The global attention on the Netflix thriller “The Glory” has shed light on past bullying incidents and violence. “The Glory” presented by Netflix on December 30, 2022, is about the revenge story of a woman who was bullied to the point of deciding to drop out of school and whose soul was broken by th
With the American artificial intelligence company OpenAI launching its AI chat model ChatGPT last November, the world is slowly starting its development towards an AI- integrated society, starting with search engines. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a chatbot based on the company’s GPT-3 family of large languag
Unprovoked dog attacks by off-leash canines have been causing nationwide tension in the past months. Many argue for stricter regulations and restrictions upon dogs and their owners for a safer environment. However, there are also those who argue that the aggression of these dogs stem from continuous
Han Sol, a senior majoring in sociology, starts her day by taking a red bus from her home in Gyeonggi- do to school. She uses a payback transportation card to reduce traffic costs as red buses cost more than regular buses. Han likes coffee. Every Tuesday, she buys an iced americano for 100 won using
Educational inequality between regions and social classes is not a breaking news story for Korean students preparing for college applications. The survey conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in 2020 indicates unequal opportunities and results in education among regions and social classes see
“We, the frontliners of the climate crisis, proclaim that we will step forward as the agents of climate justice,” states the 924 Climate March Proclamation. “We cannot and will not continue to live under this unequal, threatening, and violent system.” On Sept. 24, over 35,000 people gathered in the
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
Last month, an Asian woman was suddenly attacked with a box cutter by an African American man near Times Square in New York. Although it has yet to be determined, police have weighed the possibility that the case might be a hate crime, considering the recent wave of hate crimes targeting Asians in t
A group of women gathered to form Busan Art Coalition to Ban Sexual Violence (BSV) to fight against sexual crimes in the creative industry on October 31, 2016. Since October 2016, a massive #MeToo movement came to rise on social media, revealing the prevalent sexual violence across various industrie
The recent presidential election held in March showed the immense power of young voters in their 20s and 30s, resulting in an unexpectedly tight match between the two candidates. Before the June 1 local elections, local governments have actively promoted employment, entrepreneurship, consultations,
Today’s media often say that individualism has become stronger than ever before following the pandemic, and our world is now shifting to what is called a “nano society.” Nano society is one of the terms representing 2022, according to the book, “TREND KOREA 2022.” It refers to a society in which ind
As the popularity of various online shopping and retail platforms has risen in the digital era, controversy has formed over the preference of white models to Korean ones within the Korean fashion industry. Regarding whether the Korean fashion industry prefers white models, Kwak Jun-ho, a marketing m
The demand for quick, ready-to-eat delivery food has surged significantly since the start of the pandemic. Now, it has become an indispensable culture in Korea. Delivery apps offer menus from big franchises to local restaurants with customizable options. However, the delivery commission fees have re
Metaverse technology is the next big thing. As with any up-and-coming technology, there is a lot of buzz about it, most of which has been positive. In the metaverse, people are able to choose avatars and move them around virtual environments. This enables users to be more immersed in the virtual wor
Celebrating the 77th Arbor Day on April 5, the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Korea’s leading cryptocurrency operator Dunamu held a virtual tree planting event for five days on a metaverse platform to support the reforestation in Gyeongsangbuk-do. The largest and longest-lasting forest fire in Korea
The Seoul Metropolitan Government joined the 2022 Earth Hour campaign by shutting lights off on 50 major landmarks in the city on March 26. Some of the landmarks included Namsan Seoul Tower, Lotte World Tower, the National Assembly building, and the Hangang Bridge. The Earth Hour campaign is an inte
With the increased nationwide awareness and popularity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), several companies in South Korea have begun to require MBTI test results from job applicants as part of the hiring process. Ourhome, a cooking and food company, and Suhyup Bank are two major Korean firm
South Korea’s Immigration Control Act became subject to a constitutional appeal on Feb. 25 as the eligibility to work as an English teacher is limited to eight English-speaking countries regardless of the applicant’s language skills. A humanitarian sojourner from Uganda who wished to remain anonymou
History and culture make up a nation’s identity and its preservation is the responsibility of the descendants. As the need for this increases, companies and organizations have begun actively promoting Korean traditional culture. ARTRA Company is a cultural content company that creates a fusion of va