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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
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On April 28, 2023, a young man from Seoul National University (SNU) visited the Leeum Art Museum, dared to walk up to the highly valued art piece “Comedian” by renowned artist Maurizio Cattelan, and ate it. The value of the installed work was estimated at over 120,000 United States dollars (USD), ca
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Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2023.06.06 18:52
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A “cliffhanger” is a frequently used plot device in which the final scene, instead of completely concluding the story, ends on a suspenseful note, leaving the audience wanting more. In fact, our everyday lives are filled with cliffhangers, as every little twist and turn seems to thrust us into unpre
EDITOR’S LETTER
Yun Sunwoo
2023.06.06 12:48
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Sharing food, in particular rice cakes, with neighbors when first moving into a new home is a common practice in Korean culture. This act is seen as an expression of Jeong, which is a unique, complex concept in Korean culture that plays a crucial role in building relationships and maintaining social
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Son Jiho
2023.05.03 18:15
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It is probably a well-known fact that Koreans have a love-hate relationship with the English language. English is the lingua franca of the globalized world, and Korea is one of several nations to be experiencing the “English fever,” with children being sent to English kindergartens, and students spe
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Jung Haine
2023.05.01 21:46
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At first sight, the phrase "storm in a teacup" makes no sense at all. Not only would it be impossible to place a storm inside a teacup, but the teacup would also lack the durability to contain such a force for any period of time. As such, the phrase “storm in a teacup” describes a situation where a
EDITOR’S LETTER
Yun Sunwoo
2023.05.01 17:41
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World-renowned internet speeds, an array of instant foods, same-day delivery, chauffeur services, and more – these are all examples of the ppali ppali culture deeply rooted in Korean society. Aiming for higher productivity and efficiency, the desire to get everything done quickly contributed greatly
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Son Chaewan
2023.05.01 15:06
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The modern art movement still continues to raise question and attract attention among both art lovers and general public. Modern art is often criticized as convoluted, pompous, and pretentious for prioritizing the conceptual ideas behind art more than its aesthetics or design. A modern artist can ta
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Ekin Sevinc
2023.04.02 23:10
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Imagine that you are having prolonged eye contact with someone else. This will most likely create an atmosphere of deep trust or, in some cases, discomfort. To be able to “see eye to eye” with another, one must be able to reach the utmost state of agreement, or at least strive to do so. While this w
EDITOR’S LETTER
Yun Sunwoo
2023.04.02 22:43
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “interview”? The Fourth Industrial Revolution brought forth a rise in companies’ investments in human resources (HR) technologies. This includes utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their talent acquisition and interviews to opti
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Yoon Sunho
2023.04.02 16:27
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Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is flying to the Moon this year, and T.O.P, a member of the boy group Big Bang, is joining him. Last year, Maezawa selected eight crew members to join his lunar tour, titled the dearMoon project. According to the project’s homepage, the crew will come back after a
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Son Chaewan
2023.03.31 22:17
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Whether a sweet summer breeze or a violent hurricane storm, each wind has its own unique strength or trajectory. Yet, despite the seemingly drastic differences of these winds, they share a common factor: they are forces that bring about change in our atmosphere. Applying this metaphor to current eve
EDITOR’S LETTER
Yun Sunwoo
2023.03.09 00:01
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A child with skinny arms and a protruding ribcage stares blankly into the camera. A tearful mother holds onto her emaciated baby. A homeless man searches for a place to spend the night. These images instantly evoke strong feelings of sympathy and even guilt; it is hard to resist dialing the number o
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Park Hyun Seo
2023.03.05 13:20
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Koreans and anyone who has lived in South Korea for some time would probably be familiar with how “super supermarkets” (SSMs) close every other Sunday biweekly. It goes without saying that many have found themselves facing the disappointing “closed” sign at the entrance of nearby supermarkets, namel
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Yoon Sunho
2023.03.05 13:13
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Winter holidays are often synonymous with singing along to the notes of Bublé’s hit "White Christmas" while picturing oneself at a cozy ski resort in the mountains. However, a dream-like experience of this kind is bound to be buried in the past if humans do not make an imminent choice. The Earth is
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.03.04 01:04
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As 2022 comes to an end, we once again close the book of a year full of highs and lows. The excitement tinted with melancholy is a complex, profound emotion that seems to make its presence known every December. Yet eventually, optimism reigns over doubts and we become overwhelmed with an unfounded h
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Jie Yeowon
2022.12.16 10:04
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Over the past few months, there have been continuous reports on how climate protesters are targeting some of the world’s most valuable artworks in museums of multiple European countries. Tomato soup was thrown at Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”, cake was smeared onto Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”,
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Park Hyun Seo
2022.12.03 17:05
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In the early summer of 2021, social media platforms were flooded with posts of people revealing professionally photographed pictures of their thin, toned, muscular bodies. Although photoshoots of flexing muscles were once thought to be exclusive for professional athletes, an increasing number of ind
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Park Subin
2022.12.03 14:48
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If you were an ardent reader in your primary school days, you would probably recall the book Don't Eat the Marshmallow Yet!: The Secret to Sweet Success. The overarching message in the book reflects a quintessential characteristic in bestsellers of the late 90s and early 00s: your future success is
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Kim Chaerin
2022.12.03 13:24