The time I spent as part of the English newspaper team seems to have gone by so fast. I probably won’t forget the brief period I spent as a trainee journalist and the many struggles I experienced as a regular contributor any time soon. I still fondly remember the first article I wrot
On September 26, the Hangawi Grand Festival was held at the Hannam University Makerspace for foreign students. This festival was organized to give international students a chance to enjoy Korean traditional culture during the Chuseok holiday. The Hangawi Grand Festival kicked off with a celebratory
A local bookstore brims with the personal taste of the owner, creating a comforting atmosphere that attracts people. It is an absolute delight to visit different bookstores since each has its own unique color. Local bookstores not only serve as hubs for sharing knowledge, but they also help to shape
With the rapid development of broadcasted content in line with the 4th industrial revolution, it is not difficult to find a reality television show to enjoy. Producers of such shows tend to choose themes that are familiar to our everyday lives, such as married life, parenting, family, dating, and tr
"What is your MBTI?" We all ask this question when we meet someone new these days. MBTI is a self-reporting personality type test designed based on Carl Jung's psychological typology. The four preference indicators describe the attitude, perception, and judgment preferences of an individual. The
Korea’s youth in their thirties, who form the foundation of society, are working diligently to build a better future for Korea. However, youth awareness and rights are comparatively weaker compared to the older generations. To address this disparity, in 2020, Korea designated the third Saturday of S
Hannam University's football team is making waves with a remarkable winning streak. The team achieved the grand slam by winning the Spring University Soccer Confederation Tournament, the 1st/2nd-Year Students’ University Football Confederation Tournament, Fall University Soccer Confederation Tou
With employment opportunities becoming increasingly limited, the trend among the 2030 generation is leaning toward favoring startups over large corporations. According to a section on 'entrepreneurship' in the 2021 Youth Social/Economic Survey conducted by Statistics Korea, 34.9% of responde
January- Rising Heating Costs in WinterCity gas rates increased on four occasions in 2021 in April, May, July, and October, resulting in a 38.4% increase compared to the previous year. To make matters worse, heating usage has increased due to a severe cold wave in winter, which has given rise to the
Following the explosion of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant during the Tohoku earthquake on March 11, 2011, an average of 140 tons of radioactive contaminated water were generated daily due to the inflow of groundwater and rainwater. Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) worked to clean the radi
The original Netflix series "In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal" and Wavve's original series "National Office of Investigation" have gained great popularity by showing the darker aspects of society that have not been properly highlighted by mainstream media. However, the shows caused public con
Intangible cultural heritage refers to intangible cultural assets such as theater, music, dance, games, rituals, martial arts, and food. These assets are Korea’s unique cultural heritage with rich local characteristics, and they hold significant high historical and academic value. However, despite b
As the economy grows, the consumption of resources increases. From 1970 to 2017, global resource extraction more than tripled, and per capita resource consumption is also increasing to this day. Currently, about 3.5 million tons of waste are produced every day around the world, and this figure is ex
Artificial intelligence is advancing by the day, and we are witnessing AI applications becoming an integral part of our daily lives. In November 2021, we saw the release of an advanced AI chatbot called "ChatGPT," which is capable of writing poetry, books, dictionaries, and research papers in additi
When people think about Daejeon, we often hear them say that Daejeon is a 'boring' city, which is a label that has been placed on the city since three years ago. In a survey conducted by the Daejeon Sejong Institute in 2019, people who did not want to visit Daejeon cited the lack of things t
"We treat all severe trauma patients within the golden hour." This is the core and indispensable value put forward by regional trauma centers. However, following reports claiming that 50% of trauma patients in Korea were not treated within the golden hour, trauma centers were harshly criticized by t
Recently, President Yoon Suk-yeol's plans to ease regulations for universities have become hot political topics every day. During his election campaign, the then-candidate Yoon said, "I will increase support for universities and ease regulations, and I pledge to increase education investments fo
Recently, economists in Korea have been voicing the same concerns: Korea is experiencing stagflation. 'Stagflation' is a combination of the terms 'stagnation' (economic recession) and 'inflation' (a decline in the value of money) and refers to a state in which inflation occur
The James Webb Space Telescope is currently overhauling the observation records set by GN-z11, which was formerly designated as 'the oldest galaxy' by the astronomical community. GN-z11 was discovered using the Hubble Space Telescope in the Ursa Major constellation in 2015. However, when the
Campuses in Daejeon have been on edge due to a sexual assault/murder case that took place on a university campus earlier this year that gained significant public attention. A male student at Inha University has been accused of raping and killing a female student in the same grade. This case had an e