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

Before sleeping, do you watch videos on Youtube? You might have even seen a few videos talking about beauty tips. Today, lots of Youtubers upload beauty videos that provide tips on beautification. These Youtubers make you feel as if they are talking to you directly one-on-one as they explain the tip

A lady stands wearing a splendid evening gown adorned with a brilliantly jeweled crown. Everyone is shouting out congratulations to her. She replies with, “What a wonderful night! I will endeavor to create world peace!” Just who is this lady? Miss Korea, Ms. Jinsol Kim. In reality, Ms. Kim did not r

Today, there are even plenty of fashion designers who have become familiar television personalities who appear on TV regularly recommending the latest fashion. It is important for designers to stay ahead of everyone else in fashion, and one such person is doing just that. While at high school, she w

Last February, one Sookmyungian debuted as a rookie cellist at the Chosunilbo Concert, which is an event that introduces new talented musicians. She is receiving much attention as a budding new artist because of this stage performance. She had a great debut that highlighted the skills she spent year

Every Wednesday, in front of the Japan Embassy, large number of people participate in the protest called Wednesday Assembly to show support for comfort women victims. Among the participants who go there to show support is one lady who has been regularly participating and fighting for comfort women v

As the recession continues, more and more people are realizing the fact that the idea of a lifelong workplace has disappeared. In fact, university graduates suffering from the severe unemployment crisis have turned their eyes to start-up businesses, despite the challenges they bring. Several Sookmyu

Imagine a ballerina or ballerino. The dancer is holding her/his hands up and standing straight on the tips of her/his feet while moving gracefully with light steps. Also, picture the dancer wearing white clothes that oscillate in time with the music now doing breathtaking spins. Typically when we th

Your parents have worked hard their entire lives to raise you, but now that they are in their 50s and 60s, they are likely considering retiring. Perhaps they are considering a life without children at home, or perhaps they are thinking of attempting something they gave up in their youth to raise you

"A student just graduating from high school asked me how to become a foreign correspondent. She was aggressive and quite daring." Being determined, she approached the professor without hesitation and in a positive manner. She had long dreamt of becoming a foreign correspondent and strived to culti

In 2014, vice-principal of Dream School received a presidential citation in the field of education. She has devoted herself to the refugee students from North Korea for several years. Spending time with the North Korean students, she has learnt the true meaning of purity. The Sookmyung Times met Lee

If asked to name a female scientist, whose name would first come to mind? You may think Marie Curie, the well-known scientist who won the Nobel Prize twice. Would any Korean names come to mind? Can you name any female scientists? Most of you might think that there are few well known Korean female sc

What do you do when you have a 2 or 3-hour break between classes? Relax? Study? Have you ever considered watching a movie at the theater in SMU Main Library? The theater in the library named Eun Won Hong Film Archives shows a movie at 2 and 7 p.m. every day. One professor has been recommending movie

Do you know the difference between ostriches and meerkats? Ostriches tend to hide their heads underground when they encounter enemies. Ostriches believe they are hidden as they cannot see their enemies, but this is not the case. Meerkats, on the other hand, are guards, always looking about their sur

People live with roughly 60,000 thoughts a day, but how many of us really concentrate on obtaining what we want earnestly? The famous third law of motion, according to Newton, states for every action there is an opposite reaction. If you continue to worry, fear, and only complaint, you will be losin