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“TEN YEARS is longer than you think. You should try everything before you turn 30!” Kim Jun-su said with a smile. As a globally popular singer and actor, Kim has released albums such as …IS YOU and XIGNATURE, held a concert, and performed in musicals including Dracula and Dorian Gray this year. His hard work and careful dedication to his craft has led to huge success in both his albums and musicals. The Yonsei Annals started the interview by congratulating him on winning the popularity award with the character Dorian Gray in Yegreen Musical Awards. Although he is a superstar, his attitu
People/Yonseian
Jo Eun-ho
2016.12.08 12:48
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“BEING THE first female political reporter of JoongAng Ilbo since its establishment in 1965 is a record that no one can ever break,” said Lee Jung-min, the Editor-in-Chief of JoongAng Sunday. When she jumped into the field of journalism in the 20th century, she was the only female reporter entering the National Assembly Building. She witnessed six general elections from the 15th to the 20th and four presidential elections. The Yonsei Annals interviewed this living legend in the field of journalism, and asked her opinion about the future of printed newspapers. Annals: Please introduce JoongAng
People/Yonseian
Hong You-kyoung
2016.11.08 15:43
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THE WORD cave makes us think of a mythical pit full of treasures and unknown creatures. Caves somehow fire up our desire for an adventure, but since they are hard to find around the city, we have to suppress our instincts for exploration. For adventurers out there seeking exciting journeys near the city, Gwangmyeong Cave is the place to go. Only about an hour and a half ride away from Sinchon Station by subway, Gwangmyeong Cave provides both an escape from reality and a thrill of the unknown. Remnants of a sorrowful history Gwangmyeong Cave was previously a mine established by the Japanese in
Travel Diary
Kim Yu-jin
2016.11.04 00:01
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ACCORDING TO the United Nations (UN), human population is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. This means that the demand for food will increase dramatically over the coming decades whereas the Earth’s resources are limited. The way we currently feed ourselves, however, further decreases resources we can consume, thus making the situation even worse. As a solution to this problem, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been stressing the importance of “sustainable diets,” diets with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security and to hea
Lightbulb
Seo Ji-hye
2016.11.03 23:51
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“LESS THAN human.” “Deserves to be castrated.” Such phrases are common public sentiments in response to news coverage on sex offenders in South Korea. Considering the brutality of the assaults as well as the realization that anyone, including ourselves and our loved ones, can become the next victim, bursts of outrage and vehement curses are a natural reaction. People can at least lessen the burden on their minds by venting anger toward an inhumane perpetrator. However, what effects do such fiercely angry reactions have on us? Though it may temporarily relieve our senses of frustration and help
Opinion
Cho Yun-myung
2016.11.03 23:48
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DURING OUR hectic days as university students, we sometimes skip our meals or just make do with instant food. However, “having a good meal” is very important because it brings strength to our daily lives. Then, are we satisfied with our dietary lives? Also, are we satisfied with the meals of our current school restaurants? If not, what should be improved? In this month’s Enquete, The Yonsei Annals conducted a survey on Yonseians’ meals. Number of responses: 5581. Where do you take your classes?A. Yonsei International Campus (YIC): 126 (22.6%)B. Sinchon Campus: 395 (70.8%)C. YIC & Sinchon Campu
Enquete
Jo Eun-ho
2016.11.03 19:15
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IT’S ALREADY November, the last month of autumn, which means 2016 is now coming to an end. Freshmen are preparing to leave Songdo, sophomores are now adjusting to life in Sinchon, juniors are preparing for their last year in Yonsei and many seniors are busy looking for jobs. Also, graduate students are starting their studies in their graduate schools. Looking back at life in Yonsei, students have had various experiences and relationships. Among those, which do they remember as the happiest memories at Yonsei?What memories would give Yonseians energy whenever they feel weary and burdened? To fi
Voice on Campus
Jo Eun-ho
2016.11.03 18:59
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AGAIN, THE month of Halloween. Soon the streets will be filled with Halloween party-goers, sweet toothed trick or treaters, and eager costume wearers. However, Halloween is not only about simple fun and festivities. Halloween originated from a Celtic tradition; the ancient Celts used to dress up as ghosts to defend against evil spirits that were believed to appear once a year. People directly faced their fears in order to conquer them. In this month’s Voice on Campus, *The Yonsei Annals* asked several Yonseians what their worst fears are. Koo Yuna (Fresh., College of Communication) I am deathl
Voice on Campus
Kim Yeon-seung
2016.10.06 14:51
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EVERYTHING WE see in life has colors: the sky, the sun, cars, clothes and more. Our eyes are caught in a world full of colors every day. Nowadays, those various colors are often used for treatment in the practice of “color therapy” – coloring books and colored food would be its two representative types. Color therapy is increasingly receiving attention as a new method of healing both body and mind, since it causes no pain and complements more direct and invasive treatment methods such as medication and surgery. What exactly, then, is color therapy, and how is it used in our daily lives?
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Jo Eun-ho
2016.10.06 01:06
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OCTOBER 1st is Armed Forces Day, a day to commemorate the service of men and women in the ROK Armed Forces. South Korea men are required by the government to serve in the military,and this article lists the options they are given as to their exact service. Types and missions of troops1) Active serviceGround Force Army- Number of personnel: Approximately 560,000, withits core equipment including tanks, artilleries and armored vehicles- Main objective: To repel North Korean attacks by land, sea and air; to guard major facilities and coastlines; to manage reserve forces and material for wartime m
Take a Break
Hong You-kyoung
2016.10.06 00:58
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WHEN A friend calls us beautiful, we tend to be flattered. But is there a limit to calling someone beautiful? Walking down the streets, a woman hears, “Hey, looking beautiful!” A few moments later, she spots a man winking at her and then hears a whistle. No, she didn’t ask for it. And no, she was not flattered. In fact, she feels uncomfortable. Catcalling is when someone, usually a man, makes a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to a woman passing by. To people who live in major metropolitan areas, it probably happens often – too often to the point that people have even done s
Opinion
Jeong Hong-bin
2016.10.06 00:42
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“I ENVY you that you are good at studying!” Poet Ha Sang-wook’s answer to the question, “Is there anything you want to say to Yonsei students?” was both concise and mischievous. Every word that came from his mouth was witty but never cheap. During the interview, I saw that he had a very clear view on things and his answers to questions were often highly unpredictable. Nor can it be denied that he is trying make this world a better place by conveying empathy and consolation to readers, as expressed in his remark, “Empathy is the beginning of change.” Known for his short yet impressive poems, hi
People/Yonseian
Seo Ji-hye
2016.10.04 00:30
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THE TIME that professors provide outside of class dedicated for students is called “office hours”. Unfortunately, there are still many students who do not know that office hours exist. For students who know of the professors’ office hours, whether they make use of that time is up to them. Through either making an appointment or seeing the professor at a given time, students can receive various types of help regarding questions they have about their classes, essay ideas or drafts, or even inquiries on internships. While some find the office hours helpful, others do not find them as beneficial.
Enquete
Jeong Hong-bin
2016.10.04 00:14
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CITY DWELLERS these days often head off to the mountains to escape the crowded city, but they tend to overlook the subtle beauty of nature that surrounds them. After scrutinizing popular travel blogs and websites, people fall into the trap of only observing what they are told. The result is a bunch of clichéd photos taken after strolling through the same courses. So my advice for travelers is to look at what the place is meant to show rather than what they are told to see. Here is an account of what I have observed throughout the one-hour trip to Bugak Skyway. Watch, listen, and smell t
Travel Diary
Yeo Ye-rim
2016.10.04 00:04
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THE YEAR 1492 marked the beginning of an era of conquests, wealth, and power for Spain. When Christopher Columbus stepped onto the clean shores of the Caribbean, he was convinced that he was in India. The natives living on the continent were henceforth called “Indians”. In Columbus’ journal, these Indians are described as “all young and of fine shapes, very handsome; their hair not curled but straight and coarse like horse-hair … the people are ingenious, and would be good servants … they would very readily become Christians.” On the other side, for the natives, the encounter wit
Special Report
Yeo Ye-rim
2016.10.03 23:53
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IT IS September now and the vacation season has almost ended. Did you go the beach? Instead of a real ocean, how about the blue ocean of staycation, a recently increasing trend in Korea? According to market research company Trend Monitor’s survey reported this August, 56.6% of 1,000 adults answered that they do not feel the need to go traveling this summer vacation. Among these respondents, 72.1% said that too many people at travel sites, as well as overcharging during the vacation season, are holding them back. Other reasons were because they want to have a quiet time, because they have other
Opinion
Choi Ye-seon
2016.09.09 00:01
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A radio DJ in the morning, Horan at noon, and a member of Clazziquai in the evening; this month, The Yonsei Annals interviewed one of Korea’s busiest and most active singers, Choi Su-jin (’98, Dept. of Psychology and Dept. of French Language & Lit.). She released her solo album in August, and at the same time is about to make a comeback with Clazziquai in September. Horan was kind enough to meet us even after a long and tiring schedule. Throughout the interview, the secret of her logic in speech and values in her life were revealed. Annals: You had interviewed with the Annals in 2008. What is
People/Yonseian
Lee Kyung-chul
2016.09.07 01:13
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COULD YOU believe it if there was a place where you canfind 7 national cultural assets and over 50 gorgeous traditional architectures in just one city? Suwon, home to Hwaseong, is this month’s destination. Hwaseong was built by King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon dynasty. King Jeongjo’s father Sadoseja was destined to ascend the throne. But he fell victim to factionalism, and died after being locked away in a wooden rice chest. After witnessing his father’s tragic death, King Jeongjo sought initiate political reform, and thus constructed a fortress for the purpose of moving Joseon’s capi
Travel Diary
Jo Eun-ho
2016.09.07 00:59
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THE BLOW of the whistle, the shot of the gun or the wave of the flag, followed by a thunderous cheer of the crowd, commences the game. With the 2016 Olympics held in Rio last month and the upcoming rivalry competition between Yonsei University and Korea University, we can see the sweat, passion, and sometimes tears of athletes competing in some commonly known sports. While nearly every country enjoys the thrilling and dramatic moments in soccer, rugby, basketball or baseball, people also get excited about some unusual competitions.No wife, no game Started in Sonkaj?rvi, Finland, the Wife Carry
Take a Break
Jeong Hong-bin
2016.09.07 00:54
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COUNTLESS FILMS are being released even at this very moment. With the increasing number of films, more people than ever, especially those in their twenties*, are watching movies. As there are many different genres of movie, there are also different kinds of characters. Some win the audience’s favor, while others raise eyebrows. In this month’s Voice on Campus, The Yonsei Annals asked Yonseians about their favorite movie characters and their reasons. Cho Eun-je (Fresh., UIC, Underwood Div.) “Deadpool” from Deadpool: Recently, I watched Deadpool for the second time and I was extremely engaged in
Voice on Campus
Seo Ji-hye
2016.09.07 00:39