Watching the news about Nth room, you may soon realize that women in Japan and China are suffering the same crime. Women all over Asia suffer the same problems but are now trying to let their voices be heard. The people working to allow this united voice by conducting studies and lending helping han

Parents dread hearing several questions from their children, and some of them include: “Where do babies come from?", "Why do I look different from my brother?", "Why is my body changing?" Many parents fail to directly respond to them even though they know the answer. They feel embarrassed about spec

Sookmyung Women’s University’s “Oneul,” which translates to English as “today,” works for a better tomorrow for Sookmyungians. Oneul is the 51st Student Council of Sookmyung Women’s University. Since the end of 2018, Oneul has planned and held many school events. A full year has passed since Oneul’s

“One peaceful day, the phone rings. A young boy’s voice asks the respondent at 112 for help. Upon instructions from Center Director, who quickly presses the ‘Code-zero’ button, agents begin the search for the child. Focusing on only the boy's voice, the director of the center tries hard to track the

People can do a multitude of things through language. They can see the world more widely as they speak and read, and they can communicate with more people through it. Many people are trying to learn a new language, but it is not easy to make the new language one’s own. Some people will suffer unwarr

June, when the cherry blossoms that had been blooming until last spring fell and the whole world turns refreshing green with bright sunshine. SMT reporters went to meet today's interviewee who has been having busy days since the beginning of this year. She was working for minority and youths, having

Watching the clock when waking up in the morning, watching a book in the school and looking at family and friends. We are constantly glancing towards someone or something. Have you ever just closed your eyes and walked for a while? The fear of the unknown will likely prevent you from taking even a f

A cat is found lying out on the lawn in front of the Main Library. Another cat is found hiding in the small bush on the lawn. The cats catch the eyes of Sookmyungians who call out to them by name in order to take pictures of them. However, the cats run when they hear a human voice. Soon after some s

The last month of the year has arrived. Not long ago Sookmyungians were walking along the cherry blossom road in front of Myungshin Building in spring, winter is upon us. Because most of our days are spent at Sookmyung, most of our memories will likely be related with school when we look back on the

“In 1906, Myungshin Girls’ School opened as the first Korean national women’s private school. In a period when women had difficulty receiving an education, the Emperor of the Korean empire, Gojong and Empress Sunheon thought our country’s future depended on women’s education.” Sounds familiar? If yo

“We are not flowers, we are flames.” SFA neither accepts society’s common stereotypes nor prejudices against gender. Instead, it works to change preexisting discriminatory ideas. From planning on-campus events to creating subway station advertisements, SFA not only represents Sookmyung’s feminist po

A loud unified roar fills the air. It is the voice of temporary employees who are treated differently than the regular workforce. Wearing red vests and placards, their struggle may seem insignificant; however, some students are standing with them. SMT interviewed students who stand together with tem

Are you aware of the new Yongsan mascot, ‘Pew Pew’? It’s a baby dragon that has yet to master flying but loves challenges. Team Samyongsookee, creator of Pew Pew, said they drew Pew Pew’s passion from the passion of Sookmyungians. SMT reporters met up with Team Samyongsookee to learn more about this

Whenever it is a new birth, a congratulatory moment, flowers are always given. Even a single flower can bring splendor and fragrance to the whole room. Flowers are no longer luxury items, but a part of daily life. And here is the one who led the flower to be the best shape. The Sookmyung Times met L

Have you ever tried homemade caramel? It is completely different from general caramel sold in the market. The first homemade caramel dessert café in Korea opened on Garosu-gil in Sinsadong. Its name is ‘Maman Gâteau’, which translates as ‘mom’s cookie’. There, guests are treated to tast

Who or what is your pathfinder in life? One person claims it’s a book and the library is her treasure storage. She was recently appointed president of the Korean Biblia Society for Library and Information Science, an important position in Korean Library and Information Science. SMT reporters met Jan

Women often diet during their entire lives. There is a constant pressure to maintain a beautiful appearance and the unrealistic bodies of models. However, dieting is not easy. Most women suppress the desire to eat and use strong willpower to endure tough exercise routines. Two women, however, diet h

Have you ever imagined making products using your drawings? What do you imagine yourself creating? Perhaps it would be something very meaningful to you and bring joy to your daily life. One person has started her own similar business. She turns children’s drawings into products that bring happiness

In life there are so many questions. One of those questions is “What’s the weather like today?” When the answer to that question is known, people prepare their clothing for the day and decide what can and will be done on the day. However, do you actually know terms like northeasterly wind or high at

On one of the coldest days in January, a SMT reporter braved the weather to travel to In-sadong. There she met up with Hur Eunoh, an Oriental drawing artist who is pioneering a new road between Oriental painting and Western painting. As the reporter ascended the stairs and opened the glass door befo