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"BREATHE IN, breathe out," a calm voice from your phone guides you. "Clear your mind, be present," continues the soothing voice as you practice your daily meditation. Many have turned to meditation apps to soothe their anxiety during the pandemic, but the genre itself has been steadily gaining a fol
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Senior Primo Laura
2021.03.07 19:23
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IN TIMES when the Korean government is constantly reminding its people to practice “distancing in daily life,” youths are asked to refrain from gathering in large groups. After the COVID-19 outbreak, people have been searching for safer ways to socialize aside from hanging out in crowded bars and pu
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Lee Jong-min
2020.11.30 03:40
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A COUNTRY’S history encompasses different eras, incidents, and significant changes that have helped shape it into the country we know and live in today. Due to the rather heavy and sensitive topics history often deals with, many find it a difficult field to approach, especially if it is of a foreign
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Kim Shin-young
2020.10.11 20:19
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THIS SUMMER, the past came back in full blast. A remake of the 1994 hit song topped the music charts, and several Korean fashion YouTubers uploaded “lookbook videos” on how to dress like celebrities from the past. Newtro*, a reinterpretation of aesthetics and styles from the past, continues to influ
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Lee Jong-min
2020.08.31 10:19
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FOR STATIONERY and design lovers, South Korea is paradise—Artboxes and Daisos seem to follow you wherever you go, begging you to spend money there (and you oblige, of course). After a while though, you might need a change of pace. If you are looking for some trendy, creative stores filled with as many stickers as your heart desires, here are some recommendations in the Hongdae and Hapjeong areas that will satisfy all your stationery and gift needs. Recorder Factory Recorder Factory’s immediate vibe is “all things cute,” with their signature cartoon bunny peering out at you when you walk
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Ding Jaimie
2020.06.14 07:22
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IT IS safe to say that the word of 2020 is “social distancing.” While social distancing has been detrimental to the economy in general, one industry seems to be thriving more than ever: Over-the-top (OTT) platforms. OTTs are media platforms that use the Internet as a means to deliver television contents. Their numbers and value have grown exponentially since the 2000s, with the bankruptcy of the video rental chain Blockbuster and Netflix’s subsequent replacement marking the ascent of OTTs. While the surge of OTT platforms can be positive in terms of creating other options for customers, it is
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Kwon Do-in
2020.05.02 00:17
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EVERY TRAVEL guide on Korea has an extensive list of attractions and recommended restaurants to visit. However, foreign travelers are often left with the same question at the end of their trip: “What kind of souvenirs should I take back home?” From traditional Korean gifts to K-pop goods, here are some suggestions from a local Korean on what tourists should buy when they visit Korea. Honey Butter Almond & Friends in Myeong-dong The Honey Butter Almond & Friends flagship store is only a few steps away from the Myeong-dong subway station. Although visitors can also find the original honey butter
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Lee Jong-min
2020.03.13 04:05
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CLICK CLICK—bright lights blind your eyes and all you hear are the snaps of the camera. Your body stiffens, uncomfortable with the amount of attention you are receiving; but as you adjust to the studio’s surroundings and the photographer’s occasional “you’re doing great” remarks, you slowly begin to loosen up. Even though we live in a technological society where we can take hundreds of high-quality photos with a simple flick of our fingers, photo studios continue to thrive in our neighborhoods to remind us of how it feels to be the protagonists of the world, even if it’s just for a few m
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Noh Ruby
2019.10.06 20:24
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A SINGLE click, and the newly released album of your favorite band is already downloading. The process is swift, convenient, and virtual. While this has become the norm in today’s hyper digital era, one cannot help but miss the LP-listening-days when music entailed anticipation. To listen to LP music, one had to wait for the record’s release and arrival, clean the disc and finally, carefully place the record on the turner. While cumbersome, the slow-paced preparation only increased the anticipation and value of music. Listen up music aficionados, LPs are back in mode which means that it is tim
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Kwon Do-in
2019.09.04 00:55
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SUMMER IN Korea is known to be deadly. Temperatures in Seoul reached 39.6˚C last year, being the hottest in 111 years.* And having experienced such extremes each year, many of us have our own coping mechanisms to fight off the heat. Visiting waterparks or staying in air-conditioned rooms are all great options, but survival can be a bit more creative. Enhance your summer with D.I.Y activities available at Ssam-zie-gil, Insa-dong area. Read more:https://www.yonsei.ac.kr/en_sc/admission/korea-now.jsp?mode=view&article_no=177137&board_wrapper=%2Fen_sc%2Fadmission%2Fkorea-now.jsp&pager.offset=0&boa
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Kim Kyu-ri
2019.06.03 23:48
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A DEFINING characteristic of the culture of the younger generation is hybridity, evident from a multicultural and hyperconnected society, mass media, multilingualism, and the multiple identities that the young are continuously exposed to. Under the influence of younger generations, hybrid cultures are born, mixing the old and the young, leisure and work, and art and industry. More specifically, many young entrepreneurs are using abandoned factories as a locus for this new culture, attracting youth to a run-down neighborhood by setting up cafés, galleries and more. Seongsu and Mullae Dis
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Lee Chae-wan
2019.05.07 14:38
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“CARPE DIEM. Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary.” The time we have in the world is shorter than we think, so we must not let time pass us by. For one man, he captured the essence of this quote by making his life exceptional until the very end. Robin Williams, a man with unmatchable presence, grew to be one of the most brilliant performers to ever grace the screen. Starring in various movies that touched upon sensitive subjects such as trauma and mental illness, Williams served to guide the troubled and inspire them to overcome their obstacles, no matter how bleak the present may seem
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Kim So-yeon
2019.04.04 01:40
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THERE ARE a handful of independent artists that I would recommend to those who want to take a break from mainstream music. Not only do they create songs with color, but they are also memorable with peculiar names that stick to your mind immediately. K-indie is not just HYUKOH and MeloMance, the two most popular artists in the genre. Hopefully this article will serve as a guide for music listeners ready to discover new tunes. 92914 92914 is an indie-rock/R&B duo that debuted in 2017. Its members Lee Joon-ki and Kwon Joo-pyeong first met at church. According to an interview with ICONtv, Lee was
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Kim Kyu-ri
2019.03.06 11:13
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WITH THE drop in temperature, you become conscious of the chills running through your body. You have been out for too long, and you desperately wish to warm your icy body. Your eyes catch steam rising to the skies and a delectable aroma beckons you to follow. A small but cozy stall awaits you, and the owner gives you a welcoming smile. The booth is filled with foods that invite you to have a taste, and the first bite sends bliss your way. Winter has finally arrived and so has the plethora of street foods unique to this season. These winter treats have become a familiar staple of Korean culture
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Kim So-yeon
2018.12.02 19:13
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“I DRINK to make others interesting,” said Ernest Hemingway. But what if you are holding a book in your hand, and reading it while drinking? With the liquor, it will make books even more interesting than they already are. Books and liquor may appear as an unconventional combination but there are bookstores which have introduced the two together. Welcome to “book pubs,” where reading books becomes more fascinating with the effects of alcohol. BOOK&PUBBOOK&PUB and red wine share similar vibes: they are both classy, modern yet surprising. The bookstore is classy as it does not openly reveal itsel
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Lee Chae-wan
2018.09.02 12:08
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“INVENTOR” WAS ranked as the top dream job among Korean children in the late 1990s. Students were eager to create their own inventions and receive recognition by their teachers and peers. But as time goes on, the disturbing truth is that this prominent yet behind-the-scenes profession is less emphasized because more economically stable occupations such as doctorsand lawyers are encouraged by our society. To remember and thank our inventors, Korea has selected a day to acknowledge their contributions. May 14 marks the 53rd Korean Inventions Day, a day to recognize the inventions that have made
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Lee Kyo-jin
2018.06.04 20:32
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MARCH. IT marks the beginning to a new academic year. New to school, Shinchon, class, adulthood, whatever it is, we are all stepping into a new situation. You will struggle; there will be hard times. So, for this issue, The Yonsei Annals introduces you to some pop cultures that can better aid you in the course of your new adventures. Movie: Wonder Directed by Stephen Chbosky, Wonder is based on a novel written by R.J. Palacio. August (Auggie), the main character, was born with ‘mandibulofacial dysostosis’—a medical facial deformity. He had to undergo many surgeries and, consequently, was
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Kim Min-jung
2018.03.17 12:08
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“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift from God, which is why we call it the present” by Bil Keane. As this popular saying suggests, time is precious because it cannot be bought. And so are people around us. Because we are so used to having them around us, we often forget how lucky we are to have them. Sometimes, I mistakenly believe that my beloved family, friends and lover will never leave no matter what. But the following selection of poems reminds me that I, or all of us, should always be grateful of those we love and not take them for granted.Still My Sister River S
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Lee Kyo-jin
2017.11.12 23:31
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DO YOU have less than ten hours left to cram the entire Eastern Civilization textbook? Are you retaking World Philosophy and do not feel emotionally prepared to face Aristotle? Do you find yourself incapable of writing a paper without staring at Facebook? Lo and behold,The Yonsei Annals is here to give you a list of inspiring movie characters who overcame the most tormenting times of their cinematic lives. Whiplash (2015) Directed by La La Land director Damien Chazelle, Whiplash traces the relationship between Andrew, an aspiring young drummer, and Fletcher, an instructor whose training method
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Lee Ha-eun
2017.10.16 20:59
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Album: XIGNATURE Kim Jun-su, South Korean singer and a talented musical actor released his new album XIGNATURE on May 30, 2016. “I filled this album with my own musical colors and as the title shows it contains my signature music,” said Kim in his interview with the The Yonsei Annals. The album contains music that only Kim can do. XIGNATURE features 13 tracks with various genres in a single album; each genre shows extraordinary expertise. For example, “Rock the World,” one of the two title tracks, is a dynamic hip-hop dance song. It is powerful and energetic with strong background music. Howev
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Jo Eun-ho
2016.12.08 12:44