South Korea is well known as one of the most developed countries in the world regarding medical technology and health insurance policies. However, the South Korean government is pushing for the expansion of the medical school quota to address growing medical demands. This has caused ongoing conflict
As yet another Earth Day passes by, the world continues to grapple with the consequences of climate change. From the devastating floods in Germany and China to the wildfires in California and Australia, extreme weather events have become a regular occurrence, disrupting lives and livelihoods across
On March 26, North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) over the east coast of South Korea. This was only a week after the launching of SRBM on March 19 and 10 days after the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch on March 16. Such North Korea’s recent military actions
Through the eyes of tourists from around the world, Korea’s capital is renowned as the hub of K-pop culture, street food, palaces, trendy fashion, and much more. From Koreans’ perspective, Seoul is seen as a city of job opportunities from conglomerates, cultural experiences such as exhibitions and c
What is gukppong? Gukppong is a compound of the Korean word for a nation (guk) and the drug methamphetamine (known in Korean as philopon), which forms a Korean expression for showing excessive national pride. A salient example of gukppong is Do You Know Club, which is a sarcastic expression criticiz
The United States Soccer Federation and its men’s and women’s national teams recently concluded a six-year fight over equal pay resulting in the women’s team receiving equal pay for game appearances and tournament victories to what the men’s team receives. However, the status quo of equal pay in Kor
Many car companies around the world have set 2022 as their goal for kick-starting level 3 autonomous cars. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), referring to the scale established by Society of Automotive Engineers, has classified autonomous vehicles from to 5 based on the amo
Technology has changed our lives for the better in many ways, and behind these developments were always people in engineering. Ewha’s College of Engineering has also been sparing no efforts since its establishment in 1996 to create a place for promising women in engineering to get the best education
Russian invasion to Ukraine has just started. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to Luhansk and Donetsk, two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine. Putin defends his action, saying that the situation in Donbas, where the two regions are located, is becoming critical as
Studying abroad allows students to study in a foreign nation and take in the allure and culture of a new land. Even though the pandemic has severely impacted the programs for studying abroad, online communities have been helping those seeking guidance on the road to study overseas. For Ewha, SAGE is
A global pandemic does not mean foreign students no longer study abroad at Ewha. Ewha always welcomes those seeking further studies. As much as collecting knowledge is important while studying abroad, traveling and exploring the country is also a lifelong experience. Heike Wuest, a German exchange s
International exchange programs allow students from two universities in two different countries to spend a semester or two in each other’s institutions taking courses. In this edition, two students each from Germany and England introduced their home universities for Ewha students looking into the ri
Gaining experience in foreign countries through exchange programs or internships can be crucial for students interested in the foreign job market. Hailing from Germany, Christina Kunz is one of those students who chose to pursue her interests through internships outside Germany– in her case, in Sout
The pandemic has had an immediate and acute impact on American exchange programs and students. However, as the United States grapples with vaccination and variants, higher education institutions are anticipating a recovery in international exchange programs. Despite the circumstances, many Ewha stud
During the COVID-19 era, many people refrain from doing outdoor activities and are spending more time indoors. The same can be said of foreign students studying at Ewha who reside in the school dormitory. International House (I-House), one of the school dormitories located near the International Edu
The first time I met my wife, I had just arrived as an exchange student from Germany at her university, UC San Diego. She asked what I studied, and when I replied her face took a slightly repulsed expression. As a physics major I had seen that look before and many times since. This response t
Awkward accents while astonished trying traditional Korean food like Kimchi and Bulgogi, and praising Korea for being one of the most developed countries, this is what was expected of a foreigner celebrity shown on Korean TV shows 20 years ago. However, this is simply not the case anymore.Korea used
As the Ministry of Health and Welfare urged the minimization of overseas travel on Feb 27, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) made changes to the exchange program in the 2020 spring semester. Students who were to spend the first semester or a year abroad had to rearrange their schedules abrup
For me, this semester is an exceptional experience in personal as well as professional respect. I decided to come to EWHA, because this is particularly valuable to broaden my cultural horizon, that means to dive in the Korean traditions, way of living and the academic system. As our universities hav
With the rapid spread of novel coronavirus infections in Europe, many Ewha exchange students have decided to return to Korea. Out of the 186 students who were expected to be outbound exchange students to Europe in the 2020 spring semester, only 81 students decided to continue their studies. Korea ha