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IN CELEBRATION of the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Austria and South Korea, the Six Centuries of Beauty in the Habsburg Empire Exhibition will be held until March of 2023. Divided into five sections, the exhibition showcases 96 artworks and artifacts, includ
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Choi Go-eun
2022.12.07 03:10
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AFTER 90 years of separation, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo are once again connected by the newly formed Gung gwol dam jang gil, a 340 m-long trail right above Yulgok-ro Tunnel. Prior to Japanese Colonial Rule, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo, the royal shrine for deceased kings and queens f
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Choi Go-eun
2022.11.03 18:30
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CARLESS JAMSU Bridge, a bridge that connects Yongsan-gu and Seocho-gu across the Han River, recently transformed into a place of festivity, with various food trucks, entertainment vendors, and interactive zones filling the area[1]. Taking place at the Jamsu Bridge every Sunday from 10:00-23:00, Jams
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Choi Go-eun
2022.10.05 17:11
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ON AUG. 6, 2022, after nearly two years of renovation, Gwanghwamun Square reopened its historic landmark to the public. Being the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Square has been the center of Seoul since the Joseon dynasty. Numerous attempts at reconstruction and destruction have b
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The Annals Staff
2022.09.03 14:46
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AFTER BEING closed off for 75 years, the Blue House was finally unveiled to the public on May 10. Also known as Cheong Wa Dae, the Blue House served as the South Korean presidential office since the first president of South Korea, Rhee Syng-man, was elected in 1948. The location was closed off to th
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Choi Go-eun
2022.09.03 08:40
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AS SUMMER begins, the chirping birds, rustling leaves, and radiant sun greet people picnicking in the shade. To celebrate the return of warm weather and the lifting of social distancing measures, many families and friends are visiting parks and riverbanks to make the most of summer picnics. Accompan
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Choi Go-eun
2022.06.10 00:31
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AS THE weather dives deep into spring, skateboarders are returning to livening skateparks. Under the sunny sky, beginners and experts alike gather to encourage each other’s progress; the environment is positive as skaters audibly cheer when someone lands a trick, regardless of its difficulty. While
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Georgia Swanson
2022.05.06 22:10
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FOLLOWING THE release of Twenty Five, Twenty One, convenience store shelves were wiped clean of SPC Samlip’s[1] Pokémon bread. After Na Hui-do, the female lead, was shown collecting some stickers enclosed in bread packages, people rushed to get their hands on Pokémon bread to start their own sticker
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Lee Chae-young
2022.05.06 22:10
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“I HAVE been running Analog Never Dies and 7236 Coffee Bar with my boyfriend in Sinchon for eight months. We officially opened the shop on July 17, 2021. Analog Never Dies is a lifestyle select shop[1] that gathers, curates, and sells the work of artists and brands who weave unique personal stories
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Choi Go-eun
2022.05.06 22:09
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BEHIND FAMILIAR iron gates sits Cobbler Yeon-hee, a classic whisky bar one may easily associate with the pub where Harry Hart—an agent in the film Kingsman: The Secret Service—had his drink right before coining the famous quote “Manners maketh man.” With the establishment of Cobbler, the owner and b
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Lee ChaeYoung
2022.04.03 11:44
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LOST IN a tsunami of alphabets in the center of Seoul, people struggle to orient themselves. Noticing signs covered in English at various cafés, shopping malls, and gift shops, you start to wonder: “Am I in Korea?” Since 2007[1], the South Korean government has encouraged the addition of English tra
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Choi Go-eun
2022.04.03 11:42
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WHILE YONSEI students are united by shared experiences in classes and club activities, they come from a wide range of backgrounds that make them stand out. Different experiences, surroundings, and interests have helped shape Yonseians into the unique individuals they are today. Seeking to highlight
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Georgia Swanson
2022.04.03 11:21
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WE HAVE all walked the other way, startled by a flock of unexpectedly large-sized pigeons blocking our path. These red-eyed creatures are among us; sighted in the vicinity of street garbage cans or outdoor food vendors, they are somehow always tirelessly pecking at a suspicious chunk of food. Occasi
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Lee Chae-young
2022.03.06 17:09
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WINTER STEALS life from trees, making the landscape gloomy and barren. Nevertheless, one can spot a few splashes of color here and there. From polka dots to flower designs, the trunks of some trees are adorned with colorful recycled cloth and knit patterns. This practice is known as graffiti knittin
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Lee Chae-young
2021.12.06 01:35
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DALGONA, A traditional Korean candy, was a popular street food among children back in the 1900s. The various shapes on the candies offered an interesting challenge—carve it out without breaking and you get another for free. What was once an innocent children’s game has turned into a worldwide trend
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Lee Chae-young
2021.10.31 21:43
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LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON in the United States is home to an international district filled with Korean-owned businesses. Korean characters, han-gul, are on almost every building within a four-mile strip of road. From han-bok boutiques to niche Korean bedding stores, there are diverse Korean items and ser
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Swanson Georgia
2021.10.31 21:43
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YONSEI UNIVERSITY’S photography group YONYOUNG was founded in 1966 and has held a total of 104 exhibitions since. Yon-young is a combination of Chinese characters, yon (延), from Yonsei, and young (影), representing “shadow.” The meaning of the club’s name shows their hopes to “create a new order in t
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ANNALS X YONYOUNG
2021.10.10 00:44
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"IT HAS almost been 40 years since Geulbeotbooks first opened. My husband was already running a second-hand bookstore before we got married. When I first started working here, it felt like nothing more than a job, but as our children grew up, I realized how much books influence our life and enrich i
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Lee Chae-young
2021.10.10 00:26
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DUE TO the pandemic, less fortunate elderly people are unable to seek support from local senior centers or community centers. Instead, they head to Tap-gol park in Seoul, where they can interact with those in similar situations and receive free food prepared by the Won-gak-sa canteen. Socially dista
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Song In-jun
2021.10.10 00:25
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It’s the sun’s last lightRipples mirroring the blazeDarkness steals the day. Gold adorns the dawnRevealing the morning mistA new day is born.
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Scott Dora, Kim Shin-young
2021.09.05 01:43