The 88th SMT is over. Let's applaud the 88th reporters who have worked hard for two years. And please look forward to the new beginning of The Sookmyung Times. Lim Hyeji: My role in The Sookmyung Times is over. Two years is shorter than I thought. Obviously, I learned a lot and achieved a lot, but I

Close your eyes and imagine a warm house with light coming in. Curtains swaying in the wind, warm sunshine, and a twinkling lake are visible out the window. All of these will make the heart flutter. Even more, if the sounds of birds and water are heard in the distance, it'll be a perfect day. There

The masks people wear today are thrown away casually. Toys used to play with are now thrown away because people don't need them, and boxes that come when people order new shoes are thrown away. Food with perfectly good taste and quality is not sold because of its strange appearance, and fashion item

Do you like art? Not many people would be excited and sincerely respond with 'yes'. However, to those of you who are not interested in the arts or simply do not like artwork, you would be familiar with several well-known pieces such as Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe's flowing dress picture over the gr

Which cartoon character comes to mind when you think of your childhood? There might be many memorable characters including characters from children's programs, characters from animation films, and characters on display at toy stores. How about going through some daily healing by recalling memorable

Another year has passed, and some of SMT will see new faces while others will be saying good-bye. SMT would like to give the opportunity for the 87th reporters leaving to say adieu. They have done their best over the last two years. It's been two years since you joined SMT. How do you feel knowing t

Every morning the city begins with the sound of car engines or the sound of bustling people traveling by subway or bus. The lives of urbanites end their day looking at the city's lights that never go out. This life is all too familiar to those living in the city, but even if you have never lived in

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘bloom’? Likely, you think of flowers. As we all know, when seeds of flowers are planted and their roots take form, they absorb nutrients from the ground. Stems and leaves grow and then a flower on the plant blooms. This is very similar to life. Are you bloo

Unconsciously, people keep pictures of life in their minds. Recalling those pictures, people with either say, "happy" or "sad". Like this, people could feel differently though they may be looking at the same picture. It could be that an individual was merely having a hard day when they interpreted t

Have you ever thought about the way you live life? Some of you might think life is great, but others may be agonizing over whether you have really done what you truly wanted to do in life. Such thoughts can make one depressed, but at the same time, it is a great chance to ponder 'How can I live bett

Many people are attracted to colorful sensual paintings, from still life to landscapes. They remind us of places in the city where we have walked and remind us of a brief instance in our lives. In particular, brush strokes and simple background colors of a painting leave strong impressions on a view

Looking back on the past not only leads to knowing about the past but learning information for the present. In addition, people can further develop the present using the past through the preservation of traditions. In other words, it is important to learn about traditions. Through this exhibition, S

Why do people seek out the words of successful people? For some, there is no special reason, but for others they impact their lives. Some people want to view the world through the eyes of people they respect or hold in high esteem. People want to know their thoughts and learn insight into the world

Joy of yellow, anger of red, fear of purple, disgust of green, and the sadness of blue are the five Riley’s personified emotions from the movie . The five emotions try to make her feel more joy than sadness, but eventually, they accept that sadness is also an important emotion. The movie

Are you a little blue lately or tired of your daily routine? Do you wish to magically whisk yourself away? Then, borrow the power of a fairy tale. Escape your daily routine or an uncomfortable relationship by dropping everything and meeting someone new. This person has freckles on her cheeks, skinny

When asked ‘What kind of person are you?’, most people look for their acquaintances to get the answer. Although only they would know best about their personality and strengths, people define themselves through others’ eyes. Suppose you are given a mirror, a sheet of paper, and a pen and are placed i

Do you remember last time you sat down to draw? It might have been back during your childhood. Or was it recently? Before the camera, people spend much time drawing. However, there is something special engaging in the act of drawing even with the existence of cameras. People learn to see the world m

Bonjour, Sookmyungians! I’m Tintin, a news reporter from Belgium. I have had many adventures while traveling around the world. Oh, this is my companion, Snowy. He often helps me with his smart, sensitive sense of smell, but he also likes eating and playing so much that he sometimes causes trouble. T

Do you know the artwork ? It’s a painting of two men playing ssireum, Korean wrestling, and the audience is shown enjoying the game by eating some candy and smoking. It is a famous artwork painted by Kim Hongdo. Through his paintings, people can discover his thoughts, emotions, and contempo

Imagine having a drink with foreign friends in Korea. What Korean drink would you first introduce to them? Most of us would choose soju or beer because they are the most common. People think they represent Korean alcohol. However, there are many more representative traditional liquor types in Korea.