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HAS SOMEONE ever written a note to you, and you were able to guess who wrote the text just by looking at the handwriting? Or has it ever occurred to you that your best friend’s handwriting is so like her? Well then, welcome to the field of graphology – an area of pseudo-science that specializes in analyzing handwritings. Graphology has been used in various fields for a long time. Traditionally, graphology was used in the medical field, where handwritings were evaluated to diagnose diseases related to nervous systems. Today, however, graphology is used as a method of personality analysis
Take a Break
Koh Soo-min
2013.12.15 17:44
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LEE JONG-BUM (’01, Dept. of Psychology) is 32-year-old cartoonist. His recent webtoon Dr. Frost involves a brilliant professor who attempts to solve the mysteries of people’s minds. It will come out next year as a new TV series from OCN. Q: How did you learn to draw cartoons? I am self-taught, as most cartoonists are. I was into comic books since I was little. Back then, I was more engrossed in the cartoon’s artwork and illustration than in the story. As I entered high school, I started to learn how to create a comic strip with a complete storyline and thereafter illustrated my comics on a pro
People/Yonseian
Hong Young-sik
2013.12.15 17:38
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BACK WHEN we were children, we entertained ourselves with various different games. Among them, what gained the most popularity amongst young girls was *So-kkub-no-ri*, or playing house. As a college student, marriage is no longer the object of virtual game but has become a close reality for us. After years in college, what kind of marriage will we experience? What will be waiting for us after marriage? What kind of changes would our marriage bring about? The *Yonsei Annals* asked 780 Yonseians on their opinions about marriage and family. Will you marry her/him? According to the survey, 56.8% a
Regular Features
Jung Sung-hee
2013.12.15 17:34
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YOU CLIMB up the stairs to the auditorium, swipe your student ID card, find your seat. You hear the choir singing to an unfamiliar song, perhaps make it through the “prayer of Yonsei” and wonder how long this is going to last. Sound familiar? Welcome to four semesters of mandatory chapel, you are in for a treat – or not. At the beginning of each semester, the chaplain introduces t h e chapel requirement in terms of keeping true to Yonsei’s founding spirit. And indeed, Yonhi College, the predecessor of Yonsei University, was founded by a Christian missionary named Horace Underwood. Yonsei
Opinion
Kim Min-sung
2013.11.18 02:02
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PEOPLE ALWAYS chat together. They always eat meals together, take classes together, and drink together, and hang around together — all of which are seemingly benign acts. Yet the key word here is always , which denotes a constant invariability of a state (regardless of time and space) and gives an unexpected, dark twist to the situation. These days, it is not common to find someone who enjoys being alone — whether in a classroom, cafeteria, or dormitory rooms, individuals prefer to remain amidst groups of people, to mingle and interact with others rather than separating themselves
Opinion
Choi Ju-hye
2013.11.18 02:00
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THE WONDERS behind t h e existence of our life is fascinating yet profound. Most of us, at some point, have looked into the mirror and pondered where we have received the color of our eyes, the plumpness of our cheeks, or the brown shade in our hair. Although seemingly trivial, these questions touch on the very roots of evolutionary science: the existence of our life is the living collection of traits that helped our ancestors survive for thousands of generations. In order to survive, our ancestors had to be healthy and strong, thereby passing along the most useful genes for survival. We are t
Lightbulb
Koh Soo-min
2013.11.18 01:59
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“BOND, JAMES Bond.” When James Bond first introduced himself through this infamous statement, it was a memorable moment that marked the emergence of a new world-famous spy. James Bond, code name 007, was a womanizer with charms no woman could deny. His cold, cruel eyes and dark hair created an ominous atmosphere around him. The Bond character was first introduced to the world through the novel, “Casino Royale” by Ian Fleming. However, James Bond did not stay only in books. He was brought to the silver screens through the film “Dr. No” in 1962. Since then, the fictional British Secret Service a
Take a Break
Chung Dha-ra
2013.11.18 01:56
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CURRENTLY 19 years old, Son Yeon-jae (Fresh., Dept. of Sports & Leisure Studies) has become one of the most successful individuals of her age. Not only is she highly respected in her career, but she has also stolen hearts of millions as the “Fairy of rhythmic gymnastics” with her skills and beauty. In this exclusive interview, she shares how her concentration on specific goals in her career, along with her optimistic attitude, has helped her in becoming the person she is today. Son also shares the story of her life as an athlete and as another student of Yonsei. The Yonsei Annals : How does it
People/Yonseian
Yu Ha-eun
2013.11.18 01:53
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IN HIGH school, we dreamed of walking along Baekyang-ro elegantly as Yonseians. However, in reality, reading assignments, term papers and exams often seem to be the only things waiting for us. University students have to live up to many expectations as students while engaging in various activities. And if you’re lucky enough to have a boyfriend or girlfriend, 24 hours is not enough. Likewise, there are so many things to do as a college student, yet so little time to complete them. With such lack of time, Hyu-hak , a leave of absence, rose up as an option that students recently consider serious
Enquete
Jung Sung-hee
2013.11.18 01:47
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GLOBAL LEADERS, global campus, global vision - these are phrases that you probably hear quite frequently if you live in Korea. Korea clearly strives to become a global and diverse society, for which multiculturalism is a basic yet crucial element to be considered. Whether it has truly become a multicultural society, however, still remains at question. To what extent has multiculturalism developed in Korea over the years and what will the future of a global Korean society look like? About multiculturalism Multiculturalism is the phenomenon where a variety of cultural groups exist in one society
Special Report
Yu Ha-eun
2013.11.18 01:32
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IN A small town in Burma (Myanmar), people are very familiar with Korean culture. How do they know about Korea when they have never been to Korea? The answer is Arirang TV. Arirang TV opened its broadcasting system in 1995 and has been trying its best to introduce Korea to the world. Currently, more than 30 million people watch Arirang TV to get to know what it is like in Korea. And, here is a person who has the same goal with Arirang TV. Sohn Jie-ae (CEO, Arirang TV) loves Korea and desires to share the Korean culture to as many people as possible. The Yonsei Annals met Sohn to deliver some i
People/Yonseian
Ha He-bin
2013.11.18 01:25
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A SINCHON Campus student searches for a book on the library website. The website shows that the book is “checked out” on the Sinchon campus, but “available” at the Yonsei International Campus (YIC) in Songdo, Incheon. Though in need of the book, the student does not plan to go to Songdo to borrow the book, because this would take more effort than to buy the book or borrow it from a friend. While Sinchon campus students might never think of having the book delivered from Songdo, students in Songdo can easily borrow books from the Central Library in Sinchon Campus by requesting and receiving the
Opinion
Kwon Soon-min
2013.10.09 16:29
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A GIRL dresses up and puts on full make-up. Usually she wears a worn-out training suit at home, but today is a special day for her. She has an appointment at a restaurant with a friend she has not met for a long time. The restaurant is full of people who want a special day with families, lovers or friends. After waiting for an hour, the girls are guided to a vacant seat. When she is about to devour the cuisine, her friend cries, “Wait!” Why would she stop her? Oh, right. She puts down her fork and knife, grooms her hair, holds a cellphone camera and says ‘cheese’. In the picture, two glamorous
Opinion
Jung Sung-hee
2013.10.09 16:27
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DO YOU drink? From the first day at university, most freshmen learn to drink. With events like freshmen orientation and membership training (MT) lined up throughout the semester, students are faced with countless situations that encourage them to drink. The drinking phenomenon is especially widespread in Korea where entering university is considered to be a symbol of adulthood. This tacit agreement allows more freedom than the students’ younger years, and unleashes them to the drinking culture that exists among young university students. To drink or not to drink? Almost three-quarters of Yonse
Enquete
Koh Soo-min
2013.10.09 16:24
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UPON THE green hills under the sheer blue sky shimmer thousands of spinning pinwheels that awaken to the softest breeze a morning could offer. As a giant whale of summer wind playfully roams around the grass, a sweet-scented music twirling and dancing in the air makes everything more beautiful, more immortal—undisturbed by the inundating busyness, this space that cradles peace quietly breathes a life of its own. Yet, not everyone realizes that clipped behind all these quiet details are humble hearts, bleeding and trembling for hope and reconciliation. From a tragedy it springsIt is like
Travel Diary
Choi Ju-hye
2013.10.09 16:16
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HOW MUCH do you love your country? The love one feels for his or her mother country is called patriotism. Patriotism does not hold the same value for everyone. Also, as the world changes throughout the decades, the concept of patriotism has changed as well. In Korea during the Japanese colonization, the most desperate forms of patriotism led people to fight for independence. Today, globalization is blurring the territorial boundaries between the countries. Then, in this globalizing society, does patriotism no longer exist? Formation of patriotism In the 21st century Politics Dictionary, it is
Regular Features
Jee You-seon
2013.10.09 15:54
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WHAT IS life? Maybe it would take a few seconds for the question to sink in because life is very complex and various, therefore difficult to define in a sentence. However, if you should define your life in just one word, what word would you choose? The Yonsei Annals met 8 Yonseians explaining their lives by a single word.Joo Ye-sol, (Soph., Dept. of Education) : CuriosityMy life is ‘Curiosity’. Whenever I become curious about something new or unorthodox, I try to learn more about it. During my three semesters in Yonsei University, I was able to experience a lot of unique things, and what broug
Voice on Campus
Ha He-bin
2013.10.09 15:20
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IN 1991, Stephen Mobley was convicted of armed robbery and murdering a restaurant manager. At first sight, the incident looked like any other case of homicidal burglary. Yet, Mobley’s case received much more attention than other similar cases. One reason was due to Mobley’s refusal to apologize for his heinous crime. Instead, he bragged about it to everyone around him. However, what really grabbed people’s attention was the fact that he had a fault in one of his genes called MAOA genes. This incident provided a case study for scientists studying the abnormalities in MAOA genes that relate to a
Lightbulb
Jee You-seon
2013.10.09 15:18
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JEON HYUN-MOO (Dept. of English Language & Lit. & Dept. of Sociology), a former Yonsei University student from the class of ’97, is one of the most popular people in the world of entertainment. Jeon pursued his dream as a TV anchor and has now become one of the funniest, most handsome and most skillful MCs in Korea. He is currently the host of more than five TV shows, yet he still finds time to meet people, learn foreign languages, and have fun. The Yonsei Annals interviewed Jeon as a source of inspiration for Yonseians. What kind of student were you during your years at Yonsei?I can’t say I w
People/Yonseian
Yu Ha-eun
2013.10.09 15:16
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YONSEI UNIVERSITY, besides from being one of the most prestigious universities in Korea, is one of the biggest universities. Among the large student body, the Students’ Union is the most influential organization that represents the student body. Students’ Union is a channel for the students’ voices; it has always tried to deliver students’ opinions to the school administration. However, a large fraction of the student body seems to have little interest in how the Union represents them. Why are so many students apathetic towards the Students’ Union? It seems only natural that students would car
Opinion
Chung Dha-ra
2013.09.01 22:15