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IN CELEBRATION of Yonsei’s Institute for Basic Science Center for NanoMedicine’s (IBS CNM) fifth anniversary, The Yonsei Annals conducted interviews with a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) specialist, two students, and a professor, asking them about their work and their hopes for the instituti
Special Report
Kim Chae-yoon
2020.11.30 03:43
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“I WAS rebellious,” he said. “I was determined from the beginning to find my own purpose in life.” Peter Underwood, the fourth generation of the Underwood family, struggled to find his purpose until well into his early adulthood. He eventually settled on a career, and currently works as a managing p
People/Yonseian
Ko Young-kyun
2020.11.30 03:48
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“FLAWLESS,” “IDENTICAL,” “carefree”—these are some of the words that are used to describe K-pop idols. Their impeccable performances, not to mention their perfect on-screen appearances, make these stars come off as “machines,” rather than individual human beings. The new Netflix documentary BLACKPIN
Take a Break
Kim Shin-young
2020.11.30 08:24
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BUSAN IS a famous tourist destination for people to enjoy maritime leisure at its crowded beaches—Haeundae and Gwangalli to name a few. But did you know that Busan is home to several filming locations featured in popular K-dramas? Not just the city center but also the lesser-known places of Busan we
Travel Diary
Lee Jong-min
2020.11.30 03:50
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“THE SCOOTER barely missed me as it swerved around,” a Yonsei student recounted. “I didn’t hear it coming up from behind.” Electric scooters are becoming a popular mode of transportation, especially for traversing the steep slopes or narrow streets of Seoul. It’s easy to see electric scooters on cam
Opinion
Lee Ju-won
2020.11.30 03:52
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ZOOM LECTURES have become a new shared experience for university students. Even though these new virtual lectures have been frustrating to adjust to, they have also presented students with unforgettable and hilarious moments. The Yonsei Annals interviewed Yonsei students about their memorable, comed
Voice on Campus
Cub-reporters
2020.11.30 08:25
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UNITED STATES President Donald Trump made headlines in September when he claimed the current pandemic would disappear without a vaccine by developing “herd mentality.” This verbal blunder was mocked by many and criticized by even more, as “herd immunity”—the correct term—is, simply put, a method of
Opinion
Oho Yun-seo
2020.11.30 08:26
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WHENEVER YOU browse through showrooms of a luxury retail outlet, you are welcomed by the season’s exquisite and selective fashion items that immediately captures your attention. Sometimes, you might get lucky and come across a shop that perfectly suits your taste. If you have ever wondered who plan
Career
Mun Su-hyeon
2020.11.01 18:36
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CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'VE survived the mid-term exams and you’re already half-way through the semester. Now it’s time for you to take a breather by fully immersing yourself in the autumn atmosphere. Take a stroll and marvel at the vividly tinted trees and the crunch of dry leaves under your feet. Inha
Reporter’s Pick
Annals Staff
2020.11.01 16:12
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THE PANDEMIC has forced us all to spend more time at home, and with academics put into the equation, we might find ourselves overwhelmed by the work and the restrictive health measures. On the bright side, having time alone can motivate self-care and self-love. The Yonsei Annals interviewed Yonsei s
Voice on Campus
Park Joo-hyun
2020.11.01 18:25
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“BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS are not like Tesla technicians or Google engineers. Unlike electric cars or mobile phones, it may take a while to show notable achievements to the public,” said Professor Kwak Min-suk in an interview with The Yonsei Annals. Though the outcomes of biomedical engineering might no
People/Yonseian
Lee Jong-min
2020.11.01 19:04
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AN INNOVATOR of nano-rulers, energy transfers, and integrating sciences, Heekyung Jeong (11th Sem., Dept. of Chemistry) of the Institute for Basic Science’s Center for Nanomedicine’s (IBS CNM) graduate program had the opportunity to go to the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) through th
People/Yonseian
Lee Ju-won
2020.11.01 18:58
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PICTURE THIS: You are walking through a street in Seoul and you spot a claw crane machine. Unable to resist, you step closer and peer into the machine to check out the prizes. For a thousand won, you can try your hand at the classic arcade game and attempt to win a stuffed doll. However, as easy as
Take a Break
Oho Yun-seo
2020.11.01 19:13
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SUMMER SLOWLY, gradually loosens its grip; the sun retreats, heat, and humidity give way to cool autumn winds, and leaves trade their uniform green for hues of vibrant red and brilliant gold. The changing of the seasons is a wondrous thing, if only... ah ah ACHOO!!! If only, you didn’t have to spend
Lightbulb
Kim Da-eun
2020.11.01 19:06
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LOVED FOR its visual appeal and ability to unite communities, the “beautiful game” of football has once again been sullied by its association with authoritarian regimes. The recently attempted takeover of Premier League* club Newcastle United, involving a consortium spearheaded by Saudi Arabia’s Pub
Special Report
Richard Dawton
2020.11.01 19:11
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HOME OWNERSHIP has long been considered the pathway to a stable life in Korea, and for most adults, buying a new house is a significant accomplishment. However, rising prices and extensive government policies aimed at addressing the nation’s housing shortage have resulted in a complex and difficult-
Special Report
Mun Su-hyeon
2020.10.11 20:20
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NETFLIX, ONE of the top streaming services in the world, has formed a partnership with Studio Ghibli and released 21 Ghibli films on its website in February this year. This was the first time these movies have appeared on streaming sites, and although it has been decades since these films were produ
Take a Break
Kim Da-eun
2020.10.11 20:21
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ART MUSEUMS are considered a country’s must-see attractions—the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art to name a few. South Korea is also widely known for its world-renowned art museums: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul Museum of Art, Busan Museum o
Career
Kim Shin-young
2020.10.11 20:19
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According to Celtic legend, Halloween is the day where all kinds of evil spirits—ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves—return to roam earth’s surface. Unfortunately, we humans don’t have this privilege this year, due to the raging pandemic. Dressing up in costumes to go trick-or-treating or atte
Reporter’s Pick
Annals Staff
2020.10.11 20:23
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SINCE COVID-19, many had to cancel their plans as safety measures were enforced worldwide. University students are known to live the most active and free lifestyles, and the 20s are referred to as the “time of their lives.” Yet, too many students have had to abandon those dreams. What then, will the
Voice on Campus
Jung Da-il
2020.10.11 20:54