The Swiss Embassy in the Republic of Korea, Yonsei Center for Advanced Research in Future Society (CARIFS), Korean Social Science Research Council (KOSSREC), and Social Sciences Korea Support Group hosted the International Peace Conference on the topic of “Comparative Approach to Peace and Security.
Ewha Career Development Center held its second job fair of the year from Sept. 15 to Sept. 23 on Metaverse (ZEP). More than 40 renowned companies including Hyundai Motor Company, LG Corporation, Shinsegae, and POSCO took part in the event, providing participants with private counseling opportunities
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
For the past two hours and twenty-seven minutes, I have been staring anxiously at my laptop screen with absolutely no work done. A second ago, I was determined to write the most creative, intelligible editorial that manages to be witty — and perhaps even inspiring. Yet, no matter how much time I spe
Abu Dhabi had been home to me for five and a half years. At the start of grade 6, I moved to Abu Dhabi with my family. It was such a challenging decision to make as a shy, stubborn child back then, who was scared to face changes in life. I was not much of an extrovert as I am now to seek out new peo
Erich Seligmann Fromm, an eminent psychoanalyst, and philosopher, once said, “Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired; it need not be deserved.” It readily assumes that all mothers are supposed to give their children unconditional love. Fromm was known for his book, “The Art of Love,” claimi
A major paradigm shift has hit the distribution market. Traditionally, sales strategies were more of a challenge to attract and sell products to as many customers as possible, regardless of the type of goods. However, over the years, the climate of the market has gradually yet definitely changed tow
With more than 25 dating shows being broadcasted or to be broadcasted in 2022, these programs have gained massive popularity from all ages in current South Korea. “I am SOLO” from Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Entertainment DNA (ENA) and “Love After Divorce” from Maeil Broadcasting Network (MB
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
Inflation and the exchange rate in Korea have been making headlines with economic indicators at comparable levels to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008. Korea saw a 5.7 inflation rate last month, and as of Sept. 26, the Korean won stands at 1,426 won to one USD. To explore the effects on the K
On Sept. 20, Seodaemun-gu announced a plan to abolish Transit Mall, which has been designated on Yonsei- ro, since 2014. Transit Mall, better known as “Car-Free Street” to residents, restricts traffic except for ambulances, bikes, and public transportation. Public transportation was also blocked fro
As the number of students taking shuttle buses and elevators significantly increased with the start of in-person classes, many students are experiencing inconvenience in using them. Last semester, classes were taken both in-person and online, resulting in relatively fewer students on campus. However
From Sept. 14 to Sept. 16, Ewha hosted the 136th Daedong festival RE:WHA in-person for the first time in three years. This year’s theme was “Rewriting Ewha’s Green” in hopes of revitalizing the Ewha Green school spirit. On the day of the festival, thousands of students lined up in front of over 160
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 the recent viral TikTok body positivity anthem, “Victoria’s Secret” to the third wave of body positivity movement that flooded social media in the 2010s, the body positivity movement has gained a lot of support over the decades, leading even big fashion brands to embrace and campaign for body p
Recently, I watched a lot of short videos on Youtube and Instagram. While there were lots of interesting videos to watch, the videos that I couldn’t stop watching was the ones where a Korean woman showed her vegan recipe of Korean cuisine while talking about her life. She was “The Korean Vegan” (her
As with any industry, the film industry has been in a depression for the past three years due to COVID-19. Movies were postponed in production, and audiences stopped going to the theater. As many regulations due to the pandemic have been lifted, the film industry has also regained energy. “Top Gun:
For decades in Korea, only the so-called ‘normal’ family ideology, comprising a family in which a legally married couple gives birth to and raises children, has been considered the ideal and default family form. Accordingly, individuals are expected to get married, and it is common to encounter term
Composer Kym Hyogun, better known as a professor to Ewha students, presented his 13 songs through the jukebox musical “First Love.” The musical was on stage at Mapo Art Center from Sept. 2 to Sept. 4 in commemoration of the reopening of the center. It was the first attempt to turn a Korean art song,
Robin Leigh has known for her entire life that she did not want to become a parent. When she unexpectedly got pregnant in her 20s, she instantly knew that an abortion was the right choice. The abortion procedure itself was easier and smoother than expected. Leigh had gone to an encouraging women’s c