Have you heard of the word newtro? These days, it is easy to have an access to newtro in various ways, such as café or fashion. What is newtro? ST introduces the newtro culture. ...........................................................Ed Last October, Bohemian Rhapsody , a movie about the famous B

There are several blisses for adults, called the “kidult culture.” Many adults enjoy this culture and they are enthusiastic about the things that the kids play with. ST introduces the various kind of kidult culture. EdThe recent generation 2030 are enthusiastic about the charming innocence of childh

Yoga is an exercise that can make us train our mind and body at the same time. ST introduces various kinds of yoga and their effects. ......................................................................................... Ed Yoga is gaining popularity among the modern people who experience both ph

Every year, the world has been dyed with the color of the year, which is designated by Pantone. What is Pantone and why is the color of the year that they announced influential? ST introduces Pantone and the color of the year. ..................................EdIn 2018, the unique shade of violet f

There are many companies which can be called unicorn companies. What is a unicorn company? ST talks about unicorn company and their management strategy. ...............................................................Ed“Start-up” is a term coined in Silicon Valley. It refers to a new venture company

Vegetarianism is a diet that consists of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts for religious, environmental, and nutritional reasons. According to the Korean Federation of Vegetarians, the number of vegetarians in Korea is estimated at 1 to 1.5 million, and is increasing every year. Like this tr

Balancing work and life is very important because being overly motivated at work can also backfire. When the intensity of work exceeds a certain level and breaks the balance between work and life, it can lead to what we call the burnout syndrome. ST discusses the burnout syndrome. ..................

When people write a letter of self-introduction, there is often one section where you discuss your hobby. Nowadays, however, people are too busy studying and working, and most of them do not have a proper answer when asked about hobbies. ST introduces different hobbies that can enrich your life, and

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These days, nearly 1 out of 3 people raise companion animals in their homes. Companion animals are and should be treated as members of the family. However, some people treat companion animals in a way that are not acceptable. ST discusses current problems on raising a companion animal, and provides

The World of Creativity and Advertising When you watch TV or surf on the Internet, there are certain breathtaking advertisements that are genuinely impressive! Sometimes, you wonder who made it. How did they think of it? How did they connect those totally different subjects together? It seems like c

[INTRODUCTION] Traveling abroad is now a dream come true. Last year, more than 26 million people, or more than half of the Korean population, went outside of Korea through airports. What was your impression of the airport you used? Good? Bad? ST talks about three airports that have been ranked as th

There is always a clash of views on whether Korean medicine is verifiable or not. Some people agree on its effectiveness, while some denounce it as just one superstition. However, it is hard to say that Korean medicine is not effective at all. ST discusses the pros and cons of Korean medicine to fac

Not many of you would have a hobby of collecting works of art. Collecting works of art sounds like a hobby for the rich, and it seems like affordability is a major barrier in starting a collection. However, collecting works of art is quite accessible. ST provides tips to becoming an art collector…Ed

A long journey in the year 2018 of the Soongsil Times is almost coming to an end. From the start of the year until December, there were many activities involving ST. ST interviews the editors of the Soongsil Times on their genuine feelings for the year……………………………………………………………..Ed ST: Hello, as my fir

There is a lingering conflict over conscientious objectors every year. Whether the government should acknowledge their legitimacy or not, then what the proper regulation for alternative service would be, etc…. This year, along with the controversy of the exemption of sports stars from military servi

Did you know that the Queer Festival is celebrating its 19th anniversary in Korea? The Queer Festival is not a familiar concept in Korea yet, but it is widely celebrated and many people participate in Europe. ST discusses the Queer Festival in Korea............. Ed Queer. The dictionary defines quee

On rainy days when you walk around public places, there were always a plastic covers for umbrellas. However, all of a sudden, it is gone. Especially, when you enter a subway, you know that it is missing. ST talks about the disappearance of umbrella plastic covers.Ed On a rainy day, many public place

From August 20 to 29, SSU provided 3D printing convergence training at the Engineering Education Innovation Center to educate interested students from technical and IT colleges. The required total number of students was less than 30, and less than four members were organized. For eight days, excludi