Everyone lives with pain. Sometimes the pain can be healed with just a single word, but other times the pain cannot be healed even with a hundred words. It is impossible to compare the extent or magnitude of pain each person feels, but we can feel each other’s pain by sharing and empathizing. Korea

The unfamiliar word ‘feminism’ is now becoming commonplace. Let’s dig into the idea behind the word. Hearing the word, positive ideas like increasing women's rights or negative thoughts like radical exercise may come to mind. These stereotypes blind peoples’ eyes and make it difficult for people to

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

People often reflect on life and the world as they watch a drama unfold. From love to conflict, even the dark side of life, all of reality is portrayed in a drama. Dramas allow people to live a romance through the show’s characters and help the TV viewer take a serious and critical look at the world

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

Most of you might have made a paper plane when you were kids. There’s even a Korean children’s song about paper planes that starts with the lyrics, “Nicely folded colored paper”. Whenever Koreans hear the song, it arouses memories of their childhood. The paper plane is associated with child’s play.

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 word love is widely used. Most people express love by giving others presents in heartshaped packages with the words ‘I love you’ written on them. However, have you ever thought deeply about the true meaning of love? Most people have seldom contemplated true love, but there is one person who alwa

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

A man sitting on a chair utters these words, “Even though we know the path leads to failure, we keep going. It’s as if we are stuck in a swamp…” Sometimes, he smiles broadly, and at other times, his eyes are filled with tears. His tears are so sincere that reporters feel his firm belief clear

“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

”How is your week going? I’m Chae Sajang, and I’m interested in neoliberalism and mystery.” Have you ever heard a person saying this, in a calm soothing manner? Perhaps you have heard about the bestselling book, . The book is based

“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

Having suffered from oppression merely due to gender, women are acting in solidarity more than ever before. Women are encouraging each other. And there is one revolutionist who is lighting the fire on this courage through the power of politics and policy. “We are the wave”, she claims. No longer the

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

What is the first image that comes to mind when you hear editor-in-chief of a magazine? Most people might think of a charismatic figure who wears sharp suits and leaves strict comments like Miranda Priestly played by Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada (2006)”. Well, one editor-in-chief strays fa

“No matter how much you search, I bet I am the only humanoid designer you will find in Korea” Professor Eum Younseal said jokingly. At present, humanoid design is not a very developed field, so the number of humanoid designers in Korea is small. However, Professor Eum Younseal is confident that the

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