Have you ever seen the movie Harmony? The movie was filmed in 2010 and details the life of a group of women in prison who started a chorus. Lots of people were impressed by the chorus. There is another impressive chorus, and it is right here at Sookmyung. The group sings together and creates beautif

This year, Chuseok is constantly brought into conversation not only because it is the earliest Chuseok after a 38-year hiatus but also an ‘alternative holiday’ plan is being newly implemented. The alternative holiday is the designation of a work day as a holiday when Lunar New Year’s Day or Chuseok

I had a chance to take a philosophy class when I was a middle school student. Although the teacher was a remarkably outstanding person, I always dozed off during the lecture. One day, all of sudden, the lecturer asked, “Why do you study here?” I almost fell off my chair, regarding the comment a sort

Recently, Korean singer, Lee Hyori is outspoken about the protection of animals and adopted a dog named Sunsimi. People are more concerned about animals because of her activities: helping animal shelters and promoting adoption of animals. What about you? Are you concerned about animals? The Sookmyun

Writing this, it is hard to believe that this will be my final article submission to the Sookmyung Times (SMT). I entered SMT in my frosh year, and it has been my everything at university. Now that this curtain in my life is closing, I write my final goodbye with this article. Today, I want to share

Since 2006, certain foreigners in Korea were given the right to vote at local elections. The Public Official Election Act in 2005 enables foreigners to vote at local elections in order to encourage international cooperation and exchange. Immigration Control Law under Article 10 says foreigners, over

Whenever universities start a new semester each March and September, students start to ponder whether to buy their textbooks or copy them. Although every student knows the strong regulations against and punishment for illegally creating a new book, each new semester many university students continue

Buddha’s doctrines founded Buddhism. "To keep the body in good health is a duty; otherwise, we shall not be able.” Have you ever seriously thought about this? People usually forget what is most important in life. Of course, work is important. However, above hard work and the accomplishment of a dre

The scene around Sookmyung Women’s University in May is full of carnations and students writing gratitude cards to their parents and professors. Events like writing thank-you letters to professors are also promoted at Queen Sunheon Square. Every May, I write cards to people I want to thank, but inte

Recently, more and more people are considering farming. According to a survey done by Moneyweek, 90 percent of people responded with “Yes” to the question “Do you want to live outside of the big city?” Also, in response to “Have you ever considered becoming a farmer?," 53.9 percent of people said t

April Fool’s Day will soon be upon us. Sookmyungians often prepare events like wearing high school uniforms to class. I have also fooled my friends and had fun on this day. On April Fool’s Day many people openly lie and enjoy it! However, apart from this day, we are taught since childhood that lying

In response to the recent massive theft of personal data, the administration has started work on improvements to the Social Insurance Number (SIN) system. An improvement to the system is long overdue given that numbers have been illegally obtained and used on numerous occasions in the past. Yet, it

SNSs such as Facebook and Twitter have become part of life. At home, in the classroom, and on the subway, people access Facebook through smartphones. Because of active SNS use, many companies are now

With phone cameras, it has become much easier for people to take photos like selfies or of food. Yet, have you ever made an effort to take the perfect photo? There is a club at SMU where the sound of a camera shutter never stops creating photographic art. The Sookmyung Times (SMT) met Lee Eunjeong (

“Humans eat to survive. So food is essential for people to survive.” Do you agree with this old adage? There’s a club named Tongue...

The new Singles Taxation Policy is a policy that taxes people who do not yet married even if they have surpassed the optimal marital age and people who fall into the category of Double Income No Kids

One more speedy university year is drawing to an end this month. As a Sookmyungian, what was 2013 like? I am sure you would have heard and saw lots of events on campus. This year, Sookmyung Women&rsqu

There is severe conflict between Seoul and Jinju on the issue of holding the lantern festival. Jinju Namgang Yudeong Festival is a festival with a history of over 420 years. It was founded on the Battle of Jinju Castle during Imjinwaeran (The Japanese Invasion). Yudeong simply became one of Jinju’s festivals. At first, it was only a stream art festival, but it soon developed into the Namgang Yudeong Festival in October 2002. A rearing festival in 2004, its greatest moments were from 2005 to 2008. It is natural for Jinju citizens to take pride in the festival. The conflict between the cities began when Seoul started its lantern festival in 2010. The years from 2010 to 2012 were Visit Korea years, so it was a way to attract visitors from other countries. Seoul started to hold various events, and Seoul Lantern Festival was just one of them. Seoul Lantern Festival showcases approximately 30 thousand large lanterns along with its wide array of experimental programs. Seoul Lantern Festival has attracted quite a lot of visitors, so Seoul city is planning on continuing the festival again this year, but Jinju has voiced objection. Jinju claims the year 2013 is no longer a Visit Korea year so there is no reason to need for Seoul Lantern Festival to continue. With tensions rising, the festival has brought huge animosity between Jinju and Seoul.

There is severe conflict between Seoul and Jinju on the issue of holding the lantern festival. Jinju Namgang Yudeong Festival is a festival with a history of over 420 years. It was founded on the Batt

The 2013 year just seems like it started only yesterday, and yet, it is already November. Once November ends, there are only a few days left till the new year arrives. I feel exhausted. Sometimes, I t