What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘bloom’? Likely, you think of flowers. As we all know, when seeds of flowers are planted and their roots take form, they absorb nutrients from the ground. Stems and leaves grow and then a flower on the plant blooms. This is very similar to life. Are you bloo

A virus has become an enemy of the human race. It has killed more people than an earthquake and has created more fear among people than a flood. Alongside human evolution, there has been a virus evolution. Humans are quickly seeking countermeasures against the latest virus. However, the virus mutate

"Why don't you eat this? It's delicious." "What made you decide to become a vegetarian?" "Don't you have any inconvenience for meals?" "Give this a try, just once." For a vegetarian, these words are often heard at the dinner table. After deciding to become a vegetarian, eating meals outside the home

From the past to the present, Koreans have always been exposed to many literary works. Some works have touched their hearts, while some have provoked anger. By reading these stories, Koreans have experienced happiness, awareness, and even healing. Moreover, the works have taught generations of reade

Unconsciously, people keep pictures of life in their minds. Recalling those pictures, people with either say, "happy" or "sad". Like this, people could feel differently though they may be looking at the same picture. It could be that an individual was merely having a hard day when they interpreted t

Choi Kim Seoyoon Hello! My name is Kim Seoyoon, and I am first year student in Media Studies. I hope to one day become a journalist so being accepted into The Sookmyung Times is a particularly valuable opportunity for me. I will never forget the opportunity the press has given me, and I will try my

Have you ever thought about the way you live life? Some of you might think life is great, but others may be agonizing over whether you have really done what you truly wanted to do in life. Such thoughts can make one depressed, but at the same time, it is a great chance to ponder 'How can I live bett

Humans have lived with animals for a long time. In the past, people and animals lived in a hierarchy of human conveniences such as cattle for farming, horses for transportation, and dogs for home protection. However, today people and animals have formed horizontal relationships. Animals now live tog

The movie, by Director Bong Joonho won four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards. Along with Director Bong Joonho's film is gaining global recognition, Korea's film industry has also risen to the global stage. It gained lot of popularity because it conveyed lot of scenes that portraye

Many people are attracted to colorful sensual paintings, from still life to landscapes. They remind us of places in the city where we have walked and remind us of a brief instance in our lives. In particular, brush strokes and simple background colors of a painting leave strong impressions on a view

Once upon a time, there was a tiny country that nobody cared or knew about. However, it was magnificent for various reasons. The tiny country’s culture developed gradually and became influential further and further. Korea was once a weak small country, but it has now established a solid foothold in

Looking back on the past not only leads to knowing about the past but learning information for the present. In addition, people can further develop the present using the past through the preservation of traditions. In other words, it is important to learn about traditions. Through this exhibition, S

When people get tired of their usual routine, they search for something that will refresh their tedious life. Among the things that bring about refreshment is travel. People travel to feel alive, even if it is for just one 24-hour day. Even though one is not leading a productive life and may not be

What determines whether work is a masterpiece? To earn the title of classic, a piece must meet a number of necessary conditions, but especially, “time”. Nevertheless, not all old works are considered as classics. Another vital criterion is interest. Without continual interest, the work is forgotten.

Receiving something from another person reveals that person’s heart as they took the time to think about you. Gift-giving is important for both the giver and the receiver. In the past, Korea offered people a chance to join various baking workshops, but these days, the kinds of classes are various fr

Since human stories began being recorded, countless people have been killed and born. However, most stories have been about men and superior things in history. Stories about historical women are rare, compared to those that detail the actions of men. Women, though, were not present throughout all ev

Why do people seek out the words of successful people? For some, there is no special reason, but for others they impact their lives. Some people want to view the world through the eyes of people they respect or hold in high esteem. People want to know their thoughts and learn insight into the world

Most people think having the same disease with someone is just to sympathize and share the pain suffered from one disease simply. However, people suffering from the same illness can understand each other in various ways. They may have different backgrounds, genders, and family trees, but they quickl

Have you ever felt death nearby your daily life? More often than not, we forget the existence of death and live as though we will live forever. However, all creatures including humans are not immortal. The fact is that we each could die at any time, whether it be in a car accident or something else.

‘What will they be serving today at the cafeteria?’ You might have wondered this when considering going for lunch with your friend after class. 'How about coming to Sookmyung Women’s University for lunch today?' Perhaps, you’ve asked your friends from other universities to join you at Sookmyung Wome