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THERE IS a great deal of ways we can heal our minds and worn-out bodies. Some may prefer to wrap a soft blanket around themselves and watch their favorite movie, while others may choose to go out for a run. Ring Ding Dong is a new student club at Yonsei, formed by students who share a similar interest of trying out new “healing” activities. Their main activities include visiting board game cafés, playing with playdough, listening to their favorite music, or anything that allows them to take their minds off pressure or anxiety coming from everyday life. To find out more about how they re
Behind the Scenes
Cha Min-kyung
2019.12.02 02:36
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“TELL ME your story. I want to hear your voice, and I want to hear your conviction. No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin color, gender identity: speak yourself*.” After 14 months and 62 shows in 13 countries, BTS has finally wrapped up their “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself” tours with three final gigs in their hometown, Seoul. As BTS’ popularity continues to soar across music charts and continents, the tour’s core message has undoubtedly struck the hearts of millions of ARMYs** across the world. Breaking the Scene: Breaking records and boundaries BTS kicked off their history-maki
Take a Break
Fan Vivian, Noh Ruby
2019.12.02 02:17
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IN SEPTEMBER 2019, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced an indefinite suspension of its redesign project of Gwanghwamun Square, which had aimed to transform the landmark area into a public space for the transportation and recreational needs of municipal residents*. The shelving represents a blow to plans, included within the project, to conduct key historical restorations to restore the environs and edifice of Gyeongbokgung Palace to their forms during the Joseon Dynasty (e.g. the rebuilding of a distinctive elevated platform called the woldae and the linking of the southern palace wall
Opinion
Andrew Soohwan Kim
2019.11.03 22:33
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THE AVERAGE Korean has never had to pause in the middle of a convenience store visit and think of certain items, like individual units of string cheese or crabsticks, as anything out of the ordinary. From the viewpoint of an uninitiated foreigner, however, items like pairs of hard-boiled eggs stick out like sore thumbs because they are not quite snacks or meals, neither are they a prudent decision when shopping for groceries. Perhaps it is important that the convenience store aisles reflect not only that what we consume is different from the rest of the world, but also that there is a differen
Take a Break
Prairie Soh
2019.11.02 22:34
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EYE-POPPING posters, awe-inspiring movie trailers, and an excited audience scurrying to their seats are what anyone would expect to see only in the cinemas. In Yonsei University, a smaller version of this can be seen every week as students fill in the Multimedia Room located on the 3rd floor of the Office of Library & Information Technology Services, eager to watch carefully picked movies that follow a central theme. In charge of these events is Yonci, a student-run cinema club that hosts various film screening programs for all Yonsei movie-lovers. To find out more about how they reach out to
Behind the Scenes
Park Jae-ha
2019.11.02 22:27
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WE HAVE all been there. The nausea, muscle ache, and thirst are all telltale signs of an impending hangover. While most enjoy the light-headed and giddy feeling that accompanies drinking alcohol, the aftermath can take a toll on one’s body. It is no wonder there is so much advice on how to alleviate hangovers and just as many hangover remedies. Frequent drinkers have their own know-hows for alleviating the effects of alcohol. Some people suggest simply drinking plenty of water and resting while others swear by a bowl of boiling hot soup after a night out drinking. In Korea, where drinking cult
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Kwon Do-in
2019.11.02 19:01
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WHEN THINGS do not go as planned, we often feel let down as if we have failed to accomplish something. Sometimes, though, we can gain valuable lessons from experiences we once thought we would never have by making spur-of-the-moment decisions. Spontaneity can bring out excitement, nervousness, joy, regret, fear, and confidence, to name a few. Its beauty is that nobody knows the outcome, so you can follow whatever path your heart desires to take, without having to worry about ruining your perfect “plan.” The Yonsei Annals explores the adventurous side of Yonseians. Kim Gyo-bin (Jr., Dept. of Bu
Voice on Campus
Cha Min-kyung
2019.11.02 18:59
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WHAT COMES to mind when you hear the word Yeongjong Island? With half of the island’s land being used for flights, Yeongjong Island is commonly known as the home to Incheon International Airport. Although the airport makes up 40% of the island*, there is much more that you can do in this wonderous place. Yeongjong Island is only an hour away from Seoul by bus or subway, and you can enjoy activities ranging from campfires to car-racing. If you are looking for a special day outside of the city, look no further than Yeongjong Island with the one-day plan The Yonsei Annals has created for you. BMW
Travel Diary
Noh Ruby
2019.11.02 18:57
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IN 2009, the entertainment program Qualifications of Men went viral, especially in the choir series, where they recruited singers—both celebrities and civilians—to form a choir under conductor Yoon Hak-won. One of the contestants, and highlight of the show, was singer Bae Da-hae, but not many know that Bae graduated from the Yonsei College of Music as a voice major (Class of ’02, Dept. of Vocal Music). In an interview with The Yonsei Annals, Bae reminisces her journey as both a student in Yonsei and a singer, and shares some advice to her juniors. Bae’s experience at YonseiAnnals:
People/Yonseian
Kim Kyu-ri
2019.11.02 18:55
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ON THE last day of October, the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead is at its thinnest. What this means is that we are in closer contact with spirits of the dead, literally making Halloween the spookiest time of the year. October is undoubtedly all about the chills and dark mysteries. So, let’s get into the Halloween spirit—dim the lights and read these creepy real-life stories Yonseians have experienced themselves or have heard of. Whether about ghosts, the supernatural, or just the unknown, these stories may keep you up late at night, making you wonder what l
Voice on Campus
Kwon Kyu-hee
2019.10.06 21:17
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BREAKING AWAY from the convention that shampoo is always in liquid form, dry shampoo is a powder type shampoo that gets rid of greasiness in hair without the use of water. Dry shampoos have officially solidified their place in the global health and beauty market as they are continuously purchased by consumers worldwide. An increase in their popularity is explained by the variety of purposes they serve—they not only work as cleansing products but also as styling items. However, despite what the name suggests, dry shampoos aren’t actually shampoos everyone is familiar with. On that account
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Cha Min-kyung
2019.10.06 21:16
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RUNNING A business is no easy task as maintaining supply lines and overseeing employees are only some of the everyday struggles of corporate management. The real challenge comes when firms look for new markets and strategies. Those who guide these ambitious companies through treacherous frontiers are the equally determined strategy consultants. The Yonsei Annals met with Yang Sun-a (Class of ’12, Dept. of Economics), a researcher and strategy consultant in the Lotte Institute of Economy & Business Strategy, who shared her insights and experiences in this respected field. What is strategy consu
Career
Park Jae-ha
2019.10.06 21:15
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I REMEMBER living in an apartment where Mr. Kim, a guard in charge of my lobby, would greet me every morning before going to school. The way he would smile as he pulled his hands out the window to wave completely coincided with my image of an exemplary security guard; generous, caring, and always on the lookout. Mr. Kim’s presence was something I always took for granted, until one morning while heading off to school, I noticed how awfully silent the lobby was. I looked to where Mr. Kim would normally be, but in his place was a new guard, someone much younger than him. I was shocked to find out
Opinion
Yang Soung-hyun
2019.10.06 21:13
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“DECIDING WHETHER or not life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question in philosophy,” said French philosopher and writer Albert Camus*. Discovering the meaning of life has been the greatest challenge to humanity. To quench our thirst for purpose, countless schools of thoughts and religious doctrines have provided their own understanding of life and the world. Ironically, these ideas that give life a deeper meaning were used to take lives. By invoking their beliefs and ideologies, zealots and fanatics have justified wars, genocides, and other acts of terror throughout history. Tho
Opinion
Park Jae-ha
2019.10.06 21:13
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ONLINE DATING has become one of the most popular methods of finding love in recent years. Comfortably scrolling through your phone screen while looking at a few photos and profile details is much less troublesome than putting yourself in actual social situations, trying to attract a certain someone face-to-face. However, while dating applications have provided a new, speedy way to connect with people, they have also introduced problems. Despite being convenient and appealing, there are numerous dangers that arise in the world of online dating that people tend to overlook when using such servic
Opinion
Kwon Kyu-hee
2019.10.06 21:10
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YOU ARE surfing on the internet looking for an online dating site when an advertisement pops up: “Foreign brides on sale.” Curious, you click on the advertisement and see a whole new world of international marriage unfold in front of your eyes. Profiles of over hundreds of girls, organized by their nationalities, show up on the site and your eyes fall upon a notice on the top of the page: “Get married to foreign women and get 5 million instantly!” Looking around the page, you realize that the site is essentially promoting the act of buying brides under the facade of international marriage, a
Special Report
Ruby Noh
2019.10.06 21:07
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COMPETITION IS entertaining especially when you are simply a spectator. The fun further intensifies when the competition is amongst charming idol trainees who are simply the modern, and the more attractive version of the Renaissance man: they can sing, act, rap, and dance to all genres. But what happens when there are a hundred of these stunning, talented individuals competing against one another? Such is a glimpse of the scene in the PRODUCE franchise, and the origins of its growing popularity reflect South Korea’s fascination with competition and rivalry. PRODUCE 101: how it all started The
Take a Break
Kim Kyu-ri
2019.10.06 20:49
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EVER SINCE its invention in 1888 by German ophthalmologist Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick, contact lenses went through countless modifications, with technological innovations leading to improvements in function as well as in numbers of options available. Nowadays, contact lenses are used extensively—not only to correct vision but also for cosmetic purposes. With South Korea being known for its high beauty standards, cosmetic contact lenses have established themselves as essential beauty enhancers. However, the wide availability of these lenses in the market conceals the dangerous effects they c
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Kwon Kyu-hee
2019.09.04 20:49
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WHEN TURNING on the TV screen, we are presented with a plethora of choices, ranging from imminent news, entertaining TV series, to informative documentaries. Those in charge of captivating the audience with numerous visuals are Producer-Directors, commonly known as PDs in South Korea. PD, the all-knowing omnipotent presence in media, is a popular career option amongst students in Korea, and students at Yonsei University are no exception. To look into the ins and outs of the admired profession, The Yonsei Annals interviewed Jeong Jae-eung, a PD who has been serving in Educational Broadcasting S
Career
Kim Kyu-ri
2019.09.04 20:48
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I FEEL the steady vibration of the drums, I hear the sound of wind flowing through the pipes, and I see the lotus made out of dancing pink-feathered fans—I am mesmerized. I recall going on a school trip to The Korean Folk Village in elementary school where everything simply seemed “colorful” and “lively” as if I were in a fairytale. As a child, I did not put much thought into the significance of the traditional aspects of the village. I remember staring blankly at the low-rise buildings, thinking they were “big” and “old.” The sandy grounds were just another playground for me to run arou
Travel Diary
Yang Soung-hyun
2019.09.04 20:47