Walking into a narrow alley, there is a small cafe located in a somewhat shady area with a cozy appearance. Even though it is off the beaten path, the aura of the cafe seems to greet people. In the ca

The members of “Mokbang” were quietly crafting their wood, which would become their own pieces of artworks when Ewha Voice visited their club room.Founded in 1985, “Mokbang” is

The year 2007 was a time when the number of celebrity suicides peaked as a result of hateful comments and verbal attacks online. The incidents deeply penetrated into the overall society and people beg

“You won’t have a problem having kids, thanks to your big hips,” is just one of the things college undergraduate Kim (pseudonym) would hear from her family on a daily basis.Kim, a fo

A student in a wheelchair rolls down Nokdu Street near Seoul National University (SNU) is searching for a pub to spend their Friday night with his friends. However, they continue to stop in front of a

These days, most people own at least one tumbler. This has become a trend to the point where people line up from 4 a.m. in the morning to get a limited edition tumbler from famous café brands.

When hanbok-clad Hong Min-ji, the president of “Hedereojida,” goes to her classes, the riveting colors and design of the traditional Korean clothing seem to lighten up the classroom. At on

“Now it’s your turn!”A couple of university students are signaling, cueing people to go down the slide at a waterslide festival. These students are voluntarily working as staff as we

Many North Korean refugees experience difficulties adjusting to life in South Korea. Not having received mandatory education in the country, getting a job is a huge challenge for them. However, there

What comes to your mind when you think of post-pregnancy diet? Seaweed soup for sure, as it is the most common food Korean mothers have after giving birth. But Koreans would not easily envision eating

A couple of youths in their twenties are on a rooftop, moving busily between rows of planted lettuce. Despite the beads of sweat forming on their foreheads, they seem to be happy to work under the sco

“Teacher, is my dinner menu alright?” asks a kid as the FREEMED volunteers teach the children about the importance of nutritiously balanced meals. These children, mostly from underprivileg

For some people, insects are synonymous with vermin and pests that pose harm to people. However, there exist people who love and protect insects, aware of the true value of insects. They know that pro

When asked to choose a media program that was a big part of their campus life, people in their fifties and sixties will say “Starry Night.” First broadcasted in 1969, Starry Night is a radio program t

A delivery man rings the doorbell, holding a cute white box with blushed-face logo on it. The recipient receives the box and opens it. Contrary to the box’s cute outer features, the inside conta

“Children in the developing countries wearing your clothes?” It may sound unrealistic, but the president of Otcan, Cho Yun-chan, says it is already a done deal.Otcan, a non-profit organiza

On bus 152, there lies the secret of time travel. Historical vestiges of the Joseon Dynasty, such as the Sungnyemun Gate and Hoapsa Temple, pass in concatenation outside the window. Next, Culture Stat

“I have a Korean exam tomorrow,” said the English instructor at Sookmyung Women’s University, putting back his Korean textbook scribbled with messy Korean handwriting. Though his Kor

When you arrive at the café “Coffee for Tomorrow,” you are faced with an unfamiliar sight: an African waitress says “Welcome!” in Korean with a slightly awkward accent.

Naturally dyed blankets are spread out on the auditorium floor. With chubby little fingers, children are drawing their dreams on a white circle in the middle of each blanket. Due to the intravenous dr