Vegan is commonly known as the term for the strictest form of a vegetarian, who does not eat any kind of food derived from animals: not even eggs or milk. It is not difficult to come across a vegan who thoroughly checks the nutrition facts label of the snack they are considering to purchase. The per
Zero-waste has been trending especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and extreme weather conditions, as people slowly realize that there is not much time left to cool down the Earth. Going home after a long day, it’s hard not to notice the piles of trash in the bin, full of coffee cups and plastic c
Based on the 2008 Booker prize-winning novel, Ramin Bahrani’s The White Tiger, the film follows the same epistolary form as the novel, which starting off with a letter to the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.It’s 2007. Two people, later to be revealed as Ashok, Balram’s master, and Ashok’s wife, Pinky, ar
On January 6, 2021, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surpassed 3,000 for the first time since its start in 1980. At the same time, the rise in the national real estate price was steeper than ever. While the difficulties of unemployed people, small enterprises and business owners are gro
On January 14, 2021, the pipes of the water heater in the Hanyang University (HYU) Student Union Building ruptured, causing an overwhelming flow of water especially on the fifth floor of the building. Following a spate of similar problems such as the collapse of old buildings in Yongsan and Gangnam
Jang Eun-sooDepartment of Business Administration 16I think that happiness is rather a philosophical concept as it often requires acknowledgment from a particular figure which I can’t classify as truthful. Being asked the question, I too came up with the many memories of being given recognition from
A smartphone can be a major distraction when we are studying. Although we promise ourselves to study straight through an hour, it lures us with notifications on its bright screen which make us tap on them at last. Once we enter the endless world made by the small rectangular screen, time flies while
What comes to your mind when you think of Korea? The Korean government has actively participated in various efforts over the years to promote Korean culture and image to foreigners. Specific images of Korea selected by the government frequently appear on public relations media, such as tourism poste
I n December 2008, a 57-year-old man kidnapped an eight-year-old girl on her way to school in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, after which he proceeded to viciously rape her in a church restroom. The child, known only under the fictitious name Kim Na-young, was left with permanent internal and psychologica
YouTube has been flourishing lately with active interaction between the audience and creators of colorful video contents. Though there are many presumed reasons for the growth in viewership, it is without a doubt that the COVID-19 outbreak has given many people more time to stay at home and watch en
Ghost the Musical is an adaptation of the supernatural thriller/ romance film Ghost , the highest grossing movie of 1990 (surpassing Pretty Woman and Home Alone) which starred Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. As a ghost story, the film was one of the first to introduce Computer Graphic Information (CG
Salerm AsgharDepartment of Earth Resources and Environmental Sciences I didn’t like this year very much. There were many changes due to COVID-19, we had to take all classes online and couldn’t go out. My family is back in Pakistan but I couldn’t go because of the pandemic. The most difficult thing f
You have probably heard of the term ‘ASMR’. As an abbreviation of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, it exposes listeners to all kinds of sounds that provoke feelings of satisfaction and relaxation. It is also one of the most popular contents on YouTube. With the COVID-19 outbreak, many listeners
HAPPYMOVE Global Youth VolunteersHAPPYMOVE Global Youth Volunteers (HGYV), operated by Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), is a global volunteering and cultural exchange program for Korean university students. Participants can offer help to undeveloped regions around the world by serving cultural, environmen
Today, people often do not realize how much the rapid development of technology contributes to daily human life. One of the most familiar forms of technology can be found in mobile phones. From grocery shopping to booking flights, the little devices both minimize cost and save time for consumers. Th
On April 15, 2020, the 21st general election of the Republic of Korea was held. The election had the highest voter turnout in 28 years at 66.2 percent, in spite of the unusual situation of voting while taking preventive measures against the Coronavirus 2019 pandemic. In various respects, the electio
Social Network Services (SNS) have become a huge part of everyday life. It is not difficult to see people habitually checking their SNS accounts. Since you can create another self on social media, people tend to post a better version of themselves or even invent a new self online. But what if the be
Do Won-junDepartment of Business Administration 20As I am a freshman, the COVID-19 outbreak really smashed my excitement of going to school this spring. I haven’t really had any experience that normal university students would already have had. So, I am basically looking forward to doing everything.
On March 16, Hanyang University (HYU) officially started the first semester of 2020 with online courses due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), delaying the start date of offline courses several times due to the uncertainty regarding student health. HYU eventually decided to delay the st
Lee Jun-ho, Department of Korean Language Education 16I usually listen to the song, ‘Always Awake’ by Beenzino. The lyrics refresh me at the start of every morning. It is about waking up and doing something productive while others are sleeping. Since there is nothing negative in the lyrics, I believ