As the strict COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen in South Korea, the popularity of theater performances, such as musicals, are skyrocketing. One particular performance rapidly drawing public attention and critical acclaim is “King Arthur.” The musical “King Arthur,” originally titled “La Légende

Climate change is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges facing humankind. Among diverse efforts to slow down climate change, climate tech gives room for Earth to breathe, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing impacts of global warming. Cho Sung-hoon, CEO of Hooxi Partners

With the commercial success of the Korean selfpublished essay "The Temperature of Language," self-publishing has become a new norm for younf aspiring writers in South Korea. According to Korean Publishers Association, there were only 97 independent bookstores in 2015. Now, there are over 600 indepen

Kim Eun-mi, an Ewha alumna from the College of Pharmacy, has celebrated her 33rd work anniversary at the National Forensic Service (NFS) this year. NFS is one of the most prestigious state institutions that conduct criminal investigations for public agencies including the police, the prosecutor, and

Getting into law school and becoming a lawyer requires both time and effort. Despite such demands, Ahn Hyun-joo, who graduated magna cum laude from the Department of Law, went on to become an attorney not only in Korea but also in the United States. In 2002, Ahn passed the bar exam in Korea, when sh

In recent years, Koreans have shown a growing preference for obtaining employment with foreign companies. According to a joint survey conducted by JobKorea and Albamon last March, job seekers chose welfare benefits, opportunity to work overseas, and horizontal organizational collectivism as the adva

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), have been the talk of the town for the past few years. While some are purchasing them for hundreds and even thousands of dollars, others question if their investment value will actually live up to expectations. Among such controversial remarks was the fact that NFT art sa

In the last few years, consumer viewing patterns have shifted from the traditional linear broadcast to Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and worldwide video sharing services. Platforms such as Netflix and Apple TV+ are currently dominating the broadcasting industry, allowing users to stream a diverse sel

ZEPETO, a metaverse platform launched by Korea’s tech giant Naver in 2018, is an application specializing in the creation and personalization of user-customized three-dimensional avatars. Over the years, the platform has become a global success, attracting more than 250 million users worldwide. The

In the summer of 2021, a publishing company, Parambook, unveiled a full-length novel written by artificial intelligence (AI) author Birampoong: “The World from Now On.” This marked the world’s first full-length AI-written novel, considering that previous attempts at AI-based novels were either overl

Students at Harvard are fighting for more Asian representation in media through creative ways to highlight their Asian roots. Julia Riew, a class of 2022 Theater, Dance & Media major at Harvard, recently gained a huge fan base after uploading a video on TikTok. Titled “There was no Korean Disney pri

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