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THOUGH RECOGNIZED for its dynamic culture, modernity, and economic progress, South Korea betrays such notions through the substandard living conditions of its one-room apartments. The latter’s tenants are often young university students and workers who seek cheap housing options. The reality of thes
Opinion
Ewa Aleksandra
2024.03.10 20:34
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CLIMATE ACTION is deterred by the exclusive pursuit of wealth in the capitalist market. This is clearly shown through greenwashing, a form of advertising that misinforms the positive environmental impacts of a company. While the environmental crisis seems to only get worse, greenwashing is becoming
Opinion
Kim Seo-young
2024.03.05 16:21
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SECONDHAND ITEMS have long been treated as simply cheap and old products that people buy to save money. Currently, however, selling and buying secondhand items is a trending practice in the fashion industry, especially among people born between 1996 and 2010, also known as Generation Z[1]. This tren
Take a Break
Kim Yeon-soo
2024.03.05 16:12
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THE FURTHER north we raise our glances, the more we spot the tragic bruises inflicted by the Korean War. The city of Dongducheon, in this sense, is one of our deepest scars. Located in the northernmost area of South Korea, it was one of the regions most impacted by the war and its byproducts. For th
Travel Diary
Shin Jung-yeop
2024.03.05 16:05
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HERE AT Yonsei University, there is a group of people who use their skills to better humanity. They design, construct, and execute projects to help solve societal problems and benefit people. Meet Y-Tools, a making club that turns imagination into reality using advanced technology. The Yonsei Annals
Behind the Scenes
Shin Hye-yoon
2024.03.05 15:50
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THE OCEAN offers a home for many marine organisms including plankton. Although many fail to classify it as marine organisms, phytoplankton are the most prevalent and vital species in the ocean. As their name suggests, phyto meaning “plant” and plankton meaning “being made to wander or drift” in Gree
Lightbulb
Park Hye-lin
2024.03.05 14:20
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IT IS no overstatement to claim that the importance of the role of an educator is fundamental in society. Beyond facilitating intellectual development, teachers serve as influential supporters for their students, providing lifelong lessons. They play pivotal role in shaping our future society, nurtu
Career
Joo Da-hyun
2024.03.05 09:51
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GIWOO-HOI IS the one and only official ba-duk club in Yonsei University. Holding a long and rich history since its establishment in 1983, Giwoo-hoi is a community of Yonsei students who are interested in playing and learning ba-duk. Ba-duk, also known as "go," is an ancient strategy board game where
Behind the Scenes
Kim Ha-jeong
2023.12.05 18:54
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WITH WINTER break coming soon, many students are planning how they will spend their holidays. Some students decide to continue their coursework for three more weeks by taking seasonal courses. Seasonal courses offer the opportunity to take classes and obtain credits during the summer and winter brea
Voice on Campus
Cub Reporters
2023.12.05 11:01
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THROUGHOUT HISTORY, people have always been inclined to achieve certain beauty standards. In contemporary society, having a slim and fit body shape has found its way as the leading virtue. Ozempic and Wegovy have recently emerged as an easy shortcut for people to achieve their desired body type. Jus
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Ko Yu-min
2023.12.05 10:42
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LANGUAGE IS an omnipresent tool with which we conduct almost every facet of our lives. However, it is not always perfect; often, meanings lost in translation reveal both the power and shortcomings of language. In these cases, its role as both an enabler and restrictor of human emotions and culture b
Take a Break
Lee Young-bean
2023.12.05 10:33
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ART CAN emotionally touch, inspire, and enlighten us with new perspectives. However, such art is losing its essence due to recent developments in the art market. Increasingly seen as investments, individual artworks are now sold for hundreds of millions of dollars, with many people willing to pay su
Opinion
Park Hye-lin
2023.12.05 10:21
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IN SHOW business, achieving iconic success often comes with a double-edged sword. While being associated with an iconic role can skyrocket an actor’s fame and fortune, it may also cast a looming shadow over their career and personal life that lasts a lifetime. Their career may take a downturn, slipp
Opinion
Shin Hye-yoon
2023.12.05 10:12
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AS THE temperature is transitioning to winter weather, I found myself struggling to enjoy the crisp outdoor air. At the same time, I came to discover that Daegu, a city famous for its relatively warmer weather, boasts an affluent musical culture. The city was selected as United Nations Educational,
Travel Diary
Shin Jung-yeop
2023.12.05 09:54
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PETS IN Korea are now viewed as integral members of households, rather than merely as animals or property to be kept at a distance. When it comes to their pets, owners are willing to spend fortunes on them to ensure their happiness and health. Consumerism in the pet industry has also grown alongside
Take a Break
Kim Seo-young
2023.11.09 19:32
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MANY UNIVERSITIES in Korea used to have a very strict sun-bae[1] culture. However, with the recent emergence of the colloquial term hwa-seok[2], it has become common for sun-bae to avoid participating in school events and blending with younger students. Particularly, Yonsei University is known as “m
Voice on Campus
Park Hye-lin
2023.11.05 20:48
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FOR CENTURIES, Seoul has served as the capital of Korea, as a city with a rich history and legacy. As more people flock to the city and living environments evolve, the need to renovate decades-old apartments has increased. Residents aspire to elevate and expand their residential environments, but th
Opinion
Ko Yu-min
2023.11.05 20:32
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AFTER A strenuous week of midterm exams, everyone deserves a day off to divert their eyes from textbooks and computer screens. I dare say the beautiful blend of art and nature in Yangpyeong-gun is the perfect remedy for exhausted students. With my sister in the driver’s seat and me in the passenger’
Travel Diary
Shin Hye-yoon
2023.11.05 20:35
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IN FALL, nothing is better than cozying up with a nice book and a warm drink—and BookTok knows this too. The online community of book lovers, whose name is a compound of “books” and the social media app “TikTok,” is busy sharing their fall reads through short-form videos. BookTokkers today have grow
Opinion
Ko U-rim
2023.11.05 20:25
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WITH ABOUT 40 years of history, the Yonsei Amateur Astronomical Association (YAAA) provides a platform for amateur astronomers to enhance their knowledge about the stars. YAAA not only offers their members opportunities to participate in activities related to astronomy, but they also function as a m
Behind the Scenes
Shin Jung-yeop
2023.11.05 20:10