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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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WITH DELIVERY apps, food in South Korea can be brought right to your doorstep—but at whose expense? While we can slip right back into the refuge of our air-conditioned apartments, deliverymen must battle the ongoing heatwave. Each summer in Korea has become progressively hotter, making their job ard
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Lee Chae-young
2021.09.05 01:43
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WHEN IT’S cold out and your breath comes out as small white puffs, the food stands on the street are warm and inviting, drawing you in with promises of warm delicious food. Perhaps the most popular food stand is the one that sells bung-eo-ppang, a fish-shaped bread pastry with red bean paste. Standi
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Oho Yun-seo
2020.11.29 03:57
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DUE TO the extended pandemic lockdown, many stopped going to the gym and find it difficult to stay active. As tempting as it may be to lie around, staying active is paramount in maintaining physical and mental health. A great way to stay active indoors is yoga, which improves general fitness, blood
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Jung Da-il
2020.11.01 19:40
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IN IHWA Mural Village, artists have taken inspiration from their surroundings and painted directly on the city, brightening up run-down streets. Although street art is largely considered illegal under Korean law, the eye-catching murals found in this area are part of a government-sanctioned project
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Oho Yun-seo
2020.10.11 20:20
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“MY TATTOOS are a form of self-expression and a medium for me to exhibit what I truly value. This tattoo was inspired by my love for rock music since the age of twelve. The three birds represent the three people I hold dear to my heart: my relatives and a close friend. The five red flowers represent
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Jung Da-il
2020.08.31 09:42
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A THUMBS up placed on top of the other hand. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people did not know what this gesture meant. Symbolizing both “respect” and “pride,” the sign language has become a statement in bringing awareness to the hard work that all medical staff have endured during the past dreadful months. In order to show respect and gratitude towards all healthcare workers, the so-called “Thanks to Challenge” has become a trending campaign in Korea. To participate in the challenge, one can post a photo of the hand symbol on their social media accounts and nominate three other people
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Cha Min-kyung
2020.06.14 06:32
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PROCRASTINATION IS the one constant in every college student’s study routine. After two months of online classes and no midterms to worry about, it is easier than ever to put off studying in favor of other things, such as catching up on television shows and connecting with friends. Some of us seem to overcome the urge to distract ourselves, while others take a ten-minute break that stretches into an hour in the blink of an eye. We abandon our books and notes on our desks as we call our friends and browse social media. We stress out about our to-do list but cannot find ourselves getting back to
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Oho Yun-seo
2020.05.02 02:08
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IT TOOK only 3 days to fill more than 25 plastic bags packed to the brim with disposable bottles, paper, and cans. Single-use waste, usually plastics, contribute greatly to global greenhouse gas emissions. These gases trap and hold heat, which increases the average temperature in the atmosphere. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is climate action, in efforts to prevent global warming. One of the ways to get involved in this enormous challenge is to simply recycle. Though it sounds cliché, recycling can actually reduce the production of disposable waste in the first place. We must reme
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Cha Min-kyung
2020.04.04 13:42
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When the droplets of rain bounce off his umbrellaOnto the lining of his cashmere coat,He puts his hands into his pocketAnd turns towards the lamp post.Midway down the concrete road,He takes a moment to trace his steps from the startThe cold and lonely nightsHolding hands with a special someone He had in mindBut now, The lamp post that has guided him every night Shows each drop of tear fall into a puddleHe isAlone but with the company of the early brisk of winter breeze.His eyes glisten with bittersweet joy As he takes one last look at the path he tookAnd with the last leaf fall,He marches forw
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Yang Soung-hyun
2019.12.02 17:01
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WHETHER WE are outdoors or indoors, waiting at the bus stop, or taking a study break at our desks, our eyes are always fixed on one thing: the glowing screen of our smartphones. Trying to get a better look of the moving images on the hand-sized device, we tend to bend our necks to the point our faces almost parallel the ground. This kind of “text neck” is becoming an epidemic in our society. If you look around, chances are, the pose of the person next to you will be a replica of yours. While there is nothing wrong with casually scrolling down your news feed to kill time, you must be aware that
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Cha Min-kyung
2019.10.06 21:15
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THE CHARMS of some places are seen best during the night. After dark, the light of a full moon on Deoksugung unveils a new kind of dimension. As soon as you enter through lacquered doors, you are welcomed by the lush gardens and the familiar shadows of traditional Korean architecture. It is an isolated island in the middle of the city—the atmosphere and the cool breeze carries you into serenity. As florescent lights illuminate the walls of Daehanmun, Junghwajeon and Jeonggwanheon and the evening sky darkens, the surrounding city slowly seems to fade away, and the boundaries of history an
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Yoon Young-seo
2019.06.03 23:42
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CROWDS OF youth roam around the streets, occasionally stopping and peering into café windows for seats, or walking into bars to shed the fatigue of a long day. The night in Sinchon is a hotspot embraced by flickering signs, heavy bass, and excitement. Untainted by the usual chaos is a small dimly lit alley near the main road. From behind a pile of trash, a man emerges with his vehicle, preparing for his night shift. It is hard not to notice him—not when he is wearing neon. He seems to be moving with purpose: he walks up to the arranged row of dull grey bins, pushes the content dow
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Yang Soung-hyun
2019.04.04 01:42
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FROZEN GRAPES harvested in late November are gemstones waiting to be refined into drops of ice wine*. As soon as the weather turns chilly, wineries harvest frozen grapes to transfer them all into the wine press**. Delicate hands are required to pick and process these grapes under the right conditions: the air temperature must be 8 degrees Celsius or lower, and the grapes must be processed while they are still covered in ice. Ice wine can only be produced in cold climates like Canada, since the fruit has to be naturally frozen to be qualified as genuine ice wine. As grapes are late-harvested, t
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2018.11.04 21:37
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ROYAL BLUE flags divide the sky to declare an indisputable victory. The cheering voices of students fill the air. At the center of the crowd are the Blue Knights, the official color guard of Yonsei University, making their way to the frontline of Yonsei’s cheering culture. A month before taking on the main stage of the Yon-Ko Games, the Blue Knights gather to celebrate the graduation of their senior members. The stylish Gate performance in front of the Central Library catches the eyes of the passerby and arouses a sense of great expectation towards the Blue Knights’ upcoming flag performance i
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2018.10.02 23:51
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UNIQUENESS IS a key virtue in the 21st century. Instead of conforming to a uniform standard of beauty, people customize their makeup, clothing, and hairstyle to find the most flattering choice for themselves. The dominant narrative from the past often associates a fashionista with luxury goods; however, when you slip on a luxurious garment, what becomes conspicuous is not “you,” but what you wear. For this reason, “personal color,” which makes you stand out without splurging or being tonish, has been on the constant rise. Personal color is the color tone that coordinates with individuals’ inhe
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2018.05.08 14:47
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RECKLESS DRIVING is a public menace. However, retaliatory actions to “punish” such driving—such as brake checking—can be even more dangerous. Some even refer to it as potential manslaughter. It has been publicly called upon to reinforce regulations on retaliatory driving for the sake of safety on the road. There was a recent case involving a driver who put “horror stickers” on his rear windshield to scare drivers with their high beams on. Although it is driving etiquette not to turn on high beams except while driving on highways and rural roads as it blinds oncoming traffic and daz
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2017.11.13 00:13
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THE BALL hitting the court floor, the loud ringing of the buzz, the jolly cheering from the audience, and the exciting trills and comments from unseen voices. These are all way too familiar sounds from the Yon-ko games. However, have you ever wondered who makes the witty comments that pierce through the loud music and cheering? With their sense of humor and voice, the a-ga-ri members hype the atmosphere of games to another level. Read on to learn more about the a-ga-ri members and their untold stories, revealed by Nam Yong-hyun (Senior, Dept. of Mech. Engin.), former cheerleading leader of 201
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Ko Eun-biy
2017.10.19 00:16
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY LEE HYUN-KYUNGHAVE YOU ever heard of the idiom go jin gam rae*? It means that sweetness comes after bitterness. In other words, nothing in life is for free. One must go through the bitterness of adversity before one is to gain the reward of sweetness. September is the start of a new semester. The new undergraduates underwent many sleepless nights to gain admission to this elite university. There is no eternal bitterness. Most freshmen will enjoy their first real encounter with freedom. Like being able to set your own schedule. Or partying hard well past midnight. Or joining a n
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2017.09.04 11:01
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WHEN CAN you confidently call yourself an “adult?” When fantasizing about the future, you might picture yourself achieving your goals at certain ages. You graduate from college when you are 24 years old, work on your dream job at 25, get married at 29, and so on. Once the “child” inside you wears away, the adult world will present you with all the freedom and opportunities you wished for. Or that is what you thought. Once you reach the determined age, it is easy to think that the future will be laid out for you. However, reaching the adult age does not necessarily mean you reached adulthood. E
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Ko Eun-biy
2017.08.25 22:33