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TIPPING CULTURE is becoming a controversial matter in many countries including Korea. Recently, a few eateries in Korea have started implementing this practice, which created huge disputes. Some cafes set up tip jars expecting a few dollars of appreciation from the customers and Kakao T, a widesprea
Opinion
Park Hye-lin
2023.10.11 00:49
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THE GOVERNMENT and the People Power Party (PPP) buckled down on cutting off unemployment benefits for those working less than three hours a day, starting from Nov. 1, 2023. The amendment to lower the limit of daily contractual working hours was approved by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL)
Opinion
Kim Ha-jeong
2023.10.11 00:45
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EVERYONE HAS lied and been lied to in their lives. How to detect deceit, however, is a different question. Humans naturally develop a sense to identify a lie; for instance, people perceive a suspect who sweats or avoids eye contact while testifying as someone untrustworthy. Nonetheless, these clues
Lightbulb
Shin Hye-yoon
2023.10.10 23:52
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WITH AN ever-increasing number of students who yearn to expand their careers internationally, academic clubs and student associations that offer global insights are attracting attention. One group is the Yonsei Undergraduate Association of International Politics which discusses diverse topics includ
Behind the Scenes
The Annals Staff
2023.10.10 23:47
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THE JAPANESE yen plummeted to its lowest level in eight years against the South Korean won, being quoted at ₩9.12 per yen on July 12[1]. This favorable exchange rate was just irresistible for Korean tourists, including myself, to rush to Japan, a visa-free destination. Japan’s unique blend of tradit
Travel Diary
Kim Seo-young
2023.10.10 23:39
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CERTAIN STORIES have the power to awaken yet-to-be-discovered dimensions that lie within their readers. Children’s books often belong in such a category, as they can enrapture children into worlds beyond conceivable fantasies and continuously kindle kindness within their souls. In an interview with
Career
Lee Young-bean
2023.10.10 23:36
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WITH DISTINCT individual characteristics, the “MZ generation[1]” is leading an unconventional trend in consumption. Their economic patterns are somewhat distinguished from that of the older population’s, influencing the public with a focus on consumption based on personal preferences. As the impact
Voice on Campus
Shin Jung-yeop
2023.10.10 22:40
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WITH CATACLYSMIC events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, North Korea’s nuclear threats, and ongoing tensions between the United States and China, the global security landscape is becoming increasingly volatile. Many countries’ desire to defend their strategic interests has led to a booming glob
Special Report
Yoo Ji-whang
2023.10.10 22:36
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WHILE STAYING in Busan for the holidays, I set out to experience some meaningful, new activities to make the most out of my visit. Some nice places to feel the joy of reading and relax are Bosu-dong Book Street, a cafe bookstore called Eternal Journey, and Busan Cinema Center Library. They offer a c
Travel Diary
Park Hye-lin
2023.09.03 17:41
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JEON-SE, A unique house rental system in Korea, has now become a threat to many. Numerous real estate scams are putting overall housing stability at risk. Despite jeon-se being the most common residential contract in South Korea, the system is often abused by malicious fraudsters. The issue of jeon-
Opinion
Kim Ha-jeong
2023.09.03 17:27
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YONSEI UNIVERSITY provides a multitude of opportunities, among which is the chance to discover one’s unique and creative voice. Sponsored by the Cortek Cultural Foundation and organized by Yonsei University’s Institute of Continuing Education for the Future, the Yonseian KKI Project invites undergra
Behind the Scenes
Shin Hye-yoon
2023.09.03 14:59
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EVERY AUTUMN, waves of red and blue gather to witness the year’s victor of the Yonsei-Korea Games. The results of the matches are unpredictable as the annual event is famous for its intensity. With 15 years of experience as a coach, Choi Tae-ho (Class of ‘87, Dept. of Physical Education) was skilled
People/Yonseian
Shin Jung-yeop
2023.09.03 14:23
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DESPITE LUCK'S enigmatic and uncontrollable nature, people continually strive to attain luck’s blessings. From minor inconveniences to more significant setbacks, each individual has encountered days ruined by bad luck and knows the distressing impact of unfortunate events. As the innate human desire
Take a Break
Ko Yu-min
2023.09.03 13:54
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EVER SINCE passenger travel first commenced over a century ago, trends in commercial aviation have evolved at a consistent pace. The 1970s were all about supersonic speed and large carrying capacity, while the 1990s saw long-range, twin-engine aircraft burgeoning in popularity. Fast forward to 2023,
Lightbulb
Yoo Ji-whang
2023.09.03 13:32
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VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX) in film and television have a long and illustrious history. Decades-old film sagas such as Star Wars wowed audiences with gritty, grounded depictions of fictional worlds. Hyper-realistic animation was already established by the late 2000s through the likes of Iron Man and Transf
Opinion
Yoo Ji-whang
2023.09.03 13:21
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THERE HAS been an onslaught of copyright disputes in the music industry as of late: Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking out Loud” allegedly copied Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” and previously Robin Thick and Pharrell Williams were accused of copying Gaye’s “Got to Give it Up” in their hit song “Blurred Lines.
Opinion
Samantha Bening
2023.06.08 01:15
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JOY, A Christian club affiliated with the Christian Union at Yonsei University, is a community of Christian students who participate in mission activities and worship together. JOY welcomes anyone interested in Christianity, and its goals include spreading love and providing individuals with the con
Behind the Scenes
Kim Sang-yun
2023.06.08 01:10
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IT IS a common tactic in South Korea’s political sphere to take advantage of scandals involving politicians’ family members. Political parties on all ends of the spectrum enthusiastically fuel the outrage that these cases spark to sway public opinion and gain support. Often, this strategy is critici
Opinion
Kim Min-ju
2023.06.08 01:09
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SOCIAL MEDIA has become a window for individuals to express their identity to the public. Convenient accessibility to various platforms allows anyone to become a producer of their own, simply with some courage and decision. Thus, The Yonsei Annals reached out to fellow Yonsei students with the follo
Voice on Campus
Cub Reporters
2023.06.08 01:06
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YONSEI DAIRY is a company that cherishes the virtues of Yonsei University. It is owned and operated by Yonsei University, and it is well known to students by the milk that is purchasable in the school consumer cooperatives. Recently, it has gained recognition for the sales of Yonsei milk cream bread
Take a Break
Ko Yu-min
2023.06.08 01:00