Becoming an international correspondent for any journalist is a unique way to report about global events on the ground, rather than relying on second or third-hand sources. Choi Yoon-jung, who is now entrenched in global news, is an alumna of the Division of English Language and Literature at Ewha.

Starting off as a small R&D (Research and Development) company, Bioara has expanded into a global company in less than six years. Bioara now exports premium fermented cordyceps extract, Bonchowi, to 13 countries and cultivates cordyceps through automated smart farms. Recently, it won the Seoul Busin

Working for one of the world’s most prominent entertainment and film production companies can, at first, seem like a daunting career choice. However, for Ji-eun Lee, an alumna of Ewha’s Division of International Studies, her work as a business analyst at The Walt Disney Company is an everyday joy. H

Due to COVID-19, people have begun to spend more time indoors than before. However, most are unaware that indoor settings have a great impact on productivity and health. Ewha Voice met Professor Jihyun Park from the Department of Architecture, an indoor environmental qualities specialist. Professor

Using translators like Google Translate or Papago makes us realize that translating language is not just about changing word for word – it is about understanding how the language is used within a societal and cultural context. When translating plays from English speaking countries filled with subtle

After earning Bachelor of Laws in 2011 and Juris Doctor in 2014 at Ewha, Choi Yujung worked as a counsel at Philip Morris Korea Inc. from October 2014 to September 2021. Although now embarking on a new journey at another multinational company, Choi shared her story with Ewha Voice as an in-house cou

After growing up in the United States for most of her life, Kim Hanna first came to South Korea in 2011 where she began her career as a radio DJ. However, her ultimate goal was not continuing her career in this field. It was becoming a program host for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Soon after suc

The increased usage of face masks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is causing sizable environmental problems across the globe. The majority of face masks made from polypropylene – a type of plastic – are rarely included in recycling discussions. However, there are people determined to make a difference

For over 25 years, user experience (UX) designer Kim Eunjoo has worked for 11 companies including Motorola, Qualcomm, and Samsung Electronics. In 2016, she was shortlisted as one of the top 18 women leading the way in wearable tech and VR. Kim currently works as the UX design lead for the Google Ass

The finance industry across the globe has traditionally been male- dominated. Despite recent gains in other sectors of the economy regarding gender diversity and equal pay, the finance industry is still lagging. In South Korea – a nation where the gender divide for a developed country is still vast

Amid the hurdles posed by COVID-19, there happens to be one positive movement. People have time to reassess their purchasing habits, and some even show interest in upcycled fashion. Along with the prolonged pandemic, upcycling in order to conserve resources and protect the environment is in vogue. 1

Frequently started within the IT community, side-projects refer to a small project by an individual or a team often irrelevant with the constituents’ jobs but related to their interests. It is becoming a means to express one’s thoughts and skills. However, launching a side project by oneself is not

On April 15, the K-pop girl group KAACHI commemorated the first anniversary of its debut. This group initially confused K-pop fans. Unlike “common” K-pop groups debuting in Korea, KAACHI is based in London. This caused controversy amongst K-pop fans on whether the group should be considered a K-pop

With her addictive flow and sexually open lyrics, rapper Kim So-hee, a.k.a. Queen WA$ABII is no stranger to controversy. Kim debuted with her single “Look at my!” in 2019, but gained popularity through the hip-hop survival television program Good Girl. Kim told Ewha Voice that she feels most attache

South Korea ranked ninth highest in the quality of roads ranking, in which the quality of driving and its safety of a country is numerically measured. In contrast to its high position in the ranking, drivers in Korea experience contrasting driving conditions based on their sex. “Madam Kim” is a Kore

The coronavirus does not discriminate, but as seen in a report by the Korea Development Institute (KDI), the employment rate of women aged 25 to 54 plummeted by 541,000, which was about 1.7 times that of men. This is largely due to the decline in the employment rate of married women, who were vulner

Oxford is one of the most respected universities in the world with a rich history of educating history’s finest minds. Over time, the university has accumulated vast stores of knowledge that has largely been kept away from the public. It was not until when Dr. Kim Sung- hee, the director and co-foun

Arirang TV, known as one of the most popular English speaking broadcast stations in Korea, often promotes Korea and Korean culture to foreigners living in Korea and also abroad. While Arirang TV shows such as Catchy Korea are some of the main programs that expose Korea and Korean culture to foreigne

Three years after Korea was freed from Japanese occupation of World War II, the people of Jeju Island firmly opposed the 1948 South Korean Constitutional Assembly election. They were certain that this was a deliberate move from the U.S. backing the South Korean government to divide the Korean penins

Over a decade during World War II, Japanese military forces forced women from occupied countries, including Korea, into sex slavery. So-called “comfort stations” were set up where acts of sexual violence and torture were committed to “comfort women.” This went undocumented for more than decades afte