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MANY YONSEIANS may have noticed gongmojeon* banners hung from the trees while walking along Baikyang-ro. Although some students just pass them by, others think that they will take on the challenge sometime during their university life. Students can even buy guidebooks to help prepare and win a gongmojeon. The benefits of winning include cash prizes and internships. Therefore, more and more college students are enthusiastic about entering these contests; some even recklessly jump into it especially due to the harsh period of youth unemployment. Nevertheless, it is important to choose the right type of gongmojeon and try to get tips from previous winners. gongmojeon*: A kind of a contest accepting various kinds of works or ideas of a given theme usually held by enterprises or public entities. In the case of an enterprise, the theme may consist of suggesting ideas to improve or promote its products. Students can participate individually or as a team.
Cover Story
Kim Min-ju
2010.05.24 20:36
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THE YEAR 2010 is an important year for every Yonseian. Last December, a student of our school and the People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD)* won a lawsuit against Yonsei University, with the decision to disclose the details of its reserve fund use. Along with this, the Income Contingent Loan (ICL)* and the law limiting increases in the rate of tuition became effective this year. Some might ask, “Do these incidents have any connection with each other?” The answer to this question is, “yes, they do.” Thanks to the students’ strong endeavors, the problems regarding high tuition fees and transparency of school finances is moving towards a solution. At a press conference held on March 17, Jeong Da-hye (Pres., Student Association) said, “Our struggle for reasonable tuition has just started.” At the center of this controversy are concerns about the reserve fund.
Campus Issue
Kim Min-ju
2010.05.04 18:39
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LET'S OPEN up our wallets and see what's inside. A bundle of banknotes, some coins, and ID cards.These things are a crucial part of everyday life, but most people are not interested in how theycome into the world. Yet even if a ₩1,000 banknote seems like just a piece of paper, it containsKorea's history, culture, and most importantly, its state-of-the-art technology. The Yonsei Annals visitedKorea Minting & Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) to witness magical hands creating the historyof Korea.
Guideline
Kim Min-ju
2010.03.31 15:50
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LEE TOOK his College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), also called the sooneung last November. After receiving his score report, he started applying to universities that corresponded to his exam score. Imagining a bright university life the following year, he skimmed through the list of schools and found a department with a unique name that he had never heard of. After searching the university's website, he discovered that it is a "specialized department" that was recently established. Students in this major receive benefits such as scholarships or chances to study abroad. In addition, it guarantees students' employment after graduation through practical education. Considering these advantages, Lee pondered whether he would apply for this "special" department which belongs to a mid-class university or the "ordinary" departments of privileged universities. University applicants these days have similar distress just like that of Lee. Such a phenomenon signifies Korean universities' efforts to attract outstanding students and raise the overall quality of university education by virtue of specialized departments.
Campus Issue
Kim Min-ju
2010.02.25 19:19
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THE TRUE meaning of education is not limited only to developing academic abilities, but also elevating the quality of life and promoting the public good. The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), located in Miwoo Hall and the Korean Language Institute (KLI), is providing quality programs in order to live up to such a commitment to true education. How about taking unique and interesting ICE courses that are not offered in any other place?
Campus Reporting--Campus Detective
Kim Min-ju
2009.11.24 19:11
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WHAT CROSSES your mind when you hear the word "design"? Glamorous designer clothing or geometrically-shaped buildings will probably come to mind. However, these are only part of it. Lee Sook-kyung (Sr., Dept. of Visual Comm. Design, Wonju Campus), who is trying to launch her own design brand, is here to tell us what it truly means. With a firm conviction in her ability as a designer, she has achieved extraordinary things despite her young age. Her product, the "rescue stick," won the 2009 International Forum Design (iF) and Braun Prize International Design Award, and also took the silver prize in the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
People/Yonseian
Kim Min-ju
2009.10.29 21:20
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MANY UNIVERSITY students in Korea consider sogaeting (blind dates) or meeting as a rite of passage. They are not only a way to find love but also a chance to encounter new people and have a fun time. This month, *The Yonsei Annals* asked Yonseians to share their opinions about this entertaining but sometimes burdensome event.
Voice on Campus
Kim Min-ju
2009.10.29 21:00
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THE EMERGENCE of "women power" is witnessed in almost every part of society these days. The percentage of women who pass the state examinations is increasing, and the number of female lawyers has exceeded one thousand. This phenomenon has led to a growing social recognition of women's status, and female leaders have emerged into the spotlight. At the center of such recognition is Kim Yong-ah ('92, Dept. of Business Admin.), a Partner (Principal) of McKinsey & Company, who tells us about her passion as a management consultant and the meaning of true leadership.
People/Yonseian
Kim Min-ju
2009.09.22 19:38
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IMAGINE YOU are in the middle of the Amazon region, surrounded by lush jungles and slowly moving anacondas beside you. Suddenly, a group of people rush you, smiling. These people are Pirahas, a tribe
Regular Features--Your Bookshelf
Kim Min-ju
2009.09.22 19:23
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WHILE COUNSELING used to be considered a means of treatment for people who are mentally ill, such perception has changed now, and it is regarded as a way to understand oneself better and live in harmony with others. Yonsei Counseling Center (YCC), located in Baikyang Hall, offers various programs that help students orient themselves for a more satisfying college life.
Campus Reporting--Campus Detective
Kim Min-ju
2009.09.22 19:04
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THE COMPLETION ceremony of “International Environmental Expert Training Program” was held on Aug. 14 at the New Millennium Hall. The Ministry of Environment and the Institute of East &
Campus Reporting
Kim Min-ju
2009.08.27 20:39
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PEOPLE HAVE lost their interest in Korean classical music for quite some time. However, there is someone who has constantly tried to introduce us to a totally new world of traditional music. Park In-woo (Sr., Dept. of Political Science & Int. Studies) is ceaselessly attempting to extend the boundary of musical genres. In 2007 he won the Korean Song Contest for developing a new genre by adapting Korean classical music to progressive metal. A year later, he released his first solo, titled *In My Diary*.
People/Yonseian
Kim Min-ju
2009.08.27 20:28
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DO YOU watch movies often? People often get absorbed in the story and sympathize with the characters in a film. This is possible because films can impress people by reflecting our lives from different perspectives. Among the different kinds of movies you have seen, which one caught your mind?
Voice on Campus
Kim Min-ju
2009.08.27 18:55