One day in April, around sunset, it suddenly starts to rain. A girl enters a small space that looks like a bookstore to take shelter from the rain. There is no one else, and only the owner of the bookstore is quietly reading in a wooden chair. Books densely packed in a small space surround the girl

Citizens Suffering From Gas Bills1)As gas heating costs have risen sharply, people's faces are growing darker every day. Last year, wholesale gas prices rose 5.47 won per MJ four times in April, July, August, and October. It seems only a small number, but the actual rise has increased by 42.3% compa

On March 3, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced the "Women Business and the Law Index Score" report. According to the report, Korea ranked 65th out of 190 countries surveyed with 85 points. Among the eight areas evaluated, Korea scored particularly low score with 25 p

Can you recall the memory of borrowing comic books as a child? The comic books we read have remained one of our childhood memories. These days, comic book stories not only gave us fun, but also sadness and other emotions. In addition, one's favorite character in a comic book remains as memorable as

Movies are one kind of media that influence us a lot. They bring us enjoyment and at the same time deliver lessons with a deep resonance. They capture the lives of ordinary people or show extraordinary fantasy worlds. As such, various movie moments hold a place in our memories. SMT invites Sookmyung

When you go to a bookstore or library, you will be at a crossroads where you can choose something good to read from a large range of books. It's difficult to know which book will impress you, provide the information you need, or arouse your interest until you read it. At this point, you should make

In the hot summer when the sun shines, the sea gives us a cool breeze. The appearance and sound of the waves cools our bodies. Some people feel the ocean waves by dipping our feet in. Others who feel the waves of the sea with their whole bodies. Surfing, a water activity where people ride the waves,

Think about animations that helped you unfold your imaginary world as a child. Animations deliver warm and lingering messages as well as sensuous fun through unique characters even to adults. They give us a mysterious and fantastic experience and also help us realize the lessons of life. The modelin

These days, people keep running without any relaxation, and they could eventually become exhausted. Then, people want to rest and find comfort in something. In this situation, there is one woman who can hold people's hands softly. This SMT reporter met Yoon Chohye, an artist who sends warmth out int

Hi, Sookmyungians! I'm taking my first step as Editor-in-Chief of The Sookmyung Times. March is the month when many new things begin, and in the process, we will often face a crossroads of "choice." What do you think is the best choice you've made recently? What did that choice bring you? It is not

When was the last time you visited a museum to experience cultural heritage? Most people often visit exhibitions of contemporary artists, but they don't tend to go to museums that display cultural assets. Here is an interesting exhibition that we should pay attention to. The National Museum of Korea

Imagine reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English 24/7 in a completely different country that has a totally different culture! Wouldn't it be exciting? Every day is a challenge and a series of achievements. It might be a little stressful because it's harder than you think to be thrown int

KEEM YEJIN DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CRAFTS '22 Please explain to our readers about your favorite outfit from last year.Last year, my favorite fashion was wearing a school jacket. For me as a class of '22 student, the school jacket was the biggest factor that could make Sookmyung's name look proud. If yo

In May 2022, Gamrae, a women-only restaurant located in Cheongpa-dong, Yongsan-gu, disclosed its difficulties in running the restaurant through its SNS account. CCTV in front of the restaurant showed two men peeping at the restaurant and taking pictures in front of it. In addition, it is said that i

Where Is the House They Can Rent with Confidence?1)Lease fraud cases in which tenants cannot get their deposit back have recently appeared. The so-called "Villa King," who owned 1,139 houses, died without returning the deposit to the tenants. The National Police Agency estimated the number of lease

Are You Watching Videos at Double Speed?1)Modern people's consumption patterns are different from the past. Rather than using a single brand and product for a long time, they tend to use what they want when they need it. This phenomenon is often seen as an example of liquid consumption. Liquid consu

The SMWU Entrepreneurship Engagement Foundation has prepared the "ESG Innovation Startup Idea Marathon," a program to enhance students' creativity and entrepreneurship. This program was based on the theme of "proposing an innovative business model to solve the Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) I

As the pandemic situation is getting better, interest in overseas employment is gradually increasing. In line with this trend, SMWU has prepared a global capacity-strengthening program. The program was held over two days on Jan 16 and 17 and all students, including graduates, could participate. Stud

The Sookmyung Project for Asian and International Relations (SM-PAIR) held an academic conference from January 17 to 19 at the first campus of Sookmyung Women's University. The 17th conference was held face-to-face, the first time in three years. SM-PAIR is a non-profit organization established in 2