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“T’es bloquée dans mon cœur, es-ce qu’un jour tu partiras?” (You stole my heart, yet will you leave me one day?) As the lyrics imply, a meeting also signifies a parting. Adèle Castillon and Matthieu Reynaud, the members of Videoclub, a French musical project group formed in 2018, released their firs
ALBUM
Jeon Hye Seo
2022.12.04 22:32
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Cirque du Soleil, the world-renowned circus, has made its way to Korea to begin its world tour of Alegria, a magical show full of acts that must be seen to be believed. Alegria is a circus show that was first launched in 1994, and its music is some of the most famous in Cirque du Soleil’s portfolio.
PERFORMANCE
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.12.03 18:39
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As the Korean proverb goes: “Education is a plan that spans one hundred years.” This saying implies that education is a cornerstone for national and social development, which inevitably expands to the indefinite future. Despite this, policies by the Ministry of Education (MOE) are apt to change alon
COVER STORY
Jeon Hye Seo, Son Chaewan
2023.03.03 19:29
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Jannette McCurdy is most recognized for her role as Sam Puckett on the hit kids’ TV show iCarly, although most fans of the show would never have guessed that McCurdy despised being known for the character Sam. In her newest explosive memoir, McCurdy opens up about child stardom and the toxic relatio
BOOK
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.10.02 21:04
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One should never overlook how a tinge of humor can lighten up daily emotions! Recently gaining much popularity in Korea, a "balance game" refers to a situation where respondents are given two choices and made to swiftly choose the better —or less evil —option between the two. It has been proven to b
SURVEY
Jeon Hye Seo
2023.04.03 22:16
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There is something more outstanding than the beauty of an individual: youth. Just as the saying “you are only young once” goes, the power held by younger generations is undeniable. This is exactly what the new South Korean drama titled Cheer Up aspires to convey, as this newly released series is exp
TV SERIES
Park Subin
2022.12.03 15:14
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In Thailand, youth activism is reshaping the political landscape. The progressive Move Forward Party, which champions youth-centric reform, recently won the most seats in the election. Yet, Pita Limjaroenrat, their leader, has been prevented from becoming Prime Minister due to the military-influence
FOREIGN REPORT
Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.09.03 18:55
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Not many student clubs are dedicated to hard labor, yet student volunteers from KU-HOPE, also informally known as the Korea University (KU) Home Repair Volunteer Club, have been repairing houses since 2017. Although its main tasks focus on wallpaper and floorboard replacements, ceiling repair, fixin
STUDENT LIFE
Lee Sang-jun
2022.12.04 17:48
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Taking a number and waiting in line has become the norm in neighborhood pediatric clinics in South Korea as the country suffers from a lack of pediatricians. This shortage has troubled the nation for quite some time, and it is believed to be the result of Korea’s rapidly declining birth rate. As a r
FEATURE
Yoon Sunho
2023.03.05 13:21
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Half a century ago, South Korea embarked on a transformative journey through the *Saemaul Undong*, or the New Village Movement, which revitalized its rural landscape and laid the foundation for its meteoric rise on the global stage. As Korea marks the 50th anniversary of this remarkable initiative,
SPECIAL FEATURE
Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.11.03 13:52
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Life is a never-ending continuum of decisions and dilemmas that we are expected to navigate through. Yet just like the myth of Sisyphus pushing up the boulder only to have it roll down again and again, we must assume that some satisfaction – some enlightenment, perhaps – should come from this monoto
PHOTO ESSAY
The Photo Division
2022.10.03 13:53
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Naver Maps has nearly double the number of Kakao Maps users, which is most noticeable in the in-app reviews of businesses in South Korea. At the time of this article’s writing, Anam’s Goreunhaessal, the famous kimbap restaurant frequented by Korea University (KU) students, has 168 reviews on Kakao M
FEATURE
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.11.04 12:50
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Though South Korea boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the world, it has been nicknamed the “Republic of Deception” due to the unique machinations employed by Korean scammers. Their scams are multifaceted and constantly evolving, making this type of crime difficult to categorize or solve in the
COVER STORY
Jung Haine, Cho Hana
2023.11.02 01:36
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Kim Sunwoo, or “dodo_seeker”, as he is known online, uses gouache on canvas to bring extinct birds back to life – more specifically, to bring dodos into a whimsical and wonderful world. Kim, born in 1988, graduated from Dongguk University in 2015 with a degree in fine arts and began showcasing his w
ARTIST
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.11.04 13:40
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It’s surprising how underestimated the value of reflection is. Indeed, in such a fast-paced, demanding society, dwelling on the past may be considered retroactive, unproductive, and even indolent. However, if our identities are nothing but the accumulation of past experiences, a throwback to who we
PHOTO ESSAY
The Photo Division
2022.09.21 18:10
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On its own, finding a place to live is already a difficult task. Throw into the mix a foreign country and language, and you get the recipe for one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences encountered by expats in Korea. Or at least it would be if they had to do it alone. A recently founded Korea Uni
NEWS
Mariana Sotelo
2023.12.03 19:49
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Korea University (KU) tried its best to score a goal against Yonsei University (YU) but its attempts failed in the 2022 Ko-Yon Soccer Games. The match was held on October 29 at the Goyang Stadium, lasted around 90 minutes, and resulted in a 0-1 loss. But besides the loss, spectators were able to obs
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.30 06:24
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“We will not eat blood-soaked bread.” Incited by the death of a young female employee at a factory of Paris Baguette this October, the national outrage towards SPC Group, a South Korean food company with prominent subsidiaries such as Paris Baguette, Baskin Robbins Korea, Samlip, and Dunkin Donuts K
FEATURE
Kim Chaerin
2022.12.04 16:08
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This treasured building houses the restaurant Le Cochon, meaning “pig” in French. Opening in 2010, the restaurant offers gratifying stories between dishes, delivering an interesting narrative for a unique experience. But, most importantly, this place is part of the story of Culture Executive Chef Je
CAREER
Lee Sang-jun
2022.11.05 15:36
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Korea University (KU) has recently opened a metaverse platform known as MetaForest to give psychological counseling to international students. The platform is known for featuring different areas of counseling in the metaverse, including a camping spot, a serene forest, a one-to-one counseling area,
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.12.06 15:59