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THE WESTERN vegan movement is slowly but surely establishing its presence in South Korea, as the number of plant-based cafes and restaurants have been increasing nationwide. The movement seems perfect from afar; it not only aligns with recent efforts to minimize carbon footprints but also has health
Opinion
Jung So-jin
2021.09.05 01:43
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WHEN WE come across an overwhelming situation, we automatically tend to blurt out “I’m so stressed!” While people react to different degrees of stress in their own way, it is not pleasant to experience an unwanted emotional rush. However, an emotional rollercoaster ride may not always be bad for our
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Jin Yu-jin
2021.09.05 01:43
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COMFORT FOODS can be a reminder of home or happy times. A warm meal can feel like a nice hug when we are sick, tired, or just hungry. Certain dishes can calm upset stomachs in times of turmoil or remind us of our happiest childhood moments. Perhaps the comfort of these foods depends on the person wh
Voice on Campus
Swanson Georgia
2021.09.03 00:00
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KOREA’S SUMMER of 2021 was one filled with much-needed celebration and triumph, thanks to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Postponed for a full year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Olympics was especially appreciated by Korean fans as they virtually watched athletes transcend their physical limits
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Jung So-jin
2021.09.05 01:43
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ENACTUS YONSEI is a branch of the global non-profit Enactus organization that is focused on sustainable entrepreneurship and promotes structural change in our community’s businesses. The Yonsei Annals interviewed the club’s president, Lee Yeon-jae (Jr., Dept. of Economics), vice-president and public
Behind the Scenes
Swanson Georgia, Lee Chae-Young
2021.09.05 01:43
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SET IN Hera Palace, a luxurious 100 story high-rise in Seoul, The Penthouse: War in Life is an SBS K-drama that revolves around three women living in the competitive “war” of real estate and education. Written by screenwriter Kim Soon-ok who is well known for her mak-jang[1] style, this series is lo
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Kim Shin-young
2021.06.06 00:27
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IN FEBRUARY, an unwelcome email from the Office of International Affairs (OIA) appeared in my inbox: “IMPORTANT!!! Information on the payment of health insurance contribution for foreign students.” No longer could I pay for cheap private university insurance, as all foreign students had to start pay
Opinion
Scott Dora
2021.06.06 00:26
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OUR BODIES change all the time, and with it, our self-confidence. We feel too big, small, or just generally inadequate in front of a mirror. I’ve felt this way about myself since I was just nine. Since then, in my quest for self-acceptance, I have grown weary of body positivity−the idea that we shou
Opinion
Jung Da-il
2021.06.06 00:26
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RHYTHM OF Hope is a non-profit organization that began as a student club in Yonsei University. The organization utilizes the media to carry out volunteer work and its members create fundraising videos that could help people in welfare blind spots and hope to vocalize their stories. To learn more abo
Behind the Scenes
Kim Da-eun
2021.06.06 22:23
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BEGINNING APRIL 7th, Seoul National University (SNU) will start implementing Seasun Biomaterials’ “AQ-TOP COVID-19 Rapid Detection Kit Plus” to all its students and staff. This recently-approved rapid test uses a novel RT-LAMP testing method, described to be 95% accurate in detecting strands of the
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Park Ji-hun
2021.06.06 00:24
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PERSONALIZATION AND recommender systems (RS) are being widely used on social media platforms such as Facebook, as increasing volumes of information are generated daily on these platforms. RS makes precise predictions based on mathematical calculations to understand what information a user may or may
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Di Marco Elena Celeste
2021.06.06 00:24
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A MULTITUDE of situations in our lives require us to draw courage from deep within, a choice that can entail sacrifices. It is necessary for us to take risks to achieve psychological growth, and acts of courage can help us overcome challenges and cope with major transitions in our lives. The Yonsei
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Cub Reporters
2021.06.06 00:24
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BATTLES CONTINUE to rage on in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine. The seven-year war pitting Russia-backed separatists against Ukrainian forces is reminiscent of the trench warfare of World War I. Several peace agreements have been reached since fighting broke out in 2014, but none have lasted f
Special Report
Elouan Blat
2021.06.06 18:36
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SOCIAL INNOVATION Creators’ Academia (SICA) is a student-run academic club within Underwood International College that was established to tackle newly emerging social issues through creative and innovative solutions. The Yonsei Annals interviewed the 9th president, Hwang Sung-won (Jr., UIC, Internat
Behind the Scenes
Aimanshina Aruzhan
2021.06.06 22:51
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HEARING ANY pastor’s testimony will make one thing clear right away. Pastors do not choose their profession; rather, they are called to do ministerial work in God’s name at His behest. Pastors are required to adhere to strict moral standards; they do not have the luxury of separating their private l
Career
Ahmad Qirrat
2021.05.09 01:40
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BACK IN 2013, Yonsei University abolished its College of Liberal Studies for not serving its original purpose. This system was established in 2009 to give students more freedom in choosing their majors and prepare them to be integrated individuals, but there was an unprecedented problem[1]. A vast m
Opinion
Kim Shin-young
2021.05.09 01:10
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DURING TIMES of uncertainty, some people turn to tarot cards for answers to their questions, and to regain a sense of security. These cards are believed by some to possess the power to access the deepest corners of the soul and reveal information about the future[1]. Although tarot card reading is q
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Aimanshina Aruzhan
2021.05.09 01:36
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“WHAT KEEPS my heart awake is colorful silence,” said Claude Monet, one of the famous painters of all time. As romantic as this quote sounds, many of us unfortunately live in a world exempt from both colorfulness and silence. Thankfully there is still a group of people on campus who focus on trying
Behind the Scenes
Kim Da-eun
2021.05.09 01:07
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WE SPEND over a decade in school, and our teachers are with us along for the ride through the thick and thin. Some remain in our hearts forever as beloved mentor figures that shaped us into who we are today. In celebration of Teachers’ Day, the Yonsei Annals asked Yonseians about their favorite teac
Voice on Campus
Lee Ju-won
2021.05.09 01:10
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AS THE semester progresses online, one particular thought is on every student's mind: "Am I going to spend the next semester in my room again?" Yonsei University has proposed "Blended Learning," a system where three-credit hybrid courses consist of two hours of online classes and an hour of offline
Opinion
Senior Primo Laura
2021.05.09 01:09