Women's Struggles from the North1)As the number of North Korean defectors continues to rise, there is increasing focus on the human rights of North Korean women. On July 11, the "2024 North Korean Human Rights Seoul Forum" held at Seoul City Hall spotlighted the rights issues faced by female defecto

This June, students at Sookmyung Women's University (SMWU) participated as voters in the 21st presidential candidate election. Through this vote, a professor in the Department of French Language & Culture was elected as the new president. Beyond her studies related to France, she is now working to r

Hello, Sookmyungians! After two months of summer vacation that felt both long and short at the same time, September is here, marking the beginning of a new semester. How did you spend your vacation? I'm sure you enjoyed your vacation in your own way, whether it was relaxing, traveling to a new place

As Noonsong was on her way to school, she saw a group of female cleaning workers holding signs and protesting for an increase in meal allowances at the front gate. One worker shouted, claiming the right to a proper meal for cleaning workers, saying, "We deserve better treatment." Seeing the protest

Noonsong saw a friend's post on social media of her visit to a vegan restaurant. Out of curiosity, Noonsong also went there. Noonsong ate a hamburger with a vegan patty made without animal ingredients and vegan ice cream made with oats instead of milk. She was surprised that there was little differe

People achieve their dreams due to opportunities that come to them by chance but become frustrated by opportunities that do not appear. Since humans cannot determine when an opportunity will come, they wait for unpredictable chances in their own way. There are even some people who dream of a new lif

A Leap to Cross Higher Skies1)The merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has affected the aviation industry. The aviation industry is largely divided into passenger and cargo sectors, and when combined with Asiana Airlines, Korean Air will become one of the world's top 10 airlines in both passenge

Exploring the mysteries of neuroscience, professors in cognitive neuroscience unravel the complex secrets of the brain every day. They solve new puzzles within the intricate maze of the brain by analyzing its structure and function and come one step closer to understanding the essence of humanity. S

KIM GA-ONENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE '21 Please introduce your outfit that suits the season of summer.I chose clothes in a greenish color that suits summer. Clothes that reveal a lot of skin, such as shorts and tank tops, are cool. But thin and long cotton clothes protect my skin from the sun and

If you had to choose between learning something of interest or getting a good grade, what would you choose? The choice will vary according to each person's priorities. Some people value what they learn, and some people value the outcome or grades; however, there is no right or wrong to this priority

Everything new and important that happens to people every day evokes emotions. Sometimes people feel unfamiliar emotions, and they can only fully understand themselves when they face their various emotions. So, we need to practice looking into and accepting our emotions. An SMT Reporter would like t

Are you a chocolate lover? The sweet flavors of chocolate are popular regardless of gender or age. In recent years, Dubai chocolate has been gaining popularity around the world, gaining attention for its unique identity. This SMT reporter became curious about its unique identity and tried making it

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sookmyung Women's University Moon Shin Museum, a special exhibition, "Choi Sung-sook, A World Lit by the Morning Star," was held. The exhibition, held at the Moon Shin Museum located in Renaissance Plaza on the 2nd Foundation Campus, ran from March 13 to Ju

Do you have a favorite film from your childhood? We watch films to inspire our imagination and sometimes to bring comfort by putting ourselves in the character's shoes. The movies we watch as children remain in our subconscious and play an important role in shaping our emotions and memories. More th

One day in mid-February, before the spring buds had even sprouted, I set off to a place I had never been to before. It was the Czech Republic, a place I knew only as being famous for its beautiful cityscape and the birthplace of several renowned classical composers. New challenges faced in college l

On June 27, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, baseball teams Kiwoom Heroes and NC Dinos played a game celebrating "Sookmyung Women's University Day." The game was held at Kiwoom's home ground and at Kiwoom's invitation, more than 600 students, professors and staff from SMWU attended. Students and pr

Where do you usually go to study? There are many places you can study, including your home, the library, and cafes. Your personal preferences and study style will dictate where you choose to study. Some people prefer to study at home, while others prefer to study in another location. Here's what som

Shin Jung SoominHello, everyone! My name is Jung Soomin. I'm majoring in child welfare. I am excited to be SMT's new reporter. I'm interested in English and writing. Therefore, my goal within SMT is to write useful and enjoyable article for readers and lead them to become more interested in it. Plea

Sookmyung Women's University's High Advanced Writing for Academic and Vocational Competency course held a special lecture called "The Story No One Told." The lecture was held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 in Prime Complex 202 and focused on movies and movie criticism. The lecture was open to an