Women in Finland experience multiple societal issues stemming from sexism and lack of political will to tackle said issues. Violence against women is an ongoing serious problem with half of Finnish women having been victimized. Despite legislative measures being in place, attitudes among men remain

“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

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

“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

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

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

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

When a foreigner in Korea asks you to recommend somewhere to go, what do you say? Likely places like Sinchon and Hongdae come to mind because of the food, busking, artwork, and night activities like clubs. However, those places are frequented by all kinds of people, not just people who live in the a

What do you usually do in your free time at school? Do you merely hang out with friends, or study for exams or just have lunch with classmates? Indeed, these activities may seem profitable especially bonding with friends, but there is also a better way to spend your spare time at school, which is mu

What do Kim Yuna, Park Jisung, and Son Yeonjae all have in common? They are all renowned young athletes who have made Korea known to the world. Their great feats have brought about the admiration of many fans in Korea and inspired young students to follow in their footsteps. Sports are one way the w

What does the word ‘party’ mean to you? To most university students, party is something strange rather than something familiar. However, club IM is bringing the “party” to university life by energizing students and generating joy in daily life. The club is also establishing a healthy party culture a

To modern people living in today’s rapidly changing 21st century, holidays are mere rest days. However, the word holiday is derived from ‘holy’ and ‘day’ which means a day of religious obligation compliance. In modern times, the meaning has expanded to include both religious and non-religious celebr

What comes to mind when you think of Taekwondo? The image will likely include strong and flexible kicks, and another possible image can be loud bursts of noise discharged after deep concentration and originating from one’s strong willpower. Like most others, many Sookmyungians probably hesitate to r

After a hard day at work, everyone loves to come home and watch TV while enjoying a bunch of snacks. Most TV shows are aimed at making people laugh. In Korea, one of the best shows on TV at the moment is Infinite Challenge. It has been on the air over the last 10 years and has shown many changes to

Up to now, what has been the most important thing you value in life? Some might say power or love, and others may shout out beauty or family. Everyone has different priorities in life, and people go about life trying to protect and achieve each value. A number of students on campus are working to pr

Kkwaenggwari, Janggu, Taepyeongso, what do all of these traditional instruments have in common? Not sure? Here’s a hint: people played them and still play them during the farming season. Now do you know? Pungmul* of today is very similar to that in the past, but it is rare to see Pungmul as it once

Sunwoo, the reporter with SMT had never seen so many placards as what were posted in front of the Myungshin building since entering Sookmyung. Over the last few months, there have been many incidents that have hurt Sookmyungians’ self-respect and love of the school. However, these situations have br

Have you ever noticed that some elevators in Korea have replaced the number 4 with the letter 'F'? Four is considered to be bad luck, even causing death in Korea because the number 4 is expressed as the Chinese character 死, which means death. Have you ever been told not to present your signi

Under the warm autumn sunshine, people enjoy soccer. Every player runs to kick and follow the ball. After soccer, everyone pants and is soaked with sweat. Who do you imagine was playing? A group of guys? Nope. The players were our very own Sookmyungians. The Sookmyung Times met the president of FC S