As I sit down in my British Literature and History class, I listen to a lecture about Britain after the Second World War. The professor explains how angry the younger generation was towards theirgovernment because even though they “won” the war, they “lost everything else”. A question then was asked
C.S. Lewis once said, “Every sin is the distortion of an energy breathed into us - an energy which, if not thus distorted, would have blossomed into one of those holy acts whereof ‘God did it’ and ‘I did it’ are both true descriptions.” He is right, every wrongdoing in life starts off from pure inte
Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Now, I’m not usually the one who gets emotional over something another person had said years back, but this quote really got to me. It induced me to ponder about the power one’s attitude can really have.The topic
“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” This quote from the 1995 movie, Usual Suspects, was once a piece of truth, carefully crafted into a delicate sequence of words. It is true. We don’t spend our days cowering over the fact that an ultimate evil is loo
Working as a university student reporter and being the editor-in-chief at the Hanyang Journal was definitely a special experience. It made me carefully observe and participate in the society that I am currently living in. It also helped me develop my own perspective. Moreover, opportunities to deliv
“And God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young. It’s hunting season and the lambs are on the run searching for meaning but are we all lost stars trying to light up the dark? Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy? Woe is me if we’re not careful turns into reality. But donʼ
There has been a relay of sorrowful condolences for the female victim who got murdered near exit no.10 of Gangnam Station. An innocent woman was killed on June 17 by a male suspect filled with hatred for the society and who struggled with an inferiority complex towards women. This case is still a co
“I will get straight A’s and sign up for more than three extracurricular activities starting this semester.” This is a comment made by a student at Hanyang University(HYU). In fact, there are probably a number of students who have same or similar plans. Getting perfect grades and doing various extra
“It is unreasonable to spend about 20 percent of the school budget wholly to about 50 Hanyangians.” This is a comment once made by a manager at Hanyang University(HYU) at unofficial occasion. The 50 students referred to are the members of University Press at HYU: Hanyang University Broadcasting Stat
“Many people died. They will be forgotten by the people. I am sorry.” These are lines by Kim Won-bong, a Korean independence activist, after being liberated from Japanese rule at the end of the movie Assassination. This year marks South Korea’s 70th anniversary of liberation from 36 years of Japanes
It was June 29, 1995 at 5:55 p.m., when Sampoong Department Store located in southern Seoul suddenly collapsed, resulting in approximately 1,400 casualties. The building’s structural integrity started to weaken when the floor, of Chunwon Restaurant, located on the fifth floor began to crack. Shockin
For Faster ModernizationBy Ha Min-youngJunior, Public Administration If I could change history, I would like to change the diplomatic policy of Heungseon Daewongun, who had started to rule as regent when King Gojong(1863~1907) took the reign in 1863, during the latter part of Joseon dynasty. Heungse
Like in the 1995 movie, Outbreak, a terrifying virus called the “Ebola Virus Disease(EVD)” has surfaced as a global issue, causing great fear across countries including Korea. EVD however, is not a disease that was recently discovered. As a matter of fact, it was first identified 38 years ago in 197
“Many young students lost their lives. The media reported irrelevant news repeatedly. Angry citizens started to march, denouncing persons those who were responsible for the incident. The government blocked the city and there was a rumor that several spies were included among the citizens. This was t
There is a new coined phrase or neologism, called “Gangsters of Employment” among university students. This title refers to students whose majors have the advantage of higher chances to gain employment at major companies in Korea such as Samsung, Hyundai, and so on. These particular areas of study i
Looking in retrospect at the neutral diplomacy of King Gwanghae, the 15th king of the Joseon Dynasty, it was effective in terms of minimizing damage to international relations for Korea and its neighbors. Soon after Gwanghae ascended the throne, China’s Ming Dynasty (to which Joseon was a tributary
“From Kensington to Billingsgate, one hears the restless cries! From every corner of the land: ‘Womankind, arise!’ Political equality and equal rights with men! ” These are lyrics of the song, Sister Suffragette, which was sung by the character Mrs. Winifred Banks in the 1964 Walt Disney film Mary P
The Hanyang Journal asks Hanyangians about their opinions on the current Healing Wave. The Hanyang Journal interviewed three Hanyangians and a professor.Q:What do you think of the current Healing Wave in Korea?A: “Let’s have some healing” and “I need some healing”, are phrases that are said most fre
“Isn’t it sad when a male is not sexually attracted to a female?” This statement was made by a Hanyangian during a discussion on the topic of the “Pros and Cons Regarding Homos