Jung Hye-in Freshman Department of Theatre Dongguk University Hello, I am Jeong Hye-in, a freshman at Dongguk University, majoring in Directing in the Department of Theatre. The period of my high school years, long for some and short for others, was a time during which I earnestly wished for admissi
Hyun Jung-hwan Professor Department of International Trade Dongguk University For an ordinary university student, “Finance” is a quite difficult field to understand. However, all of us need to have a certain level of financial understanding, which is called financial literacy.Financial literacy, whi
I still can vividly call back the memory of walking on the campus for the very first time, back in my freshman days. Time flew so fast, and now I stand right in the middle, between entry and graduation, as a junior student. Throughout the two years, I have lost a lot, but learned some lessons at the
Trend Korea 2024 has announced 10 keywords or concepts, predicting 2024’s trends. One of them is a “hexagonal human.” It means a human who is perfect in six aspects: appearance, personality, education, wealth, job/career, and background. Nowadays, people aspire to be a hexagonal human themselves, bu
Hello everyone, my name is Elio Lannoo, I am 20, from France and have been living in South Korea for 6 months. My dream has always been to leave my country to study abroad and discover new things, new people and a new part of the world. This is why I did not hesitate one second when I had the chance
Last November, at the invitation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Italian President Sergio Mattarella embarked on a three-day state visit to Korea. During this visit, President Yoon invited me, a scientist specializing in new materials for energy applications with 10 years of experience in K
When we look at the word “Christmas,” it certainly unveils a feeling of comfort. Red, green and white all scattered around, the snow’s welcoming chillness and the Christmas tree’s woody smell truly sum up how cozy the winter holidays are. Growing up in Eastern Europe, Romania, helped me master the t
In November 2021, my close friend mentioned that he was preparing to become an exchange student in Norway. Upon hearing this, I began contemplating the idea of being an exchange student. After looking into the requirements, I found out that a GPA of 3.0 or above, standardized language test scores, a
Taking on responsibility as a leader frequently feels like lifting a big object. Although being a leader may seem easy, it comes with a lot of commitment and responsibility. But what you get out of conquering these obstacles and hurdles is not just wisdom and experience, but also priceless connectio
As time passed by, I became Cultural Desk Editor of the Dongguk Post in the blink of an eye, and my work in the Dongguk Post is now over. Starting with the 451st newspaper, my first article at the Dongguk Post, I have written and proofread a lot of articles up to the 458th newspaper for one and a ha
As a reporter for the Dongguk Post, my two-year journey from Cub Reporter to Editor-in-Chief is nearing towards the end. When I first joined the Dongguk Post, I did not have any confidence in writing. In particular, the beginning was full of fear, ahead of worries about writing articles in English.
In modern society, Social Network Service (SNS) has become a necessity rather than an option, and a new type of job known as “influencer” has also emerged. As a result, “influencer marketing,” which was created together, has become companies’ most used marketing strategy. The “group purchase” we com
Many Korean apartment complexes have foreign-sounding names intended to appear fancy and exclusive. This trend can confuse people trying to find their way.
If life is compared to a flight, my time at the Dongguk Post was like racing down the runway, an essential moment for a smooth journey. To build a better future, one needs the ability to read the paradigm of the era. Experiences in the Dongguk Post have enhanced the resolution of the world around me
Just as many other people dreaming of travelling to Korea, I used to spend hours watching videos and searching pictures of all the places I’d be able to see one day. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Han-river, Namsan Tower and Lotte World seemed like a dream when I first saw them but now, I keep passing
In 2023, a new broadcasting trend has taken South Korea by storm—the rise of dating reality shows featuring ordinary people. Programs like "I am Solo," "Single's Inferno," "EXchange," and "Heart Signal" that capture the process of individuals finding "love" have gained immense popularity. Furthermor
The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games, which gave us hope and dreams from Chuseok, has closed. South Korea finished the tournament in third place overall with 867 athletes showing off their skills and competing, winning a total of 190 medals. The victory report created by the players’ blood, sweat, and tear
More and more Gen Zers are burying themselves in social media, thereby losing touch with their true selves.
The Dongguk Post recruitment notice, which was attached to the school building, came to my mind. The recruitment notice was a kind of revelation to me, because I have been hearing from my friend working as a student reporter at another university and thought that she was amazing. At that time, I was