The 2024 U.S. presidential election has kick-started as the leading candidates were narrowed down to two politicians: the incumbent President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party and former president Donald Trump of the Republican Party. The upcoming race became a rematch of the 2020 presidential elect
In 2023, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, an independent organization that serves as a networking platform between Asia and the United States, launched the Trilateral Youth Empowerment Program with the objective to nurture female university students in the field of politics. A total of 15
Ongoing war for over 100 days: Why did it happen and what is the world's reaction On Oct. 7, 2023, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel, striking near the village of Gaza in what has escalated into the largest confrontation between Israel and Hamas since t
The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization, better known as K-ETA, is an electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before coming to South Korea. Visitors from 112 countries and regions can apply for authorization on the official K-ETA website run by the Korean Min
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, ensured leaders of the G20 to aim for net zero “as close as possible” to 2040 while suggesting emerging nations to set 2050 targets, at two climate press conferences earlier 2023. However, the hit of post-pandemic economic crises has led to
In the intricate web of corporate relationships, the tensions between bosses and employees have long been a challenge faced by workforces worldwide, regardless of industry or profession. Amidst this timeless struggle, an intriguing question emerges: Could choosing one’s own boss in the workplace pot
Despite college having a strong reputation for being a time filled with opportunities and carefree excitement, a growing number of students around the world are struggling to even put food on the table. The high cost of tuition and living expenses, as well as limited income and inadequate access to
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
In January, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new industrial policy for overcoming degree inflation, a social phenomenon where companies increasingly require college degrees from job applicants, even though the jobs do not need such degrees. According to the president, the related fields of advan
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
New agreements were reached upon the law in the requisition of labor during a summit between President Yoon Suk Yeol and his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, in Tokyo on March 10. These agreements came just 10 days after South Korea announced a deal with Japan to establish a Seoulbacked foundati
Since last October, the U.S.-China trade war started to spread from a chip war to a high-tech war, not only affecting countries leading the semiconductor and IT industries but also international relations as a whole. Since 2019, the United States has been continuously facing conflicts in internation
It is no secret that social media algorithms have not been at its best lately. Many consider this to be a side effect of the recent administrative changes the tech industry has been going through. Meta announced the layoff of more than 11,000 of its employees, and Twitter purged around 2700 staff fo
A hijab is a head covering worn by Muslim women to maintain modesty and privacy, prescribed in the Qur’an, the sacred scripture of Islams. The Iranian government legally mandates women to dress decently by covering their entire head with a hijab and wearing baggy clothes to hide their figures. Moreo
The social roots of toxic masculinity Toxic masculinity is a term used for a set of attitudes and behavior that society often imposes as stereotypes of men. The typical “macho” man or “alpha” male as distributed and sensationalized by the mainstream media can be seen as examples of this term. Accord
From Sept. 2 to Sept. 5, Seoul hosted FRIEZE, one of the world’s top three art fairs. World’s attention was paid since it was the first time an Asian city played host. With 110 international galleries displaying works by iconic artist, the event saw a gathering of a number of VIP collectors, celebri
On Nov. 8, American voters will be eyeing on the final results of the midterm elections that will determine which political party will take control over the 118th United States Congress. This year’s election will not only decide who will take the 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of t
Life in Portland, OR, USA Hello! My name is Yoorim, and I’m a full- time undergraduate student double-majoring in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon (OR), USA. This academic year, I’m also the Cultural Sustainability Coordin
How do international students spend Chuseok in Korea? Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is one of the biggest national holidays in South Korea. Chuseok is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, to appreciate the good harvest. Visiting families and relatives in hometowns,
From Ca’ Foscari University of Venice My name is Michela, and I am a full-time student enrolled in the last year of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice’s undergraduate program majoring in Korean Studies. My home university was founded in the late nineteenth century as the first Italian institution deal