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a Korean LGBT community. a Korean LGBT for this 44th edition, the biggest marriage’ On Feature (page four issue of the year. to five), we look into the lawsuit of Jim 26th June the triggered that Obergefell same-sex around trend world’s the ruling, same-sex why reason the and marriage We couples wish their marriages to be legal. also deal with the pros and cons of this issue is the first case of same-sex marriage in in marriage of same-sex case first the is is not pronounced judgment The . yet and it seems likely to be a long fight. Even though it cannot address the issue of the lawsuit has discrimination immediately, significance itself as it will be a foothold for 6 Editor-in-Chief -Legalizing Same-sex marriage Feature

4~5 On June 6th, a Western District District Western On June 6th, a Seoul Court accepted a lawsuit in regards to Court accepted a lawsuit in regards to same-sex marriage by gay couple Jo KwangSoo and Kim SeungWhan. It Supreme Court does not acknowledge same- acknowledge not does Court Supreme sex marriage; they only acknowledge marriage between a man and a woman. In refutation rights groups insist of this, sexual minority’s that article 10 of the Korean Constitution, pursue happiness to which ensures ‘the right includes the right of self-sexual and dignity’ determination and the freedom of marriage, therefore the nation has to assure it. Teacher Education Course Teacher Inside Duksung -

3 Asking for Equal Dignity; Same-Sex Marriage Asking for Equal Dignity; How about in Korea? At the present, there there present, the At Korea? in about How On June 26th, the U.S. Supreme Court On June 26th, the U.S. Supreme Court no recognition under the law. The Korean Korean The law. the under recognition no is no clause in the law related to same-sex same-sex to related law the in no clause is marriage. Same-sex marriage is not in itself has it time, same the at but, illegal explicitly calling it ‘Victory for the U.S.’ and the and the for the U.S.’ calling it ‘Victory internet turned into rainbow which is the official symbol of sexual minorities. the U.S. states. The U.S. joined the many many the joined U.S. The states. U.S. the same-sex legislated have that countries by celebrated Obama President marriage. ruled to allow same-sex marriage in all ruled to allow same-sex marriage in all Kim MinJeong On Campus -Campus News  Introduction of the 44th Edition

2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 2 CAMPUS NEWS Show What You Have Got DWU Smoking Area Is Fashion Design Students’ Graduation Exhibition in Poor Management

Kang KyuMin SooJin

Junior-Reporter Junior-Reporter duksung.ac.kr

Fourth graders majoring in Fashion Design will Our school’s smoking area has received hold their graduation Fashion Show on October complaints from both smokers and non- 29th, 2015. The Graduation Fashion Show opens smokers for its poor management. every year and this year is the 50th anniversary. Duksung Women’s University To celebrate the anniversary and to highlight the (DWU) designated smoking areas 10 history of the show, the runway will be held in meters away from school buildings Red dots are DWU's smoking areas. This map is made by VISTA reporter. school. Students participating in the runway will Last year's Fashion Show where there are less people passing by. express what they have learned for four years based on their innate talents. There are 14 smoking areas at DWU (The smoking area map is located behind the ‘Chamirisa Fashion Design majors’ Fashion Show has its true meaning when different grade students Memorial Building’). work together. In other words, first, second and third grade students take their role in the There are some problems with the DWU smoking area. First, the smoking areas’ location Fashion Show to help fourth graders. They help the fourth graders to smoothly present the are inappropriate. Even though DWU stated that smoking areas have to be 10 meters away show via working for them in the background of the show. from the school buildings, some areas are located right behind the building: ‘Chamirisa In this year’s show, students created clothes that express their thoughts. Unlike professional Memorial Building’ back gate and between the ‘Chamirisa Memorial building’ and ‘Lecture shows, Duksung Women’s University Fashion Show focuses on students’ own talent and Building.’ Students in class are bothered by smoke drifting in through the windows. individuality. Moreover, since this year’s runway is the 50th show, the school decided to give Second, students are not properly notified of the smoking areas. The related map is only students more freedom to choose their own themes and uniqueness. The head manager of the shown at the smoking area of the ‘Chamirisa Memorial Building’ and just two areas are plotted graduation Fashion Show, Park HyunJeong, claimed “Audiences of this year’s show should on the map; the smoking area behind Student Hall and College of Humanities back gate. focus more on acknowledging what each individual students wanted to express.” The lack of information about the exact location creates discomfort for students. Smokers are Likewise, this year’s Fashion Show triggers a lot of interest from many other students. Most crowded to known areas and some students smoke in non-smoking areas by mistake. of them show optimistic interest. However, not every student has the same view. Few students The school has shown a progressive attitude to resolve these problems. The General Affairs worry about the runway due to the integration with or elimination of other Art majors. They Department re-designated the top two smoking areas that have received many complaints insist that giving priority only to Fashion Design students by allowing the Fashion Show from students: the smoking area behind the ‘Chamirisa Memorial Building’ and 3rd floor to take place in the school is discriminating other majors. To overcome this problem, the platform of the College of Humanities. Moreover, the staff in charge of the smoking areas said head manager of the graduation Fashion Show explained that “We were going to have a big they would mark all the smoking areas on the campus map as soon as possible. opening. However, due to the complaint, we canceled our opening and only focused on our There was an opinion about installing smoking booths to avoid confrontations between non- main show so that the show would be more humble.” smokers and smokers. However, DWU stated that they decided not to install a smoking booth The Fashion Show will be held at both 4 o’clock and 7 o’clock on Thursday the 29th of for several reasons: First, a smoking booth have bad ventilation so the smell of smoke would be October. Fourth graders are trying their best to show what they have got. Visit the graduation prevalent around the booth. Secondly, there is the problem of cost. Managing a smoking booth Fashion Show and see for yourself. would cost a lot of money (to install an air cleaner, ventilator and other things to maintain). [email protected] The General Affairs Department said that they hope students would report problems more openly so that they could acknowledge the problems and fix them more quickly and easily. [email protected]

Programs Support DWU Students during Examination Period Yuri Gallery – a Special Gallery Public affairs office of DWU Son JiSu in the DWU Art College Sub-Editor An SuYoon DWU has three special systems for students Reporter preparing for exams: ‘Good sleep, Good score,’ ‘Go with ADT caps’ and ‘Offering breakfast.’ The Art and Design College of DWU has a long Those systems were made to support students history compared to other universities. Part of the during the examination period. Department of Fine Arts, the Art College of DWU DWU Student Service Center and the Language has been in operation for 50 years. Based on its Institute implemented a program named ‘Good The president of DWU distributes food to long history, the Art College founded a special sleep, Good score’ in 2014. The language institute students personally gallery at the L complex; the ‘Yuri Gallery.’ opens a sleeping room for students during this period. This Cram & Crash room is to help The gallery holds various exhibitions related to art The artists' works are exhibited in Yuri Gallery shorten the students commute time to school and to improve their welfare while studying late and design with the works of undergraduate students; during the test period. Students can stay in the language institute for twelve days by paying students from the six art departments display their assignments that they worked on during the minimal charges. ‘Good sleep, Good score’ set a registration deadline by order of arrival. school term. Student assignments, as well as works by graduates, can be displayed here. Since it is in high demand, students who want to join this program have to line up at dawn for There are many other interesting exhibitions in the gallery. DWU held an exhibition to registration. To minimize students’ inconvenience, the Student Service Center now posts the commemorate the 90th anniversary of its foundation in 2010. Headed by the Art College, this location of the reservation desk on the Internet 30 minutes before registration time. exhibition consisted of works by professors, students, alumni and school staff. Profits from The second is services for a safe return home called ‘Dong Haeng (beautiful companion).’ the exhibition were donated as part of a school development fund. In November of 2014, the A police officer from Dobong Police Station walks students’ home from the dormitory or bus portraits of professors and school staff were exhibited by the Department of Western Painting station from 22:00 to 2:00 every day during the examination period. Students who want this and Art History. Kim MyeongOk, Dean of the Art College said, “It was a precious time for service should call the Dobong Police Station (02-2289-9883) at the main gate or back gate students and professors to communicate with each other in the process of exhibition.” of the school. In addition, there is another service that is conducted by the Student Service Overshadowing its purpose, there are few students that know the gallery due to poor promotion. Center. The school ADT caps (the on-campus security force) will send students home safely One student, whose major is Fashion Design, stated, “Although it was established for some good from 22:00 to 24:00. Students who stay in the language institute, dormitory or near the school reasons, there are few students who know about the gallery. Moreover, students who do not belong can apply for this service on the spot and an ADT car can assist them with this service. to the art college have no interest in it. Yuri Gallery needs more attractive promotion.” For nine years, DWU has offered a free breakfast for students. The president and appointed Park HyunSin, professor of Department of Fashion Design, in charge of the Design professors personally distribute breakfast (porridge, toast, boiled eggs and fruits) to students for Specialization business said, “I hope ‘Yuri Gallery’ becomes the center of the art college.”At four days from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. in the dining hall of the students’ union. One student, Gang Yuri Gallery, there are exhibitions as well as various materials associated with art and design. SuHyun (English Literature, 14) said “The breakfast offered by DWU in the examination period If you are interested in the exhibitions at the Yuri Gallery, visit the DWU homepage. You can was delicious and was of good quality. I think DWU considers the students a lot.” get more information about exhibitions. [email protected] [email protected]

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Inside Duksung Support Your Dream: Teacher Education Course academy.duksung.ac.kr Song DaIn addition, during the winter vacation, they offer concentrated Sub-Editor management to students who have the examination soon. The department provides systematic support for the teacher “Standing on the platform, give hope and dream to qualification examination via an open examination class to blossoming students.” raise the pass rate for the test. A special lecture from those who Many students at Duksung Women’s University have passed the test and an on-line lecture is also provided for (DWU) have dreamt of becoming a teacher. DWU does undergraduate and graduate students. not have Education College and the only way students DEIT is a teacher supremacy improvement program that is can get certified as a teacher is by taking the ‘Teacher operated by DWU. It is designed to improve the working-level Education Course.’ capacity of classes and offers the following courses; ‘Nature and Ethics,’ ‘School Management and Teacher Leadership,’ Dream of becoming a teacher at DWU ‘ICT Utilization Method,’ ‘Understanding of the School Site.’ In 1970, DWU established Teaching Professional Department based on recommendations by professors. A lecture held under DEIT program New changes in the course The department has operated a teacher training system for The DWU Teaching Department added ‘Interview’ as years. The DWU Teaching Department has produced many have ‘Pass’ two times on the personality and aptitude test a part of pre-teacher selection which works to students teachers and they are committed to the development of before graduation. Second, they have to take 11 classes related who entered DWU in 2014. The interview is intended to Korean education through many professions such as teacher, to teaching and education which are under the Academic improve qualifications and to meet the needs of our society. administrator, educator, and manager. Professional Department. In addition, students need to complete Misjudgments happen in school when students ask teachers for DWU’s high pass rate of teacher qualification examination over 50 credits for their major, including major-related educational personality education. It has become a public issue; therefore, (more than 20%) and its listing among the best universities subjects and some required subjects to get teacher certification the DWU Teaching Department decided to have an interview implementing a teacher education course make it something (which varies according to students’ majors). to count towards the applicant’s character. Gu JiEun (Fashion to be proud of. We can boast that we placed fourth as the If you are taking double major, you can also get certification Design, 13) said, “I think having an interview to select an Evaluation of Teacher Training Institutes in 2011. for both of them. It would be more helpful to you because appropriate student to become a teacher is a very good idea. points will be added for those with multiple certifications. The The DWU Teaching Department’s attitude to improve itself is What is the ‘Teacher Education Course?’ only thing you have to notice is the time when you have to desirable and I want the department to be progressive so that it It is a course to train a limited number of members from apply: it would be announced during the second semester of can support students’ dream.” a variety of departments to obtain certification as secondary your sophomore year. academy.duksung.ac.kr teacher in middle and high schools. It is under the DWU Academic Professional Department which is approved by DWU’s extra-supporting programs the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. DWU Qualified professors at DWU provide individual guidance implements the course in 18 departments: seven departments and consultation for each student. There are three sophisticated from the College of Humanities, four departments from the supports that distinguish it from other universities: Support for pre- College of Social Sciences, three departments from College of teacher classes, Support for the teacher qualification examination Natural Sciences, one department from College of Information and the Duksung Excellence In Teaching (DEIT) program. and Media, and three departments from the College of Art and The department provides special treatment for the students Design. Only one to six students from each department can in order to support the pre-teacher who is supposed to progress take the course. a class. Professors analyze the video recording results of a The changed process of selection The course has several requirements. First, students should pre-teacher’s demonstration to improve teaching ability. In [email protected]

Voice on Campus What Do You Think about the Teacher Education Course?

Park SooJin, Kang KyuMin Junior-Reporters

Kim IeGang _ Western Painting, 12 DongHyun _ Fashion Design, 14

Duksung Women’s University (DWU) has the best system I applied for the Teacher Education Course because it would help compared to other universities that have a Teacher Education me build my career. However, the course was more difficult than I Course (TEC). Professors do not teach only about the teacher thought. Assignments and exams were hard to keep up. One of the qualification examination and how to get a good grade, but they professors told me that more than half of the students who applied actually make students think. DWU teaches how to teach students for the course give up. Therefore, I believe that only students who and other practical skills that are needed. sufficiently manage their time should apply for this course.

Park JiSoo _ Assistant Instructor of the Faculty of Liberal Art Lee AhYoung _ Oriental Painting, 12

The reputation of DWU as one of the best colleges for the Teacher After becoming a course student, I never have regretted my choice. Education Course is something we all can be proud of. However, Learning how to teach saved me money via not going to teaching the program called the Duksung Excellence In Teaching (DEIT) graduate school. Moreover, I had time to look back on myself every seems to be a problem. There are some complaints that the teaching time I learned about how I should take care of children. Likewise, method and lecture topics are always similar because DWU hires students who are unsure about the course should take the course the same lecturer every year for the DEIT program. and find out later. It is worth it. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 examiner.com 4 FEATURE #LoveWins

Shin YeIn, Song SeulGi, An SuYoon, Park SooJin Editor, Sub-Editor, Reporter, Junior-Reporter

When you look up the word ‘marriage’ in the Oxford English Dictionary, it says ‘the partnership.’ As you can see, English dictionaries have revised their definition of legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions, marriage by eliminating gender specifications or supplementing them with two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship.’ In the Collins English secondary definitions. In the 21st century, the term marriage is no longer only for Dictionary, it says ‘marriage is the state or relationship of living together in a legal men and women.

Same-Sex Marriage Debate through the Decades in the U.S. charlotteobserver.com On June 26th, 2015 at 10 a.m., as the U.S. across this great land.” their wedding. However, Obergefell could Supreme Court ruled that banning same- Before the Supreme Court decision, each not list his name on Arthur’s death certificate sex marriage is unconstitutional across the state of the U.S. had a different law about as the spouse. He sued the state of Ohio to nation, the debate on legalizing same-sex same-sex marriage. A total of 36 states (and recognize their marriage on Arthur’s death marriage in the finally ended. the District of Colombia) allowed same-sex certificate. The lawsuit went all the way up Gay and lesbian couples in the U.S. gained marriage, but the 14 states in the South and to the U.S. Supreme Court and finally, the a constitutional right to marry in all 50 Midwest banned it. Sexual minorities fought court found in his favor. It is the June 26th states. Many same-sex marriage supporters for the equality to marry over a 10 year span ruling. Obergefell said, “Taking care of celebrated the historical day in front of the after Massachusetts became the first state John was what I did for our entire 21 years. Supreme Court building and 2.6 million to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004. The This case was another way to take care of tweets with the hashtag ‘#LoveWins,’ which decisive affair which affected the June 26th him and to respect him and to respect our celebrated the ruling, were posted. The White ruling was Jim Obergefell’s lawsuit. Jim Obergeflle is addressing after the June 26th relationship.” rulling House was lit in rainbow colors (the LGBT Jim Obergefell and John Arthur had been It is considered to be the largest progress of symbol) to celebrate the decision. Barack together for 21 years and got married in 2013. was illegal. rights for LGBT people in the history of the Obama, the first U.S. President to openly They were married in the state of Maryland, Unfortunately, Arthur was suffering from U.S. This has also become an international support sexual minorities, said, “This ruling which allowed same-sex couples to marry, ‘amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),’ a fatal issue because the U.S. is a powerful nation will strengthen our communities by offering because they could not get married in their neurological disease that paralyzes the body. with legal agreements that will have a great spousal rights to all loving same-sex couples home state of Ohio where same-sex marriage He died in October 2013, three months after influence on the world in many ways.

Where in the World Is the Same-Sex Marriage Legal? The reasons why sexual minorities want same-sex marriage to be legal Now, 17 countries (including the based upon the results of a referendum United States) have established laws and popular vote instead of the previous allowing same-sex marriage (mostly in ways in other countries where the Same-sex couples want their marriage to be legally Europe and in the Americas). The first same-sex marriage was legalized by acknowledged in order to make a lifetime commitment to country to legislate same-sex marriage parliament or the courts. each other, as well as to receive the more than 1,000 legal was Holland. It must be mentioned that In North America, Canada was protections and benefits that come from marriage license. There are many problems when same-sex couples are not Denmark was known as the first country the first country to legalize same-sex acknowledged as a legal couple. The most serious problem to legislate same-sex marriage in 1989 marriage in 2005. Mexico legalized is when one of them becomes medically ill. For example, a through the introduction of a ‘same sex it in 2009 and eventually all states gay spouse’s agreement is useless when preparing for an civil union’ (a family system akin to were approved in 2015. The United important surgery that requires a legal guardian. They marriage), but it was not a marriage to citizen.co.za States was the last country to approve cannot decide anything for their partner. If a same-sex the full extent of the law. Holland led same-sex marriage in 2015. In South partner did not establish a will before their death, the other the way in same-sex marriage, which America, Argentina allowed both person cannot inherit the dead partner’s assets even included granting the right to adopt marriage and adoption to gays in though the same-sex couple lived together as a married Same-sex marriage in Europe children. Just after the legislation passed 2013, and Uruguay followed in 2013. couple for a long time. In addition to those problems, on April 1st, 2001 in Holland, four same-sex couples got married However, Colombia only recognizes same-sex civil union. same-sex couples are not afforded the same tax benefits and welfare system available to married couples. in Amsterdam, which was the first legal same-sex marriage The number of countries that accept same-sex marriage Same-sex couples cannot have any legal rights as a ceremony in the world. It was a huge step forward for gay rights. is only 17 out of 237. However, the trend of Western spouse in a society where same-sex marriage is not Many other countries in Europe legalized same-sex marriage democracies to legalize same-sex marriage indicates that more accepted. Therefore, accepting same-sex marriage is an after Holland. Ireland legalized same-sex marriage in May 2015 countries in the future will legalize same-sex marriage. important matter for same-sex couples directly related to life.

Cons & Pros

Most advanced countries are institutionalizing same-sex marriage, but still there is an endless debate surrounding the issue. Below are the core arguments of the issue. Cons Pros

1. Same-sex marriage destroys the fabric of our society 1. The concept of traditional marriage has changed over time Marriage is a cornerstone of human society; consequently, the institution of marriage As times have changed, the universal values have changed, and many social norms have has traditionally been defined as between a man and a woman. Marriage of a man and changed. For example, women did not have the right to vote and blacks were the slaves of a woman is seen throughout history and all the governments and religions of the world white slave owners. These were regarded as wrong and so have disappeared nowadays. embrace it. Same-sex marriage is without precedent and it defies the proven value of men Likewise, tradition is not a notion which must be maintained unconditionally. It is a notion and women’s traditional relationship. Same-sex marriage is an effrontery to the established that is changing with the times. If it is regarded as wrong, it has to be changed. Therefore order. the traditional marriage, which is only allowed for man and woman, should be changed. 2. Same-sex couple cannot produce children, so legalizing their marriage 2. If same-sex marriage has to be banned for the reason of a feared birth will intensify a low birth rate rate drop, then infertile couples have to be prevented from marriage too Same-sex marriage will destroy our society because they cannot procreate. Marriage There are lots of couples comprised of a man and a woman who do not have children between men and women produce children who grow up to be members of society. because of infertility or their values in. However, no one disapproves of their marriage. However, same-sex couples do not have the ability to facilitate this evolution. Therefore, Therefore it is a contradiction to oppose same-sex marriage for the reason of production. same-sex marriage will not help maintain society. Moreover, it is inappropriate because the purpose of marriage is not only to procreate. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 FEATURE 5

3. If same-sex marriage is allowed, we will face the problem of giving 3. Legalizing same-sex marriage would not give validity to other sexual validity to things which are regarded as crimes in current society crimes If same-sex marriage is allowed in the name of respecting diversity, other minorities such Same-sex is not a concept in line with other minorities like polygamy, incest and bestiality. as those in polygamous, incestuous or bestial relationships will also establish similar rights. It is totally different from them. Those abnormal relationships are regarded as crimes Allowing same-sex marriage can be a catalyst for the collapse of social ethics. because they are relationships between the weak and the strong, and the weak cannot 4. Children raised under same-sex parents can become confused about indicate their intention. Conversely, is based on mutual agreement. Therefore, their identity allowing same-sex marriage has nothing to do with giving validity to those crimes. Legalized same-sex marriage entails the institutional right to adopt children. However, 4. If children in same-sex parent families experience identity confusion children raised by same-sex parents experience confusion of identity because the child’s because of the absence of one gender, it is the same for children in single- identity and values are affected a lot from the surrounding family environment. Children learn parent families gender roles from each parent: mother and father. However, children from same-sex parents Not all children nurtured by only a mother or a father live miserable lives due to suffering are exposed only to one gender and it is hard for them to learn each gender role. Same-sex identity confusion. Some of them do, but no one insists that single parents do not have the marriage should not be allowed because it could deprive children’s rights to be nurtured in a right to nurture their children. Likewise, it is unfair that same-sex marriage be prevented for household with a man and a woman as parental role models. the reason of nurturing.

Efforts to Improve LGBT Rights in Korea

*LGBT: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

The history of LGBT liberation campaigns in Korea is quite short (less than 30 years). LGBT organizations in Korea are eager to promote human rights and status. In this part, VISTA introduces celebrities and LGBT's representative activities which have promoted this issue in Korea.

Celebrities who publicized homosexuality in Korea news.visualdive.co.kr newspost.kr homosexuality. What has opened up homosexuality in conservative Korea? The incident that publicized homosexuality was the coming out of the actor, Hong SeokChun. On September 26th, 2000 he disclosed that he was gay. It was the first time that a celebrity revealed their homosexual identity in public. It caused a huge controversy in Korean society. He received a broadcasting ban for three years. However, it is clear that his effort became an opportunity to change the public perception of homosexuals. Another celebrity who came out is film director, Kim Jo KwangSoo. He is the first person to enter into a same-sex . This marriage highlights an important issue in the question of ‘Is it right for society to have exclusive Hong SeokChun is the first celebrity who came out in Korea The first homosexuality couple in Korea who married openly sovereignty over the institution of marriage as well as the Homosexuality is an opened subject in Korea. We can easily members of a marriage?’ This marriage was not legally litigated against it. There is no knowing how it will develop, find dramas, movies and content associated with recognized; therefore, Kim Jo KwangSoo. and his partner but it is obvious that their step has great significance.

LGBT Festivities; Queer Festival, Pride Fair and Queer Film Festival kqcf.org Queer Festival with Solidarity for LGBT Human human rights organizations including LGBT adherents under planned in order to Rights of Korea the support of foreign enterprises such as Lush, Google and broaden boundaries and ‘Solidarity for LGBT Human Rights of Korea,’ launched many embassies. The festival faced many obstacles and they to provide a right notion in 1997, is a representative community of sexual minorities. had to change the place and date due to objections. In addition, in detail. Compared with By changing its name two times, they have confronted threats attendees were monitored and harassed during the festival. previous festivals, there which block protection and improvement of human rights. were few chances to talk This organization is operated only with members’ support Pride Fair with directors or to have funds. Increased interest in LGBT gave them the opportunity On the 11th of July, general discussions among to publish a webzine (Web Magazine) and to share information the ‘Pride Fair’ was held participants. Additionally, with non-LGBT people and LGBTs. They post information on at the Simincheong, Seoul Pride Film Festival, webzine about international campaigns and activities; however, basement of Seoul City which changed its name their main focus is solving discrimination in Korea. Hall. It was held by from LGBT Film Festival lgbtpride.tistory.com the Sinnanen Center, to enhance pride and a nonprofit foundation social bonding, will be which promotes the held on October 30th to cultural variety of sexual November 5th. No matter what the movie genre or how long minorities. It was founded the running time is, various countries’ movies will be screened sinnaneun.org in May 2014 and Kim at this festival. Jo KwangSoo is a chief If you want to know more about LGBT issues and would director. The word ‘Pride,’ like to help advance human rights in Korea, visit the website which has a similar of Solidarity for LGBT Human Rights of Korea or check their meaning to self-esteem, is derived from the ‘Pride Parade.’ campaign schedule through your smart phone. They provide a Pride fair is a culture conference which has a market function schedule on Google calendar and you can sync the schedule to as well; LGBTs and adherents exhibit art work, operate your calendar. Their website is opened to everyone. wedding consulting venues and host art craft booths. LGBTs This article referred to information from an article ‘스톤월 The latest sensational campaign was the Queer Festival on and citizens are allowed to participate. 항쟁과 자긍심 행진의 정신’ posted by 호림 at webzine (http:// June 28th in Seoul Plaza, which origins to the Stonewall Riot lgbtpride.tistory.com/). Article using information from here (The Stonewall Riot was a New York gay riot in 1969. It is Queer Film Festival must cite the source. considered the representative gay protest). In Korea, the Queer A movie Festival was held in conjunction with the Pride [email protected] Festival has been held since 2000. This year festival was Fair. Last June, the 15th Korean Queer Film Festival (KQFF) [email protected] operated not only by the ‘Solidarity for LGBT Human Rights was held. In the KQFF, 35 multinational gay movies were [email protected] of Korea’ but also by progressive women’s organizations and screened regardless of genre and reward results. It was [email protected] TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 6 OPINION

Editorial Homosexual Marriage – Is It ‘Equal Marriage?’

Son JiSu Sub-Editor

Most sexual minorities suffer from social prejudices however, a broadcaster came out in 2000 and two celebrities Moreover, marriage in Korea has the responsibility for the and discrimination; however, awareness and behavior had a homosexual wedding openly in 2013. Homosexuality childbirth and child rearing; however, married homosexuals to sexual minorities has greatly improved. Many people has gained acceptance as a sex culture. However, accepting cannot participate in biological reproduction. Even if same have made various attempts to overcome discrimination homosexual marriage as an institution is not the same as sex couples adopt, it may be questionable to if normal and prejudice against sexual minorities through diverse accepting homosexuality. Legalizing homosexual marriage nurture can be possible. Adoption must consider the rights campaigns or media stories. The Korean National Human should be restricted by law and society. It is definitely and interests of children who are adopted. Rights Commission (NHRC) states that people should not needed pan-national permission and recognition. The Same sex couple will intensify a lower birth rate problem. discriminate against anyone based on sexual orientation. conservative civil group (National Alliance of Opposing The birth rate drop will bring about an aging society. ‘Mother Homosexuality itself is no longer a debate. Now, the Legalization of Homosexual Marriage) members insisted, troops,’ the service group’s representative Ju OkSun said, liberal countries around the world acknowledge the “Asserting legalization of homosexual marriage is anti- “Korea is in a state of peril with the world’s lowest birth legitimacy and legality of same-sex marriage. As of June ethics attempt that is against the Korean constitution and it rate that exasperates rapid aging and generational discord. 26th, 2015, seventeen countries including the United States changes the nation’s common moral fabric.” Korea needs to support healthy communities. Homosexual legalized homosexual marriage and 35 countries guaranteed ‘Marrige’ is a good and laudable custom, and the notion marriage should not be allowed just to acquiesce to the the legal position of same sex couples. These shifts in social of marriage is union of man and woman. However, whims of a minority. It can cause national chaos.” outlook have happened in Korea as well. However, it is homosexual marriage shakes notion of ‘marriage’ that is Korea accepts homosexual more than ever before and inappropriate to fully legalize same-sex marriage in our universally recognized in the society. Korean law enacts there is no need for homosexuals to conceal their identity. country because legalizing homosexual marriage in Korea a provision that: Marriage and family life should be However, legalizing same-sex marriage might cause chaos could destroy social norms and order. established and maintained based on equal rights for ‘both as well as sexual identity confusion. Homosexual marriage Korea sets a high value on traditional ethics that are sexes.’ The Korea Supreme Court handed down a decision should not be legalized to maintain order in society and to clearly different from the west; therefore, hasty changes will on the authority of the constitution, “Marriage is physical protect homosexual’s private healthy life. create chaos in society. Korea is a conservative country; and mental combination between man and woman.” [email protected]

Global Issue IS in the Middle East Threatens World Peace

An SuYoon Reporter

July 21st, an Islamic State (IS) suicide bomber attacked southern Turkey. The death toll from the act of terror reached 30 and 100 people were wounded. The Turkish government had tried to apprehend the suspect in advance. The Turkish prime minister made it clear that the terrorism is related to IS. The terrorism act created an aggressive atmosphere in Turkey to remove IS. It is easy to find terrible incidents that are committed by IS in global society. abc.net.au into one nation. In addition, they want to build an Islamic State Michael Fallon, met Iraqi Defense Minister, Khalid Al Obeid governed by Islamic Shira Law under the rule of a caliph- the di. They talked about problems related to IS. Fallon Defense title that points the Islamic sovereign. Minister said, “The UK will continue to expand public support for ground forces in Iraq.” He also said, “The UK will IS’s brutalities continue to support Iraq with military technology and military IS enraged international society by their brutal actions medical treatment.” against religious minorities in Iraq and Syria. The first brutality they committed was a civilian massacre that The influence of IS to the international community killed thousands of Iraqis. The second brutality was that Islamic extremism breaks the goal of religions to exist they murdered the hostages. There is an analysis that IS peacefully in a world of chaos. They threaten the peace is attempting to compensate for the fact that their military and justify violence based on religious beliefs. They should power is weaker than the western countries by murdering the acknowledge that their religious belief is beyond common western hostages. The third is that they destroyed historical sense. Extreme religious beliefs that deny the humanity Culprit of the terror in Turkey is estimated as IS artifacts. On February 25th, 2015, IS burned rare books of universal values (freedom and peace) are difficult to archived in the Mosul Library. They released a video of them accept. Thus, a critical attitude should be taken toward their Where does the IS’s Identity come from destroying the remains of the Mosul Museum on February extremism. IS is an abbreviation for Islamic State, an armed terrorist 26th. In addition, IS also destroyed the remains of the ancient [email protected]

group affiliated with Islamic Sunni. IS has occupied some city of Nimrud Iraq. en.trend.az areas of Syria and Iraq. It was first established with a different form of extremism by an armed group called ‘Jamat al-Tawhid Other countries’ response to IS wal-Jihad’ in Iraqi. In the Second Gulf War, another extremist Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Islamic group, Al-Qaida, became the new Iraq government. Bahrain (allies of the United States) all state that IS cannot The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was founded in represent ‘Islam’ absolutely. This is because they are involved 2013 by an Al-Qaeda Organization Federation led by Abu in the international united military effort that targets IS. Qatar Bakr al-Baghdadi, who is a Jihadist (Islamic Jihad warriors) also cooperates with the US, but Arab states are concerned from northern Baghdad. According to the Aaron Y. Zelin, a about a dual attitude of Qatar toward IS. Iran is sticking to its Washington Institute, they were called ‘Islamic State of Iraq hostile stance. They called IS Sunni extremists or heretics. (ISI)’ first, but they changed the name to ISIS to include Syria In Western countries (including the United States), they in regards to the Syrian Civil War. criticize the inhumane acts of IS and react strongly to any IS action. President Barack Obama has condemned IS, “IS is What does IS want? not a religious movement. They are just terrorists.” IS wishes to integrate dispersed Islamic countries and sects and stand on the same side. British Defense Secretary, IS is an aggressive armed organization of Islam TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 DUKSUNG PEOPLE 7

To Be Professional Connecting People from Around the World

Kang KyuMin Junior-Reporter

Staying at another’s house while visiting abroad became a new traveling trend. Air BnB (traveling accommodation marketplace community) allows travelers to experience a unique trip. In response to the trend, the VISTA met Hong JongHee (French Language and Literature, 92) who works as the Department Head to promote Air BnB.

What is Air BnB and how did the company begin? and travelers that is superior to the business relationship that a The logo ‘Air BnB’ is from Air Bed and Breakfast. As the hotel offers. I acknowledged this when I saw this one couple. logo implies, Air BnB connects people who want to provide The couple who lives in HongDae, participated in the program a place for travelers to stay. The number of places and those as a host. They created a meeting between hosts who lives who use Air BnB for unforgettable experiences is more than near the area. One day, the couple announced to the group that 34,000 cities and 190 countries. they would travel around the world. Accordingly, the members The service began when the founder, Joe Gebbia, provided of the group gave them a world map full of addresses. travelers with rooms and breakfast accommodations. This The addresses were from travelers who had stayed at each small but groundbreaking action became popular and became member’s house. The members contacted the travelers they a catalyst for him to establish the company. hosted and asked them to let the couple stay at their house. I was totally moved by this story. This is my unforgettable Why did you become the head of promotion for moment and why I am satisfied about my job. Air BnB? Air BnB came to Korea only a year ago. Many Korean What did you do in college to build a career in citizens are unfamiliar with the company as well as the promotion? Due to the free working atmosphere, she is sitting on the concept of traveling accommodation marketplace community. As well as studying my major, I also tried various activities hammock where everybody works. I wanted to build my career in a field where I could earn in school to find my talent and future career. I did not want to promotions for myself: consequently, I thought that working live my life by joining a company with no interest or vision. I you choose and plan your career. It could also save time for this company with a goal to make this company famous participated in various programs in school to help me choose to build your career as fast as you could. Second, master would help me build my career. a job and find an interest. These experiences furthered my a foreign language. I know that the world is becoming interest in promotion and marketing. digitalized and someday technology will replace the ‘language When is an unforgettable moment while working wall.’ However, your generation should still learn and master in Air BnB? Is there anything more to say to Duksungians? several languages to survive. It is really important in this I believe Air BnB is a company which connects people I have two pieces of advice. First, participate in various globalized world. beyond the world. It creates a humane bond between hosts activities provided by the school. Like I said, this would help [email protected]

Voice of DS Disney Princesses Are Innocent!

Hwang JiWon Guest-Reporter leftcoastcowboys.com Last year, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna has awed many love easily, but ‘love’ is not always on their order of priority, people in Disney’s animated film, Frozen (2014). Disney and the princesses are never weak or passive. The ‘modern’ princesses including Elsa and Anna are role models of princesses conquer love, make their own dreams come true, many kids both because the lives they live are hopeful and but they do not depend on men. For example, Mulan fought the princesses themselves are so beautiful and kind. Kids, with men and played a large part in achieving victory. Anna especially little girls, love them and idolize them. However, walked into cold, snowy mountains to find her sister (Frozen, some people think that Disney ladies give negative influence 2014). Actually, Queen Elsa does not even have her mate to to immature children. They suggest that Disney princess save her. Tiana works hard only to achieve her dream to own stories depict weak women, only waiting for men to rescue a neat restaurant on her own. The princesses are also smarter them. Some people also think that Disney animated films’ and braver and Princess Jasmine escaped from her palace happy-ending storyline gives children prejudices: that is, life to live freely and independently (Aladdin, 1993), and to live happily ever after, girls have to be charming and Tiana’s diligence and her hard work (The princess and the frog, things are similar with Rapunzel (Tangled, 2010). Nowadays attractive. In other words, there are people who believe Disney 2009), Belle’s wisdom to see what is inside of people (Beauty Disney animations do not make prejudices that women should encourages lookism. But I believe those ‘princesses’ are not and the Beast, 1991), the sisterly love of Elsa and Anna (Frozen, be submissive and silent which is old and obsolete images guilty of any of those arguments. People have to look beyond 2014) or Mulan’s filial duty (Mulan,1998), kids tend to be of women. Disney princesses are depicted ideally, and are just the appearance of the princesses and teach girls how to impressed and make princesses their role models in a desirable suitable for encouraging right values such as independence, desirably interpret true lessons that Disney animation presents. way. Those positive influences overpower the potential negative bravery, and love, to kids. These are the following reasons I think the princesses are influences people are worried about, such as encouraging kids Disney ladies are ideal role models for children because they innocent: Disney animations give good lessons that impress to think that beauty is the greatest value. Nobody has to worry if are kind-hearted and wise and often brave. It is not only because kids, and the Disney princesses are evolving into independent Disney encourages lookism among kids. they are cute and glamorous, since Disney animations place women. Secondly, people should note that the Disney princesses greater emphasis on the good lessons. Moreover, Princesses First of all, Disney princesses are all depicted as good-natured are evolving to suit the taste of people from nowadays. In are evolving into characters that represent more independent and kind people, which means good lessons can be taught to other words, not in the way of possessing physical powers, and strong images of women. Thus, worrying about Disney children who love them. There are positive influences of the but in that they are becoming more independent and active, princess animations’ side effects would be a waste of time, for ‘lessons’ to be kind-hearted, patient and considerate. When the Princesses are getting stronger and more powerful. the princesses are innocent! Instead of worrying of the negative people see a pretty woman helping an elderly man cross the Unlike Snow White and Sleeping beauty, who hopelessly influences these animations give, people should be teaching kids street, they are usually touched by her kind nature, rather than waited for their princes, modern princesses take active parts the good lessons that Disney films have. her beauty itself. Similarly, when children see frog princess in their own lives, pursuing what they want. They do fall in [email protected] Culture; TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 8

Exhibition Movie Review Tearing Down the Wall An Elderly Couple’s Love and Death: between Fashion and Art AMOUR theredlist.com Kang KyuMin Henrik Vibskov expressed women’s beauty by Song SeulGi Junior-Reporter showing them freely. The runway featured fake Sub-Editor cartoony breasts on every wall, stages and even mintpaper.co.kr dresses. The groundbreaking performance on An art film AMOUR, 2012 deals the runway created different opinions. It turned with an elderly couple’s erotic love as a out to be his biggest show. Around 2,300 people subject, a common theme of commercial showed up to see the breasts; furthermore, the films. However, ‘AMOUR,’ is a french, audiences of exhibition were interested in this which means ‘love’ in English, is not area, where it featured big breasts, and looked similar to common movies that feature at them for a long time in the museum. elderly couples because this movie shows In the artistic aspect, Henrik Vibskov love and pain deeply and realistically showed his insight as an artist using various through their life and death. Michael materials-including photography, textiles, and Haneke, the director of ‘AMOUR,’ made installations. He utilized photography to show his first movie ‘The Seventh Continent,’ how he works. His photos show people that 1989 when he was 45 years old. He has he is a hard working artist who tries to express made successive movies, ‘The Pianist,’ his thoughts clearly. His installations were 2001 and ‘The White Ribbon,’ 2009. His also unique. In the short interview he claimed movies all deal with contradictions and “Most of the installations were inspired by the distortions within humanity. Inherent in on is the different responses from the human body.” Normally at first, people do not this characteristic, the movie ‘AMOUR,’ audiences. Two characters, a young Poster of the Henrik Vibskov exhibition held in Daerim Art Museum understand the relation between the human expresses human brutality by breaking caregiver and the elder Ann, are in body and his work. His works were abstract, the peace of an elderly couple’s life. austere counterpoint. They have a poor The work of Henrik Vibskov, a fashion making it hard for people to understand. The New York Times stated “Michael understanding of each other because of designer as well as an artist, featured an exhibit However, audiences seem to understand that Haneke’s movie ‘AMOUR’ is an the age gap. When the caregiver holds for the first time in the Korea at Daerim Art he was inspired by the lines and movements amazing masterpiece as the movie shows a mirror in front of Ann in an act of Museum on July 9th to December 31st 2015. of the human body when they see the pieces the perfect direction of love and death.” kindness, Ann reacts terribly by rejecting Henrik Viskov is a unique designer who exhibits more than three times. Moreover, he won the Cannes top prize the caregiver’s favor. In this scene,

his own collection every year during the Paris munhwanews.com for two times with ‘AMOUR’; a stark most young people in the audience will Fashion Week. His works are well known film about love and death. empathize with the caregiver and most for breaking the traditional art and fashion The main characters ‘George’ and older audiences will empathize with paradigms and providing a balance between ‘Ann,’ an old musician couple from Ann. Young people simply think that the them. To show his uniqueness, the Daerim Art France, spend their days in peace. caregiver’s action is an act of kindness. Museum displayed more than 300 pieces of However, one day Ann (George’s wife) Ann’s reaction is hard to understand. works from his old collection to newly created shows signs of paralysis. Their lives However, old people think the caregiver ones. The exhibition focuses on exposing his begin to change desperately. George is thoughtless because what Ann saw in working process to make audiences feel as if looks after his wife devotedly; however, the mirror would be the ugliness of aging they are part of a ‘Multi-Creative Designer.’ her illness gets aggravated. and a disease that cannot stop. Audiences

There was a sign ‘#Play with Me’ that Walls and clothes full of replica women's breasts There are some points that you form a different sympathy according to introduces the exhibition in front of the should focus on in ‘AMOUR.’ The their age in this movie. Museum. Many people showed interest in The theme ‘Tearing down the Wall between first is a unique directing method. After watching this movie, you this sign and said that the exhibition would be Fashion and Art’ was correct. Most of his Especially, the introductory scene will consider ‘Love’ from a different unique. It seemed as if people were already works are a mixture of fashion and art. People shows an uncommon distinctiveness. point of view. In the movie, love that excited before entering the Museum. The would never know what it means unless they The movie starts with a scene where a seemed eternal ends up as cruel ending: instructor told them what to do when people visit the exhibition themselves. The exhibition police officer breaks down a door after Ann’s paralysis exacerbates the pain got into the museum: focus on his work in his is held at Daerim Art Museum, near Gyeong a citizen’s report. They find an elderly and George changes into a rude and designer’s aspect as well as his artistic aspect. Bokgung Station. The exhibition is open from man dead on the bed. The elderly man violent person. In the end, Ann dies In the designing aspect, the most inspiring 10 am to 6 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday was wearing a black suit, embellished from suffocation by George. The movie work that audiences admitted was ‘The Big Wet and Sunday. On Monday it opens from 10 am with flowers around him. After this ‘AMOUR’ shows universal love as well Shiny Boobies from S/S 2007 Collection.’ This to 8 pm. The tickets are 5000 won and it is scene, the movie flashes back in time to as it expresses how love could bring out was shocking to people because fake women’s reusable in any time people want. For more when George was alive. By putting the the worst and ugliest in people. Dealing breasts, made of silicon, were stuck to the wall. information visit the website (http://www. last scene at the start, the movie gives a with the ugly side of love is the point Women’s breasts are usually concealed, as if daelimmuseum.org/onViewTab1.do). dramatic effect to the audience. that makes the movie special. showing them is shameful in society. However, [email protected] Another impressive point to focus [email protected]

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