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WHEN WE look back at our lives, it is impossible for us to remember every moment that we have lived. We usually only remember our greatest accomplishments or noteworthy moments like trips with friends. To remember them in the future, we capture them through the art of photography. They are a reminder of the places we have been to, the experiences we have lived and the people that we spent time with. March 10, 2020 An exchange student stands in the front of the huge black gates of Yonsei University, trying to familiarize himself with the campus that he will attend for the next year. Compared to
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Oho Yun-seo
2020.04.04 13:51
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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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“OUR BAKERY was named after Gordes, a small town located in southeastern France. On the walls of our café, we have written our motto: to become an honest bakery that provides freshly baked bread every day. With that in mind, we wanted to make sure our customers get a taste of our bread fresh out of the oven. Also, as you can see, our café’s interior design is inspired by the landscape and the bakeries of Gordes.” “There were several times when I thought cafes focused more on innovating drink menus without providing enough desserts to go with them. That was when I wanted to start
Around Us
Cha Min-kyung
2020.03.13 00:02
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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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WARMTH, A feeling of happiness and comfort, something everyone needs in this chilly weather of December. Some deliberately look for warmth to protect their bodies from the cold harsh winds and others, unexpectedly offer and receive help or acts of kindness that warm their hearts. The feeling of warmth can be felt both physically and emotionally, but either way, it fills us with happiness. Some people may favor the warmth inside buildings rather than the cold outdoors, but it is precisely the cold of winter that gives the sweetness of warmth. As winter approaches, your closet starts to fill up
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Cha Min-kyung
2019.12.02 16:58
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“THIS IS my sixth year of working as a librarian at Yonsei. Although I did major in the Dept. of Library & Info. Science with the initial goal of working at a library, I tried to keep my doors open to different career paths. However, one day my senior told me, ‘Lawyers meet people who break the law and doctors meet people who are sick, but librarians meet people who prepare for tomorrow.’ This ultimately inspired me to become a librarian.” “Since I work in the Underwood Memorial Library (UML) at Yonsei International Campus (YIC), I usually teach freshmen how to use the library, search basic da
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Cha Min-kyung
2019.11.02 22:46
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White The opening to a new chapter, the symbol of a new start. That is the beginning to their story. At the end of the aisle stands a couple waiting for the guests to take their seats. A way paved with white jasmine and orchids; the room begins to smell like a garden during sunrise. As the guests look in awe at the linear designs of the crystal chandelier, they take their seats with excitement. The lights begin to dim, and as the music plays. The couple makes their way up the aisle hand in hand, ready to exchange virtuous vows. Purple Upon the layers of the gray walls in her castle, she walks
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Yang Soung-hyun
2019.11.02 18:53
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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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WITH THE temperature in Seoul slowly decreasing, summer break is coming to an end. The season is on the brink of change, and there are moments that will be gone in the blink of an eye—the quietness of school buildings, or in contrast, the blazing hot streets of Sinchon. These scenes will not come back until we go through another cycle of coldness. Before it is too late, try enjoying the last days of summer to the fullest.The main gate of Yonsei University, once teeming with students, looks so barren, with only a handful of people walking past. The scorching sun above the road further sca
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Cha Min-kyung
2019.09.04 20:45
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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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Morning starts with the drumming of footstepsDown the busy station stairs. Hordes gather at the doors.A woman waits, an open book in one hand.She turns the pages ever so gentlyAnd doesn’t look up to see the train come.Compartment 2-2Bodies are pressed inside the cartThey stare blankly at their phone,And to my left, Fingers fervently touch the screen, tap-tapOn the march to school, everyone looks aheadSome tap their friend’s shoulder as they laugh and make jokes While some count steps to the tick of their watches A student sits on a bench and gazes at the crowdsAs she breathes in the cool air j
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Yang Soung-hyun
2019.05.07 14:10
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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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EVEN DARK streets of the late hours are brightened up by dazzling light in Seoul. Each day goes by in a blur. From the break of dawn, the multi-colored metropolis stimulates our visions. Even during the short walk to the nearby Sinchon subway station, or a quick visit to a mall, lights and colors fill up our sights and capture us in excitement. Neon signs, posters of smiling celebrities, the latest pop songs blasting over the busy streets constantly surround and pull us in to be a part of this buzzing insanity. From a distance, the images of Seoul present an enticing illusion of a dream. But b
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Yoon Young-seo
2019.03.06 11:08
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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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SUMMER VACATION has ended. Still, the hot weather remains unwavering. It has been like a sweet dream, flying away from the heat of Korea to the breeze of Sydney, Australia. August in Sydney was bright and sunny, yet the air was a bit chilly, unlike the warm image of Australia I had in mind. Everything from the landscape to the absence of a hot summer weather was completely different from those of Korea. Sydney is the gem of the southern hemisphere, the cradle of Mother Nature. The iron child majestically risen out of the city’s bleakest days, the Sydney Harbor Bridge soars high to overlook lif
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2018.09.02 12:19
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THE GREEN subway line, line number two, is a portal for those seeking solace in the city. The never-ending 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. cycle, spontaneous Skype conferences with foreign clients, and invasive air pollution constrain the modern man’s desire to rest with nature. Yet, subway line number two testifies that sparkling lakes and lush forests are not scenes that are merely shown on Netflix or seen in the Kinfolk Magazine—they are, in fact, an obtainable reality. We invite our readers to come aboard on the green line to enjoy the greenest spots of Seoul.Seokchon Lake parkI was glad that I bro
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Lee Ha-Eun
2018.05.09 15:06
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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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THE YEAR 2018 has begun with a series of fire incidents: the Miryang hospital fire, Jongno motel fire, and Hongdae conflagration are just a few to name. The news of death has been occupying almost half of ‘TOP 10 real-time searches’ in major search engines. Facing the deaths of countless others, the public responded to the reoccurring accidents with the question: “again?” Ulrich Beck, a prominent sociologist, refers to the modern society as a “risk society,” in which modernization provokes hazards and insecurities among people. As we are more exposed to mass casualty incidents, their severity
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Lee Hyun-kyung
2018.03.16 13:26
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY LEE ERIC “VOLUNTEER WORK?” asked the taxi driver. Through the rear-view mirror the taxi driver glanced at the back seat, with a ‘I knew it’ look on her face. I mumbled my answer out of confusion; the driver was more than excited to share her stories taking students after students to the area. “It’s a small village, with so many people living there till now. It’s simply not a place suitable for living.” Scattered buildings caught my eye outside the taxi window, with greenery increasing as we drove by. Something was different. In fact, everything was different. On the border of S
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Lee Eric
2017.11.14 14:56