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