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THE DAILY consumption of media plays an instrumental role in enriching the lives of modern people. As the messages conveyed through media reach mass audiences, they contribute significantly to shaping public perception on various matters. Consequently, both creators and consumers must be cognizant o
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Park Hye-lin
2024.04.03 15:56
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THE KOREAN film industry boasts various outstanding filmmakers and their works, depicting meaningful and artistic imagery to the world. In particular, a throwback to the industry in the 1960s and 1970s allows us to revisit films iconic for their innovative and unconventional artistry. Three films in
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Kim Yeon-soo
2024.03.05 12:14
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SOCCER IN Korea is enjoy unparalleled popularity. The recent rise of soccer stars such as Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Cho Gyu-sung along with more recognition of domestic clubs and their players have solidified the sport as an important cultural trend. The Korea Professional Football League announ
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Shin Jung-yeop
2023.12.05 10:01
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OVER-THE-TOP (OTT) MEDIA platforms such as Netflix and Disney Plus have become widespread more than ever. Uplifted by the pandemic, watching movies on streaming sites is regarded as a much better option than making efforts to go to the movie theater. Meanwhile, independent movie theaters, despite th
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Park Hye-lin
2023.11.05 21:06
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ALTHOUGH MANY picture Seoul as a metropolis with crowded streets and grand skyscrapers, the unique attractiveness of the city comes from old-world venues providing a peek at its past. Aside from roaming through the palaces of Joseon or appreciating the nightscape from Namsan Tower, there are various
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Shin Jung-yeop
2023.10.10 22:54
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Environmentalism is a compelling issue in contemporary society. Public concerns about the demolition of our nature in an individual, enterprise, and governmental scope are continuously arising. This summer’s record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented abnormal climate caused awareness of the topi
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Shin Jung-yeop
2023.09.03 14:34
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WITH CHILDREN’S Day on May 5, people start to consider the ideals they wish to cultivate in the future generation. Children’s literature in the form of picture books is essential in instilling important values during childhood. The books in this selection have had a history of either being banned fr
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The Annals Staff
2023.05.04 12:57
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AS THE anticipation grows for the Christmas holidays, the cold winter air might inspire you to cuddle up in a blanket with a warm drink in hand. Just like how good wine gets better when paired with the right cheese, selecting a book that “tastes” like your favorite drink can help make your cozy wint
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Park Jin-seo
2022.12.07 03:58
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IN THE past, cafés in South Korea were places one would go to listen to music or to go on blind dates while enjoying a cup of brewed coffee. As caffeinated drinks became more prevalent and accessible, cafés emerged as the primary area of casual social gatherings. Nowadays, café owners are looking to
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Lee Jae-hyeon
2022.10.05 18:19
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CHARACTERIZED BY family gatherings and plentiful food, Chu-seok is an important holiday for Korean people that brings families together. Deriving from the agricultural custom of celebrating the year’s first harvest, Chu-seok is also a time to relax and celebrate the hard work you have done during th
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Park Jin-seo
2022.09.03 14:46
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A CERTAIN creative mastery is required to translate the abstractness of the human subconscious into a tangible, visual form of art. Unlike fast-paced blockbuster movies, experimental films that seek to capture the more delicate poetry of the human condition—specifically, our mysterious psyche—oftent
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Lee Ho-yeon
2022.06.10 00:18
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CHOOSING THE right music playlist can make or break the quality of your concentration during a study session. When used correctly, musical stimulation can turn tedious tasks into the most pleasant and productive experience. However, the process of finding the perfect playlist to listen to is a poten
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Park Jinseo
2022.05.06 22:08
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FINDING PERSONALIZED stores can be hard in a flurry of fast fashion brands that sell mass-produced, identical items. True personalization takes commitment and a passionate interest in each customer as you create a product specifically catered for them. This is the beauty of customization and it is b
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The Annals Staff
2022.04.03 11:32
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AS EXCITING as the start of the semester might be, it is also a daunting time that requires plenty of motivation. One of the best ways to become intellectually motivated is to pick up a casual read. Whether you are in the mood for a reflective journal, a heart-warming lecture, or a thrilling dystopi
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Park Jinseo
2022.03.06 16:56
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NESTLED IN various parts of Seoul, one might come across a marketplace, known as a si-jang in Korean. These markets—though they historically looked like a congested street of merchants and shoppers blustering at one another—now occupy mainly large buildings and are packed tight with various vendors.
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Jung Ye-won
2021.12.06 01:34
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DUE TO COVID-19, many have spent their time in solitude, trying to find ways to ease the boredom. However, as the world is opening, “alone time” may once again become a rare commodity. Instead of spending your time watching screens, we can tap into our creativity and get our hands a little dirty. Wo
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Senior Primo Laura
2021.10.10 00:36
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IT IS every child’s dream to collect all the toys we want, to transport ourselves into our favorite storybook, and to dress up in a similar fashion as our favorite cartoon characters. Perhaps these unsatisfied childhood desires are what made the “kidult[1]” market become popular in South Korea over
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Kim Na-yoon
2021.09.05 01:43
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FERMENTATION HAS been part of many cultures’ traditional foods and drinks. Kimchi, wine, and kombucha are just a few examples of fermented food and drinks that have meaningful historical origins, existing in products we consume on a regular basis. Experts have proved that fermented foods and drinks
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Kim Nayoon
2021.06.06 00:27
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EVER SINCE jazz was introduced to the world, people sought out jazz to dance, party, and enjoy the cultural symbolism it held in music history. According to Kim Gwang-hyun, editor-in-chief of Korea's monthly jazz magazine Jazzpeople, Korea was properly introduced to jazz in the late 1980s during the
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Kim Nayoon
2021.05.09 01:36
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“WE ARE what we eat,”—a famous quote by Ludwig Feuerbach—highlights the importance of healthy eating. For decades, we have been faced with the rise of the fast-food and meat industry. Animal agriculture involves acts of animal cruelty and is also considered one of the main environmental hazards to o
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Kim Shin-young
2021.04.04 14:57