Until the past several years, TV had been the main medium for watching news and programs, but the development of smartphones and online platform changed the way people enjoy media. People no longer wait on the couch at home to watch favorite programs. They can now enjoy tons of different contents an

A Simple Way to Add Value to Our Lives through Books & Movies Best-selling books in bookstores nowadays contain essays, and have become so popular because many people are struggling to survive in this highly competitive society. Such books tell them that it is okay to seek comfort and rest for a whi

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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

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[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

I can’t sleep well. There are many situations that can keep us awake at night. In my case, it is the difficulty of falling asleep.Of course, when I can't sleep well, I go to bed late. And if I sleep late, I wake up late as well. But I shouldn't. I have to get up early. So, I try not to sleep

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

On October 1st, the 6th SSU Presidential Lecture was held at Han Kyungchik Memorial Hall. This lecture’s theme was “Architecture of Steven Hall – Making architecture,” with Steven Hall, a world-renowned architect who is considered as the new creative leader in the field of modern architecture, as sp

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

On October 11, SSU held an "SSU 121 DREAMING CONCERT" at 6:30 p.m. at the Han Kyung-Jik Memorial Hall. The concert began with Carmen's prelude, followed by ‘Pyeongyang Sungsil school song’ , ‘Memory’, ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’, ‘Libiamo’, and ‘I Believe I Can Fly’.Hwang Jun-seong, SSU Pres

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

After two months of a sweet, I’d say, a short break, the summer vacation had finally come to an end. For students like us, it’s time to go back to reality, and start hustling for a new semester. I feel like this year has been filled with many big events. This summer was unprecedentedly hot, and it f

About “IT doesn’t matter” In a world connecting to the Internet these days, Nicholas Carr, who is famous for the book, The Shallows, said a long time ago, “IT (Information technology) doesn’t matter.” Do you agree with what he said? To summarize his point, “Having a car doesn’t make a difference if