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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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“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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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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“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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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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EACH PHOTOGRAPH is a memory. A bright blue summer sky, so blue it almost hurts to look. The first winter snow, soft white clouds piled over city streets, shimmering at night from the soft glow of the streetlamps. Photos preserve these moments long after they’ve faded from our consciousness, their cl
Behind the Scenes
Kim Da-eun
2020.11.30 03:43
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ARCHITECTS MUST maintain a delicate balance between form and functionality in their work. They are tasked, not just with designing buildings, but also with shaping a fundamental aspect of how we live and interact with one another. The Yonsei Annals met with the architect Kim Lee-hong (Class of ’99,
Career
Mun Su-hyeon
2020.11.30 03:38
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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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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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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
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Kim Da-eun
2020.11.01 19:06
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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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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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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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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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ON JUNE 6th, 300 people gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in support Black Lives Matter. This sparked criticism from citizens who considered it an unnecessary risk amidst a global pandemic, as the “problem was in another country.” The reactions to the protest brought to light the unaddressed systemi
Opinion
Kim Chae-yoon
2020.10.11 21:39
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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
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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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“PREVENTION IS the best cure” is the philosophy that has driven Dr. Yu Hojeong (Class of ’01, Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engin. & Physics) to focus his research on the early diagnosis and detection of fatal diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and, recently, COVID-19. This perspective is refreshing
People/Yonseian
Oho Yun-seo
2020.10.11 20:22
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DR. ERICA Sonnenburg and her family do not mind petting their dog and subsequently eating without washing their hands. In fact, she encourages us to do the same: to expose ourselves to bacteria in order to nurture our gut microbiota, which was recently discovered to be one of the most vital parts of
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Park Joo-hyun
2020.10.11 20:21