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DEEPFAKES ARE a product of synthetic media[1] consumption. The term derives from “deep learning,” which is a self-learning algorithm designed to replicate the network of a human brain, and the word “fake.” In its simplest form, this technology allows the creation of falsified videos by attaching the
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Joo Da-hae
2022.09.03 14:30
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IN SOUTH Korea, the number of people who pursue side hustles has increased by 7% in the last two years[1]. Whereas the prevailing social norm was to find one stable profession, the current generation does not feel restricted to a single vocation. Nowadays, digital nomads travel around the world with
Take a Break
Lee Jae-hyeon
2022.09.03 14:46
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UNIFORMED STAFF members are nowhere to be seen; instead, a bright, rectangular touchscreen greets customers in a cashier-free Lotteria—a fast-food franchise—in Hongdae. Unlike other Lotteria chains that support purchases through both cashiers and self-serving kiosks, customers here can only order us
Opinion
Choi Go-eun
2022.09.03 14:46
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AS THE first South Korean artist to reach number one on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 charts with the Grammy-nominated single “Dynamite,” BTS has brought Korea enormous prestige and profit. However, despite the group’s outstanding achievements, South Korea’s mandatory military servi
Opinion
Kim Sang-yun
2022.09.03 14:46
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DAEJEON-SI IS a city located in the central region of South Korea. While popular for its numerous research institutions, the city also serves as a transportation and administration hub for the country. Even though Daejeon is commonly described as a city that lacks entertainment, my own skeptical out
Travel Diary
Choi Go-eun
2022.09.03 14:46
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AS THE only jazz dance club at Yonsei University, Jazzfeel offers students who enjoy dancing a unique opportunity to learn about the various types of jazz dance. Jazzfeel welcomes both amateurs and experienced dancers, allowing everyone a chance to shine on stage. The Yonsei Annals reached out to Ja
Behind the Scenes
Kim Min-ju
2022.09.03 14:46
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IN RECENT years, numerous countries in the European Union (EU) have experienced the rise of the far-right wing in mainstream politics. For most political analysts, this pattern diverges from the EU’s purpose and talking points of commitment to democracy and freedom of all its citizens. With an incre
Special Report
Qirrat Ahmad
2022.06.10 00:30
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THE SLOW but steady growth of public demand for inclusive media has allowed underrepresented demographics to finally feel that their stories are being told to the world. Even Hollywood, notorious for shying away from diversity, is sharing minority stories, with movies like Minari and Moonlight. The
Voice on Campus
Cub Reporters
2022.06.10 00:27
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ELDERLY PEOPLE are being left behind in South Korea. As the population continues to age, the elderly community is at a greater risk of being diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer’s. A study conducted in 2018 reported that up to 10% of the elderly in Korea suffer from dementia, 10% to 20% suffer
Behind the Scenes
Georgia Swanson
2022.06.10 00:26
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EVERY YEAR, a tremendous flood of new album releases makes it hard to appreciate those behind them. Hence, Artist and Repertoire (A&R) may be an unfamiliar term, as they work behind the scenes to help artists deliver quality music to their listeners. The Yonsei Annals reached out to Joseph Cho, who
Career
Jin Yu-jin
2022.06.10 00:24
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THE MONTH of June calls for “Pride Month,” a period of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+[1] community. A decade or two prior to today, the idea of achieving widespread acceptance from the rest of the world was an inconceivable dream for the LGBTQ+ community. The societal shift from antagonis
Opinion
Joo Da-hae
2022.06.10 00:23
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“WHAT IS your MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)?” This recently overused conversation starter reveals our desire to understand ourselves. The MBTI test, designed in the 1940s by Katherine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, is a self-assessing personality tool that divides people into 16 psycholog
Opinion
Choi Go-eun
2022.06.10 00:22
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STAR WARS is expanding its fictional universe with an exciting set of new content to release this year. Viewers looking to further explore the growing franchise can anticipate four shows that capture the different stories of characters struggling to find their place in a constantly changing universe
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Wafeeq Ridhuan
2022.06.10 00:21
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STARTING AS a club to promote English language learning through conversation, Yonsei English Society is also known for its bi-semester musical productions. Though COVID-19 has caused Yonsei English Society to temporarily pause their musical productions, its members’ English skills continue to improv
Behind the Scenes
Georgia Swanson
2022.05.06 22:01
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DOKDO IS a volcanic island home to hundreds of flora and fauna, as well as a controversial piece of land that has been the subject of long-running territorial disputes between South Korea and Japan. It is common for South Korean students—like myself—to have grown up reading history books, singing so
Travel Diary
Jung So-jin
2022.05.06 22:04
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ON MARCH 6, Rhee Ken—a YouTuber and a former captain of South Korean Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land)—posted a short message on social media confirming his departure to Ukraine to serve as a foreign mercenary, amidst the Eastern European country’s war against Russia[1]. Following his statement, the So
Opinion
Lee ChaeYoung
2022.05.06 22:05
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NOWADAYS, DOGS pushed around in strollers and wearing hats and shoes is not at all a strange sight. More often than not, pets wear luxurious clothing, eat specific types of premium food, and receive beautification treatments comparable to those of humans. This trend is the product of animal humaniza
Opinion
The Annals Staff
2022.05.06 22:06
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BEING ABLE to enjoy the taste of food is often taken for granted. However, we do not realize how precious our food palate really is. Relishing the umami flavor of a freshly grilled steak or the sweet and sour notes of a succulent fruit tart are pleasant consequences attributable to a chemical chain
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Aruzhan Aimanshina
2022.05.06 22:07
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WATCHING MOVIES featuring mouthwatering desserts can appease our craving for sweets through visual bliss, but they also add more depth to the narrative. Planting little clues in the manner a character eats a simple piece of cake can reveal a lot about their personality. Similarly, including a scene
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Aruzhan Aimanshina
2022.05.06 22:08
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PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY is the medically assisted use of psychotropic substances for therapeutic purposes. Holistic use of psychedelics has existed since early civilizations, but the 1960s hippie counterculture movement and widespread cases of substance abuse have negatively impacted the treatment’s rep
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Joo Da-hae
2022.04.03 11:23