Airpocalyps, Hazard Of Fine Dust 1)In March, Korea was covered with gray dust for an entire four days straight. Because of the unusual four-day block with ultra-high concentrations of fine dust, disaster warnings were issued and two-part vehicle system was carried out. Most citizens wore masks, but

Convenience or Risk of Simple Transmittal System1)On February 11, Viva Republica, the corporation that first had developed the simple transmittal system ‘Toss’, announced it would broaden its banking business and include credit checks, loan mediations, and account openings. Lee Seunggeon, creator of

Not a Single House for Me1)Independent living is always a topic of conversation among university students. There’s life in the dormitory or the renting of a studio apartment, but neither of them is easy to obtain. Entering the dormitory is typically done by a lottery system but rooms are also allott

The Conflict Surrounding Carpooling1)On January 9, 2019, a fire broke out in a taxi near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Police and fire authorities suspect the taxi driver attempted to kill himself. He is not alone, a similar incident also occurred on December 10 last year. The two taxi drivers’ attem

Café: Disposable Free Zone1)China announced that it would not accept disposable waste from other countries starting from last year. This has caused a plastic crisis all over the world including Korea. To handle the problem, the Ministry of Environment in Korea has started to take action to re

A New Resort in the City1)This summer was clearly the hottest summer ever in Korean history. This summer matched and surpassed 1994, which was then the worst heat wave in history. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on August 9, the number of days when temperatures reached ove

National Pension: Is It Truly for the People?1)Controversy over the National Pension of South Korea continued throughout the month of August. The National Pension is a public fund run by the National Pension Service(NPS) that collects money from employed people and later returns the collected money

Better Living1)“Shortened working hours per week is an opportunity for Korea to resolve its overworked society and take more time for oneself and their family”, said President Moon Jae-in at an aide meeting, on July 2 regarding the new regulation. According to the Foreign Economic Focus released by

Turned into a Struggle among the Weak1)On July 20, the government announced an 8,350 won minimum wage, which is to take effect in 2019. This is a 10.9 percent increase from the 7,530 won on this year. This figure falls short of last year’s rate of 16.4 percent; however, the minimum wage increased on

Are you familiar with cars that move without a driver? After inputting the destination, the car will take the passenger to the destination. These cars are called ‘Autonomous Vehicles’. The autonomous vehicle drives itself to the destination after receiving directions without a driver’s intervention.

Prior to the summit meeting between North and South Korea, a group of South Korean musicians visited the North to perform. Under the title ‘Spring is Coming’, and peaceful cooperation between the two nations, artists put much effort into successfully delighting North Koreans in a friendly manner. Wi

On March 15, the government announced the initiative ‘2018, Measures for Hiring Young People’. According to the plan, the government will give 10 million won to people under the age of 34 working at smaller-sized businesses over the next three to four years. It will also grant 9 million won per year

On January 20, at a conference about South-North Korea Olympic participation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the proposal that would allow the two nations to join forces and enter a single united female ice-hockey team. It is the first time ever that South and North Korea sent a

Steve Jobs left the famous words, “Everyone should know how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.” As he said, computer programming has risen to become a core competency in the new era. To ensure the future of the next generation, the South Korean government has decided to inco

On December 21, a disastrous fire killed 29 people and injured 39 at a sports center in Jae-cheon. Reckless and illegal parking hampered fire engines from getting to the area in a timely manner. Also, on New Year's Eve of 2018, the Kyungpo 119 Safety Center in Gangneung was blocked by 10 cars pa

“Saving is like air. You should do it always.” “Money is not to be used. Not buying is a 100% discount.” “If you don’t save now, you will have to work later when you want to rest.” These are phrases spoken by Kim Saengmin. Kim Saengmin is a comedian and reporter, but these days he is more known as a

Two months from now, one of the biggest worldwide sporting events will take place in the Republic of Korea. This will be the first time for the Winter Olympics to be held in South Korea and the first Olympic event planned to be held in the nation in over thirty years since the 1988 Seoul Summer Olym

A few months ago, in Asan, Chungnam, four middle school girls detained a peer and forced her into prostitution. Needless to say, it aroused a great stir in society. The problem of teen violence seems to be unending. Violent incidents in Asan, Busan, and Gangneung are all concerns that have pushed pe

The Korea Communications Standards Commission has unveiled regulations for multi-platform service providers including Multi Channel Network (MCN) because of their tremendous influence in society. The reason behind the revised legislative regulations is to ensure stability. With widespread use of the

Walking along city streets, it is easy to find cafes full of students studying. In the past, most students went to crowded but quiet libraries to study, but today, more and more students prefer to study at cafes. Indeed, cafes are not as quiet as libraries, but they are considered ideal study places