Professor Cho Eui-yon, who had been serving as a professor in the Department of English at Dongguk University for 35 years, has retired in August 2023. His expertise lies in pragmatics, and he has conducted research on language and translation phenomena based on inferential pragmatics. In addition t
There is a well-known nursery rhyme that goes “Good night, sleep tight, do not let the bedbugs bite.” Mybe it is because people do not say this as often anymore, but the bedbugs are starting to bite again these days. Recently, it has been reported that bedbugs are re-emerging, starting from France,
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
Under the autumn sky, the passion of university students bloomed. The “1st Daedong Yeonhwa” was held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at the main stadium of Dongguk University’s Seoul campus. Hosted by Sangwol Gyeolsa 108 Jeonbeopdan, this event was organized by Dongguk University’s Seokrimhoe with
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
The LINC Business 3.0 Project Group held the “2023 Dongguk Industry-Academic Cooperation Festival” from November 14th to 16th. The Industry-Academic Cooperation Festival was designed to contribute to the proliferation of a culture of collaboration between industry and academia, as well as the revita
Dongguk University professors’ research team have shown remarkable results, winning awards in various f ields or bei ng published i n academic journals. The Dongguk Post would like to introduce them. On November 2nd, Choi Min-jae, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at Dongguk Univers
To mark the 60th anniversary of its opening, Dongguk University Museum is holding a special exhibition under the theme of “The Buddha Who Came to the Dongguk.” The exhibition consists only of the museum’s collection, allowing visitors to look back on the museum’s 60-year history and see valuable Bud
Last October, an anonymous monk donated 100 million won to Dongguk University. The story he donated was belatedly known recently, so many people were moved by his great act. The old monk visited Dongguk University and said he want to donate without sharing his name or identity. “I decided to donate
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has raised public transportation costs for the first time in eight years since 2015. Only basic fares will be adjusted for both buses and subways, and additional fees per distance applied to integrated transfers and subway distance proportion in the Seoul metropolit
A public hearing was held at Dongguk University’s Seoul campus for three days from the 21st to the 23rd. A total of nine colleges attended the public hearing. Voting was held from November 27th to 29th at a voting booth located in a college building, and counting was held at 6 P.M. on the 29th. Amo
The Korean trot audition program first aired in January 2020 and received a high viewer rating of 35.7%. The program was loved by many viewers regardless of age and led to the second trot heyday. The broadcast once again revived the Korean trot by adding fire and developed the trot genre with a diff
Dongguk University is a university affiliated with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. One of the most prominent features of Dongguk University is the presence of Buddhist elements throughout the campus. Particularly, the foundation of the university is rooted in the foundational spirit of refining
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
Dongguk University’s Manhae Monument area, next to the main hall, was newly renovated and renamed into “Manhae Dongsan.” The main purpose of this renovation was to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its founding. Manhae Monument, which has been with Donggukians since August 15th, 1987, has been reb