“There’s wishbones and clovers and numbers from heaven, shapes in the stars to invent our connection,” sings Conan Gray in his recent release titled Eleven Eleven . “As much as I act like I want to forget it, I still wish for you at 11:11.” The quiet hour of the year is here — when daylight fades ea
In today’s society, perfection often feels like the only recognized standard. Students are urged to achieve flawless grades, job seekers are pressed to craft impeccable résumés, and professionals are constantly evaluated based on their performance. Within such a climate, even minor errors are magn
In today’s society, wealth is more than a measure of survival — it has become the ultimate symbol of success. Expensive clothes, luxury cars, and exotic vacations dominate social media feeds, making the performance of wealth appear not only normal but expected. This constant exposure fosters a cultu
There is something extraordinary about the sense of smell. A single scent does more than reach our noses — it awakens emotions and memories, even ones we thought were long forgotten. It is like pressing play on an old videotape hidden away in a drawer, suddenly bringing the past back into vivid moti
The Russian author Leo Tolstoy once posed a timeless question: “What do people live by?” In his story, an angel cast down to earth finds the answer through one ordinary family. He learns that humans live not by bread, power, or fear, but by love. Without love, humanity cannot endure.Love exists ever
In today’s rapidly changing consumer culture, few items have captured people’s attention quite like collectible figures have. These colorful characters, often tucked inside random blind boxes, excite buyers with a chance of finding a limited-edition figure, fueling an insatiable desire to collect mo
The month of September has long inspired music. Green Day’s Wake Me Up When September Ends voices a somber reflection on change and memory, while Earth, Wind & Fire’s September bursts with an uplifting rhythm that invites everyone to celebrate life’s vibrant joys. Each song carries its own tide of e
It often begins with something small. A video plays out loud on public transport. A priority seat stays occupied while an elderly person stands nearby. A sidewalk overflows with people who make no room for others. Today, such moments are far from rare; people encounter them regularly in daily life.
In ancient Athens, ostracism was a civic ritual in which citizens cast votes to exile a prominent figure for ten years, as a way to limit excessive power and maintain public order. Today, the spirit of ostracism lives on in cancel culture, where the Internet serves as the public square and collectiv
Though we stand at different points in life, we are all part of the same journey. No matter how heavy our burden feels today, we are never alone in bearing that weight. Within all we withstood lie silent acts of patience and support from others, helping us cherish even our most vulnerable selves. As
South Korea, known for its advancements in science and technology, seems like a place anyone could easily adapt to, but there is a catch. To access most of the country’s service systems, individuals need what some refer to as the Korean trilogy — the Korean language, a Korean phone number, and a Kor
May is a month full of special days, starred with dates dedicated to celebrating those we cherish the most. As the cold fades into a distant memory and daylight begins to linger for just a bit longer every day, this brief, but precious time gives us a moment to pause and look around.Without such a r
Golden light flickers across the walls, and for a moment, the boundary between reality and reverie begins to blur. In this space, time dissolves — not in silence, but in shimmering echoes of color, music, and memory. Gustav Klimt: Timeless Beauty is an invitation into a world where beauty refuses to
Time shows compassion to none. Trapped in the infinite flow of time, we exist within its given fragment, finitely fragile and selfish. Yet in this spontaneous life span, we put our heart and soul into every endeavor, search for solutions to never-ending problems, and explore the world with unyieldin
When The Truman Show was first released in 1998, it was hailed for its ingenuity — depicting an impossible reality where every second of a man’s life is secretly broadcast for millions to watch. However, decades later, the movie no longer provides the same shock value as it once did, especially cons
With March in full bloom, the new semester presents a shift from stillness to life, from tranquility to bustle, from what once was to what will soon be. For some, it marks the exciting first step into unchartered waters, away from all they have previously known. For others, it is a steady continuati
How do Kingos define empathy? The notion of empathy is obscure and differs between scholars, making it complicated to describe. Its definition can be extremely personal, depending on whether one prioritizes cognitive or emotional empathy. For some, empathy is best explained in spatial terms, while o
As the month progresses toward the end of the year, a sense of nostalgia fills the frigid air. Each story told by the Sungkyun Times (SKT) and every sentence written by our reporters has woven a thread in the long journey of writing. Now, as the year comes to a close, it is time to say goodbye. Howe
As the year winds to a close, it is now time to reflect on yourself. Do you find yourself feeling insecure at times? It is important to remember that feeling insecure is a normal part of the human experience and can imply different things for different people. It could suggest that you are not satis
The gentle arrival of the tranquil season, autumn, is announced by a delightful sensation of cool, crisp air caressing the skin, bringing a sense of change and natural beauty to the campus. As the days become shorter and the leaves turn to vibrant shades of red and gold, it marks the culmination of
