received many praises from the audience for its profound storyline and the emotions behind the acting. However, this movie was also criticized for its historical distortions portrayed in the behaviors of the princess. Th
Take a look around for a moment. Do you see any books within your reach? Some Koreans might actually enjoy reading books, but unfortunately the majority is well-noted for reading too little. Many Koreans seem to be already familiar with this criticism. Reading books, however, is an essential aspect