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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
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“YOU CAN’T punish me. What’s wrong with hitting my dog when I’m the one raising it? It’s my property and my decision to make**.” On July 26, a YouTuber was seen slapping his dog during a livestream video. Though multiple viewers reported him to the police, they were unable to handle the situation because the Youtuber had adamantly claimed that the dog was his property, and therefore, other people should not meddle in his life. In Korea, pet abuse takes place frequently due to its ambiguous laws and ineffective protection. Instead of buying pets from a nearby pet shop like picking up a toy from
Opinion
Cha Min-kyung
2019.09.04 20:44
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A CULTURAL lag refers to the phenomenon where cultural advances lag behind technological progresses. When it comes to the fashion industry, however, there is a different yet equally troubling phenomenon: a fashion lag. While racial discrimination has been steadily dismantling across society, the industry that claims to be trend-leaders has been slow on the uptake with repeated occurrences of blatant racism in recent years. It is time that the fashion world is given a stern talking on how artistic expression needs to coexist with racial diversity. Racism in fashion power houses In September 201
Opinion
Kwon Do-in
2019.09.04 20:42
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HAVE YOU ever asked yourself, “what makes me unique?” When struck with this rather simple question, many of us need a bit of time to think. And this might be natural; it is a question that demands no simple answer. At a glance, we would often give general answers to this question, as we tend not to think about its profound nature. Although certain traits may be seen as basic and common among students, the different ways they are perceived by individuals can be reasons for their uniqueness. To celebrate the uniqueness that lies in generality, The Yonsei Annals delved into the hearts of Yonseian
Voice on Campus
Yang Soung-hyun
2019.09.04 01:13
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THE ACT of storytelling is no easy task. To polish stories to perfection, writers employ different techniques to deliver their intriguing narratives. Among a range of narrative devices available, the plot device has been a favored tool among many storytellers. Simply put, a plot device refers to any element in a story that drives the plot forward*. While misuse of such technique can be regarded as cliché or tacky, under the right condition, plot devices can significantly transform the overall storyline to be all the more poignant and compelling. The MacGuffinThe MacGuffin is one of the
Take a Break
Park Jae-ha
2019.09.03 23:13
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“IF ONLY,” is the beginning of a million thoughts that race through our minds everyday. Everyone has one or more “maybes” in their lives that leave them wondering how things would have or could have gone differently if they had known better. If there were a redo button that took people back to any moment in the past, many would take the chance. University students and professors are no exception. Since everyone has a unique college experience, everyone has different advice to give. From nervous freshmen, lazy sophomores, hopeless juniors, to stressed out seniors, The Yonsei Annals asked Yonsei
Voice on Campus
Cub Reporters
2019.06.04 13:16
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WHEN TRUMP pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement, environmentalists were struck with rage and disbelief. However, since then, a new hope has arisen to combat climate change in the United States and it comes from mayors. This year, both the mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, and the mayor of New York, Bill De Blasio, have rolled out Green New Deals for their respective cities, promising to dramatically reduce emissions and make their cities more sustainable. This phenomenon isn’t unique to the United States— mayors from cities around the world are stepping up to the plate
Opinion
Eleni Sardina
2019.06.04 13:15
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ADVERTISEMENTS OF dietary supplements span four pages in a Korean inflight magazine. “All in one capsule,” reads the description of one of the expensive products marketed to lure in the especially health-conscious consumers. Claiming to contain no less than five properties, those pills seem like a cure-all: heart strengthening, prevention of liver disease, anti-aging, stress reduction, and even sexual enhancement. Chances are you do not need to take them at all, and you may not experience any positive effect on your health in case you do. To make things worse, redundant vitamin intake could ev
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Javier Saladich Nebot
2019.06.03 23:51