For several years, a growing number of people have argued for the abolishment of foreign language high schools. In 2017, the issue became a commitment by President Moon during his campaign and a promise he hopes to fulfill. This talk has sparked controversy among Sookmyungians on Everytime, the scho

A year and a half has passed since I joined The Sookmyung Times. In the beginning, I began as a cub reporter, graduated to full reporter, moved onto society section editor, and now I find myself the new editor-in-chief of The Sookmyung Times. Being appointed editor-in-chief leaves me feeling both ha

I am the editor-in-chief of The Sookmyung Times, an English magazine on campus. This issue marks the end of my sojourn as editor-in-chief as I must end my work with SMT. 2017 was a great year for me and for Sookmyung Women’s University, which had its 111th birthday, and for The Sookmyung Times, whic

Early this year, citizens throughout the nation gathered continuously at Gwanghwamun to rally for President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment and arrest. Because of the scandals that shock the nation, more people than ever have become interested in politics and want to show this interest by participating

“A friend in need is a friend indeed”. This is a famous proverb in English that means a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend. Especially, foreign exchange students face challenges adapting to life in Korea when they first arrive due to the language, culture, and people. Th

In March 2015, I started my journey with The Sookmyung Times. For just over 2 years, I have had the opportunity to meet lots of brilliant people and In March 2015, I started my journey with The Sookmyung Times. For just over 2 years, I have had the opportunity to meet lots of brilliant people and ex

I came to know this poem from one of my Department of English & Literature courses. It is one of John Keats famous works. He is representative of romanticism style writing. Although he passed away at the young age of 26, his work and outlook on life influenced the world. Sadly, he left the world bef

Young people today are more accepting of living together with their partners before marriage than in the past. According to the National Statistical Office, about half (48%) of all respondents said, “Women and men can live together before marriage.” Compared to the 40.5% in 2010 on the same question

Nowadays, the importance of English cannot be stressed. Korean students struggle daily to improve their English skills. Can this be said about Korean? Surprisingly, one leadership group offers Korean language classes to non-Korean speakers and promotes Korean culture to the world. The Sookmyung Time

For several years, Sookmyung Women’s University refused celebrity unannounced visits. However, in 2016, a number of well-known artists popped up on campus, including Shinee, Seo Gangjun, Mun Jaein and An Cheolsu. It soon began the topic of controversy among Sookmyungians on Everytime, the school’s o

“I don’t like studying, but I am always grateful for the opportunity to learn." This was the sentence spoken by an African child, Monday Noa. Stand Up for Africa (SUA), since its foundation, strives to abolish poverty in Africa. The club works together with various Africa institutions like Watoto o

Roads lined with flowers are beautiful with bright their colours of pink, red, yellow and green. When the flowers on these roads are in full bloom, there is no darkness or desperation. The smell also brings a smile to people as they pass along. Their sweet smell attracts various insects that long to

The 8th visit to Korea by Tom Cruise shows how Korea has grown to become a country that many worldwide stars travel to in order to make personal appearances. That is, many foreign celebrities are well-known among Korean people. There are also many famous national celebrities in Korea as well. Maroon

Last autumn at Sookmyung, a professor was let go for sexual discrimination. In response, students erected handwritten posters calling for women’s studies to be made a mandatory subject. While a number of Sookmyungians agreed with the proposal, others did not. To discuss the issue, SMT asked two stud

Nowadays, every cafe at Sookmyung has launched campaigns aimed at saving the environment by offering a discount of 200 won to students who supply their own cup. By opting not to use a disposable paper cup, students help reduce environmental pollution, a problem not just for the government but for al

Park Geunhye’s administration began with high expectations from the people. She is the first female president in Korean history, so she faced a great road ahead, but nearing the end of her time in office, her administration is the center of unprecedented scandal, connected to Choi Soonsil, the presi

On September 7th, students from the Department of Arts & Craft came together to voice their anger at Professor Ryu (48), a professor at Hoseo University. They claim he made a sexist remark while lecturing at Sookmyung Women's University as a part-time lecturer. According to students, he said com

These days, controversy over Google maps in Korea is a big issue. Some people say the government should not allow Google maps due to security problems and the need to protect one’s privacy. On the other hand, others insist that Google maps should be allowed in order to prevent Korea from falling beh

Today, the youth of Korea are enticed towards something by its fragrance. According to one survey, the sales of perfume increased 62% this year alone. Interestingly, the biggest surprise was that 52% of purchases were by young people in their twenties.1) Purchasing of perfume is relatively economica

When Koreans think of famous cities in Korea, they will surely say Seoul, especially the area of Gangnam. However, a place can be famous despite not be a hot spot for young adults. One such example is Daehangno or University Road in Seoul. There one can find plenty of tasty restaurants, theaters, an