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HAVE YOU ever dreamed of reaching out to the world? If so, how? Yoo Young-ho, a passionate and open-minded sculptor, dreams to transcend the barriers between different cultures, religions, and perspectives to connect the world through modern art. “I want people to realize how easy and simple it is to reach out to each other,” he says. Together with his firm goal and enduring commitment, he is currently searching for meaningful locations around the world in order to locate his 6 meter sculpture of a greeting man made of stainless steel. The process is not easy, but he is enthusiastic to spread
People/Yonseian
Yeo Ye-rim
2016.03.06 18:38
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OUT OF the myriad of opinions on how to make this world a better place, whether it be to eradicate poverty or to advocate for more education opportunities, an argument in favor of the need to diversify clothing sizes seems hardly significant in our troubled world. I have decided to push aside all my other convictions for now, however, and to make a case for one easily achievable change: we need more plus sizes.It is no secret that society has burdened women with one stringent ideal of beauty. The South Korean ideal of beauty demands long slender legs with a gap between the thighs, a tiny waist
Opinion
Kim Yeon-seung
2016.03.06 16:48
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IN THE movie *Her*, the protagonist Ted falls in love with Samantha, an operating system with artificial intelligence. Their relationship becomes fragile because Samantha is amorphous. Even though Ted is given a surrogate sexual partner, Samantha’s physical intangibility still cannot be replaced. In the end, Ted and Samantha fail to build a strong, intimate relationship. If this story were told in 2016, would Ted and Samantha be able to have an intimate relationship? As virtual and augmented reality technologies become widespread, operating systems like Samantha can be seen as hologram of a wo
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Chang Hannah
2016.03.06 15:27
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RECENTLY, THE 19th National Assembly of South Korea has been criticized for its low legislative approval rate of 12.5%. With its seemingly sluggish work performance and ignominy of some of its members, the National Assembly had long been viewed with public skepticism from the public. Many even jokingly say that they would do a much better job than the current members of the National Assembly. With the general election coming up next month, The Yonsei Annalsasked students about the policies they would issue if they were members of the National Assembly. Kim Do-yeon (Soph., Dept. of Child & Fami
Voice on Campus
Lee Kyung-chul
2016.03.05 21:46
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BODY PIERCING, the practice of puncturing or cutting a certain part of the human body to create an opening for jewelry, has long been a symbol of deviance. It has been especially tabooed in East Asian countries, where Confucian ideas that strongly reject body modification are prevalent. However, with an increasing number of celebrities who wear piercing and the generalization of the procedure, piercing has become more acceptable in mainstream culture, even in East Asia. Although negative views on piercing still persist, especially from the older generation, piercing is now becoming more common
Take a Break
Jeong Da-eun
2016.03.05 21:43
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WHAT IS your first thought when you hear the phrase sa rang ui mae, literally meaning rod of love? Children who grew up in South Korea would generally think about a moment when they were caned on their calves, hips or palms. Rod of love is an affectionate term referring to corporal punishments that come from ‘love.’ Corporal punishment in South Korean schools was legally banned in 2011, but Korean society still implicitly permits corporal punishment as a form of discipline at school and at home. Corporal punishment has deep roots in South Korea due to the Confucianism-based education system, w
Opinion
Kim Hyo-jin
2016.03.05 21:37
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INCHEON INTERNATIONAL Airport is the world’s first airport to win the Airport Service Quality Award for “Best Airport Worldwide” for ten consecutive years (from 2005 to 2014). Moreover, Incheon International Airport is the international gateway to South Korea, which over 45 million people fly through per year. Nonetheless, several security issues, such as the planting of a fake bomb, drug smuggling, and illegal entry, have occurred consecutively at Incheon International Airport this year. Due to such repeated security lapses, the country’s leading airline hub is facing fierce criticism from th
Special Report
Kim Hyo-jin
2016.03.05 21:34
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MULLAE-DONG, WHICH literally refers to the site of Mun Ik-jeom’s cultural ancestry, was once a foundation of Seoul’s steel and machine industry. During the 1960s and the 1970s, many textile manufacturing companies and steel industries were rooted in Mullae-dong; more than 1,000 steel industries were in full operation. However, due to the financial crisis in the late 1990s and the establishment of industrial complexes around the capital area, steel industries started to move out. As a result of the mass relocation, many buildings were left empty and the rent around the region declined drastical
Travel Diary
Choi Ye-seon
2016.03.05 21:24
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“YOU BETTER watch out. You better not cry. He knows if you've been bad or good.” This is part of the lyrics of the popular Christmas carol, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” As children on Christmas Eve, we used to go to bed, hoping we had been good children. This was all because Santa Claus gave gifts to only those who were well behaved. Now that we are university students, we may wonder which of us would actually receive gifts from Santa. If Santa Claus really existed, for whom would he sneak into chimneys? In this month’s Voice on Campus, The Yonsei Annals asked various Yonsei University st
Voice on Campus
Cub Reporters
2015.12.09 00:18
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ACCORDING TO the Christian faith, Christmas started with the birth of baby Jesus in a manor in A.D. Since then, Christians and non-Christians alike have celebrated Christmas around the world. Familiar ways of celebrating include exchanging gifts, eating a special dinner with family members and receiving presents from Santa Claus. However, different regions and nations also spend this holiday in very unique ways. . AustraliaThe traditional white Christmas with Santa in a thick red suit is highly unlikely in the southern hemisphere, where Christmas is celebrated in the middle of summer. However,
Take a Break
Choi Jean
2015.12.08 22:22
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IN THE past, there was a common perception that bilingualism was harmful to one’s educational development. Past studies indicated that bilinguals had weaker verbal skills and knew fewer words of any semantic category in comparison to monolinguals. However, recent research has shed insight on the various benefits of bilingualism. The advantages of bilingualism are now thought to be significant enough to challenge past notions of bilingualism as a handicap. The activity and structure of bilinguals’ brains By utilizing brain imaging techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), re
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Hwang Celine
2015.12.08 22:08
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2015 HAS been a year full of changes and Yonsei University was no exception. The Baekyang-ro renovation hasfinally been completedpresenting to the students a new facade of what had been a mere construction site for the past two years. The new course registration system, the Yonsei Course Enrollment System (Y-CES) that combines three processes- mileage, time ticket and waiting number - was implemented for the first time. Changes do not stop here. The Residential College (RC) program was further strengthened and modified to supplement to the various problems and inconveniences found last year, a
Enquete
Kim Ji-sun
2015.12.08 22:05
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HAVE YOU ever seen a young man in han-bok* with a pamphlet that says “Free Bow” on the streets of Insa-dong? That man is Moon Hyun-woo, and he had traveled to over 33 cities in 17 countries to introduce Arirang internationally when he was only a university student. Now, he works as a Korean Culture Expertise (KCE) and a director of Korean Traditional Culture Promotion Committee (KOAYU) to promote widespread enjoyment of Korean culture around the world. The Yonsei Annals discloses Moon’s youthful passion towards Korean culture through this personal interview. Annals: What led you to promote Kor
People/Yonseian
Kim Hyo-jin
2015.12.08 22:00
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TO LOCK the stable door after the horse is stolen probably best describes the inadequate emergency measures upon the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) seen in Korea this May. The country’s failure to implement quarantine measures early led to an uncontrollable increase of the infected cases. This not only resulted in the loss of the public’s trust, but also exposed the drawbacks of our public health system. Even though the government announced the “de facto end” of MERS months ago, the fear still lingers. Unless the government actually supplements loopholes of the public heal
Opinion
Kim Hyo-jin
2015.12.08 21:56
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SEOUL IS literally a coffee shop heaven. Wherever you are, chances are you will encounter a coffee shop nearby with a long array of delicious beverages and desserts. Unless you have walked into a study café, you will also be met by the ceaseless buzz of people; men in suits and ties, couples on a date, teenage boys and girls, groups of young women chatting intently, and so forth. According to a report by Quartz in May, 2014, there were 284 Starbucks branches in Seoul, a number that beat every other city in the world. Domestic coffee shop brands too are expanding their realms. Ediya Coff
Special Report
Cho Yun-myung
2015.11.05 03:39
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DUMULMEORI IS where two rivers, Namhan River and Bukhan River, meet. Dumulmeori is an old name that literally means “the place where two streams of water meet” in Korean. Although the name may sound unfamiliar, looking around, many will notice some familiar scenery. This is because Dumulmeori is where long separated couples in numerous dramas and movies met again. As such, Dumulmeori boasts beautiful scenery with a unique ambience that made it a favorite spot for many movie and drama directors. Let’s go into the details of this unfamiliar, yet reminiscent place. The history and story of Dumulm
Travel Diary
Choi Ye-seon
2015.11.05 03:32
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SEOUL HAS been the capital city of Korea for more than 500 years. As such, many places in Seoul still reflect remnants of the past life. One way through which such reflections appear is none other than the places’ names. When one looks at the names of subway stations, there will be a few that may seem strange or out of place. Or perhaps one may not notice such subtle uniqueness due to habitual use of them. Nonetheless, names of places in Seoul have interesting origins that reveal parts of past Korean life. Here are a few representative examples. Wangsimni Monk Muhak was one of the key advisors
Take a Break
Moon Sook-hyun
2015.11.05 03:24
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THE INTERVIEW was conducted in his office, a top floor room where the light cascaded gently in and the scent of warm coffee filled the air. The place resembled the man himself: warm, gentle, and welcoming. Most commonly known as one of the lead singers in the male duet Brown Eyes, Yoon Gun is an accomplished singer-song writer with timeless hits like “Don’t Go, Don’t Go,” “October Rain,” and much more. He is also a business owner of his own café in one of the lovely streets of Hongdae, and an actor who appeared in shows like *High kick through the roof*. Although, he has consistently re
People/Yonseian
Kim Yeon-seung
2015.11.05 03:18
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WHEN IN need of a sudden burst of energy, people often resort to caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that is categorized as a legal, psychoactive drug. Caffeine is most known to be found in beverages such as coffee, tea and energy drinks, but it is also found in various other products such as icecream and chocolate. In fact, some companies have taken advantage of caffeine’s stimulating nature to create products such as caffeinated beef jerky and caffeinated sunflower seeds. While the high accessibility of caffeine can be positive, there are significant drawbacks of caffeine consumptio
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Hwang Celine
2015.11.05 03:14
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TODAY, WITH the rapid development of digital technology, people use online banking via digital devices to check deposits and make money transfers. As a result, paper bankbooks have been noticeably vanishing from the financial industry in recent years. As such, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of Korea announced its five-year plan called ‘Innovation of Bankbook-based Transactions’ to gradually end the issuing of paper bankbooks by the year 2020. However, is it necessary to stop issuing paper bankbooks while its usage is already declining? Will the replacement of paper bankbooks with the
Opinion
Kim Hyo-jin
2015.11.05 03:10