International students who were accepted to Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) after 2014 must acquire Global Pum to qualify for graduation. This requirement excludes transfer students and students admitted with English exam scores and government scholarships. Students admitted between 2014 and 2015 sho
Application Period: April 22nd to 26th The first application period for double majors, track system, and micro degrees is open from April 22nd to 26th for undergraduate students. To apply for these three academic systems, general students must have enrolled over three semesters, while transfer stude
Q1. Please introduce yourself.Hello! I am Wu Peifeng from Guangxi, China. Guangxi is a small city in the southern region of China, famous for its tropical climate and the karst landscape which is characterized by unique caves. I came to Korea in 2018 and am now a senior studying in the Department of
Turning the front cover of our magazine, the Editor’s letter is the first piece of writing you encounter. It is, indeed, the responsibility of this first page to grant an opening truly impressive enough to captivate its readers. Celebrating the first publishment of this semester, every word within t
The crisp air from the last cold snap of early March is yet to fade away. Nevertheless, budding flowers and blissful sunlight, as well as the buzzing atmosphere on campus, are sure to melt the hearts of Kingos. How about welcoming this new, vibrant season with a short trip? Here is an invitation fro
Q1. Please introduce yourself. Hi, my name is Chi Pham, and I am a 23-year-old exchange student from Norway. My home university is the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and I am a senior currently majoring in Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU).Q2. Why did you cho
Cars honking, phones ringing, people yelling… We hear many different sounds every day. Leaving the buzzing noise of daily life behind, the Sungkyun Times (SKT) captured the melodic moments at Concino Concrete Concert Hall. With the refreshing scenery of nature as a gift to your eyes, let the mellow
ESKARA, the Highlight of SeptemberFrom September 13th to 14th, ESKARA 2023 was held on the Natural Sciences Campus (NSC) to celebrate the 625th founding anniversary of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). ESKARA is an integrative festival that has been alternately held between the Humanities and Social S
A Baby box is a private facility which accepts an infant from a parent who cannot afford to raise a child. In Korea, three baby boxes are operated by Jusarang Community Church in Seoul City and New Canaan Church in Gunpo City to prevent the tragedy of infants losing their lives due to abandonment. H
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
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
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
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
Behind every piece of literature enjoyed by readers over the globe lies the great effort of a translator. Here stands an English- Korean translator that gifts readers various stories abroad delivered through the art of words. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) now flips the page to the story of Kim Sung-uk, a
For a campus without violence and discrimination, university human rights centers are indispensable. One year ago, the revision of the Higher Education Act mandated the establishment of human rights centers in all universities, and now is the time to assess their effectiveness. Therefore, the Sungky
The new phrase “Republic of Seoul” that is growing in popularity seems to reflect the severe regional imbalance in Korea. While spatial inequality has been consistently intensifying, the National Assembly opened the Regional Balanced Development Forum last January and initiated a debate among lawmak
As Korea’s working- age population declines, migrant workers have become an essential presence in the Korean economy. However, many migrant workers still face appalling conditions, including withheld wages and the infringement of human rights. Marking International Migrants Day on December 18th, as