"A true diplomacy" is how An Mi-kyoung (Inha University, 2) describes VANK, a diplomatic mission that informs undistorted history and knowledge of Korea to foreigners. VANK, which stands for Voluntary

The local elections to be held on May 31 are still 60 days away, so there may be many Ewha students who have hardly given them a passing thought yet. But these elections are a little bit out of the or

They often say that money determines a student's academic ability in Korean society. Many students receive expensive tutorial lessons and numerous people guide these students. On the other hand, orpha

This is what you will frequently find on the website's board of the Korean University Students Politics and Diplomacy Research Association (KPDRA): notice of forums and international conferences on di

The year 2005 will be remembered for various gains in women's rights. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family was launched and hojuje, the patriarchal family registry system, was abolished. Further

"Name me a president,"someone asks. "John F. Kennedy," one answers. "Nelson Mandela,"another replies. Not too many will, however, refer to female presidents when answering the question because there h

After college students are finished with their long-dreaded yet almost cathartic encounter with finals, a whole three months of jolly winter break awaits them. During this golden period, students ofte

Beginning with new student admission this November, the Department of Korean Studies has been affiliated with the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS). ?n pace with restructuring department

With high expectations in the midst of great anticipation, the World Knowledge Forum (WFK) 2005 was launched on October 10 at the Walkerhill Hotel. This was the sixth World Knowledge Forum hosted by M

The academic exchange system with Yonsei and Sogang universities was started in the spring semester of 2004. It includes a system of exchanging academic credit and a faculty exchange program. Program

People say that it is really hard to get a job these days. Even if a student gets good grades in college, it is still hard for her to attract the attention of a company, unless she has a specialty in

The college campus has long been the epicenter of energy, hope, and passion for the next generation. Yet this image of dynamism and cheerfulness hides another stark reality: the increasing likelihood

Hovering over the glass counter at the Mongolian kiosk, I pick out a pack of 'Orbit' gum and ask the price. "1,000 won," comes the reply from behind the counter. It is triple the going rate, however,

Thirty years ago, students fervently fought established military regimes with raw rice wine, Molotov cocktails, and endless debate about Karl Marx. Many avoided classrooms and believed that their prio

Every year, more and more refugees from the North make their way to what they hope will be a better life in South Korea. And increasingly, more and more of them are women. But, many of these women fac

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education launched two programs for university students in the beginning of this year, allowing students to participate as teachers. The University Students Teacher As

Floods of Filipinos - street vendors selling almost everything from fresh vegetables and coconut juice to CDs of Filipino music and even DVD players! The Tagalog language heard here and there. Guess w

During the summer vacation, many students spend their time tutoring high school or middle school students, taking part-time jobs, studying foreign languages, or exercising. However, there are some stu

▲ Yoon explores the life of a scientist as an intern at Norwest Labs in Canada. They say a person's college days are her only chance to purely explore and experience life without restraints. This gold

▲ Memories are made (from top left, clockwise) from chatting over a cup of tea with Zach from France, getting sand-coffined by fellow exchange students in Jeju Island, facing surreal war time at the D