The intimacy between online platforms and individuals are intensifying the malicious impact of cyberbullying and hate speech. Recently on Nov. 2, students protested against the loose management of an online student community called Everytime where cyberbullying occurred often via its anonymous quali
Games have long featured sexist elements in their character settings. The gaming industry was stirred once again when severe sexual objectification occurred in the new game IDLE Princess, from a domestic game development company, I&V Games. I&V Games announced an apology on their homepage on Oct. 5,
Statistically, 62 percent of offenders of reported sexual assault cases within universities are students. This was announced by the Korean Ministry of Education on Oct. 22. Accordingly, the low participation rate of online sexual assault prevention education falling below 50 percent has been identif
Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) founded shelters in Seoul to provide temporary accommodations for the homeless. Three shelters are available for homeless men, whereas only one exists for women.Didim Center, the only temporary shelter for homeless women in Seoul, is in need of donations. Located
YG Entertainment (YG) received backlash when BLACKPINK’s new music video featured Jennie, one of its members, in a nurse outfit poles apart from actual ones. The Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union and other institutions openly criticized the short skirt, nurse cap, and high heels, stating it w
Seodaemun-gu recently administered road name addresses and installed address boards to 95 parks consisting of 36 children’s parks, nine small parks, two culture parks, and 48 village courtyards in the district. Prior to this project, the road name address, which includes the road name and the buildi
The Korea Immigration Service Foundation has provided a website for international students to register for their Foreigner Registration Card (FRC) online, and 14 universities including Ewha approved for online registration.The Office of International Affairs (OIA) made an announcement accordingly to
Adolescents in child care facilities are forced to leave the facility when they reach the age of 18. They are provided with five million won from the government as selfreliance allowances, but nothing more. Regardless of the amount of money they receive, it is difficult for children who have been li
In the wake of the second wave of COVID-19, the government has implemented level 2.5 social distancing rules from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, which involve specific restriction. For this regulation, only take-outs are being allowed at franchise cafes and there are limitations to the use of facilities where
Ewha Womans University and Seodaemun-gu were selected by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to proceed with the 2020 Seoul Campus Town project early this year. It is a three-year project, starting from 2020 and ending in 2022. Ewha will be receiving up to 1.5 billion won in investments.The name of Ew
Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer was originally a volunteering organization that included over a thousand youth members who participate in volunteer work within different regions of Gyeonggi province. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, 1,593 members and leaders were selected to plan and start their group volu
In the face of the unprecedented global pandemic, midterm exams this year were fraught with technical issues, confusing exam formats, cheating, and unclear guidelines. Now with the end of the semester fast approaching, there have been concerns about whether final exams will be held online or on-camp
Across the nation, more people are choosing to stay at home due to their fear of the fast-spreading coronavirus, and with the country’s Crisis Alert level elevated to its highest level. This caused a dramatic spike in food deliveries leading to what some call a serious environmental issue, as the ce
Even though using hygiene products is essential for women, not everyone, such as people with physical or developmental problems find it easy to utilize these products. Three university students, Lim Gi-won, Park Kyu-kyeong, and Oh Joo-eun, took the matter into their own hands.All three students are
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 have shown a decreasing trend, the country eased the previous regulation of social distancing to “everyday life quarantine” starting from May 5.The new regulations emphasize the importance of being cautious in daily life to prevent further spread of the virus. This has
Until a couple of years ago, second-hand clothing did not receive the global recognition it does today. This section of clothing used to be limited to thrift shops or flea markets, and high-end brands were hard to find. However, millennials today are turning the used goods market upside down. Not on
In 2016, a group of elementary school teachers got together for a regular reading session. Through discussions, they acknowledged gender stereotypes and seeked ways to fight against them. To take steps in changing gender stereotypes, they created Outbox, a gender education research association provi
A newly coined term “Clothing as a Service (CaaS)” refers to a clothing distribution model where clothes are no longer possessed, but rented as a form of service.Rental services on clothes are not particular to the general public. Expensive apparels ranging from dresses to gowns have long been rente
“Corona blues” is a newly coined term originating from the outbreak of COVID-19 and people being restricted from outdoor activities. A combination of the words ‘coronavirus’ and ‘blues,’ it connotes the feeling of depression derived from the long-term quarantine and social distancing resulting from
Courses and media concerning how to deal with life and know better about oneself are thriving among 2030 generation. As a part of the flow, mental therapy applications are being a new trend among millennials. The Chief Operating Officer of Trost, Kim Eo-jin, shared her thoughts on the phenomenon. Tr