渴望則成, Everything is possible if you want it enough. When I was a high school student, there was a program for students to meet alumni. At that time, I met alumnae whose major was communication. She gav

I teach theories of International Relations (hereafter IR) at Sookmyung and I always emphasize two points in class. Firstly, our thinking about what goes on around the world is heavily shaped by theor

In early summer 2010, a couple of my students asked me to coach them for the mock KFTC trial competition where major law schools participated. At first I tried to decline it, as I knew very well that

Half of second semester has gone and 2011 is almost past. What have you done this year? Do you have any memorable episodes? If you don’t have any idea, I will recommend you to take a trip somewh

I teach theories of International Relations (hereafter IR) at Sookmyung and I always emphasize two points in class. Firstly, our thinking about what goes on around the world is heavily shaped by theor

Just before the beginning of the school day, I traveled to Busan. I went various places; for example, marketplace, the PIFF (Pusan International Film Festival) square, baseball-park, and temple. Among

It’s already September 2011. I cannot forget when I first came to Sookmyung Women’s University (SMU), but now I am spending the second semester of my sophomore year. Also, after a year and

This June issue is the last time I will publish the Sookmyung Times(SMT). I never could imagine I will leave SMT some time or another when I was just a young cub reporter. However, over time, before I

True or False? By now, your average personis probably tired of the word “climatechange” and all the discussions, debates,conferences, and even movies on thesubject. Though a learned reader mayinstinctively answer “true,” the correctanswer is “false,” considering how mostaverage people at this moment don’t evenknow what climate change is...

Let’s turn the clock back a bit. In the first week of March 2011, the Korean stock market passed 2,000 points once again, but Korean economy was still struggling with securing pricestability in the midst of global economic crisis...

Sookmyungians, it’s May. Koreans call May the month of family events. You are very busy in preparing for one’s days and several celebrations. Maybe, those bother you. However, I am sure May will bring you pleasure soon. And, best of all, May will be a tonic for your close relationships and your important people. Talk, play, love with your family and friends...

Sookmyungians, how is your night going? This question may sound somewhat weird to you, but I am very serious because I can’t sometimes fall asleep late into the night and I am not talking of primary insomnia, I mean your big worry which makes you toss and turn sleepless in bed night after night...

While many of Korean people still are not feeling that Korea has become a multicultural society, it is true and a fact by any measure including the recognition of United Nations...

It is a new semester of 2011! Did you have a nice winter vacation?Through 2010 Winter Global Explore Program, I visited to Paris, France during the vacation. It was awesome! As a member of Sookmyung...

“In life there are always ups and downs,” says the old Chinese proverb (塞翁之馬, Saeongjima)The story of Saeongjima is that, once upon a time, there was an old man who was called Saeong. He had a horse but the horse ran away across the border. Village...

Hello, Sookmyungians! Half of the semester has passed, but I hope your semester was well and will continue well. Halfway through the exams, what are the things you learned? I feel I’m growing and maturing every time I hear lectures and finish my reports or team projects. Getting one year older in SMU, I’m proud of myself as a Sookmyungian. I sometimes think I’m really becoming a woman whenever I learn and discover new knowledge...

I really enjoyed Professor Jinsuk Byun(BYUN)’s editorial in the Sookmyung Times. I’d like to add a few of my own thoughts to it...

We were each born with certain physical features that make us look unique and beautiful, though there are a lot of people who are not satisfied with their appearance, or many feel or do not believe th...

The Sookmyung Times (SMT) published its second newspaper this semester already. In addition, it’s been two months since I took on the role of editor-in-chief of SMT. At first, I was very afraid...

It is a new start of second semester in 2010. I’m very excited about publishing our first magazine, after I became a new editor-in-chief in the Sookmyung Times (SMT). I believe our SMT Cruiser i