Nowadays, as short-form media has dominated our culture, people seek easy- to-understand mainstream films. While Tearjerker films, Hallmark films, or Korean generic gangster films take up the theater rankings, there is more we can learn when we venture further out. Here are some films that will help
In August 2023, a “challenge” from the song “Smoke” was choreographed by dancers in the program, Street Woman Fighter2. With the hashtag #smokechallenge, it exceeded 260 million views on “TikTok,” and the original song ranked second place on Korean domestic music charts. TikTok and “Spotify,” the pl
Yana Li School of Business Administration / 22 (ERICA)Most of my allowance goes to food, such as eating outside. Also, I spend my money on clothes and sometimes on visiting places in Korea. Instead of a fully planned trip, I visit nearby places when I have time. When planning some big expenses, I tr
Chong Won-o, an alumnus of Hanyang University (HYU) and Mayor of Seongdong-gu, embarked on his political journey in 1995 at the youthful age of 28. Under his leadership, Seongdong-gu has undergone a remarkable transformation in infrastructure and residents’ quality of life, gaining recognition for i
Dressed in black, over 120,000 individuals raised their voices in unison, demanding an amendment to the Child Welfare Law. On October 28, 2023, teachers, children, and university students gathered together in front of the National Assembly in South Korea. People lifted their placards and chanted slo
This upcoming Christmas is a precious winter holiday that has come at the end of a long summer. The time that has passed since early December gives excitement to the silent expectations of Christmas. From the charm of decorative lights, exquisite ornaments adorning buildings, pure white snow blanket
Exams serve as crucial tools for universities to fulfill their educational purpose. However, doubts have been raised as to whether the current exams are evaluating all students in a fair and appropriate manner. As it stands, detailed grades are not disclosed and thus the criteria for the assessment
After a CenturyTwo intertwined tragedies happened with a gap of 111 years. On April 14, 1912, the Titanic sank into the cold ocean with 1,500 of its 2,200 passengers, including Captain Edward Smith. On June 18, 2023, all passengers of a submarine, which dived into the ocean to observe the wreckage o
Many living in the modern world would agree that the internet is a prominent obstacle to staying focused. Johann Hari, a writer, and journalist, started a journey to improve his ability to focus by moving to Provincetown, a small beach town located in Massachusetts with only an analog phone and no a
Subscription-type platforms and services such as Netflix or “Kindle” are becoming a current trend. Joseph Lee, a HYU graduate, and CEO of EKYSS, developed MYPOOL, the first subscription-type language service in Korea. he is also a pioneer in Korean language learning for foreigners. The Hanyang Journ
The only thing I do know is that we have to be kind. Please, be kind. Especially when we do not know what is going on,” says Waymond Wang from the film Everything Everywhere All at Once directed by Daniel Kwan. Watching the film and listening to Wang’s quote make us think that we can give love and c
Moon Lo-Ka Department of Supply and Share Management 23I am working as a secretary assistant as my part-time job at the moment. Since I always wished to improve my computer skills for practical business tasks, the work I do is quite helpful. My computer skills have improved greatly. It is very usefu
In the past, it was hard to find a neighborhood in South Korea without a stationery store. Whenever school finished, every nearby stationery store was bustling with students. Until the early 2000s, stationery stores were considered a representative cultural icon of Korea. However, now they have beco
Social media has become a inseparable part of our daily lives. The generation Z, referring to people born in mid 1900s to 2000s, have become the main creators of social media and the leaders of social trends. As the saying, “A space with no colors dies” infers, people nowadays consume more than the
Lee Jae Jun Department of Educational Engineering 23First, I want to go on a trip. Since our department is small, our fellow colleagues are all close to each other. I think it would be nice to visit Jeju Island together during this summer break since I have a friend who lives there.Also, I am workin
Based on Irish playwriter Oscar Wilde’s book The Happy Prince and Other Tales, the musical begins with the actor playing Oscar Wilde himself opening the first act.Once upon a time, in a northwestern European town, there stood the statue of the Happy Prince. With deep blue sapphire eyes, twinkling re
Personal revenge has become an indispensable success factor in Korean media industry these days. The Glory, which is about taking life-risking revenge on school violence aggressors, and Taxi Driver, which offers opportunities to revenge for victims who are discouraged to continue their lives, are re
“Humanity and integrity are all you have.” As a senior Hanyang Journal (HJ) reporter, a Hanyang University (HYU) graduate, and a life mentor, journalist Oh Soo-young stresses humanity, impartiality, and transparency as the core values of journalism. Working as a presidential correspondent at Arirang
In 2016, the Global Career Development Center (GCDC) established an undergraduate guidance system to supervise students and support them with their future career. Previously, each department operated this system, but the university decided that the GCDC should take control of the entire program. How
One problem that most in their 20s encounter when preparing to enter the workforce is job shortage. The four years one spends in university are evaluated thoroughly when applying for a job. Students are under intense pressure to determine their dreams, prepare impressive extra-curricular activities