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WALKING DOWN Baekyang-ro, what do you see along its endless stretch? Among the swarm of Yonsei students, there are no two identical outfits. In fact, the campus fashion scene is quite diverse; some look like they walked straight off a runway, while some are dressed in a more casual manner. These varying “campus looks” of Yonsei are one of the aesthetics and appeals of campus life. The Yonsei Annals asked Yonseians about their stylistic choices and thoughts on fashion. Kim Je-won (Soph., UIC, Quantitative Risk Management) “If I had to define my style, I’d say it is a hybrid of British punk, ska
Voice on Campus
Cub Reporters
2020.06.14 07:17
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“WHEN YOU are put into a situation where you need to kill in order not to be killed, nothing makes sense anymore,” says Ko Young-hui, a Korean War veteran. “Everything changes,” he explains. “You can never be the same after experiencing a war.” Ko was only 17 years old when the Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950. At such a young age, Ko’s innocence and youth were stripped away from him; at such a young age, Ko had to pick up a gun instead of a book and a pen. Now, 70 years since Ko put his life on the line and fought to keep his country safe, Ko recounts his tumultuous youth—the glory
Special Report
Noh Ruby
2020.06.14 06:38
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“HOW DARE you speak in front of your seniors when you’re just an intern?” The manager yells at his subordinate during a meeting in an episode of the latest K-drama Kkon-dae* Intern. The drama portrays the typical strict, hierarchical workplace dynamics as well as the mistreatment of interns that has increasingly been discussed as an endemic problem in Korea. Not long before wearing their graduation gowns, many students gain experience working at an actual office through their internships. First taste of society is not always pleasant because interns are often viewed as “expendables” – an
Opinion
Lee Jong-min
2020.06.14 06:19
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BUBBLE TEA, a beverage made with tea, milk, sugar, and tapioca pearls, is well-known as the “nation’s favorite drink” in Taiwan. After Gongcha’s foray into the Korean market in 2012, Koreans also became familiar with the drink. People later started to enjoy bubble tea from the original flavor to new flavors, such as the black sugar bubble tea. A cup of bubble tea holds an interesting story of development and expansion. Reasons to love bubble tea “Bubble tea is like gum. It’s fun to munch on,” said Jeong Ye-eun (Sr., UIC, Sustainable Development and Cooperation) in an interview with The Yonsei
Take a Break
Lee Jong-min
2020.06.14 00:15
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WITH SPRING semester of 2020 officially coming to an end, I decided to take a much-needed break from the busy city. Having suffered through endless hours of online lectures, I began to dream about having an adventure far from the cause of my stress. I bought a one-way ticket to Jeju Island on impulse, a decision I would never regret. Obviously, there was no need to travel abroad when there was already so much to explore in my own country. Samyang Black Sand Beach The first place I visited was the Samyang Black Sand Beach in front of my lodging at Samyang-dong, which is only 20 minutes away fro
Travel Diary
Mun Su-hyeon
2020.06.14 00:09
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FOR THOSE who barely passed 10th grade biology, reading skincare ingredients might feel like another midterm you forgot to study for. BHA is good for oily skin. Vitamin C is good for dark spots. Cica is good for sensitive skin...or was it Centella asiatica? Trick question: Those are actually the same thing. The world of skincare seems to get more and more confusing these days; various brands compete to sell you their products by advertising the next magic ingredient that will get rid of your acne or repair your skin. But what is being advertised to you might not always tell the whole story; th
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Jaimie Ding
2020.06.14 00:04
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FOR ANY thriving, profitable business, a creative and successful marketing strategy is essential. Regardless of the exceptional quality of products, companies can only outperform their competition through smart marketing strategies. Due to the growing trend of online platforms, competition for similar products continues to steepen. Nowadays, it seems that everyone we know is in some kind of marketing and influencers are on the rise. But what do marketers actually do? To learn more about the tasks of a marketer, the influencer market, and the differences between various types of marketing,The Y
Career
Nam Hyun-jin
2020.06.13 23:49
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YOU MIGHT have seen him on the TV program, Entertainment Weekly, you might have seen him in a number of movies, and you might have seen him as a goodwill ambassador for the 2018 Paralymics as well. Shin Hyun-jun (Class of ’87, Dept. of Physical Education) is one of Korea’s most beloved movie stars, famous for his roles in Stairway to Heaven, Barefoot Ki-bong and General’s Son. In an interview with The Yonsei Annals, Shin shared with us his story of how he became one of the most well-known actors in Korea. Annals: You originally applied to Yonsei’s Dept. of Physical Education but later received
People/Yonseian
Cha Min-kyung
2020.06.13 23:38
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AS THE COVID-19 pandemic reaches its peak, world financial markets are experiencing severe instability. Stock markets are plummeting as experts expect the worst-case scenario this outbreak may trigger: another global recession. However, here in Korea, small-time investors, namely the ants are bulk buying domestic stocks of major Korean conglomerates, yielding a seemingly patriotic outcome of protecting the domestic firms. As their unfounded behavior has drawn much public attention, media outlets have ended up naming this phenomenon, the Dong-hak Ant Movement.Presumed origin of this neologism A
Special Report
Mun Su-hyeon
2020.05.02 02:21
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In popular culture, famous scientists are often depicted as eccentric and obsessive recluses who discover and generate great findings by themselves. Such images could not be further from the truth. The scope and depth of modern-day researches necessarily require intense collaborations as a team, and at the Institute of Basic Science Center for NanoMedicine (IBS CNM) in Yonsei University, interdisciplinary and collaborative research is the usual modus operandi. IBS CNM’s faculty consists of one of the most brilliant scientific minds in Korea, but almost as important to the success of their orga
Behind the Scenes
Ko Young-gyun
2020.05.02 00:00
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A BEAUTIFUL face catches your eyes from the side of the street. There in front of a café, people are taking photos of a blown-up poster of a K-pop idol with “Happy Birthday” written across it. Whose birthday is it, you wonder. And why weren’t you invited? Well, it turns out everybody is invited. These celebrations, known as café events, are organized by various dedicated K-pop fans to celebrate important milestones in their favorite idols’ lives, from birthdays to debut anniversaries. Commemorating important milestones and anniversaries The most common occasion for a K-pop caf&ea
Take a Break
Ding Jaimie
2020.05.01 18:55
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IF YOU are feeling a bit stir-crazy these days, perhaps it is time to cautiously venture outside for some fresh air. Sure, social distancing must be obeyed—but if you are willing to venture outside of Seoul and sacrifice a bit of your morning sleep, you could just as well enjoy the outdoors while also observing your civic responsibility. 15 km east of Seoul is the Bukhan river bike trail, which is almost empty in the early morning save for a few cycling enthusiasts. In its entirety, it is a 70 km journey that begins from the mouth of the river and snakes into the city of Chuncheon. Howev
Travel Diary
Ko Young-gyun
2020.05.01 18:16
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COVID-19 HAS effectively ground modern society to a halt. The virus has claimed countless lives, stressed the healthcare capabilities of many countries to their breaking point, and forced millions of people into effective social isolation in order to avoid further infections. As the consequences of the global outbreak continue to grow, a concerted effort is being undertaken to develop a potential vaccine for COVID-19. However, most experts seem to agree that any potentially effective vaccine is more than a year away from completion. So, what makes vaccine development such a lengthy and difficu
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Mun Su-hyeon
2020.05.01 18:12
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MEMBERSHIP TRAINING(MT) is a retreat or small trip organized by a company, school, club or group where the members of the group break the ice and connect with each other. For students looking to make the most of their university experience, it is a rite of passage and a chance to make new friends. However, not everyone considers it a necessary milestone for a fulfilling university life. To give some insight into what MTs mean to university students, The Yonsei Annals asked Yonsei University students about their most memorable MT experiences. Jeong Ji-hye (Sr., Dept. of Russian Language & Lit.)
Voice on Campus
Oho Yun-seo
2020.05.01 18:08
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AFTER 38 years of representing the Republic of Korea, Oh Joon, former South Korean Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), currently serves as the chair of Save the Children Korea. Oh was the South Korean ambassador to Singapore from 2010 to 2013. He later practiced multilateral diplomacy at the UN, where he was elected as the 71st president of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Oh’s remarks at the Security Council Meeting—“for South Koreans, people in North Korea are not just anybodies”— is recognized as one of the best speeches delivered at the UN. In an interview with T
People/Yonseian
Lee Jong-min
2020.05.01 17:55
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JOSH FROM the YouTube channel Korean Englishman is one of the most popular YouTubers in Korea. His channel is comprised of a variety of skits, daily blogs, reaction videos, and even interviews with celebrities. What his contents have in common is that they revolve around Josh introducing Korean culture to foreigners. Though Josh himself is not Korean, he has a passion for the culture. Unfortunately, people like Josh have been the target of ridicule by being labeled a “Koreaboo.” Koreaboo is meant to be an insult, to make someone feel ashamed; but is it really such a bad thing to like another c
Opinion
Kwon Do-in
2020.05.01 17:52
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EVERY WEEKDAY, Yonsei students and professors have been convening over Zoom for classes—and despite the safety this medium provides, many are unhappy with the arrangements. As the administration extends online lecture periods under continued threat of COVID-19, dissatisfied students are calling for a refund in tuition. Yet, even though the students’ indignation is understandable and deserved, it seems unlikely that administration will field their requests. Debate over class quality With many professors claiming to have put more effort into their online classes than their physical ones, s
Opinion
Kim Chae-yoon
2020.05.01 17:35
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MANY CINEMATIC masterpieces are revered for their meticulously planned details: from the innocuously placed origami unicorns in Blade Runner to Da-song’s “self-portrait” in Parasite. The classics are able to convey meaning in every detail; nothing is there without a reason. One such small feature that contributes to fleshing out a believable character is their choice of drink.James Bond: “shaken, not stirred” martiniReleased in 1962, Dr. No marked the start of 007’s worldwide fame and popularity. It was also the first, but certainly not the last time Bond ordered a “shaken, not stirred” martin
Take a Break
Kwon Do-in
2020.04.05 02:59
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AS COVID-19 continues its onslaught, it has been filling the general public with fear and anxiety from the perceived threat of danger. The constant text message alerts, news updates, and rising number of infected individuals make it difficult for anyone not to be distressed by the possibility of contamination. People are responding by avoiding high risk areas, searching for health information, and stockpiling food, face masks, and disinfectants. However, for those with a fear of illness, these types of concerns and behaviors during a health crisis characterize the norm of their daily lives. Th
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Nam Hyun-jin
2020.04.05 02:54
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WINE IS the staple of every romantic dinner in a high-end restaurant and the drink of choice for the sophisticated drinker. Choosing the right wine to be paired with the right food at the right place is one of the many responsibilities of a wine sommelier, and something they are trained extensively for. To understand what being a wine sommelier is like, The Yonsei Annals has interviewed Cha Jin-seon and Yang Dae-hoon, wine sommeliers who have years of experience working firsthand at various events and restaurants.Choosing to be a wine sommelierAnnals: What exactly does a career as a wine somme
Career
Oho Yun-seo
2020.04.05 02:44