Skipping school, Noonsong thought she could sleep until noon. The day felt like a national holiday. However, siren sounds from the television in the living room woke her up suddenly. What happened? Why was the television turned on? Running into the living room full of anger and worry, her emotions s

The Use of Cell Phones in the Military1)With increased problems in the Korean military such as mob violence and suicides, allowing the use of cell phones in the military had been the topic of debate for some time past. Many people including members of the Ministry of National Defense assert that use

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

“I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?” This was the statement written on the khaki-colored jacket worn on June 21, 2018 by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump during her visit to an immigrant children's camp in Mexico, Texas. The media voiced various perspectives on the intent of wearing such clothing, and the

After lunch, she heads to a café. There, she orders a coffee latte from the staff at the register and she waits for the payment. The staff lets her know the amount, and she turns on her smartphone to pay without the use of cash or a card. She inputs the cost and a password on her smartphone a

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

Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Sebastian Kurz, Prime Minister of Austria, and Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand. What do they all have in common? Yes, they are all leaders of their respective nations, but more importantly, they are all young politicians.

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

Countless young faces fit into a picture frame. On the streets, students march with pickets demanding an end to the regime, and students wear masks and running frantically, all the while calling for democracy. They risk their lives for the same dream with faint hope. Although it was a long fought ro

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

Recall your school days. Do you remember the class discussions to plan for a good year with new friends and teachers? What were the meetings like? In general, students freely exchange suggestions about changes they wish to see in class and rules made accordingly. A meeting similar to those class dis

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics, festivals open to athletes around the world, ended in great success. What was the most memorable event of the Olympics? Do you recall the joint parade of Team Korea at the opening ceremony? Everyone was impressed. Until that moment, the nation ha

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