Klaus Schwab, the founder of the WEF (World Economic Forum) who first used the term “fourth industrial revolution” in Switzerland in January 2016, called the global economic change to include industries that are not defined in the existing industrial classification, followed by the invention of the

LGBTQ rights are one of the most important issues worldwide. Also in America, changes toward positive responses on same-sex marriage are increasing.Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to license same-sex marriages. In 2003, the Massachusetts supreme judicial court ruled that denying marriage righ

There are many types of entertainment in the Republic of Korea, thus it is often called the “Republic of Media.” Beyond observational types of entertainment, talk shows, and reality shows, the combination of genres is becoming a new trend, out of the original forms of variety shows. For example, the

The hottest keyword early this year is “diary decorating.” Diary decorating means expressing one’s taste, purpose, and disposition in one’s diary. The craze has created a new term, “diary decorator,” which means someone who does the decorating. I would also like to explain about this activity, which

I wanted to be a content creator since I was in high school. I am going to discuss with you about the process of achieving my dream. Content creator is one of the most lucrative jobs in the world. I am fond of writing, and my goal is to become a writer who creates content. It was fortunate that I en

Movember? Don’t you mean, ‘November’? Nope. Mo(ustaches) in (No)vember, gives us ‘Movember’, which is a global event to encourage men to grow (bad) moustaches each November to raise money for men’s health. Many men in Western cultures don’t go to the doctor to check their health, and especially avoi

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

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

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

I am a student who is majoring in the humanities. I applied at the Department of English Language and Literature because I like English, and wanted to study English linguistics and literature professionally. However, I doubted my choice after I entered the university because people are prejudiced ag

When I was about two or three years old, I was at a beach with my family, and I was playing in the sand where shallow waters gently lapped when a wave came suddenly and nearly washed me away. My mother, who was sitting a few meters away, dashed into the water and was able to save me, though she lost

Jae Myung Lee, the mayor of Seong Nam City, has come out with a policy called “youth dividend,” which is currently being used to give young adults in the city a certain amount of money each term. However, unlike the original purpose of this particular welfare system, many critics have argued that th

Media have developed along with the change in media environment and the emergence of various new media. If the usual forms of media (e.g., radio, television, Internet, and social networking sites) suddenly disappear, our daily lives willundoubtedly become more difficult because the main function of

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often classified as economic, legal, ethical, and charitable. Economic responsibility is based on Adam Smith’s theory of nationalism, ‘price determination by the market’ as the most basic responsibility. In short, it means an obligation to maximize profits. H

A year ago, I was a freshman student who could not wait to begin studying at a university. During that time, I wanted to spend my time in a more productive manner. It was not long before I encountered the ‘Peace Butterfly Network’. It is a student union club, in which students from different college

A year ago, I was a freshman student who could not wait to begin studying at a university. During that time, I wanted to spend my time in a more productive manner. It was not long before I encountered the ‘Peace Butterfly Network’. It is a student union club, in which students from different college

Most people who start to fall in love want their love to last long or forever. Unfortunately, many people have an unexpected breakup while continuing their relationship with their partners. In this article, I would like to look at the topic of love and separation from a mechanical point of view. We

“Tell us about the difficulties that the newly-organized department will face and suggest solutions for this.” It was one of the interview questions I received to enter the ‘school of convergence specialization’ There are a lot of problems to face as a newly-organized department, but the most serious problem I thought was the absence of the student council. I think that if there is no student coun

Say Something Nice This year, the class of 2017 graduates and more importantly, senior year is finally over for students in my grade. It is a well-known fact that the last year of high school is the most stressful, especially for Korean students. Only after I passed my interviews for college did I realize what all the stress did to my personality. I got irritated very easily and had n

   Today, the most preferred music genre by the younger generation is hip-hop. The younger generation loves hip hop with a mix of intense beat and extraordinary lyrics as it expresses their innermost thoughts. In contrast, they find classical music boring believing that it sounds too formal. However, if you get to know a little bit about classical music, such an attitude will change.  Classica