Have you ever heard of Hallyu, the Korean wave? People all over the world are enthusiastic about Korean culture, such as K-Pop and K-Movie, which includes the very famous "Parasite (2019)" and BTS. Recently, reaction videos of Korean culture by foreigners have increased online. Interests in Korean c
Unlike in the past, if you look around SNS these days, many media companies in Korea and countries abroad point Seoul as the mecca of fashion among Asian fashion market. Also, you can see many pictures of foreign celebrities wearing Korean brand clothes. The reporter thinks the reason for the overse
A crisis is like two sides of a coin; a crisis can be a disaster, yet it can also be an opportunity for a change. The Cover Story will enlighten us from the marketing point of view and tell us of the strategies marketing industries have used to deal with the fallout of COVID-19. In addition, the Bul
COVID-19 has forced people to keep their distance from one another. This has been a huge hindrance since a lot of social activities depended on interactions in person. Fortunately, the problem has been partially alleviated by “turning social activities online”.Jobs, education, commerce, and social g
Kang Shin-hwanThe first alumnus of KU English News JournalDepartment of English Language & Literature, Enrollment year: 1976Was appointed to the examiner of Hyundai CorporationThe reason I made the KU English News Journal for the first time…I could not believe the collegiate university did not have
Congratulations to The Konkuk Bulletin for the 300th publication. Reporting issues from within the Campus to that of the outside world, the passion and commitment of The Konkuk Bulletin reporters and editors are surely the driving force of the 55-years-long history.Although it is not easy to combine school-work with reporting activity, every member of The Konkuk Bulletin has dedicated themselves t
Sunt din Moldova! Cunoasteți ceva despre Republica Moldova? “Maldives? Da, auzisem de Maldives” – acest răspuns îl primesc des de la cetățenii țărilor de pe continentul Asiatic sau American, iar uneori și cel European. Însă să o reluăm de la început. Nunta tradițională moldovenească începe cu obiceiul „Stărostie”, cînd mirele cu o rudă mai în vîrstă se duc la părinţii miresei pentru a o cere în că
Magnolia flowers bloom from magnolia seeds and rose flowers bloom from rose seeds. The same is the logic of our lives. One ought to sow seeds in the garden to achieve the desired result. Likewise, Konkuk University Foundation has its 90th anniversary and The Konkuk Bulletin issues its 300th volume. By planting the seeds of studies and pleasure, students rounded the first semester off. Glob
In Vol. 299, the Campus Briefing covered topics timely at the start of the first semester and used visual materials to help understand them intuitively. In addition, the Cartoon expressed impressively the three problems associated with COVID-19. On top of these, the Cover Story was novel, joining the difficult and heavy theme of scientific development to the fresh and interesting motif of SF movie
Farewell in Full Summer Dear Bulletiners, summer is in the air today! How has every day of your lives been inT he Konkuk Bulletin? In the last two and a half years, I have spent precious and proud days writing down my deepest thoughts and feelings and sharing them with numerous people at Konkuk University. For more than half of my university life, I have sincerely been appreciati
Is there any place in Konkuk University that brings out a special memory? It could be a café, Lake Ilgam, or even a lecture room. However, there might be some students who do not have any since they could not enjoy the campus life. Thus, as The Konkuk Bulletin celebrates the 75th anniversary of KU, this KU_Campus will introduce facilities in KU that were used frequently by KU members. Most of thes
Name: Lee Sang-hoOccupation: LawyerMajor: Department of Korean Literature and LanguageThe ninth term of Konkuk Law School1. What does a lawyer do? Lawyers act to resolve the dispute on behalf of the person involved in the “legal dispute”. It is difficult for ordinary people to properly respond to legal disputes because they do not know the law in detail. That is why lawyers, who are le
What is simple happiness? When do we feel happiness? We need to answer these questions to make and maintain a happy life. The standard varies from person to person, and satisfaction with your life is important for your happiness. In other words, happiness means a balanced well-being. Some happiness slowly rises with the expectation of meeting other people. For students who waited for the new
The Campus Briefing news had a variety of graphs and evidence which made the overall article trustworthy. However, some articles had similar titles which were a little disappointing. The third article was a little disappointing since there was a lack of photos. The Cartoon needs to complete its painting. Moreover, there were some incomplete parts. The Cover Story’s topic was timely considering the
我想告訴妳3個台灣的迷信。迷信,就是大家相信的事情,但是這些事情沒有科學根據。比如說, 在英國,你們會說 knock the wood, 然後敲一敲桌子,希望能帶來好運! 今天我要介紹四個台灣的 迷信,讓我們開始吧! 1. 送禮物的時候,不能送傘和送鐘 我覺得這一個迷信,還是有很多台灣人非常地相信。所以你送禮物的時候,要很小心!不能送雨傘;也不要送時鐘。為什麼呢?如果你送鐘的話,這是一種詛咒,因為,「送鐘」這個字,諧音聽起來好像是「送終」,那它的意思是在別人死掉後,你去參加他的喪禮,你去看那個死掉的人最後一面。所以如果你送鐘給別人,聽起來就好像是你要去幫別人「送終」。那另外一個不能送的東西是雨傘。它跟送終的原因很像,因為傘,這個字聽起來很像另一個字,散,散的意思是分開、或是分手的意思。所以如果送傘,可能會覺得,是會分開的意思。所以,在台灣,送禮物的時候,大家
We do not have much equality of conditions today. There is little common space for people to gather together regardless of class, race, ethnicity, or faith, and they are far apart from each other. For 40 years, market-driven globalization has brought about income and wealth inequality, and many people have different lifestyles. The rich and the poor never run into each other on a daily basis. They
How do you spend your time at home in the COVID-19 situation? Most people have had to stay indoors at home instead of enjoying their time outside. As these times have increased, people began to find something to do inside. Following the trend, the popularity of OTT (Over-the-top) media services has exploded. OTT refers to a service that provides various media contents such as broadcasting programs
As social distancing is continuously recommended due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, hobbies that people can do alone at home are on the rise. These include activities like coloring books, “Do It Yourself ” (DIY), baking, and so on. Among many different hobbies, the reporter tried some and will share reviews of them. Let us dive into the interesting pastimes and compare them. Which one is