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Corruption, phone hacking, sex abuse, tax evasion and numerous other investigations have only been brought to light thanks to individuals who have trusted journalists in keeping their identities confidential and revealed information. The significance of source protection becomes evident when conside
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Elina Kozhokeldieva
2024.04.04 01:06
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Have you ever come across Choi Seo Lim ssaem of Seoul National University (SNU) on YouTube? With the rise of social media marketing by online tutoring platforms and a recent shift towards online classes brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, platforms such as Seoltab have maintained a si
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Cho Hana
2024.04.02 01:13
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Growing up, I regularly dreamt of working for an international organization, especially the United Nations (UN). After all, it is in various respects considered to be the pinnacle of international cooperation. However, in the few years since I started college, this view has been consistently challen
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Mariana Sotelo
2024.04.01 16:52
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Korean movies have been going downhill in theaters since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several reasons, such as Over The Top (OTT) services and the abrupt increase of movie ticket prices could be the cause of this phenomenon, but as foreign movies have recovered their traction, the is
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Lee Dongwook
2024.03.08 17:12
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As AI systems become more widespread and integrated into human life, their actions increasingly intersect with legal matters. The fundamental question beneath these diverse issues is whether the legal system should grant legal personhood to AI. Having the legal status of a person means possessing le
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Kim Seonwoo
2024.03.01 19:41
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The English language has provided many benefits, but it is also threatening linguistic diversity. Since the early 17th century, the number of English speakers worldwide has risen from a mere 400 million to a whopping two billion, accounting for almost a fourth of the world’s population, and yet in t
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Emilija Julija Neufeld
2024.03.01 19:29
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In recent years, our society has been shocked by a series of cruel, terrible, and seemingly motiveless crimes known as the Mudjima crimes. These brutal acts have struck fear into the hearts of many, raising a pressing question: How should we deal with individuals who commit such inhumane atrocities?
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Son Jiho
2023.12.03 23:21
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In the high-stakes arena of global university rankings, many Korean higher education institutions have responded with ambitious marketing plans to attract a more diverse student body despite lack of resources for them to truly flourish. So, is increasing the number of international students importan
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Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.12.02 17:43
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Pinkwashing is a controversial practice that has become increasingly more common in recent years. A combination of “pink” and “whitewashing,” it was originally derived from companies using the pink ribbon while hypocritically using products that can cause breast cancer. Now, it is a term describing
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Jung Haine
2023.12.01 14:09
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In recent years, millennials and Generation Z in Korea (MZ Generation) have been hooked on café culture. It is not hard to find young people in bustling cafés enjoying their beverages while studying, chatting, and spending time with friends. However, this trend has also created a phenomenon where pe
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Ekin Sevinc
2023.11.03 23:13
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Hong Beom-do, a prominent figure in Korean history, served as a general in the Korean Independence Army during Japanese colonization, achieving notable victories, including the ‘Battle of Fengwudong,’ in the fight against Japanese military forces. While he is widely respected for his contributions t
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Son Jiho
2023.11.03 21:04
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With a record average fertility rate of 0.78 as of 2022, Korea is seeing more deaths than births can make up for. The aging population is becoming more of a reality for citizens. Still, the living environment does not seem to be making the necessary changes to foster a bigger population; on the cont
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.11.01 12:52
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Demand for electronic books (e-books) has surged during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as students have had to take online classes. Since both teachers and students are now used to e-book platforms, they are increasingly used in schools, leading students to use them even after they grad
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Kwon Herin
2023.10.06 22:42
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Language is one of humanity’s most powerful tools, able to influence the minds of its speakers to a certain degree. If Orwell’s 1984 abolished several words promoting freedom and individuality to depict a homogenous dictatorship, our generation would have largely taken a drastic stance in favor of i
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.10.06 21:28
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South Korea’s women-only parking spaces were initially implemented to ensure the safety of female drivers, but they have become increasingly controversial over time. The system was first introduced in 2009 as part of a project to safeguard women’s rights, but it has faced widespread protests in Kore
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Cho Hana
2023.10.04 15:23
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In the K-pop industry, idols as young as 14 can make their debut and enter the competitive music world. Examples of K-idols who debuted when they were young include well-known celebrities such as G-Dragon, BoA, Taemin, and HyunA. Years ago, a few K-pop groups might have had one or two young members.
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Ekin Sevinc
2023.09.03 19:59
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The recent Korean drama King the Land is currently facing a storm of criticism surrounding its portrayal of the character Prince Samir, due to its inaccurate depiction of Arab culture. This controversy is far from isolated as Korean shows have been repeatedly targeted for their cultural insensitivit
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.09.01 23:50
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Is it believable that a handbag, so small that it cannot even be seen with the naked eye, is worth more than a car? A controversial microscopic handbag created by Mischief (MSCHF) was sold for over 63,000 United States dollars (USD) at an online auction on June 15, 2023. The yellowish-green bag with
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Cho Hana
2023.09.01 19:13
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach are among some of Roald Dahl’s most cherished works, which evoke numerous childhood memories of the first joys of reading. Roald Dahl is well known as the author of many beloved children’s books that are still prominent as cla
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Park Hyun Seo
2023.06.07 11:23
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It is no surprise that most teenagers want to acquire independence as soon as they become adults. Yet these days, it is becoming increasingly common to encounter people in their 30s or 40s who continue to live with their parents. In today's rapidly changing society, a social trend known as the “Kang
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Son Jiho
2023.06.06 22:51