The Nexus 2016

KU SEJONG The Nexus 2016

KOREA UNIVERSITY SEJONG CAMPUS ENGLISH MAGAZINE

01 Contents KU Sejong Interview Team The Nexus 2016 Manager. Jang Juneho 06 Around KU Assistant Manager. Kim Hyewon 10 In KU Assistant Manager. Choi Minji 15 For KU Publisher. Seon Jeongkyu Senior Reporter. Kim Minjeong 18 About KU Editor. Jin Seohoon Senior Reporter. Seo Yeona 22 KU LIFE Director. Cho Jehong Senior Reporter. Kang Jeongmo 52 KU PEOPLE Printing. Public Relations Team Senior Reporter. Kim Seyoung Senior Reporter. Lee Jaeuk Cover Photo. TQTQ Studio Senior Reporter. Kim Kayoung Design. Graphicvirus Senior Reporter. Kim Hyojeong Senior Reporter. Jung Kyuri KUS-ON Senior Reporter. Jeong Sua Chief Editor. Choi Eunhye Senior Reporter. Kwon Sehra Vice Chief Editor. Lee Seungwon Senior Reporter. Bae Jinsol Senior Reporter. Jeon Soyeong International Promotion Team Manager. Lee Seungyeon Contents Design Team Assistant Manager. Park Saejun Manager. Kye Yujin Senior Reporter. Ju Sol Assistant Manager. Kang Hyemin Senior Reporter. Lee Seoeun Senior Reporter. Yang Junehyuk Senior Reporter. Park Chiwon Senior Reporter. Park Seongeun Senior Reporter. Lee Dogyeong Senior Reporter. Kim Yunjae Senior Reporter. Han Taeseok Senior Reporter. Lee Junghan Senior Reporter. Chae Joonho Senior Reporter. Yun Seonghee Senior Reporter. Ryu Dongheon Senior Reporter. Jeong Seyoung Media Communication Team Senior Reporter. Ji Yeon Manager. Jung Daekyo Senior Reporter. Park Chery Assistant Manager. Kang Bitgoeun Senior Reporter. Kim Jaesik Senior Reporter. Lim Danbi Subscription Senior Reporter. Jeong Jiyeon 30019 2511, Sejong-ro, Sejong City, Korea Tel. +82-44-860-1114 Fax. +82-44-860-1048 Email. [email protected] Website. http://sejong.korea.edu/ 02 03 청춘의 순간들 04 05 As Sejong City was newly established as Ko- cause there are 150 cute Asiatic black bears Around KU rea’s Administration-Centered Complex City just waiting to be loved. Another hot place is in 2012, all kinds of events and attraction sites the Petting Zoo, where peacocks and beauti- were organized. This is good news for KU Se- ful spotted deer, along with guinea pigs and jong because we are located right in Sejong bunnies, welcome the visitors. Also, there’s the City! We now have so many delicious restau- Arboretum, where visitors can enjoy 19 themed rants to try out, places to visit, and even local gardens including the Korean and European events to attend. So, let’s ﬁnd out what it’s like garden.

to live here! Location. 17, Sinsong-ro, Jeondong-myeon, Sejong City Opening Hours. [Apr-Oct] 09:00-19:00 / [Nov-Mar] 09:00-18:00 The Climate of Sejong City Admission Fee. [Weekdays] 10,000 won (Adult) / Korea is geographically located in a temperate [Weekends] 13,000 won (Adult) Tel climate zone at medium latitude, so there are . +82-44-866-7766 Website. http://www.beartreepark.com four distinct seasons. In general, spring is from March to May, summer from June to August, 2. Sejong Lake Park autumn from September to November, and Sejong Lake Park is Korea’s largest artificial winter from December to February. The weath- lake, which is 62 times bigger than the average er in spring and autumn is clear and dry due to soccer field and has an average water level of the influence of anticyclones; summer is hot and 3m. Above this grand lake, there are five artifi- humid due to Korea's location on the North Pa- cial islands: Festival Island is a place for various cific Edge; and in winter, continental high pres- festivals, Stage Island is a huge floating stage, sure brings cold, dry weather. You will be able Pool Island has a sand beach to make it look to see the blooming flowers and feel the warm like the seashore, Water Flower Island is a home sunshine in spring, the burning sun of summer, for cattails, reeds and other aquatic plants, and the clear blue sky and cool breeze in fall, and Marsh Island has marshes to cleanse the water. Korea University Sejong Campus View the beautiful snowflakes in winter. Among these Alongside the marvelous islands, there is a walk- four seasons, Sejong City is famous for its ex- ing trail and a bicycle path where people can treme temperature in summer and winter. To be relax or take a stroll. Many people enjoy their more detailed, KU Sejong is in Jochiwon, which time at the Lake Park watching performances, KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Greetings, fellow students! What drew you to our magazine? The fancy design? Student Reporter. Kim Hyewon is a part of Sejong City; so, Jochiwon is noto- exercising, or riding bikes. Translator. Lee Seungyeon The beautiful pictures? Or maybe you just got curious about studying abroad Editor. Conrad Brubacher for a change? Well, you’re in luck because KU’s Student PR Team, KUS-ON, rious for its boiling hot summers and freezing Location. 114-123, Sejong-ro, Yeongi-myeon, Sejong City prepared a special guidebook for students who are interested in studying at winters. How extreme are they? Well, let’s just Korea University Sejong Campus. say you can fry an egg out on the street during 3. Gobok Natural Park Before heading straight to introducing our university, we thought it would be summer and forget what warmth felt like during Gobok Natural Park is a natural park, which interesting to learn about the surrounding environment of our school since the winter. was formed when a dam was built at the edge climate here could be very different from yours, and you’ll probably want to of a stream flowing from Obong Mountain. visit places instead of just being stuck in the library. So, we will give you a brief Tourist Attractions in Sejong City The park is famous for its driving course in introduction about the weather, unique places, and fascinating events in Se- 1. Bear Tree Park spring and there is a reservoir in the park with jong City. After that, you can get a glimpse of what life is like here from inter- With about 1,000 different types of flowers and a variety of fish like snakehead and carp, so it is views with foreign exchange students who are already studying at KU Sejong. trees, the Bear Tree Park provides a variety of also a hotspot for fishermen. In addition to the There’s also information about various scholarships that the school provides attractions made of unique materials along with reservoir, Minrakjeong Pavilion, Yeongi Battle for exchange students and an overview about the academic structure. We hope trees and bears. The reason why many tourists Monument Park, and an outdoor pool are all the more you flip through the pages, the more you’ll want to come. Don’t hesi- visit the park is mainly because of Asiatic Black there. Recently, a waterside deck was built near tate! KU Sejong Campus is definitely worth your time. Bear Hill, which is the symbol of the park, be- the reservoir, which adds another charm to

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1. Bear Tree Park 2. Sejong Lake Park 3. Gobok Natural Park 4. Sejong Traditional Market

the park’s attractions. The park is frequently visited by 5-Day Market is held at the same place where the usual There are a variety of spicy soups in Korean culture, and their own peaches at Peach Farms, pretending to be a residents and is emerging as a new tourist attraction in market takes place every 5 days, so the dates that end one of them is a spicy ﬁsh stew with catﬁsh as the main peach critic, and even try managing a peach store. How Sejong City. with 4 or 9 are the days the usual marketplace becomes ingredient. The restaurant, which is located near the about spending the summer with a bit of peachy sweet-

Location. 206, Yongam-ri, Yeonseu-myeon, Sejong City bigger. upper region of Gobok National Park, is a long-running ness? family business. The place is well-known for serving food Location. 42, Jochiwon 8-gil Jochiwon-eup, Sejong City 4. Sejong Traditional Market Unique Restaurants in Sejong City with a rich flavor that is made only with natural season- The original name of the Sejong Traditional Market was 1. Seaweed Restaurant ‘Chongip’ ing, and the food doesn’t have any fishy odor because 2. Sejong Festival the Jochiwon Traditional Market; but when the region Nowadays, health is becoming a rising issue, and peo- they use only freshly caught catfish. For these reasons, ‘Sejong Folk Culture Festival’ is an annual event hosted was absorbed into Sejong City, the name was changed ple are reacting by turning to well-being foods. Among the business flourishes all year round. Thanks to the cus- by Sejong City and the National Folk Museum of Korea to its current title. Many merchants and street vendors those foods is seaweed. Seaweed is well-known for hav- tomers, the restaurant recently moved to a larger place. for the purpose of strengthening Sejong City’s historical have been at the marketplace for years, with some staying various minerals like calcium and magnesium, and Location. 204-3, Yongam-ri, Yeonseu-myeon, Sejong City identity. The festival started in 2013 and has been held ing for 10 years and others having been there for over also contains a high dose of fiber. It’s low in calories, so Opening Hours. 11:00-21:00 (Closed every 2nd and 4th Monday) every year around October in Jochiwon and the Sejong Menu. Spicy Fish Stew, Shrimp, Ramen noodles, Rice 40 years. You can find the ingredients for nearly every it is also famous for being included in the meals of those Tel. 044-863-0333 (Weekend Reservations Only) Lake Park. Based on the myths of King Sejong the Korean meal at the marketplace, such as vegetables, fish, who are dieting. Some foreigners might think of seaweed Great, Hangeul, and Sejong City, the festival provides meat, dried goods, and much more. Since some stores as a strange ingredient, but a lot of Koreans enjoy eating Entertainments in Sejong City various programs to satisfy visitors, including concerts, sell similar ingredients, people could assume there would seaweed as part of their meals. The most common form 1. Jochiwon Peach Festival contests, and many other events immensely worth expe- be competition between the stores, but surprisingly, the of seaweed that Koreans eat is ‘Kim’, which is dried and Peaches come in various sizes and tastes, like the white riencing. The festival has become a prominent regional merchants say there’s no such thing because gathering seasoned seaweed that is eaten with rice. Koreans also peach, the yellow peach, and much more. They are also festival, but also draws national interest beyond Sejong customers is more efficient when they are grouped to- use seaweed in soups or just eat it raw with sauce. How well-known for having benefits like keeping the skin City. gether. about trying something new? healthy, reducing hair loss, and helping with weight loss. Location. Sejong Lake Park

Location. 42, Jochiwon 8-gil Jochiwon-eup, Sejong City Location. 12, Choonghyeon-ro, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong City Jochiwon’s brand of peaches has a long history of hav- Opening Hours. [Usual Market] 08:00-21:00 (Opens daily), Opening Hours. 11:00-21:00 (Closed every Sunday) ing excellent taste, fragrance, and sweetness. They even [5-Days Market] Dates that end with 4 or 9 Menu. Seaweed Bossam, Seaweed Dumpling Stew, have a festival to promote their peaches to many tourists So far, we’ve explored the attractions of Sejong City 5-Day Market Seaweed Bibimbap, Seaweed Porridge, Seaweed Pancake Tel. 044-868-7309 which takes place annually in August. The reason the from A to Z. Did our article arouse your expectations? 5. 5-Day Market festival is held around that time of year is because that is We hope you now know more about the country called As a unique culture of Korea, it is a local market that is 2. Spicy Fish Stew Restaurant, ‘Dougane Spicy Fish Stew’ when the peaches are of the highest quality. The Peach Korea, and Sejong City, one of its major cities. held every 5 days. On those days, the usual marketplace Most Koreans love hot, spicy soups and usually have Festival was ﬁrst held in 2003 and is the festival that has becomes even more energetic due to the large number them as part of their meals. When the weather gets cold, been representing Sejong City the longest. There are of people who bring various goods to the market. The Koreans go out to have these kinds of soups more often. various events provided for tourists such as harvesting

08 09 How did you get to know about Sejong Campus? to Koreans. So, I decided to go to Sejong Cam- In KU Atif Othmane Moroco While getting information pus to learn the Korean language and Mechani- about my university back home, I found that my cal Engineering along with it. school had a partnership with Korea Universi- Keeley The main motive was that my accommo- ty. Some of my friends went there for studying dations and meals were provided free of charge and told me that they were satisfied with their by the university. Also, I like the suburbs and experience there; and I got a good impression the campus wasn’t in the city, so I could enjoy of it because its name sounds good. Also, I the quietness of the campus. knew Kim Yuna at the time and heard she was Dominguez I have Korean friends back home, an alumna of Korea University; so, I thought if and my best friend is also Korean. So, I’ve al- a famous person like her is an alumna there, it ready tried some Korean food such as Kimchi must be a nice school. So, that’s what brought and experienced some Korean culture back in me here. Mexico. I think that familiarity draw me here. Eleanor Warner USA I actually had a Korean Also, even though I don’t look like Korean at friend from college, so I was interested in the all, my great-great grandfather was Korean, so country. Also, I wanted to get a chance to study I guess that part of me inﬂuenced my decision abroad before I graduate. too. Dominguez Lujan Valeria Mexico There was a student from my school who talked about the pro- What did you gain from your time here? gram. She was here maybe three or four years Atif Only a month has passed since I’ve came ago, and she told me that it was great; so, I ap- to Korea, but I think I have gained many nice plied for it. It’s a really good program compared friends. Also, working in the lab is such a nice to other ones, because other programs were experience for me because I did not have many much more expensive. Also, the program that chances like this back in my country. Korea University provides covers our dorms, Keeley I gained a lot of really amazing friends. I our food, and our ﬂight expense; so, I couldn’t also gained a new respect for different cultures resist. and languages. KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON As autumn paints the campus yellow and orange, KU Sejong opens its gates Student Reporter. Malek-Dubois Valentine Loic France Last year, my Eleanor I was very impressed about how nice ev- Lee Seoeun, Park Chiwon, to announce the start of fall semester. Many students are busy getting ready Lee Dogyeong, Han Taeseok, Ji Yeon, friend went to Korea University; and he said it erybody is here. Even strangers are nice to me. Jeong Seyoung, Kim Jaesik for school. Among them, there are foreign students who are packing to cross Editor. Lee Seungyeon was a very good campus. Before, I usually went Dominguez I guess so far I’ve just gone to eat a overseas to come to Korea University Sejong Campus. We, the student report- around Europe, so I know almost everywhere lot of food and meet a lot of new people, which ers of KUS-ON, became curious why so many foreign students are spending of the Europe. Though, I didn’t know anything was really fun. Not only people from Korea, their time and money each semester to come to our school; so, we interviewed about Asian countries, especially Korea, so I but in our program, there are people from other foreign exchanged students about their motive in studying abroad and their wanted to know about it more. Meanwhile, my countries too; so, it’s fun to socialize with vari- experience here. friend recommended here, Sejong Campus. ous people. I’ve learned a lot about the Europe- an culture, and their language. Also, I learned What was your motive in coming to Sejong Campus? the difference between my country and others’. Atif Originally I considered living in other coun- Malek-Dubois I gained a lot of travel experienc- tries to get a job, like Japan. Japan was my most es. Usually after school, my friend and I go to favorite country. But when I came to Korea for Seoul to look around the city. Also, the ITS a 10-days trip about 3 years ago, I came across program takes us to various festivals like Kimchi the language, culture, and other things. More- Festival; and last time, I went horse-riding. I like over, I found the language was very interesting the fact that I can visit other places in Korea to study, so I got into it because I wanted to talk while taking my classes.

10 11 When you started packing for your trip to Korea, shocked me was the super-fast internet as you there must have been some special things that mentioned. Also, the large number of karaoke you had to bring with you, like things that aren’t and pc rooms everywhere came to me as a available in Korea. If you were to advise someone shock. Soon I got to like them, and now I go in packing their luggage for their trip to Korea, to karaoke much more than I did in Japan. In what kind of items do you recommend? addition, Korean guys usually use a variety of Atif I want to advise that if someone wants to cosmetics to keep their skin healthy, which I re- visit or study in Korea, he/she should bring garded kind of strange at first but not now. deodorants. They are more expensive in Korea Keeley The karaoke rooms shocked me! They are than in other countries. I think that bringing everywhere, but I love it. Also, the number of some kinds of traditional foods or clothes will couples here in Korea is amazing. Everyone is be good too. in a relationship. Keeley If you use a specific American cosmet- Eleanor The toilet. It was so strange to me how ic or face care product, the chances are, you you must throw the paper away in the trash bin. will have a very hard time finding them here I mean, we all just throw it down the toilet. So, in Korea. Also, if you have bigger feet or a big- I didn’t know anything about that. Also, there’s ger body, make sure you bring enough of your Wi-Fi nearly everywhere in Korea. Additionally, clothes. It is hard to find plus sized clothing everything is delivered in here, literally every- here in Korea thing. I was shocked when I shopped online be- Eleanor Well, it’s kind of strange, but I brought cause the products that I ordered were delivered my own pillow with me. I’m all about good in just two days. I was so surprised that you got quality sleeping, so that’s my It-item. yours so fast. Dominguez I think food. I miss some snacks from Dominguez The places that we go with friends are home and Mexican candy, and I haven’t seen different. In our country, since I lived in coun- Urena-Serna So far, I got to know about places Eleanor My classes are okay. I take the Korean it anywhere here. Also, I brought my softball tryside, we mostly just hang out in the fields or near school and meet new people. Also, I get to language class, culture class, and social welfare gloves and my ball. Well it’s not a special thing, do other things. But here, there are desert cafes, eat as much spicy Korean food as I want. human management. Although I don’t know but I just brought it for fun. Everything else is karaoke rooms everywhere. I just love going anything about social welfare like the business just kind of easier to leave behind because the there. How were your classes? Did you learn something class, they meet my expectations. markets are not so different from ours. Malek-Dubois During my experience, I realized new? Did they meet your expectations? Malek-Dubois My major is Biotechnology; so I Malek-Dubois I recommend bringing some that most Koreans don’t like to cook. They just Atif The thing I found very interesting in Sejong take medical chemistry, geo chemistry, genetics, French cheese. I ate Korean cheese, but it’s go to a restaurant instead. It is not bad, but Campus is the active interaction between pro- and neurologic. For me, I also learn about sport just not the cheese for me. It is very different it was kind of hard for me at first because the fessors and students. I have never experienced management because I haven’t learned such a from French. It’s also really hard to find French French usually cook their own meals and I love such active classes as here. It’s commonplace for subject and wanted to know more about it. I cheese here; so, I really recommend bringing cooking. students to remain silent despite the consistent know only little content of sports. But, my pro- some cheese. Urena-Serna Nothing extremely shocking. I do requests of professors for students to react; but fessor explains the subject well enough for me Urena-Serna I would say clothing if you’re com- love karaoke because it makes me really happy here, in every class I’ve taken so far, the learn- to understand; so, I respect him. Also, generally, ing for the fall semester because daily tempera- more than anything. I think the most different ing atmosphere prevails - discussions happening I like my courses. ture range here is big. thing is the dormitories. There is a separation one after another, and consistent questions – so, Urena-Serna I love all of my classes so far. One of between gender; and in my country, they are I feel satisfied with my classes. them, the History of North Korea, is not how During your experience, was there something usually combined. Keeley I think my classes are very easy. Not too I expected to be. However, I do like what I am that was shocking to you? Maybe like karaoke, pc challenging. I expected the classes to be a bit learning because I can learn about the North room, or the super-fast internet? Did you like the food here? What kind of Korean more challenging, but I am not disappointed in Korean culture. Atif Now I am accustomed to living here; but food did you enjoy the most? Also, was there a them. during my first visit to Korea, what really food that shocked you?

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Atif I really love Korean foods such as Kimbap, cially fried chicken and beer. I like spicy food, Bibimbap, Japchae and Tteok-bokki. They are too. Also, I love Gimpitang and Tteok-bokki. very delicious. But one food was so surprising: Sundae. At first sight, I had no idea of what What do you think you will miss the most after Sundae means and what it is made of; but af- you go back to your country? ter knowing that it is the intestines of a pig, I Atif Many things, but I will remember my many was really shocked. Even now I cannot eat it. It nice friends and the delicious food. looks like worms. Keeley The people I met and the food. I have al- Keeley I love love love the food here. I enjoy all ready become very close to the Koreans here. It of the stews, such as Doenjang stew and Budae will be really hard to leave them next year. stew. The food that shocked me the most is Eleanor The thing I will miss the most are prob- pupa of silkworms. ably the food and my friends obviously. Eleanor I really like the Pork Bone soup and Dominguez Probably the environment. I’m now also Kalbitang. My roommate and I eat it often used to seeing Koreans everywhere. They are all through delivery. I haven’t had it yet, but the kind and try very hard to start a conversation KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON So far, we’ve taken a look around the surrounding environment and saw what chicken feet was shocking. I’m still nervous about with us. And I think the atmosphere and the Student Reporter. Lee Seungyeon Editor. Conrad Brubacher it feels like to study in KU Sejong through the eyes of foreign exchange stu- trying it. food will also be missed. dents. Now it’s time to find out what kind of scholarships and programs the Dominguez I really do like the food here. I like Urena-Serna The atmosphere and the friendly school provides for international students. Kimchi, and I noticed that Koreans eat a lot people. It’s only been a month, but I know that of chickens. There’s chicken everywhere; and I when I go back to my country, I will miss this think it’s cool. Also, the restaurants usually give country. I will definitely regret if I don’t do a bunch of side dishes; in our home country, more things here in Korea before I head back. International Scholarships The ‘Outstanding Academic Achievement Schol- they don’t. And Bossam was really tasty. Let’s start first with KU Sejong’s scholarship sys- arship’ is for foreign exchange students who have Malek-Dubois I like Korean food; but for me, it The exchange students haven’t stayed that long in tem. Due to the school going through a complex gained a high GPA in the previous semester. The is too spicy. I think Koreans love the spice fla- Korea, so they are not familiar with the Korean reorganization in academic structure earlier this best part about it is that the scholarship covers the vor. I like spicy, but only a very little. For me, it culture yet. But one thing is for sure. They have year, the scholarship system was also modified. next semester’s entire tuition fee. After seeing this is impossible to eat spicy food every day. Also, already made good friends and are enjoying their While considering the increase of foreign ex- information, students may be eager to apply, but Koreans eat rice three times a day. In France, time here at Sejong Campus. We hope they visit change students’ enrollment, the university set out there’s no need because every student who passes we also eat rice, but once per week. I think it is more places in Korea and grow attached to our three scholarships. The following are the three the previous semester with flying colors is automat- incredible eating rice every day. That’s a very big culture; and like the exchange students before main scholarships for international students. ically accepted. So, if you think you’ve got good difference between Korea and France. them, go back to their home country and spread grades, have a little patience because they’ll contact Urena-Serna I love Korean food so much, espe- the news about their pleasant time here. Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship you individually.

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Academic Improvement Scholarship International Programs gram. In this language program, each foreign Sky Café Next is the ‘Academic Improvement Scholar- If the university is thoughtful enough to offer student is assigned to two Korean students as Like the English Café, Sky Café is also an En- ship’. This scholarship is for international stu- international students scholarships, there must roommates, and they live together in Liberty glish-only café. While everyone can visit the dents who improved greatly on their grades pri- also be programs for them to participate in. Let Hall Dormitory. The roommates naturally en- English Café, only the students who live in the or to their previous semester. The benefit of this us introduce you to some ‘global’ places and counter a foreign language by living together dormitories can enter Sky Café. This entrance support is that you can receive half the amount programs for foreign exchange students in KU and studying language 1:1. Additionally, they limitation wasn’t planned, but because the café of your tuition fee for the following semester. Sejong. get to create clubs with other students and par- is located on the 7th floor of Hoyeon 4-Hall It’s a shame it doesn’t cover the entire fee, but at ticipate in club activities and events such as a Dormitory, only the students who have dorm least you get something for trying. Who knows? Korean Language Intensive Program (KLIP) Welcome Party, a Halloween Party, and Inter- keys can pass the entrance gate. However, if Maybe your grades will improve and you could The Sejong Institute of International Affairs national Day. Currently, KU Sejong is in part- you are enrolled in our international exchange be the one getting the ‘Outstanding Academic and Education provides various assistance nership with 16 countries and 40 universities, program, it is rather likely that you’ll live in the Achievement Scholarship’. Unlike the previous and support for study abroad programs. The so foreign students enrolled in the ITS program dorms, so no need to worry. The Sky Café also scholarship, students must apply on KUPID institute offers a variety of quality foreign lan- may meet other students from various schools provides various refreshments, and the variety is (http://portal.korea.ac.kr). guage programs tailored to the various needs, including Korean students. a bit wider than that of the English Café. There’s interests, and levels of each individual student, toast, strawberry jam, maple syrup, soda, coke, Need-Based Scholarship and among those programs is the Korean Lan- English Café hot tea, and coffee, all free of charge. Addition- The final scholarship is the ‘Need-Based Schol- guage Intensive Program (KLIP). It is a Korean The English Café is located on the first floor ally, there are a lot of board games, card games, arship’. Unlike the scholarships above, this one mentoring program where foreign students are of Nongshim International Hall. The café is and even movies along with a Halloween Party, doesn’t involve grades. The purpose of this aid is assigned to Korean students like buddies and run by managers who are mostly foreign and a Game Night, a Movie Night, and other events. for foreign exchange students who need financial receive group-study as well as one-to-one lan- Korean students enrolled in the ITS program. So, if you want to read some books and have a support due to their specific circumstances. Stu- guage practice. It is a daily life-based program Everybody is welcomed at the café, where they bit of quiet time, we recommend the English dents who are interested must apply on KUPID where exchange students can take part in vari- can order refreshments like toast and coffee Café, whereas if you want to enjoy a view of the (http://portal.korea.ac.kr); and if luck is on their ous club activities and explore Korean culture. free of charge. The catch is that you must speak campus and have an exciting night, we advise side, they could get half of next semester’s tuition The students enrolled in the program also take English only in the café because no other for- you to go to the English Café because it is open fee. Paper forms for the ‘statement of reason’ are Korean courses, which last for 7 weeks per se- eign languages are allowed. Yet, the café offers from 13:00 and lasts until 22:00. available on the notice board on KUPID. mester with a total of 6 semesters per year. spacious room to play games or read novels and Only a few people know about the international Language Education Center magazines, and provides a variety of activities These are the programs and places where you scholarships, so we regard this as an opportunity Tel. +82 44 1904, E-mail. [email protected] like the Halloween Party and an Easter event, can meet new Korean and international friends. to spread the word around to not only students so it attracts a lot of visitors. So come around We hope they aroused your curiosity. Remember, who are planning to come abroad, but also to stu- International Town at Sejong (ITS) during your free time and make new friends. Be there will always be people here on KU Sejong dents who are already studying in KU Sejong. For Another program provided by the Sejong In- sure to remember the English Café is available Campus to greet you. So, pack your things and more specific information, please read the schol- stitute of International Affairs and Education from 10:00-19:00 on weekdays only. come on over to start a new experience! arship application guide for international students. is the International Town at Sejong (ITS) Pro-

16 17 College of Science & Technology College of Public Policy About KU

The College of Science & Technology strives As various central government offices and na- to facilitate research in the areas of natural sci- tional research institutions have been relocated ences that are critical to social development in to Sejong City, it has now become the central the 21st century. It is dedicated to the develop- region for establishing the government policies ment of scientifi c and creative human resources needed for research, as well as education on through the learning of basic theories, applica- public policy. In response to such needs, the tion of those theories to experiments and train- College of Public Policy was established. ing, and other research-related activities. In the Department of Economics and Statistics, The College of Science and Technology consists students study how to analyze the economy, and of ten departments, with highly-capable profes- it offers students courses in not only statistics, sors from each department endeavoring to pro- but also those emphasizing an understanding of duce human resources equipped with scientifi c the foundation of government policy. explorative abilities as well as knowledge of the The Department of Public Sociology and Kore- various theories underlying advanced sciences. an Unifi cation/Diplomacy focuses on the Public It provides excellence in education services both Sociology required for developing a society, with quantitatively and qualitatively using advanced studies centered on researching the relationship KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON We’ve covered a lot about KU Sejong so far: the surrounding environment, Student Reporter. Lee Seungyeon lecture rooms, laboratories, and state-of-the- between North and South Korea, and the po- Editor. Conrad Brubacher international students’ experience, and even programs and scholarships for art equipment and tools. Thus, graduates can tential for Korean unifi cation. foreign exchange students. Now all that’s left is for you to choose which major obtain work as highly-skilled professionals in The Department of Public Administration sup- you are going to take if you’re willing to join us. You could continue your major various areas of society. ports students studying public administration here if a similar one exists, or you can always try out a new one. The university of the government, particularly, the need to im- went through a major reformation of its educational system earlier this year to □ Faculty of Applied Mathematical Sciences. prove the effi ciency of administration. refl ect future demands, enhance students’ global competitiveness, and provide Data Computational Sciences, Cyber Security creative integrated education. The following is a brief introduction to each col- □Faculty of Display and Semiconductor Physics. □Faculty of Public Administration lege and their departments. Since you get only one chance to pick your fi eld of Display Convergence, Semiconductor Physics □ Faculty of Public Sociology & Korea Unifi cation study, take your time and choose your major carefully. □Faculty of Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies Public Sociology, Korean Unifi cation·Diplomacy·Security

□Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry □ Faculty of Economics and Statistics

□Department of Computer Convergence Software Economic Policy, National Statistics, Big Data Science □Department of Electronics and Information Engineering

□Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

□Department of Food and Biotechnology

□Department of Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineering

□Department of Environmental Systems Engineering

18 19 About KU

College of Culture and Sports College of Global Business College of Pharmacy

The College of Culture and Sports aims to de- The College of Global Business aims to provide The College of Pharmacy of Korea University If you have further questions or want to learn velop professionals who have knowledge, virtue, basic business education and foreign language was established to produce professional phar- more, please visit our online English homepage and physical strength through culture, art, and education in a systemic way. With basic, orga- macists and related professionals as global lead- website: http://sejong.korea.ac.kr/mbshome/mbs/ sports education. To this end, the college pro- nized business education and foreign language ers of the 21st century by helping the students eng/index.do. This is the end of our cover story, vides cultural education and general education. education as its foundation, the College of to acquire pharmaceutical knowledge, practical but it’s just the start for KU Sejong news. In the Cultural education combines the knowledge Global Business unites regional theories of skills and international communication skills. To next chapters, you will be able to see how students of Cultural Heritage (archaeology and art his- Korea, China, America, and Germany with achieve this goal, education associated with new and faculty from KU Sejong change the world, tory, and culture ICT) and Culture Creativity business theories and practical skills. By doing medicine development has been enhanced, and and how KU Sejong itself enhances its value. So, (culture content, and creative writing and me- so, we will produce professionals with expertise specialization strategies were set up to improve don’t stop now, read on! dia studies). General education combines the in global business and regional experts who are international competitiveness. Moreover, the knowledge of Sports Science and Sports Busi- equipped with practical ability and ﬁ eld adapt- College of Pharmacy has established organic ness. ability. relationships with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety within the Osong/Ochang/Daedeok □ Faculty of Global Sport Studies □ Faculty of Global Studies Research Complex as well as other research Sport Science, Sport Business Korea Studies, Chinese Studies, English Studies, agencies and companies specializing in pharma- □ Faculty of Cultural Heritage Convergence: German Studies cy-related areas. This is to play a critical role as Archaeology and Art History, Culture ICT Convergence □ Faculty of Convergence Business an education institution in the formation of BT □ Faculty of Culture Creativity Global Business, Digital Business industry cluster for new medicine development Creative Writing and Media Studies, Culture Contents in the Chungcheon area.

□ Department of Pharmacy

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KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Translator. Lee Seungyeon Editor: Conrad Brudbacher

Korea University Sejong Campus Announces Secondary Reform

Korea University’s Sejong Campus has announced their pus,’ greater international research exchange, and inter- ‘KU Sejong Vision 2025’ and pledged to become the national collaboration on research benefitting vulnerable leading University in 'Korea Creative Education-Practi- social groups in international society. cal research’. The system was reorganized into one based on the field The vision, which came on the heels of last year’s cel- of academia to meet social demands such as electricity, ebration of 35th anniversary of Sejong Campus, has electrons, and machine metals. By fostering such charac- progressed due to its multidimensional perspective of teristics, the school is expected to succeed in forming its consent-process, committee-inquiry, and analysis. In ad- own unique image. dition, it got underway after Yeom Jae Ho started his new Moreover, the introduction of the Residential College Sports will also be established. Additionally, the school and departments. They will also create a secretary's office post as president and is noteworthy for the way in which made a difference to the previous dormitory system. By will attract international students by blending Region- to back up vice principals in execution of their university it implies the ability of the school system to achieve applying systematic programs that elevated the sense of al Studies and Business Administration. Finally, it will duties. The school administration will operate with the large-scale reform. belonging to the school, the dorms get to ultimately ful- reform all of the departments into practical studies to Ministry of Planning and that of execution. Moreover, The system underlying the new vision of Korea Uni- fill its goal of educating students into a whole person. avoid any similarities with those of Anam Campus.” the Future Human Resource Development Center will versity’s Sejong Campus was made in accordance with Research shows that the vision has already achieved high The reform of the administrative system was put into ef- be established to create a unified administration to sup- five main points - Mission, Vision, Slogan, Strategic recognition. While Sejong campus cooperates with Anam fect in order to develop intelligent students and to push port students. In addition to the center, the previous In- Goals, and Strategic Assignments. The vision of leading campus in the cultivation of multiple converging courses “the secondary reform” ahead. ternational Exchange Institute will be reformed into the the ‘Korea Creative Education-Practical Research’ was of study, it made a resolution devote greater research to- One of the plans involved in reforming the system is Language Education Center and International Educa- devised in the hopes of achieving one fundamental goal wards aiding vulnerable groups in international society. that the previous system, which was focused on Man- tion Center; and Lifelong Education Center will also be - saving the nation through education. Additionally, the Seon Jeong Gyu, the Vice Principal in Sejong, says, “The agement, will be transformed into Project Planning and created to foster a community network. Lastly, the RC school was determined to complete the tasks assigned to new vision for Sejong Campus is more than a secondary Administrative Support by adjusting functional depart- (Residential College) Center is hoped to achieve educa- the fields of education, research, and regional coopera- reform. It will enhance the school system with a greater ments. It also plans to reorganize offices and form an- tion of the whole student as mentioned above. tion and administration, which would give the school its number of departments that converge in multiple ways other branch to invite foreigners, which would help to The Head of Planning, Lee Geung Won mentioned, “Vi- own unique characteristics and contribute to its making with the specific regional characteristics of Sejong City. reinforce community relationships. The aim of this reor- sion 2025 is intended to keep the school moving forward the top ten list of universities in Korea by 2025. In an interview with a daily newspaper, President Yeom ganization is to arrange the functions of the branches in from now and for the next 100 years. I hope it will lead There are four strategic tasks involved in advancing the commented, “As soon as work on Sejong Campus is ways that support students. our future society with two slogans-'Developing Intelli- school into the role of the leader in ‘Creative Educa- finished, the school will establish a national policy col- Furthermore, a great change will occur in the School gence', 'Reforming Korea University'.” tion-Practical Research’ - Education, Research, National lege, which was influenced by Sejong’s regional support. Affairs Support Division of the administrative system. Korea University's Sejong Campus is planning to take Cooperation, and Administration. Some points of inter- The national policy college will include departments for First, the College Affairs Support will be realigned into action to reform the general system until February est that make this reform stand out are the reform of the National Accounting, Governmental Administration, the head office for School Affairs Support, and the 2026. school system, the establishment of a ‘Residential Cam- and Economic Policy. The Department of Culture and school will establish an administration office for colleges

22 23 Over the years, Korea University has been providing students useful programs KU Life and club activities to help them enjoy their campus life. The school has constantly been organizing new programs to assist students in enhancing their competence; but unfortunately, a lot of students are missing out on this infor- KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Student Reporter. Lee Soohyun mation. So, if you want to make your college life worthwhile, take a look at the Translator. Lee Seungyeon Editor. Chung Mihwa following activities.

Tips to Make Your Campus Life Worthwhile

1. Beneﬁcial Programs for Students ing Information and K-eArticle, which is useful when toring programs. Mentoring offers freshmen information They carry on that mission by interviewing events and If you are a student interested in scholarships, you might searching for journals and materials online. Through about campus life from seniors’ point of view to help news about KU faculty, students, and graduates and want to turn your attention to the ‘Crimson Mileage’. these programs, students can get into good reading hab- them get used to campus life. If you want to take part in publishing them on magazines, Facebook, Instagram, ‘Crimson Mileage’ is a scholarship provided by Sejong its and learn more about reading. the programs, visit the center or go to the homepage and and blogs. Thanks to KUS-ON, students and faculty Career Development Center, which is earned by partic- For those who like volunteer work along with teaching, apply. The center is located at the right side of Hoyeon members can get news about what’s going on campus ipating in various activities that are hosted by the center. there’s a program which involves teaching elementa- cafeteria. through various routes. It does not matter whether you have had a scholarship ry, middle, and high school students. It’s called the Another club that promotes KU Sejong is the Student before; only the points which students obtain by partici- Nanumgigee program which is hosted by the Student 2. Students Clubs on Campus Ambassador Club called ‘Hong Rang’. The club also pating in activities matter. The activities vary from coun- Welfare Team to give students a chance to experience As spring flowers start to bloom, campus is full of ex- belongs to the Public Relations Team and promotes ac- seling, employment to entrepreneurship; it’s your choice teaching others and realize the value of volunteer work. pectations and excitement because freshmen start their tivities going around KU Sejong. The way of applying what you want to take part in! These special lectures are There’s also another voluntary activity for aiding dis- college life with big dreams and hopes. Although they for Hong Rang is the same as applying for KUS-ON. introduced at the start of each semester; and the person abled students. Participants live in the dormitory with are not familiar with their new environment, they seem The difference between the two clubs is that KUS-ON is with the most points wins the scholarship. If you want the students, and help them with their classes and daily quite determined to achieve something worthwhile mostly about writing school articles, whereas Hong Rang to get some points, here are some examples. Take the lives. In both programs, participants receive scholarships during their college life. One of the ways to make college is more about working on the ﬁeld as guides. You might Leadership Development, Career Development, Global depending on how much time they devote in volunteer life more meaningful is joining clubs. The following is have seen them at special events wearing crimson uni- Leadership for Woman, and Successful Strategies for work, regardless of their academic grades. information about student clubs in KU which students forms guiding VIP members or high school students. If Employment classes. There’s also mentoring, job fairs, Many students have a hard time getting used to the can join regardless of their age, gender, and grades. you are interested in giving tours and speeches to others, and mock job interviews. By attending these kinds of campus life, some even have relationship problems. The First, is the club of student reporters named ‘KUS- join Hong Rang; on the other hand, if you are the kind classes and activities, students get a higher change of not good news is that there are various counseling programs ON’, which is all about promoting KU Sejong. The club who likes to write articles and interview others, apply for only receiving a scholarship, but also specific informa- at the Sejong Student Counseling Center to help them belongs to the Public Relations Team and promotes ac- KUS-ON. Both club members receive scholarship, club tion on employment, start-up, and counseling. out. Among the programs, there is personal counseling, tivities going around in KU Sejong such as ceremonies, uniform, and their own business card. Where is the place on campus that has the most knowl- group counseling, interpretation counseling, mentoring, festivals, and events. The club is consisted of 4 teams: In- If you are into voluntary work, why not consider KUS- edge on paper? It’s pretty obvious, right? It’s the library! and roommate counseling. Personal Counseling gives ternational Promotion Team, Interview Team, Contents SO (Korea University Social Service Organization)? To attract more students to the library, KU Library hosts advice to students about their personalities and their Design Team, and Media Communication Team. Each KUSSO was founded in December 2008 with the motto KU Sejong Reading Plan program. The purpose is to way of adaption, interpersonal relationships, careers, and team has its own team manager, assistant manager, se- to become intellects who contribute to society. The club encourage students to read a lot of books. The program mental health. Meanwhile, interpretation counseling nior reporters, and junior reporters. In order to join the provides a wide range of activities such an education also includes contests and clubs which help students in works based on psychological tests. The students choose club, students have to apply at the start of each semester camps, after-school activities for middle school students, improving their speaking and writing skills. For example, what kind of test they will take and receive counseling and go through an interview. After they are selected, service for the disabled, and assistance for elderly people there is the Reading Club, Reading PT Contest, and about their test result. Additionally, group counseling is they first become junior reporters, then are promoted who live alone. Anyone can join KUSSO, which recruits Book Report Contest. Moreover, there’s contests to help where participants who share similar worries become a as senior reporters after a month of training. They have members regularly. So, if you are a generous person who improve abilities to search for information like Hunt- group and talk about their problems. There’s also men- the mission to publicize the development of KU Sejong. loves helping others out, try out for KUSSO!

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Extracurricular Programs in KU Living & Learning: Looking into the Innovating Dormitory

On May 25th, there held a presentation about extracur- are creative enough to design their own business content, During the current spring semester of 2016, school institutions are busy pre- ricular programs hosted by the Future Human Resource but do not have concrete information on how to start a paring to welcome freshmen and enrolled students. One institution that es- Development Center in Nongshim International Build- business. The center provides start-up courses, supports pecially draws our attention is Hoyeon Dormitory, which is responsible for ing. This event was held to introduce students to the new start-up clubs, and offers programs related to creative ac- providing accommodation for students. The Residential College (RC) center ’Crimson Mileage’ scholarship and inform them about tivities such as start-up competitive exhibitions, start-up devised a new program and because they have to apply the program, they are the variety of programs that aims to strengthen their skills camps, and domestic start-up field trainings. busier than the previous year. At the core of the program, the RC center direc- in career-building, job-hunting, and start-up business Along with the two centers, there is the Student Coun- tor, Professor Kim Lang Hae Yoon, is leading the team. We met the professor area. seling Center, which offers personal counseling, group and discussed the future of the soon-to-be renovated Hoyeon Dormitory. With the Crimson Mileage system as the centerpiece, counseling, and psychological assessment to help stu- services and the programs provided by the Career Devel- dents solve various problems during their campus lives. opment Center, Student Counseling Center, and Start- Furthermore, it periodically hosts valuable lectures for Up Education Center were introduced. The Crimson students including cyber education about healthy drink- Mileage scholarship is a system in which students, who ing culture, education to prevent violence, and self-de- It must have taken a lot of time to design the program Due to the founding of the RC center, the title of being a participate in the programs held by the various centers fense martial arts training. while setting out the framework of the RC center. We university that provides dormitories must have strength- affiliated with the Human Resource Development Cen- Lee Sunghwan, a student in the Department of Business would like to know how the center was newly established. ened. We heard the RC is a system that has proven its ter, can build up mileage; and the student who acquires Administration, said, “It was helpful to get information The former Vice President, Jo Hong Yeon, and the current quality through many boarding schools. the most mileages can get the scholarship at the end of about the Crimson Mileage Scholarship in detail, and it Vice President, Sun Jung Gyu, were the founders of the Traditionally, it is the role of the dormitory to provide semester. Information about the Crimson Mileage pro- was good to know about the start-up courses available at center. They advocated finding a way for every student comfortable and stable accommodation for students. But gram is available online at http://portal.korea.ac.kr. the Start-Up Education Center because I’m interested in who lives in the dormitories to spend their nights having recently, dormitories are required to fulfill more than those The Career Development Center posts employment that field.” fun. To design a program fit for this goal, we established basic needs. It is a trend that many universities are going information on its home page regularly and manages the RC center after numerous deliberations. It would through. The opinion that the dormitory should not only various programs to help students find the job that they have been impossible without the support from the dean be a simple accommodation but also a place that provides want. Among the programs, there is the Career Assis- and the staff. After the approval of the establishment of a communal sense of belonging is a rising issue. Moreover, tance Program (CAP), which is a camp that enhances the center, along with the four professors who are house- dormitories are also being tasked with the additional role students’ skills required for employment. At the camp, fathers, and research professor Kim Yoon Jung of the of building a system that can educate students to cultivate students take special lectures on how to write cover let- Sejong Center for Teaching and Learning, we designed a variety of content-related competencies. The educational ters, dress for an interview, and interview tips. the framework over a period of 5-6 months. By way of the system for this matter is the RC system. Already elite uni- Addition to the Career Development Center, there is the dormitory council, we also collected and took the opin- versities abroad have been using an RC, such as Oxford, Start-Up Education Center that supports students who ions of the dormitory students into consideration. Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, etc. There are also successful

26 27 tivity and creativity development. Moreover, it includes That is true. The RC center selected Education Men- Life & Culture education related to entrepreneurship and how to de- tors and Student Mentors. Education Mentors consist of velop a start-up business. When we composed this pro- Graduate School students or department staff employees. gram, we cooperated with the Sejong Entrepreneurship They live in the dorms, manage the Student Mentors, and Education Center. We will be providing lectures entitled, assist the work of the four professors who are in charge KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON ‘Searching for Self-identity’, ‘Research on Creative of the RC. Two Education Mentors are assigned to each Student Reporter. Im Danbi Translator. Ju Sol Buildings, ‘Successful Cases of Start-up Businesses’, and house. Meanwhile, the Student Mentors are assigned to Edito. Conrad Brubacher many more. Since the program takes place in Nongshim the classes which are each composed of twenty students. International Building and the Creativity Culture Room They are enrolled students who also live in the dorms, and in Hoyeon 4-Hall, it is obvious that they will be called assist the professors alongside the Education Mentors. the Creativity Culture House, right? Attending mentor meetings and filling out the minutes of The third is related to Global Leadership. The name of the the meetings is also the role of the Student Mentors. They lecture is Global Competence Mentoring. This class is suit- must also pass the Leadership Program and must mentor able for students who are interested in international politics, based on what they learned from the program. When this culture, economy, and international organizations. Also, it program is included, the RC center is actually running will be a marking lecture for those who are thinking about four programs. The Student Mentors receive a grade from studying abroad or participating in an International Student A to F, and they receive 1 credit when finishing the course. Exchange Program. The class takes place in Nongshim Inter- After the mentoring activity is wrapped up, they are en- national Building and the Global Room in Liberty Hall, so in dowed with five hundred thousand won for a scholarship, other words, it will be held in the Global Competence House. and outstanding mentors who are evaluated by the men- cases in universities in Korea, too, for example, POSTEC, Would you give us more information about the programs? tees earn an additional scholarship and certificate. Yeonsei, Jeunghe, and Handong University. The RC center provides three programs for the dormi- Now that we have been introduced to the programs, we un- tory students. We selected three out of five competencies derstand what kind of place the RC center is. Then, may we Would you share with us your ideal picture of the dormitories? We heard that the CAR-LETSGO PROGRAM is being rep- and applied them to the programs’ characteristics. These ask how the programs will be carried on in the near future? I hope Hoyeon Dormitory will become the cradle that resented at the RC center, and is emphasizing five kinds of three programs take place in three houses. Each house First of all, you must be a freshman to enroll in the classes nourishes talented students who will become interna- competencies. Could you give a more detailed explanation of represents the series of places where each program takes above, and it is compulsory for freshmen to choose one of tional influences. I hope the students who live and study them? place, not a single location. Then, let me give you a de- the three programs. Students in Humanities/Economics in these dormitories spend their evenings in fun, yet also CAR-LETSGO is the abbreviation for Crimson Ac- tailed introduction about the programs. courses must take classes in the spring semester, whereas meaningful ways. And to help them, the RC center will ademic Residence-Learning Empathy Teamwork The first is related to the Experience Efficiency Compe- students in the Science/Engineering/Sports field must strive to provide them with good quality programs. Also, Self-Direction Global On-Residence. The RC cen- tence. It is a mentoring program for those who are prepar- take classes in the fall semester (Medical School students I want to create a dormitory that is open to listening ter is pinpointing five kinds of competencies and the ing for the public service, and it was established to educate are an exception). Each of the programs, in other words, to students’ voices. Ultimately, I hope the dormitory, CAR-LETSGO program was composed as a way to car- students who are planning to take public service tests. Not each of the houses, is divided into fifteen classes, and the Sejong Student Counsel Center, the Sejong Career ry out those five goals. The competencies also fit our five only does it introduce students to different types of public each class has an enrollment limit of twenty students. The Development Center, the Sejong Entrepreneurship Ed- concepts of talent. The five competencies are: service tests, it also guides them by analyzing recent ten- classes consist of special lectures, lectures, and mentoring ucation Center, and the Sejong Teaching and Learning dencies and information on how to prepare for them. Also, and the grades are evaluated with a Pass/Fail. After tak- Center all unite together and support the students. 5 concepts of talent = 5 competencies the program arranges meetings with graduates who have ing the class, students can gain 1 credit for their course, Through the care of Professor Kim Lang Hae Yoon, Pioneering intellect = Pioneering ideology succeeded in passing the tests. This program takes place in and the team who successfully completes their project Hoyeon Dormitory has become a bright and lively place. Righteous intellect = Bonding cooperation Nongshim International Building as well as in the Inroad will receive a scholarship. In addition, we are planning to The regard of the RC center to do what is right and Pragmatic expert = Experience Efficiency to Public Service Room which is in Hoyeon 4-Hall. There- implement a feedback report. That is, we intend to gather proper was apparent in the way that it is not geared to a Creative talent = Creativity Convergence fore, the place where the classes and mentoring take place and reflect on students’ opinions after the classes end this specific field and holds a variety of programs. We trust Global leader = Global leadership is called the Inroad to Public Service Mentoring House. semester so that we can improve our program. the RC center’s ambition to be responsible for students’ Second is the Creative Culture Sensitivity Mentoring joyful and meaningful evenings, and eagerly look for- We took a look at the names of the programs, and we think Program which is related to Creativity Convergence. It We think the notable characteristic of the programs that ward to the new version of Hoyeon Dormitory and the they have an intimate connection with the five competencies. was opened to help students understand cultural sensi- the RC center provides is mentoring. RC center’s forward-thinking innovation.

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System for Hiring Undergraduate Students as Researchers

The last issue of this magazine exclusively covered ‘To Tomorrow Project’ and showed the passion of Korea University's students who have communicated with the local community. Some students told us that they were very impressed and motivated by that story. However, not many people know that the students who participated in ‘To Tomorrow Project’ were undergraduate students. It is very tempting that you can be a researcher as an undergraduate student, even if you don’t have a master´s degree. Therefore, we would like to introduce a little ‘special’ system that can help the students who keep looking at outside in order to create their own specialties. This system is run by Sejong external organizations such as the ‘To Tomorrow Project’. intensively on cultivating executive abilities during the Management Institute, called a system for undergraduate research students. Undergraduate research students working at the institute vacation period. Second, the institute cooperates with cooperated with the social enterprise ‘Ocean With Sun- various start-ups which employ research students, and rise’ and established the SNS of Sejong Jochiwon Peach support their future businesses. Festival which is one of the famous festivals in Sejong. Third, the institute will diversify its local community They received a positive reception from the institute and activities. For example, undergraduate research students There is a case for hiring undergraduate students as re- experiment cannot be separated. In other words, every customers. Also recently, several undergraduate research will suggest their marketing ideas about local community searchers in natural sciences and engineering, but in other discipline needs empirical research, especially in business students made a splendid achievement by winning the companies, while a professor will give a feedback about disciplines, employing undergraduate research students is administration which is a very practical subject. We should grand prize in the area of University Student Marketing those ideas to the students. The institute will give steady somewhat unfamiliar. What kind of ‘research’ is required not only just end up on learning, but also have to focus on Project at Samsung Electrical Printing Solution. support to local communities and work together with of the students of non-natural sciences and engineering? improving abilities to solve problems with external orga- Professor Park Cheol said that despite the excellent results them in terms of academic-industrial cooperation. “Of course it is”, said Park Cheol, the manager of Sejong nizations. Therefore, the goal of the institute is to provide from the system, it is sad that many students do not know Professor Park Cheol assured them that “although we Management Institute and a professor of business admin- students with opportunities to increase their experience the system of undergraduate research students, and the are now in a transition period, the undergraduate re- istration. “Academic-industrial cooperation and start-ups and abilities, and moreover to cultivate talented students fact that every undergraduate student, regardless of their search students who have worked in the institute will have recently become one of the major tasks at the uni- who can lead our country and the world." majors, can become a research student. That is, not only be able to choose various careers in the future. They versity, and the university is looking for various ways to administration majors, but also other majors can do it. can become a consultant or a researcher, they can go to improve the executive ability of undergraduate students. What do undergraduate research students do at Sejong The operating guidelines of the institute in relation to the graduate school, or they can get a job in a general com- You can’t improve that ability just by sitting in front of a Management Institute? undergraduate research students system are as follows: pany where they can freely demonstrate the knowledge desk and memorizing theories. In addition, the creativity They participate in various planning and consulting activ- First, the institute supports undergraduate students in that they have learned. and spirit of challenge of current undergraduate students ities that are operated by the institute, or that are afﬁliated various ways in order to improve the quality of under- One thing is for sure: when they graduate from the are different to those of the older generation, and they can with external organizations with which they contact di- graduate education, and it plans to give a scholarship university, they’ll become talented people who can be be very valuable assets in business research. In modern rectly. Recently, the institute granted a certiﬁcate of Aca- to undergraduate research students. College of Admin- pioneers in their market." For more information about society where it requires a practical learning, science and demic-industrial cooperation research to the students who istration is going to introduce an internship program the undergraduate research student system, please call engineering isn’t the only discipline that a theory and an participated in planning and consulting connected with to undergraduate research students, and it will focus Sejong Management Institute (044-860-1911, 1530).

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Donation from Tokyo Institute of Technology Step to the Best, Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility

The ceremony for Tokyo Institute of Technology’s dona- of basic science. One of the main goals was cultivating ex- The graduate school of the Department of Accelerator Science, which was tion of a heavy ion accelerator to KU Sejong was held on perts who have knowledge of an accelerator. Through the established for the first time in Korea in 2014, and raised an Advanced Re- July 28th with interested parties from both universities Tokyo Institute of Technology`s donation, KU can focus search Labor Force which has growing demand throughout the world, has and accelerator experts in attendance. Vice President on building an accelerator labor force. Also, achievement announced great news with the construction of a Heavy Ion Accelerator Test- Seon Jeongkyu commented, “The heavy ion accelerator in medical technology through development of the accel- ing Facility on the campus. Yeom Jae Ho, President of KU, regarded this con- donation from Tokyo Institute of Technology is the result erator for curing cancer is anticipated, making a connec- struction as the 'Future of Sejong', and Cho Hong Yeon, Professor of the De- of several years of business between KU and Tokyo In- tion with the KU-MAGIC project. partment of Food Science and Biotechnology donated 30 million won for the stitute of Technology. Technical and academic exchange Sejong city acknowledged that KU has established the construction. Although still far from the ground-breaking ceremony, school beyond our border will become more active through this infrastructure for accelerator science education which is a executives have been looking forward to its high potential. Here is a story of event.” Accelerator experts welcomed the donation of the very important technique in terms of global competition. the construction of the Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility from Dean Kim heavy ion accelerator and are looking forward to studies Through this, Sejong City expects to elevate its status. Eun San of the Department of Accelerator Science. involving accelerator science which will be vital for private Kinds of heavy ion beams and energy can be widely se- universities. lected in ion source and accelerator. Research intensity, There is a Graduate School of the Department of Accel- time and area can be controlled by adjustment of the ac- erator Science in KU Sejong, which was established for celerator, improvement of beam separation, and research It’s good to hear about the construction of the Heavy Ion for Future Industry. the first time in Korea in 2014. Through this donation, technology. A heavy ion accelerator is a pioneering tool Accelerator Testing Facility inside the campus. May we ask Through this agreement, KU designated its Sejong cam- projects involving the enhancement of research on ma- for research in the fields of materials, mass spectrometry, details of the construction? pus as a key place with the establishment of a graduate terials, biology, physical properties and semiconductor semiconductors, biology, and other new research fields. The construction of the Heavy Ion Accelerator, which school of the Department of Accelerator Science and development, use of the low-energy ion beam of the heavy Research on drawing various ion beams including carbon consists of three stories including a basement and construction of a Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility, ion accelerator and the establishment of the heavy ion ac- beams, applied technology and high beam technology is covers 1300 pyeong of total ground area, has been ap- and IBS has moved its research and development facil- celerator are waiting to be implemented. Kwon Kwangho, going to be conducted in the KU Sejong Campus heavy proved by the KU foundation board of directors. The ities to KU Sejong campus. Mutual research and culti- Chief of the College of Science & Technology, mentioned, ion accelerator testing facility. ground-breaking ceremony of getting permission for vation of an accelerator labor force are exchanges which “The most important part of global competition is ‘basic construction from Sejong City is expected to be held on have significant meaning. science’. Accelerator Science, which can accurately study *IIn a linear accelerator, an ion beam which has an electric charge February 2016, and the building, which costs 80 billion, passes the accelerating tube which is divided into the proper the basis of materials, will open the gate to technical de- is expected to be completed on October 2016. It will be Many graduate students are working in both KU and lab- lengths. There is voltage between the tubes Every time an ion bean velopment.” He added that, “We are welcoming other passes through the tube, it changes the direction of voltage and located at the south end of the College of Pharmacy. oratories in Daejeon. What is your opinion on the prospect universities and research institutes that need a heavy ion then accelerates it. From this principle, when an ion bean passes the of a connection between KU`s Heavy Ion Accelerator Test- accelerator”. whole connected tube, it can greatly accelerate the energy. Is there any special reason to construct this building on the ing Facility and Daejeon’s? ** Korea University-Medical Applied R&D Global Initiative Center: De- In 2013, KU and IBS (Institute for Basic Science) signed campus? Students from the graduate school of the Department velopment of medical technology using High-technology science. an MOU to establish infrastructure for Accelerator Sci- KU and IBS (Institute for Basic Science) signed an of Accelerator Science are working in IBS’s Heavy Ion ence and research facilities. It took great effort to shorten MOU including joint research on an accelerator and Accelerator Testing Facility in Daejeon. After completing the gap between Korea and the U.S. and Japan in the field helping to cultivate an Advanced Research Labor Force construction of the Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Fa-

32 33 of a superconductive linear accelerator and beam trans- tablishment of accelerator science are happening for the mission system in a Heavy Ion Accelerator. A Heavy first time in Korea. I am counting on the construction of Ion Accelerator is a particle accelerator for studying the Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facilility and research in interaction between nucleons that consists of rare isotope the future. beams to define the nature of nuclear force. Moreover, a Heavy Ion Accelerator aims to study applied research What is KU Accelerator Science’s present research situa- between physical properties and biomedical science. It al- tion and plans for the future? lows many studies such as physics, electronics, computer The department of Accelerator Science(DAS) has par- Engineering and electro-mechanical systems engineering ticipated in not only the construction of the Heavy Ion to improve. The Heavy Ion Accelerator which will be Accelerator, but also synchrotron radiation and a medical completed in Daejeon by 2021 will be supported enor- treatment accelerator. Except for those, DAS is doing mously by government funding from 2011 to 2021. accelerator technology research in large International Linear Collider(ILC) which is 30km long and will be What made you decide to specialize in accelerator science built in Japan in 10 years. Through ILC research which after graduating from physics? is developing now, DAS has made an enormous effort to Accelerator science is part of the field of general science find new research by sharing materials. DAS will strive and technology, including not only physics but also elec- to build a global network for sending graduate students tronics, computer engineering and electro-mechanical to accelerator research facilities and conducting joint systems engineering. When I was an undergraduate stu- research. By doing this work, DAS anticipates that the dent, my major was physics, and when I took Master’s Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility which will be con- cility, the majority of graduate students and researchers What do Accelerator Science students learn? Could you courses, I studied nuclear physics. I studied accelerator structed in KU Sejong will be at the core of cultivating in Daejeon will conduct joint research by utilizing KU`s explain its educational goal, subjects and scholarships? science during my Ph.D courses. I decided to study ac- an international Advanced Research Labor Force in the Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility. KOPAS (Korea To raise an Advanced Research Labor Force, which has celerator science when I realized that large accelerator fa- field of accelerator science. Particle Accelerator School), which is held in August growing demand throughout the world, a lot of time has cilities are necessary to research not only nuclear physics, every year, allows undergraduate students and graduate been spent to understand the design of an accelerator high-energy physics, materials, the properties of matter A graduate student ‘Kim Eun San’, leaving his home and students to study basic accelerator knowledge. and its drive principle based on physics, electronics, com- and biology, which is basic science, but also applied sci- studying abroad when there were no accelerator science puter engineering and electro-mechanical systems engi- ence. At that time, there was no large accelerator facility. materials except for books, desperately dreamed of a ‘Do- Are there any strengths and distinctive features compared neering. Specialized and advanced courses are provided I finished my Ph.D course as a student studying abroad mestic Accelerator Laboratory’. Now, he is the Dean of the to other facilities? What about the connection between to understand the operation, application and production at the expense of the government. After that, I conducted Department of Accelerator Science and involved with the placement and employment? involved with an accelerator. We aim to raise global lead- research in U.S.A., Japan, Europe. construction of a Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility. Research and Development facilities which will be ers who can participate in basic science research, applica- Look at him. Make dreams come true with enormous ef- moved from Daejeon to KU’s Sejong campus have al- tion, and development. Accelerator Science students can Your enthusiasm when there was no field of accelerator fort. How beautiful dreams are. He is dreaming that stu- ready been determined. These facilities will be used for receive funding from IBS as a training student until they science is impressive. For this reason, does the construc- dents can get closer to studying acc accelerators and help establishing the Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility, finish their Ph.D course. One million and ten thousand tion of the Heavy Ion Accelerator Testing Facility hold spe- to build an Advanced Research Labor Force. Now, it’s time researching and developing the accelerator for the next won for students who take a Masters course, two mil- cial meaning for you? to meet more dreams, so the story of the Heavy Ion Accel- generation, and utilizing it as a infrastructure to export lion and five thousand won for Ph.D students, and also When I was a graduate student, I could only gain access erator Testing Facility will be continued. to other countries like U.S.A., Japan and Europe. There- undergraduate and graduate students who take part in to research about accelerator science through books. fore, they are expected to open an employment gate for research can receive a scholarship every month. When I visited the foreign national accelerator laboratory, graduate students. The graduate school of the Depart- I saw a lot of researchers who were supported by government of Accelerator Science is open to all undergradu- May we ask about your Heavy Ion Accelerator research? ment in the huge accelerator research facility. From that ate students who are interested in Accelerator Science. I`ve participated in research and development since the moment, I thought that to become a developed country There is a lack of people who major in Accelerator Sci- establishment of the Heavy Ion Accelerator business in the field of science and technology, these research ence at home and abroad. For this reason, their future is organization in 2011, and I`ve contributed to beam dy- facilities and majors are a prerequisite. Right now, con- bright. namics and diagnostics for the design and development struction of an accelerator research facility and the es-

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2016 KU College of Pharmacy Medical Science Research Center Symposium 2016 KU College of Pharmacy International Symposium

On June 2nd, in room 106 of KU Sejong’s Nongshim In- immunization, and Professor Choi Wansu of Konkuk Uni- July 26, Korea University College of Pharmacy 2016 Resonance Imaging, and Computational Fluid Flow ternational Building, the 2016 Korea University College versity’s Professional Graduate School of Medicine pre- International Symposium was held in Room 112 in Sci- Simulations of Murine Aneurysms”, and Professor Co- of Pharmacy Medical Science Research Center Sympo- sented research about immune cells that arouse allergy. ence and Technology Building 2. College of Pharmacy rey P. Neu from the University of Colorado presented sium entitled, “Bringing Cutting-edge Science into Drug In Session Two, research was presented on treatments and Pharmaceutical Laboratory hosted the event which on “Cartilage Clay: Densified Collagen and the Role of Discovery,” was hosted by Korea University’s College of for disease which use protective substances. Dr. Bae was also supervised by the Basic Research Lab. Leading Microparticle Inclusions”. Pharmacy and Medical Science Research Center. During Aenim from the KIST Dementia DTC Research Team researchers in the field of molecular imaging and bioma- In the second half, Professor David M. Pierce of the Uni- the symposium, fundamental research fields such as cancer explained research on protective neurons which can be- terials from both at home and abroad gave presentations versity of Connecticut gave a presentation called, “Toward immunity, nerve disorders, Alzheimer’s treatments, and the come a treatment for Alzheimer’s, and Dr. Shin Heejae and lead discussions on the topic of recent technological Virtual Cartilage: An Interdisciplinary Analysis Frame- discovery of a candidate substance for a new natural medi- from the KIOST International Biology Resource Center advances in the transformation of biomaterials and mo- work”, and Professor Koh Beomseok from the Korea cine derived from living marine resources were discussed. presented research on protective cell substances which lecular imaging into pharmaceutical drug development. Research Institute of Chemical Technology presented The symposium started with an opening speech from were discovered in marine microorganisms. The Symposium started with an opening address from on “Visible to Near Infrared Fluorescence Enhanced Park Youngin, the Dean of Korea University’s College of The symposium wrapped up with a closing speech from Lee Kiho, chief of KU`s College of Pharmacy and the Cellular and Exosomal Imaging on Plasmonic Gold Plat- Pharmacy, and was divided into two sessions. Session One Lee Giho, the Head of Korea University’s Medical Sci- pharmaceutical laboratory, and a congratulatory message form”. The event wrapped up with a closing address by focused on academic presentations regarding disease treat- ence Research Center, and all those who attended got a from Lee Beomjin, Dean of Ajou University`s College of Professor Yuk Soonhong of KU`s College of Pharmacy. ment of immunity. Professor Bae Seokcheol of Chungbok glimpse of the excellence and notable developments that Pharmacy. In the first half of the symposium, Professor National University’s College of Medicine explained the Korea University’s College of Pharmacy has been able to Craig J. Goergen of Purdue University gave a presen- basic functions of a cancer treatment method on cancer accomplish in the five years since it was established. tation entitled “High Frequency Ultrasound, Magnetic

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KU Zero-Energy Lighting Center’s 2016 Academic Electronic Sejong City’s Employment Fair, Understanding the Law: ‘Zero-Energy Downlights’ Information Fair ‘Job Day’ Speaker from the High Court of Busan

On July 22, the first anniversary ceremony of the Sejong ‘2016 Academic Electronic Information Fair’ hosted Sejong City’s employment fair ‘Job Day’ was held in Se- On April 14, a special lecture about ‘Understanding the Center for Creative Economy and Innovation(CCEI) by Sejong Academic Information Center took place on jong Convention Center at 1 pm on September 22. About Law’ was given in Nongshim International Building of was held at the Sejong Doorae(farmers’ cooperative the 2nd floor lobby in Academic Information Center on 40 companies including the Korea Transport Institute, Sejong Campus. The Department of Advanced Materials group) Agriculture Town . The ceremony included a re- April 12. A total of 12 enterprises such as Kyobo, Book Hanwha Advanced Materials, Korea Research Institute Chemistry organized the lecture in order to enhance the port about CCEI’s one-year result,an opening ceremony cube, and DBpia attended to explain how to use infor- for Vocational Education & Training, and other various liberal arts knowledge of its majors and make the same of the Sejong Doorae Agriculture Town, and an exhibi- mation and offered various events like the introduction companies and government policy research institutes par- majors cooperate with each other. Guest speaker Yun In- tion of electronic agricultural machines. of Academic DB, demonstrations of e-books and audio ticipated in the fair, which was hosted by Sejong City. Tae, President of Busan High Court, logically explained Especially, Zero-Energy Downlights were jointly devel- books, and even prize draws. The fair was divided into recruitment section, national the reason for the existence of judiciary, the history of the oped by the KU Zero-EnergyLighting Center (the Light- The fair attracted about 500 students, and finished with policies research institution promotion section, insti- rule of law, the principle of legality, the presumption of ing Center) and Gl Vision Corp., and displayed at the success. The fair introduced the way of easily accessing tution promotion section, event section, and operation innocence in relation to the eastern and western history strategic business zone operated by CCEI. They caught precise and professional information, which is the exact headquarters. Participants were able to receive interviews and our daily lives. people’s attention. instructions students need. Participant Kim Byeongjun if they wrote their resume that were available at the fair President Yun In-Tae said “When we see dramas or mov- The newly released ‘Zero-Energy Downlights’ were built (Department of Korean Language and Literature) ex- and took them to recruitment officers of each company. ies, it seems as if the judge is applying the law irrationally on LED light based on Quantum Dot technology, which pressed, “I didn’t know the academic sites which deal Moreover, there were programs like resume picture shoot- from time to time, but irrationality inevitably happens the Lighting Center has secured. When exposed to this with dissertations and articles; but thanks to the fair, now ing, resume consulting, image making, calligraphy, coffee in order to protect minorities and not to produce inno- light, the eyes feel less fatigue and plants get less stressed, I know. I think it will be a big help in my future stud- barista, and fingerprint aptitude tests at the event section. cent victims. If verdicts are given on the basis of ethically which is innovative. This is because it is similar to nat- ies.” As always, Korea University students participated with blamable behaviors instead of laws, minorities cannot be ural sunlight, so eco-friendly. The light is developed as great interest in the fair. Lee Hyohang (department of protected and a society becomes lawless.” One of the stu- a downlight form and installed at KU administration Korean Language and Literature) commented, “It was dents who listened to the lecture, Goo Jun-Hyeong (ma- building to show the Lighting Center’s technology. convenient for us to come to the fair because the school joring in Advanced Materials Chemistry) expressed his provided us a bus. The fingerprint aptitude test was the though by saying “I had negative perceptions toward the most interesting program. It was a unique way to know law and judiciary, but through this lecture, I erased them about aptitude.” quite a lot.”

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Coding Education Organized by KU Students About Love, From Literature’s Point of View

were taught. The ‘SCRATCH’ program was created in Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab to educate kids to develop software programs in 2006. On the second day, students learned about how to make their own app using the ‘App Inventor’ program, and then made a variety of apps with their own ideas. On the third and last day, students made a basic circuit using ‘Ardui- no’, an open-source hardware board. Student Jo Sumin (Eunvit Elementary School, 6th grade) who participated in the workshop said “I enjoyed learning the principles of smartphone game programs that I use now”. Student Kim Donghyeok (Dowon Elementary school, 5th grade) said “I was really happy to learn how to make a circuit using Arduino. I came to respect the scientists who develop this kind of software, and I want to be a person like them.” Fever of coding education is sweeping over the whole Professor Lee Jaewoo from the Department of Electron- A special lecture about love was held in Seminar Room movie, commenting, “True love exists when souls meet”, world. In March this year, there were fierce go games be- ics and Information Engineering, who managed overall 1 in Hoyeon 4-Hall Dormitory at 7pm, on September “Love should be supported by economic independence”. tween Lee Sedol and AlphaGo, which caused interest in education, said, “Software education should be done 29. It was hosted by Hoyeon Dormitory Accommoda- Students sympathized with his thoughts on love; and the coding education of children. There is a trend to support along with hardware education. Only software is empha- tion Assistance Team in hope of offering students various lecture ended with students’ smiles. coding education as a national policy in overseas countries sized in coding education, but hardware such as Arduino fields of information. The professor expressed, “It was a new experience teach- including the UK. As from 2018, our country will enforce or Raspberry Pi should be included in order to make stu- Professor Park Youngnam from the Department of En- ing students in the dormitory because I usually see them compulsory coding education at elementary and middle dents creative. To understand the latest ICT trend such glish Language and Literature gave a lecture on love and in the school buildings. Also, I enjoyed my time teaching school. Prior to this, some model schools are operated now. as artificial intelligence, drones, robots, and self-driving 『Tess』, which is a typical British fiction published in the since it was such an interesting subject -love and litera- In the boom of coding education, startup club ‘Four cars, students should be offered well balanced education- 1900s, with the topic “What is love, and how to make ture- what a couple!” Student Lee Jieun (Department of Learner’ of the department of electronics and information al programs, so that they don't feel uncomfortable learn- love.” 『Tess』 is a 1979 drama film directed by Roman English Language and Literature) said, “It was interest- engineering conducted a workshop named ‘H&S (Hard- ing about hardware and software.” Polanski, an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel ing to learn about 19th century literature connected to wear & Softwear) Tiger Workshop’ from August 2 to 5. Student Oh Jiwon, who organized the workshop, ex- Tess of the d'Urbervilles. It tells the story of a country 20th century love; I am also a great fan of his lectures, so The workshop was focused on coding education. Subjects pressed, “Currently, software education for elementary, girl descended from a noble line who, when she makes I just had to come!” were 4th grade to 6th grade students of elementary school middle, and high school students is popular, but many contact with the apparent head of the family, is raped and in Sejong City. Applications were accepted from July 18 students in Sejong City are going to Daejeon to get the left pregnant. After her baby dies, she meets a man who to 30. A total of 70 students attended the workshop. education due to the lack of teachers and facilities. I'm abandons her on their wedding night when she confesses The workshop lasted for four days. On the first day, basic very proud of this coding education because it was orga- her past. Desperate, she returns to her seducer and mur- instructions and concepts of the ‘SCRATCH’ program nized by our students for the first time in Sejong city. ders him. The professor delivered his thoughts about the

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“Writing Fun”, ‘KLIP’, International University Students The Writing Festival Connecting Korea and the World German Camp: KiS-DaF

Korea University’s Sejong campus has a department of former was about commenting in one sentence on a nov- On August 31, the entrance ceremony for KLIP (Korean On August 17 at 11 a.m., the admission ceremony for creative Writing and Media Studies, and for students who el, while the latter was a program involving the exchange Language Intensive Program) was held at the Nongshim 'KS-DaF 2016 (Koreanisches interuniversitares Semi- have an interest in writing, there are a variety of literary of one used book for another. DRM, a lyric writing club International Building. KLIP is the acronym for the nar DaF2016) was held in the International Conference club activities- ﬁction, poetry, criticism, drama, role-play, which stands for ‘Do Real Music’, had a booth, as well, program where foreign students, including Chinese, can Room of Nongshim International Hall. movies, or lyric writing. Among those activities, students and hosted a Lyric Writing Contest where students could improve their Korean skills while taking classes in Korea KS-DaF is an International University Students' German can join a club based on their area of interest. An exhi- submit the most innovative lyrics they could come up with. University Sejong Campus. Camp which is being held for the 8th time. The camp bition entitled “Writing Fun”, the 7th of its kind, was All the members of a role-play club called ‘Invitation’ At the entrance ceremony, Jin Seohun, Dean of the Of- has been hosted every year by Goethe-Institute and run set up for all students to enjoy in the hopes of displaying worked hard to prepare a performance entitled, ‘Golden fice of Admissions and Public Relations; Jo Eunseong, by Korea University’s Department of German Studies. what students in each club had prepared. Applause’, which was written by a creative drama stu- Director of the Sejong Institute of International Affairs Students and faculty from Korea, China, Japan, and Ger- An exhibition of various illustrated poems took place in dent. After the curtains went up, students who were in and Education; Sim Hwajong, deputy head of the Sejong many gathered to discuss liberal topics through German, front of the Humanities building. Students in a poem charge of sound effects, the stage, and promotion showed Institute of International Affairs and Language Educa- the language that connects them all. club called See-sum had prepared for the exhibition as a great deal of emotion on their faces. If you moved on to tion Center; chief lecturer Han Sujeong; staff member This seminar’s topic is entitled “Advertisement in Life, well. As I walked by the pieces of work, I could feel the the lecture room after the performance, you could watch Heo Gaga; and the other nine KLIP lecturers graced the Life in Advertisement: Peering into ‘Commercial Adver- effort students had put in to their work. See-sum also the movie ‘수미상관’, produced by the students from the occasion with their attendance. After exchanging greet- tisements’.” The camp will last for four days from August arranged a booth ‘Essay Contest’, a program in which movie club, ‘Achilles Heel’, a collaborative effort between ings with each member of the teaching staff, the students 17 to August 20, and a total of 65 students and faculty students could write a line of poetry on a particular topic students from creative Writing and Media Studies and were able to meet and make new friends while having members will be staying at the Hoyeon Dormitory. they chose from a given list. Another poetry club for stu- students from other majors. Achilles Heel screened two refreshments at the English Cafe in Hoyeon Building. Chairman Park Seongcheol from Korea University’s De- dents, Gang jit, used a ‘masked poet’ format. After hav- movies called ‘Dirty Inside’ and ‘Dormitory Trail’ by par- The number of current students who are participating partment of German Studies encouraged the students, ing a chance to appreciate some poems, students wrote odying ‘Beauty Inside’ and ‘The Maze Runner’. in KLIP at Korea University is 64, and 36 freshmen en- saying, “The purpose of this camp is to enjoy learning a few lines about hos they felt about the works without The Writing Fun event has been underway from Novem- tered the program this fall semester. While the number German by breaking free from the typical learning en- knowing who the poet was. It was impressive how they ber 9th to 11th and has garnered a lot of interest as many of participants is not that high, this actually serves as an vironment, so I hope you come to understand how well promoted their club using someone in a mask in the hall- students have passionately prepared for the performanc- advantage because it allows the few students of the uni- you can use German and enhance your skills through way of the Humanities building. es, exhibitions, and screenings. versity who take care of the Korean language education this fun three-day program.” Cogito, a criticism club named for Descartes’ famous for the students to run the program more thoroughly and saying ‘Cogito, ergo sum’, hosted the ‘Contest of Written with greater personal attention for each student. We hope Thoughts’, with a quiz for students to take based on the the knowledge the students are gaining will help to lead opinions that had been discussed over the course of the not only Korea and China in a more positive direction, past session. The winner would be chosen based on how but other foreign countries as well. innovative the thoughts were that he/she had suggested. If you turn the corner, you would ﬁnd two events hosted by the writing club, Mimesis, a club named for the belief that literature reflects reality. The First event was, ‘Writing a Review’, and the other is, ‘A Secondhand Bookstore’. The

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Staff of Zhuhai Oriental Foreign Language Experimental School Visits KUS 8th English Speaking Contest & 9th Korean Speaking Contest

On July 11, 40 staff members from Zhuhai Oriental For- Dongbang School asked about the visa for their students The ‘8th English Speaking Contest’ and the ‘9th Korean for the contest, but I'm so glad l ended up with such a eign Language Experimental School (Dongbang School) and their campus life after they enroll to the university. Speaking Contest’ were held at the Sejong Institute of great result." took a look around KU Sejong's education system and Kang TaeSang, the administrative manager, answered International Affairs Center on May 24th. These events facilities. Cho Eunsung, director of the Institute of Inter- that KU Sejong will take care of their visa and will pro- were planned with the aim of cultivating closer relation- national Affairs and Education and our university staff vide various programs for the students so that they enjoy ships between Korean students, foreign students, and greeted the staff of Dongbang School. Director Cho said their time here. Ma-Mun, Principal of Dongbang School, exchange students. "We have a great environment for education, especially expressed, “Thank you for your hospitality. We will highly There was an English Speaking Contest during the the dormitory, which provides comfortable residence and recommend Sejong Campus to our students.” first session and the Korean Speaking Contest was held atmosphere; thereby, Chinese students can live a happy KU Sejong Campus is aiming at Global Leading Campus, during the second session, with a total of seven groups life and raise their talents here.” so they have been recruiting Chinese students since 2014. of participants displaying their talents in diverse ways The staff watched the recently made KUS promotion To study at KU Sejong Campus, students must require through their presentations such as cooking, singing, and video and were introduced to undergraduate programs, the score of TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) above dancing. After finishing all the presentations, there was a requirements for admission, and Korean Language Pro- level 3 and some official documents. This year, seventeen prize lottery and an awards ceremony, and regardless of gram. The staff of Dongbang School showed high inter- Chinese students were admitted to the Department of the results, everyone enjoyed the contest. est in the presentation, photographing it with their mo- Humanities or Economics. Xu Yiming, who is majoring Kim Yunjae and Song Soyee, both from the School of bile phone. They looked around the dormitory facilities in Korean Literature and Language since this September, Business Administration, thoroughly enjoyed the con- such as a laundry, lounge, music room and yoga room. said that it was nice to learn basic Korean at the institute test. Song Soyee, who also took home the award for There was a reception after the campus tour. The staff of and she is looking forward to next semester." Most Popular, said, “Time was short while preparing

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Pepero Day Event Held at Cafeteria 2016 Open House Festival

On November 9, 29th Dormitory Resident Committee their own peperos at the cafeteria. Cooks in the cafeteria On May 16 and 17, the dormitory resident committee act with students. In the experience booths, students had hosted ‘Pepero Day Event’ for students who live in the helped them coat bar cookies with chocolate. 80 students hosted the ‘2016 Open House’ festival in Hoyeon Dor- an experience of mini games, caricatures, workshops, and dorms at Truth Hall Dormitory. For those who are not selected on a first-come first-served basis had an amaz- mitory. Both dormitory students and non-dormitory stu- beauty shops; in the food booths, students tried a sam- familiar with the term, Pepero Day is an observance in ing time designing their own peperos and packing them dents who participated in the festival were able to enjoy ple of sushi, churros, sundae, and chicken skewers. The South Korea similar to Valentine's Day, but held on No- in boxes. Cha Seung-Yun (Department of North Korea not only the existing convenient facilities in the dormi- Sejong City cast a promotion model for the Sejong-si's vember 11. The original purpose of the Pepero Day was Studies) said, “I have never imagined that I could make tory, but also the newly constructed facilities like Coin SNS in its booth. In addition, when taking photos in the to exchange peperos with each other in hopes of becom- pepero in the dormitory. I am really satisfied with the Karaoke and RC Playground. Sejong-si’s promotion photo zone and putting them on ing taller and thinner. The current purpose to exchange event, and I want to participate next year again.” SNS, students got a free gift. This event attracted lots of peperos is to show affection for friends and loved-ones. The ‘Youth Over Flowers’ event was held in Sky Cafe, attention from students. The exact origins of this day are unknown, but there is sto- which is located on the 7th floor of the Hoyeon 4th dor- ry that two female middle school students in the Yeongnam mitory. The RC Global Capability House hosted the During nighttime, student clubs put on a performance region exchanged peperos wishing that they would both event in order to let students develop an eye for interna- such as Aibaegopa; Ibuyebaebaekpalbae; Sorimadang; Si- become tall and thin. There is some doubt about this story; tional perspectives. Social, economic issues around the nabeuro; Heuko; JSA; and UDF. Following this, musical and some argue that the origin was due to the shape of 1’s world, as well as jokes, folklores gained a lot of attention performances from Indie Band Jannabi and the popular in the date (November 11 – 11/11) resembling peperos. from students. rock band ‘Crying Nut’ were held. At the end of the fes- Because Pepero Day is quite popular between students, tival, Korea University’s Hoik cheering squad Rooters the Doritory Resident Committee thought it would Several businesses in Sejong-si installed booths outside showed various cheering events which made students get be a nice event and planned the party. Students made the dormitory in order to make an opportunity to inter- even more excited and the festival end on a high note.

46 47 What exactly is the annual competition between Korea two-day period, and through this competition, both of KU Life University and Yonsei University all about? the universities, as distinguished private schools, have The two biggest annual festivals in Korea University are continued to compete in the matches as a way for the IPSILENTI and the KOYON competition. Korea Uni- schools and students to get familiar with one another. versity and Yonsei University take turns hosting the KOY- ON competition each fall in the hopes of getting familiar Misconceptions about the KOYON competition! with each other. Additionally, as the Sejong campus and 1. Which one is correct: the KOYON competition or the Anam campus work together in harmony during the com- YONKO competition? petition, students can be proud of Korea University. The It seems the competition between the two schools started KOYON competition is made up of games in ﬁve sports: with a dispute over how to name it. KO stands for Korea football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, and rugby. Since University and YON for Yonsei University. However, both 2008, E-sports such as LOL (League of Legends) and universities agreed to name it based on who is hosting Starcraft are also gaining popularity among the students. the competition. Accordingly, it is right to call it the YONKO competition when Korea University is the host, From what is the KOYON competition derived? and the KOYON competition when Yonsei University is The Bosung College of Liberal Arts of Korea University in charge. As Korea University is hosting the competi- and the Yonhee College of Liberal Arts of Yonsei Univer- tion this year, it is right to call it the ‘2016 YONKO com- sity held an inter-university sporting event for the first petition’. However, students of Korea University never time on May 30, 1925. The event was called the 5th All fail to refer to it as the KOYON competition. Chosun Tennis Competition and it was hosted by the Chosun Olympic Committee. Since then, various other 2. Is it true that people have a problem digesting bread from sports made their way into the competition, and it has Korea University when they eat it with Yonsei Milk? become a regular event since 1946. From 1965 until Korea University has its own brand of bread, while Yon- now, the KOYON competition has progressed over a sei University has its own brand of milk. There was a

2016 KOYON Competition from A to Z

KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Student Reporter. Kim Hyewon The ‘2016 KOYON Competition’, a series of matches in various sports held Photographer. Yang Junhyuk, Lee Jaeuk, between Korea University and Yonsei University, is just around the corner. The Jung Daegkyo, Park Seongeun Translator. Chae Joonho competition is held over two days, October 23 and 24, and its popularity has Editor. Conrad Brubacher been solidiﬁed after being ranked as a top search item. Banners draw a great deal of attention before the competition because both universities make them as a way to ramp up the feeling of competition between the two schools, and the streets of Anam and Sinchon are colored with red and blue as a result. Al- though the KOYON competition is between the two universities, many people in the area are interested in it. Let’s take a deeper look now at the KOYON competition from A to Z.

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rumor on each school’s portal site that you should not is lagging slightly behind Yonsei University in terms of 3. Organizers of the competition have prepared seats for stu- eat them together because they will fight fiercely in your the overall record, but since 2000, Korea University has dents from isolated regions and those who are physically chal- stomach. The reason why the rumor spread was because had greater success with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses. In lenged. Korea University and Yonsei University have been rivals 2014, Korea University had an exceptional record of 5 Korea University has invited almost 300 students from for a long time. As you know, there are some foods that wins. farming and fishing villages in the hopes that they can are a match made in heaven, such as bread and milk, Ja- enjoy the competition together with the students. It has jangmyeon and danmooji, and hard tack and starcandy. Here are some things to watch for in the 2016 KOYON competition! also arranged seats for spectators who are physically chal- 1. Professional Golfer Jeon Inji hit the first pitch of the baseball lenged, so why don’t you come and enjoy the KOYON 3. Do Korea University and Yonsei University hate each other? game. competition? Not really! They are actually well-intentioned rivals. When- Jeon Inji, a professional golfer from Korea University Se- ever the annual competition is held, they have respect for jong, hit the first pitch of the game which was thrown out their counterpart, and even after the competition ends, by Yeom Jaeho, the president of Korea University. She students of both schools hang out together in with the is currently 3rd in the world golf rankings, and recently Day When Game Where competitive feeling of team spirit. Students of Yonsei Uni- won the LPGA Tour’s Evian Championship. You can see Friday, September 23 10:00~11:00 Opening Ceremony Jamsil Stadium versity often participate in Korea University’s IPSILENTI her on the first day of the KOYON competition at 11 a.m. 11:00~15:00 Baseball Game Jamsil Stadium festival, and students of Korea University sometimes go to enjoy the Yonsei University Festival, AKARAKA. 2. SFA, a small basketball club from Department of Global 15:00~17:00 Basketball Game Jamsil Gym

Sports, plays opening game. 17:00~19:00 Ice Hockey Mokdong Ice Rink What are the current records of both universities in the KOYON It will be fun to watch the opening game played by the play- Saturday, September 24 11:00~13:00 Rugby Mokdong Sports Complex competition? ers from SFA. Before the main sports events get started, Excluding competitions which were canceled, the annual an opening game is held between two teams from each uni- 13:30~15:30 Football Mokdong Sports Complex competition has been held a total number of 45 times versity whose members are not on either of the main teams. 16:00~16:30 Closing Ceremony Mokdong Sports Complex since 1965, and Korea University’s record is 17 wins, 10 SFA was chosen to play in the opening game because they draws, and 18 losses. It may seem like Korea University were victorious in a game held in the previous semester. You can watch the basketball games live in HD on the Facebook homepage of Korea University Sejong at (https://www.facebook.com/koreaunivsejong).

50 51 52 53 Hello, nice to meet you. How have you been? ready is a very rude gesture towards other musical actors KU People I participated as an MC and performer in the and actresses. After realizing that the voice production ‘Good-Hearted Concert’ which supports children who between musicals and pop is totally different, I took vo- suffer from Lou Gehrig`s disease (amyotrophic lateral cal training, and also acting classes at the same time. I sclerosis). It was a very good concert that allowed me watched a lot of musicals. One of the best musicals was to feel a different atmosphere with every performance. . I could not stop crying during the musical, and even Actually, it`s not an activity which can have an enormous on my way home. I was focusing on quiet and peaceful effect or help a great deal, but this is my favorite activity performances. I thought that there were no chances to because I enjoy it. The first ‘Good-Hearted Concert’ of express feelings, whether I have them or not, but I real- this year will be held on May 6, at the Jeonju Internation- ized that it`s not true. This is the reason why I decided to al Film Festival, and recently I recorded Mad House`s do . I like so much. Ever since watching that 4-hour long which is an EDM. I was worried a little bit because I movie again and again, I`ve become attracted by ‘Scarlett’ have a strong acoustic character, but it went well. and wanted to play her in a musical later. Surprisingly, in , the cast list is almost the same as and . Congratulations on becoming a musical actress. Could you explain ? Acting with your favorite actors and actresses! I think it It’s about Edgar Allen Poe`s life. His way of love, of must have been an unforgettable experience for you. course, conflicts between critics and Edgar Allen Poe It was pleasing and surprising at the same time. Of himself are very interesting. There is no Korean perfor- course, I felt a lot of pressure. I thought it would be a mance that I can compare it to because < Edgar Allen good chance to learn various things. I especially respect Poe> is making its premiere in Korea. It’s very helpful ‘Michael Lee’ who played ‘Jesus’ in and ‘Poe’ in . I can`t that I studied him when I took an American Poetry class. believe that I play his wife, ‘Virginia’ and have a kiss Personally, I`m interested in dark and creepy stories, so scene with him. I didn`t know that musical teams attend I found those books and read them. It’s amazing that I workshops. I felt like I was back to being a 20 year-old encountered in the form of a musical. freshman. It was good that I was the youngest person on the team. (laugh) It’s not easy to take on the challenge of playing a leading role for the first time. Were there any difficulties? What do think about ‘Virginia’? Is there a resemblance? I failed twice in the audition stage. I was shocked because In the play, she doesn’t have many chances to get at- I realized that I haven’t sung a powerful song which tention because Poe has a strong character. Despite her needs a full voice. Musical productions require a totally small weight, she is the person who receives Poe’s love different type of voice. After that failure, I`ve strived to the most. (laugh) Virginia is frail, but Poe hugs her, com- A Maiden Whom You May Know, Kim Geureem study how to develop a voice suited for musicals. I think forts her and supports her through sweet comments like that is one aspect I can point to for my success. The judge ‘Marry me’ and ‘I`m here for you’. Virginia worried about said “we want to see you once more”. So, I was selected Poe because she thinks she is a burden to him. Though it KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON We think of Edgar Allan Poe as the writer of 「The Black Cat」 or the American Student Reporter. Kim Minjeong at last. It’s quite natural that I feel pressure with regards is a working title, she sang for him. I think, first of all, the Photographer. Seo Junhuk thriller writer. His major works scare readers to a point where they can never Translator. Jo Haneul to my voice, but it has a significant meaning that I took most attractive part of being an actor/actress is that they forget them. 「Annabel Lee」 is the last poem and elegy which mourns his lovely on the challenge even though I am a singer, not an ac- can live another person`s life through the musical. wife Virginia`s death. In the poem, Virginia is introduced as ‘a maiden whom tress. I am so happy that I could learn many things from you may know’. We interviewed another maiden whom you may know, Geu Reem Kim who majored in English Language and Literature at Korea Uni- my co-actors. You switched from being a singer to being an actress. Did versity’s Sejong Campus and will play ‘Virginia Clam’ in the musical, < Edgar you feel any differences? Allan Poe> When did you start to have an interest in musicals? A singer and an actor/actress are very different. Identity I had a few chances 2 or 3 years ago, but I was afraid to is the most important thing to a singer. I’ve strived to try at that time. Most of all, I think starting when I`m not find my own color and voice. In contrast, being respon-

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sible for a role is the key part of being an actor/actress, through music. In addition, I built up my dreams by vis- being a totally new person. I was surprised by ‘Table iting an acoustics club in Hongdae, Seoul. Work’. The whole staff and cast discussed about whether ‘Is that so?’ means a serious feeling or whether it is just It must have been hard to maintain your dream while ma- trying to sound someone out or a symbolic message. In joring in English. How did you cope with that? this process, I felt like I was becoming a different person. Eventually, I became a senior and my friends were get- The staff calls me ‘Actress Geu Reem Kim’. It makes me ting jobs. My friends were preparing for TOEIC tests and embarrassed, but I`m very thankful for them. Every time licenses, but I was dreaming of becoming a singer. When I blame myself for my lack of experience, my coworkers I was a freshman, people supported my dream, but after always say that if you ever immerse yourself in a play you a few years they stopped supporting me. At that moment, will go to ‘Cannes’. They are so sweet. (laugh) it was quite hard. My parents didn`t want me to do music as a job. They advised me to do music as just a hobby. luxurious meal, but he refused and took me to a cheap Seunghun’s songs are still beautiful, elegant and refined. Virginia died before her husband in the play. From this I was desperate because I felt like I had to do music, my restaurant. During the meal, he asked me what my dream When I become a mother, I hope my kids like and enjoy point of view, you can say ‘I lived a life as a different person, favorite thing, and it was tough to think of it as just a was. I answered “I want to be a singer, but I feel different my songs. However, I have to focus on musicals first not Geu Reem Kim’. What do you think about this? hobby. During that difficult time, MuDan Rock Band from my friends whose dreams may be more realistic because I don’t want to regret anything when I look There is a scene in which Poe sadly sings after his wife`s helped me to get back on track. That`s why MuDan Rock and that makes me sad.” But then, he scolded me, saying back at my life. In the long run, I want to go to graduate death. I was crying because the melody and lyrics were Band is especially precious to me. “That is your dream. Why are you ashamed of it? Do school to learn more about music. so sorrowful that I felt like he was singing for me. I was your best until the end. Don`t be concerned about what a little bit embarrassed, but it was the moment that I Could you tell us the story about MuDan Rock Band? other people think or say. I think you will be selected”. I In the café, Kim Geu Reem kept smiling during the in- realized the power of music and lyrics. Anyone who Audition programs were popular for a while, but I re- could never forget what he said. I want to get in contact terview. She told the photographer that she has the same watches this scene would probably empathize with it ceived news about ‘Super Star K1’ later. I thought that with him, but he doesn’t use his cell phone. He was such T-shirt. She is such an easygoing person. We asked, ‘What and cry like me. it would have been much better if I had known that a a warm person. If I could meet him again, I want to treat kind of singer do you want to be?’ She answered confident- little bit earlier. When I applied to ‘Super Star K2’, I him to a luxurious meal. ly that, ‘I want to experience various fields. I was stuck It’s quite impressive that you built up your experience in an was afraid to fail, but my friends in MuDan Rock Band in just one color before, but recently I have been enjoying unfamiliar field. What kind of student were you at universi- cheered for me. I recorded a sample of my music at Jin- What are your plans for the future? new experiences and challenges’. The challenges that she is ty? dalle Hall. After passing the first round, I was with them. Among the singers I know, Yoon Jongshin is my mentor going to face will be as beautiful as her voice. Before I started university, I always said that I will do In the second and third round, I was alone, but they kept and best friend. He advised me not to rush and take music after starting university. All I did after entering supporting me. My campus life was the first challenge my time before making a decision, saying “It’s not the school was music in the MuDan Rock Band. It was very which was free, fun and happy. I was very responsible for strong who survive, it is the survivors who are strong.” I hard to get my grades back up later. (laugh) I wanted to my freedom, except in terms of my grades. (laugh) agree with that. I realized that a good singer who sings go the Graduate School of Music, but it requires high good music can make a huge impression on the au- grades. It forced me to register for one semester and then I heard that you have a special relationship with KU. dience regardless of time through Infinite challenge`s study hard after my debut as a singer. Finally, I was able I remember professor Son Yusong. He is retired now ‘ToToGa’. Producing ‘Big hits’ and being in ‘1st Place’ to receive my best grades. When I was a freshman, I was though. Before I went to the third round of the audition, are not my goals. I want to be a singer who can do very happy because I could feel happiness and enjoyment I treated him to a meal. I wanted to treat him to a more what I want to do continuously. Lee Moonse and Shin

56 57 We congratulate you on winning the Miss Korea Special from the stereotypical Miss Korea beauty and become a KU People Award. We heard you’ve been very busy. Was there anything beautiful woman who has both looks and inner beauty. interesting that happened during your training camp? Well, I was chosen as the captain for the contest. So, I What was the hardest thing you had to go through during had the obligation to encourage 34 contestants and help your preparation? them relax. But on the day right before the contest, I Well, the battle going on inside me was the hardest. Like I missed a step and fell over on stage, hurting my ankle. I said, it’s common for people to think only about the fame was supposed to guide my colleagues; but instead, they of beauty pageants, but it’s not easy as it looks. Since it is were helping me, so I felt really sorry about that. Because a contest that represents a nation’s beauty through sev- of my ankle, I couldn’t take part in the rehearsal, so I just eral picky evaluations, it is important to have a healthy had to watch and simulate the path I would be taking on mind and body. The reason why I could advance so far is stage. My colleagues really worried about me and tried to because I constantly whipped myself to become a woman cheer me up. So I felt true friendship that day, even more of beautiful thoughts and actions. At the time it was re- than when I received the prize. ally tough, but now I think of it as a valuable experience that I might never have again. The award you received seemed more special because it was given to you by your colleagues. How did you feel? What did you gain from being a part of the Miss Korea During the contest, I tried to stay focused by taking Contest? painkillers every two or three hours until the contest was Precious memories and invaluable experience. I am an over. Right before I was called out on stage to receive the outgoing person, so I like meeting new people. The con- special award, one of my friends held my hand tightly test gave me a chance to not only make new friends, but until I went out to the middle of the stage. I was so over- also share a special experience with them that helped me whelmed by my friend’s love for me. I still remember that find a way to pay attention to myself. In other words, I touching moment when she held my hand tightly. Her learned about ‘caring’ and ‘concentration’. grasp showed me their faith and support. She is a person who can make the people around her When it comes to Miss Korea, people usually think of the comfortable and happy. The reason she is more beautiful glamour on stage, not knowing about all the hard work is because of her modesty, her appreciation of the people behind it. Would you give us some details about the prepa- around her, and the way she sees the world as a beautiful ration? place. In a world where there are a lot of pretty, yet arro- Only the contestants who won the local tryouts get the gant people, she became Miss Korea not only because of chance to participate in the finals. Most people regard her good looks, but also because of her warm heart. We Not Just Looks – Miss Korea’s Special Award Winner, Chang Hue that Miss Korea Contest is all about appealing your expect that she will make the future brighter for all. charms on stage. Of course, this is one aspect of the contest, but there is much more underneath. All the con- KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON “Miss Korea must look attractive.” This a common prejudice towards beauty Student Reporter. Choi Eunhye testants must live together for a month and receive in- Photographer. Choi Eunhye pageant entrants, which has a point since one’s appearance influences first im- Translator. Lee Seungyeon struction from various trainers. For example, they receive Editor. Conrad Brubacher pressions. But underneath all the fame, contestants who hope to become the speech lessons and personality education. Also, they must symbol of South Korea’s beauty must put effort into not only their looks, but find the makeup and hair style that fits them the most. also into their inner beauty. Chang Hue, a student in the Department of North Korea Studies, became Miss Gangwon and won 2016 Miss Korea Special Additionally, they exercise on their on to maintain their Award. Her award proves that she is a special Miss Korea who has a charming fitness every morning, and along with that, they must personality to go along with her beauty. The Special Award was given to her as learn how to walk and pose. The purpose of this entire a token of friendship from her colleagues who lived with her during the con- process is to transform participants into intellectual and test’s training camp; so, it’s not just an award that celebrates beauty. Let’s hear virtuous women with a fit body. They try hard to break what she has to say about true beauty. 58 59 What draw you to Hanboknoledan? KU People The thing that drew me to Hanboknoledan was a post in a blog. When I read it, I felt ashamed that I didn’t know anything about my country’s traditional clothing. Also, I am interested in changing the world. So, I spent most of my university years in Hanboknoledan because I believed I can take part in changing the world by first changing people’s prejudice about Hanbok. I haven’t missed a single meeting for 3 years, even though I commute from Jochiwon to Seoul every week. It’s because I am doing something that I love and I have a strong sense of responsibility.

We’ve heard that you are the team leader of the planning department in your group. Among all of your plans, what plan do you remember the most? I remember the event named ‘Subway with Flowers’ the like the way I was influenced by blogs. Many people have most. The reason I planned this event is because in Japan, thanked me for the good opportunities I have provided. The there is a tradition where adults buy children Kimonos world is still changing as we speak. (Japanese traditional clothing) when they reach adulthood even though they are quite expensive. Also, they have spe- We think you are ‘the person who creates culture’. How do cial days to wear Kimonos, but Koreans do not. Well, we do you feel about this? have Korean New Year’s Day and Korean Thanksgiving as I like it! Arirang TV introduced me using that expression. holidays to wear Hanbok, but many people tend not to wear As I said at the beginning of the interview, I want to be a them. So, I wanted to popularize Hanbok in a place where person who changes the world, making the world into a a lot of people can see them. That’s when subways popped better place. From now on, I want to plan a project for the up. I decided to show Hanbok in subways occasionally. The isolated. Through this project, I want to show them ways reason we called the event ‘Subway with Flowers’ is because to live a happier life. I don’t have the details for the project most Hanboks have flower patterns on them. Some foreign right now, but I’m thinking about it. I hope many people countries even have ‘No Pants Day’, so how could wearing will join me and help me make my project big enough to Hanbok be tough to do? influence the world. I will try to develop my abilities to help others. Did that event really make a change? The first time I wore Hanbok on a subway, I heard people Jeon Cho-Hee, The Person Who Creates Culture Jeon Chohee insisted that one day her efforts on learning whispering about me. Hmm. How can I express this? It felt about various things will pay off. She learned how to sing weird rather than unpleasant. I think they regarded me as and dance despite her parents’ disapproval; but they paid KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Even though Korean traditional clothes (called Hanbok) are singled out as Student Reporter. Kim Minjeong a person who wanted to receive others’ attention. Until last off when she wrote ‘Singing Hanbok’ and ‘Hanbok Flash Translator. Lee Seungyeon one of the most beautiful traditional clothes in the world, Koreans hardly ever Editor. Chung Miwha year, it was hard to see modernized Hanbok, and people Mob’. She seems satisfied because she has already started wear them. We interviewed Jeon Cho-Hee (Department of German Culture), thought Hanbok should be worn on very special occasions to change the world. We value her ambition to influence who is the leader of Hanboknoledan. Hanboknoledan is a group where people only. However, due to our efforts, I think people now think people to make a better place to live. wear Hanbok and try to break the prejudice about Hanbok. Let’s see how she it’s ok to wear them regularly. Not only us, but many groups tries to grab attention to Hanbok. are trying to promote Hanbok. The most prominent change is that the number of Hanbok businesses which target young people are increasing, and that's good news. I began this event hoping that other people would be influenced

60 61 Nice to meet you. We heard you are an expert in ghost stories. For example, an unmarried female ghost or the ghost of a KU People Could you tell us about your involvement with ghost stories? child usually appear in our ghost stories, right? Those are While running a blog called the ‘Center of Ghost Stories’, characters that are socially isolated in mainstream society. I translated Japanese ghost stories. I also published ‘Urban A similar aspect appears in Japanese ghost stories. By the Ghost Story’ in 2012 and was a member of the publishing time the Great Earthquake occurred in Tokyo, many Kore- staff of ‘Mystery’, a monthly web magazine. Unfortunate- ans were massacred because of the groundless rumor that ly, publication of the book has been suspended. During Koreans put poison in the well. Based on that, new ghost my military service, I had the experience of collaborating stories were made that involved our legs being trapped by with the author of Essenti Webtoons in the making of the a black pheasant. It turns out the black pheasant stands for webtoon ‘Grotesque’, and I was published twice in ‘Urban the spirit of a dead Korean and it is begging to be saved. Ghost Stories in Japan’ in 2014. From last year, I have In other words, both countries share the feature of target- been adapting and creating ghost stories which are trans- ing the socially isolated. lated for the blog of the webtoon author, Ssammui. It seems to be similar regardless of the country. Then what You are deﬁnitely an expert in ghost stories. What makes are the characteristics of the ghost stories themselves? you so interested in them? As I mentioned before, the most important thing the ghost After taking the K-SAT in 2009, I read some ghost stories stories deal with is the darkest aspect of a society. They for fun. The more books I read that involved ghost stories, are also the objects used in study of folklore and folk life. the crazier I became about them. I think I have read al- We can get to know the custom of a society at that time. If most every book about ghost stories. And then I became leprosy patients frequently appear in a ghost story, then we curious about Japanese ghost stories. I hoped that many can understand how it is related. people would read them so I became determined to translate them and upload them to a blog. While translating, I How did you decide to publish, ‘Ghost Story of a Japanese became completely absorbed in the world of ghost stories. City? I was interested in the way ghost stories reflect the dark In this case, I got an email from the publisher. They saw side of society. the ghost story about the Japanese community that I had translated for a blog. After they suggested making it into a Some of the ghost stories in your blog have intrigued me, book, I decided to publish it. such as the Korean ghost story extracted from ‘Chenggu- yadam’, and the Japanese ghost story about a Japanese What are your future plans in regard to ghost stories? community. Is there any difference between Korean ghost The reason that the market for ghost stories exists and the stories and Japanese ghost stories? reason that I am so active in that market is that ghost sto- There could be cultural differences between both. Com- ries contribute to society. As I wrote in the preface to ‘Ghost Ghost Story Author, Kim Seongwook pared to Korean ghost stories, Japanese ghost stories are Stories of a Japanese City,’ I hoped ghost stories could more likely to involve a grudge against someone for no contribute to bettering society. I will keep translating ghost KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON It has been blazing hot this summer, and different people have different ways Student Reporter. Choi Eunhye reason. In the case of Korean ghosts, they appear saying, stories until that day, and I am ready to reply to calls from Photographer. Seo Junhyuk to deal with the heat wave. Some people might keep the air conditioner on all Translator. Lee Seungyeon “Saddo, please help me to get over the grudge!” and then anyone who makes or is eager to consume ghost stories. Editor. Conrad Brubacher day long or drink lots of cool water. There is one person, however, who chooses go away after solving the problem. I think they are very to watch horror movies to take his mind off the heat. Kim Seongwook from the similar in the way they both reﬂect the nature of humans. As ghost stories are slowly absorbed in our lives, they come Department of North Korean Studies has enjoyed ghost stories so much that That is, the objects used in ghost stories are regarded as he came up with a variety of his own. One of them was a bit unique. to stand for the shadows or frame the sorrows in the world. second-class citizens. Those who want to disseminate ghost stories are trying hard to make people realize what ghost stories reflect. Could you give us some more concrete examples of those Ghost stories require us to try harder to make a better so- similarities? ciety.

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We are honored to meet you since we never interviewed a games. Recently, I’ve been preparing to write a broad review KU People translator before. We don’t think it is a very common vocation, about everything from the game’s background to its playing so we are curious what motivated you to become a translator. instructions. But it is becoming as long as a dissertation, so In North America, there are a lot of active businesses it’s starting to become a burden. (Laugh) regarding media mix. ‘Media Mix’ is the use of multiple forms of media, such as novels, cartoons, games, and Game users normally focus on game strategy, but we character goods, to sell as one source. If there is one fran- wonder what your reason is for bringing attention to the chise, there a lot of branches where other directors or au- game’s background. thors write stories derived from the main franchise. The The programmer of ‘Halo’, Jason Jones, said the game novel I translated is a branch from the game, ‘Halo’. It’s a must be programmed for the users to feel like they are sci-ﬁ game, and it caught my attention because it is writ- actually ﬁghting in outer space. In order to do this, the ten based on the game’s background. At that time, there developers must not stop at just inputting data frag- wasn’t a translated copy, so I had to read the original ments, but must go on to make a background story for book. Then I started translating the book and uploaded it the game. People fall in love with movies and books that chapter by chapter on a community site for people who have a good prologue. In my case, I was just attracted are interested in games. Eventually, I translated the whole to the background and prologue of ‘Halo’ the game, book and afterwards, I got a call from a publishing com- not the movie or the book. I have never been this into a pany. That’s how I stepped into the translating business. game other than ‘Halo’. That’s why it’s so special to me.

It’s quite impressive seeing you work in a field related to Then what does ‘Halo’ mean to you? your major. You handle science fiction and game genres. Is It’s a game worth a lifetime. No matter how much I there a difference from translating other genres? like it or not, I just can’t stop playing it. The name for Well, it’s a bit easier than literature translation because of my blog is ‘Point of No Return’. It means reaching a the literary style. However, since it is a science fiction nov- point where you can’t turn back. It’s also the name for el, there are many concepts that are used only in the field a ship that appears in the ‘Halo’ novel. So, my blog’s of science. So, I often come across vocabulary that is not name stands for a lot of things. Since I’ve become so found in usual dictionaries, only in specialty dictionaries. attached to ‘Halo’, I’m standing at a point now where I I haven’t done any official translating in other genres, but can’t go back to the life I lived before I played the game. I do subtitles for short films from time to time. Subtitles The most important thing is that I learned a lot from were more difficult for me than translating books. I had to it. I went through a process of constantly worrying and compress long movie lines by deleting unnecessary words, trying to make the novel smoothly understandable in as well as put some wit into them. Usually they also have Korean. I noticed the more you translate, the more your Trespassing on the Territory of a Clever Huntsman: Meeting Jung Howoon a letter limitation, so it’s quite difficult to meet this crite- writing skills develop. Thanks to that, I think the writings rion. Furthermore, the period for film translation is nor- on my blog are now more readable than in the past. mally 2 weeks, whereas novel translation is given a period KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON It is not easy making use of what one majored in at university. It is also hard to Student Reporter. Lee Jaewook of 2-4 months, so novel translation is much easier. *About ‘Halo’, the novel translated by Jung Howoon: Photographer. Su Junhyuk work in a field that interests you. But here, there is a student who is not only Translator. Lee Seungyeon ‘Halo’ is a science fiction video game franchise created by Editor. Conrad Brubacher carrying on with what he majored in, but also working in the field he is inter- We saw you’ve been blogging about a number of things for Bungie and owned and published by Microsoft Studios. The ested in. That student is Jung Howoon from the Department of English Lan- a long time now. Would you tell us how you got started? novel ‘Halo’, which is based on the game, is about a race guage and Literature. As a Korea University student and an active translator, he resembles a huntsman who is proudly holding up the two rabbits he caught: I opened my blog around 2006. The purpose of the blog was that existed before human beings. It is set in a time 100,000 the rabbits of aptitude and interest. We were curious about his hunting tech- to write about games, but at first I started to write about all years ago, and is about a conflict between alien races over niques, so we asked him for an interview. kinds of things that I went through. Now, my blog’s identity a ring-shaped structure called Halo. It is a serial fiction is much clearer. I cut down on uploading things about my which consists of the books 『Halo: The Fall of Reach』, 『Halo: personal life as much as possible, and wrote mainly about The Flood』, 『Halo: First Strike』, and 『Halo: Cryptum』.

64 65 Hello, would you briefly introduce yourself? Our team is always full of energy, positivity, and consid- KU People Hello. I am the captain of Korea University’s Women’s Soc- eration for one another. First, I’m thankful for the way cer team, Kim Yaejin, from the Global Sports Department. Coach Yoo Sangsoo and other coaches care for us and I came to Korea University after graduating from Hanyang understand our feelings and behavior. As the captain, I Women’s College because I thought I could have a more want to lead my team members with optimism. Frankly meaningful university life here. I was grateful to be accept- speaking, all of this is a result of my team members real- ed here and also honored to become the first captain. ly putting their faith in me and following me. I’d like to spend my remaining university life meaningfully with my What do you remember most about 2015? kind and proud fellow teammates. Well, the most intense memory from last year was winning first place in the National Sports Festival. It was We’d like to hear why soccer is so appealing to you. physically and mentally very tough for the women’s soc- It’s because there is not one game that’s the same. Every cer team to prepare for the match. Since we don’t have match is different and there’s no limit to it. Also, I like any annual matches, the National Sports Festival was the the fact that teamwork gets stronger every game as the most important match for us, but there was a time when players go through the same hardships together. I used to we were having a hard time focusing on the event. It was swim and play golf, but those sports could be done indi- a really hard time for us, but now that I think about it, vidually, so I was always suffering from stress alone. because we overcame it, it united us. Our team could win first place because we remembered we should work What does soccer mean to you? as a team by understanding each other. Also, winning at It gives me a kind of wings that help me develop myself. I the National Sports Festival was more meaningful to me started soccer even though my parents were not fond of it, since it was the first time I have ever won something ever and it’s true that it’s still hard. There are moments that I since I started playing soccer. (Laugh) wanted to give up, but when I overcome those moments, I feel I’m making myself better. Also, because it’s a group ac- You’ve started training on Sejong Campus starting from tivity, the joy when we all overcome the same suffering can’t this semester. What’s it like? be expressed in words. I will keep on striving to do my best I take regular classes in the morning, and sometimes in playing soccer, and find out who I am as I develop myself. have lunch, then train in the afternoon during weekdays. If there is a lecture after practice, I have to hurry and go What are your future plans? take a shower as soon as training is over, and then head After I finish university, I want to be a member of a sports for class. It’s physically tough sometimes, but I think it’s business team. I also want to go to graduate school and study better being busy because it means that I’m making my more. Moreover, I wish to start-up a business of my own if I Captain of the Women’s Soccer Team, Kim Yaejin life more meaningful. I think later on when I look back at get the chance. My ultimate goal is studying hard and fully all this, I will cherish all the happy moments. I’m really preparing myself to stand in front of students as a teacher. It satisfied with my life here. isn’t a smooth road, so I have to prepare thoroughly. KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON It’s spring. I kept on walking without having the time to cherish the moment, Translator. Lee Seungyeon Editor. Conrad Brubacher and then I looked around and saw that flowers were starting to bloom one by It mustn’t be easy training and studying at the same time. According to school rules, the period of a school athlete is one. Spring always sneaks up on us, looking for the right time to show itself, I’m trying my best to balance training and studying. limited to four years. So, Kim Yaejin’s life as an athlete ends and when it comes, it blooms as if paint was poured onto a canvas. It’s the Coach Yoo Sangsoo also emphasizes that we are players this year. However, instead of greeting the end of her playing same for our school’s women’s soccer team. It has been less than a year since it was founded, but the team took first place in the Spring League and soon after, on the field, but at the same time we are students digging days with grief, she is anticipating it with great ambition for won the Fall League and the National Sports Festival, causing a sensation to into our studies. Thanks to him, we are trying to study as what lies beyond them. Since there is an end, she is cherish- ripple through the university. In the middle of all this, the person caring for her hard as we train. ing every moment of her days as a player, and she said she fellow teammates is Captain Kim Yaejin. Let’s walk in her footsteps, and see wants to spend 2016 without any regrets. We think highly of what it’s like to be captain. What is the atmosphere of the team like? her ambition and hope to see her wings grow bigger.

66 67 We congratulate you on your 3rd successful defense of the What does it feel like when you get hit by your opponent? KU People ‘WBA World Women’s Super-Featherweight’ title. Are you Well, when I get punched, instead of thinking that it satisfied with the result? hurts, the fact that I just got my moves read pops up first, Yeah, I’m satisfied with the match. I was happy since and then I think about how I should make up for that. If the techniques I had been practicing for the match fi- I show the exact same weakness again, then that punch nally paid off. (Laugh) If I had to pick a hard part of the will hit me much harder next time. So, it is important to match, then it would be the fact that my opponent was figure out the opponent’s boxing style and strategies as shorter than me. Most think that when a tall boxer and a soon as possible because the results depend on who can short boxer go against each other, the taller boxer has the read the opponent’s strategies first. advantage, but that isn’t true. If my opponent is shorter, then the space where I can punch decreases. Currently you are in graduate school studying Social Phys- ical Education & Coaching. Is there a special reason you What’s it like to get into the ring? started studying here? A lot of people ask me whether it’s scary to be inside the I want to teach college students later. Right now, I can ring. However, I am hardly nervous at all since I know lecture as an expert in boxing because of my sixteen-year I am totally prepared for this. If you have studied thor- career and the fact that I am World Champion, but I oughly for a test, then you would feel confident when you don’t want to stand in front of students with just this see the test questions. I think it’s like that. experience. Experience is important, but the theories and the knowledge attached to the experiences are also Why did you start boxing? important. So, after I graduated university, I got to know Well, I had a good frame ever since I was young. I must Professor Lee Gichun of the Global Sports Department have looked as if I was good at sports, so, I got scouted of this school when I was looking for a graduate school. on the streets. Then, I went to a gym and saw other box- I thought I could learn much more if I studied here, so ers train, and they were so breath-taking. I never thought here I am. that girls could work out like that, but I saw girls around my age hitting sandbags, and they were all training really You revealed in various interviews that you want to be- hard. That scene really inspired me. come a leader in bringing up the next crop of rising female stars. What do you think are the ideal qualities of a leader? How do you normally train? I went through a lot of trials and errors as I received If the match date is set, I basically start with about 150 training from numerous male trainers. Those errors were rounds of sparring. I always do my regular training, but the kind that I wouldn’t have undergone if I were a man. the problem is that there aren’t any female boxers in Ko- I hope that junior female boxers will not have to under- As Always, The Champion Awakens Dawn rea who can spar with me. These days, people play sports go the same trials and errors as I did. So, I want to give to stay healthy. Boxing isn’t as popular as it used to be, proper instructions fit for the female body because while and I think the social tendency to avoid extreme sports men have strength, women have sensitivity. KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Choi-Hyunmi is a KU Sejong student attending graduate school in the De- Translator. Lee Seungyeon has to do with it a little bit. So, it’s normal for the num- Editor. Conrad Brubacher partment of Social Physical Education & Coaching. As the World Boxing Photographer. Su Junhyuk ber of female boxers to decrease. But for me it is import- Choi Hyunmi is preparing for a new challenge. Not only is Association’s (WBA) reigning Super-Featherweight champion, she safely de- ant to find a rival to prepare myself for the championship. she not satisfied with her current title as the WBA Cham- fended the WBA Women’s Super-Featherweight (58.97kg) title last March. Her Therefore, I have no choice but to spar with male boxers. pion, she is also seeking out the World Boxing Conference record of 13 total matches with 12 wins (4 KO’s) and 1 loss shows how fiercely she trained to enter the ring. We sought out the champion and asked for her The male boxers have that manly pride, and I have the (WBC) Championship. Even after her big title defense, our thoughts on the previous match and her future plans. pride of being a champion, so the fights get really aggres- champion is breathlessly working out as if she is the one sive, I think that if I keep training this way with the male waking up the sun. We hope Choi Hyunmi will continue to boxers, I’ll be better than other female boxers at some shine. point.

68 69 We heard that you won the KPMG Women’s PGA Cham- KU People pionship (KPMG) and US Women’s Open (US Open). How do you feel? The KPMG and the US Open are among the ﬁve major competitions on the LPGA tour. They come into the spotlight not only for their large scale, but also for their long history. The US open is especially on my mind because I am the defending champion, but I don't think that competition is more important than other competitions. The same is true of the KPMG. I believe that good results come when I enjoy each moment and absorb myself as usual into the competitions.

You must be very nervous when you enter international Competitions. How do you ease yourself? What advice would you give to your fellow students who are facing tests What do you do when you aren’t holding on to a golf club? and interviews? In the past, when I worked in Korea, I rarely watched I don’t have any special methods, but I try to concen- TV. But recently, I've been spending time watching en- trate on the moment rather than get stressed out when tertainment programs after I finish my golf practices. I'm nervous. Then, I can enjoy that situation itself. If you do your best in the process rather than focus only on the What do you think you would have been doing if you results, you will be able to obtain more desirable results. weren’t a golf player? I never thought about it before. But if I had to...I would What do you think about your nickname ‘Dumbo’? probably be an ordinary university student just like ev- I'm very curious, curious about nearly everything. I al- eryone else. ways enjoy trying foods that I haven't eaten before and doing new things. So, my ears are likely to be open all Do you have a motto? the time. I listen attentively to what others say, so the ‘Live a life that adds value to myself.’ I think living sub- people around me often tease me about my gullibility. At jectively like that will lead to happiness. first, I didn't like the nickname ‘Dumbo’. But now, I like the image of Dumbo listening to a lot of things with its What are your personal future plans? big ears and flying high in the sky. First of all, I want to travel a lot because I want to learn The Queen of Golf, Jeon Inji a lot of things and feel another type of joy through trav- Do the characteristics of Dumbo help you on the golf elling. Also, if I get the change, I want to do some volun- course? teer work. KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON A student from our school, Pro Golfer Jeon Inji from the School of Global Student reporter. JKim Minjung, Kim Hyewon Sure. It is very useful when I practice. For example, I Translator. Ju Sol Sport Studies, goes by the nickname of ‘Dumbo’, the baby elephant from Dis- Editor. Conrad Brubacher throw myself a question when my swing isn't good. For The soaring Dumbo, Golfer Jeon Inji. She is no different ney. Her nickname was given by her coach because she resembles Dumbo example, I ask myself what is the problem, what’s the from a typical twenty-three-year-old. However, it seems when she pricks up her ears and listens with lots of curiosity. The name of her reason, or how can I not make the same mistake. There she has the destiny of grabbing a golf club. This August, fan club is also ‘Flying Dumbo’. Like her fan club’s name, she is soaring the sky showing her exceptional abilities. Jeon Inji recorded her fifth top ten finish this is a big difference in practicing with this kind of thinking. Jeon Inji participated in the Rio Olympic Games with Kim season as part of the US Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour at the King- I often come up with answers by recalling experiences Seyeong, also a student from the School of Global Sport smill Championship at the end of the May, and won LPGA Tour Evian Cham- that worked out. Thus, I think Dumbo’s big ears of curi- Studies, and brought back the gold medal. We hope she pionship. We wondered what it’s like to be like her. osity helps me a lot. keeps up her hard work and enjoys herself as a golf player.

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Lee Su-Hyun, who was from Busan, started studying com- going to be released soon in Japan. The movie is based merce and trade at Korea University in 1993. He went to on the story of Lee Su-Hyun who lost his life to save a Japan to broaden his view of the world. Especially he was stranger, and the story of overseas students from all over interested in the relationship between Korea and Japan, the world who study with dreams and hopes in Japan. and wanted to contribute to trade and cultural exchange The movie shows the passion and efforts of the overseas between the two countries, but he passed away before he students who dream of connecting human and human, realized his wish. When he died, major Japanese politicians country and country. attended his funeral as guests. They lined up to pay their Fifteen years after his death, his righteous death remains respects at the funeral. And even after his remains came in all of our hearts as a big lesson. His sacrifice has a back to Korea, the line of condolences was endless. large impact on the relations between Korea and Japan. Lee Su-Hyun was nominated as a righteous person Furthermore, it sets a good example to students at Korea and awarded a national medal on January 31 2001. On University. His desire to learn is working with his juniors February 24, Korea University gave him an honorary through ‘Lee Su-Hyun scholarship, and his spirit is com- graduation certificate for the first time since the estab- memorating through an annual memorial ceremony. The lishment of Korea University. The monuments to cherish man who sacrificed his shining moment of youth will be the memory of him have been built at Busan children’s remembered forever in the memories of students at Ko- grand park, Nakmin Elementary School, Naesung High rea University. That’s why we cheer for the second and School, and Korea University. A memorial ceremony has the third Lee Su-Hyun who wants to follow his cour- A Young Man’s Courage, Lee Su-Hyun been held annually at the site of his death in Shin-Okubo age. station in Tokyo to commemorate his action and courage. KU Sejong Student PR Team, KUS-ON Fifteen years after Lee Su-Hyun died, we still remember him. Nowadays, it is Translator. Ju Sol Lee Su-Hyun’s father donated the compensation from all Editor. Chung Mihwa hard to find compassion for others, but Lee Su-Hyun sacrificed his life for a over Japan for a scholarship to make his son remembered. stranger who collapsed on the railroad. In January 2001, on his way home, Lee He founded a LSH Asia scholarship foundation to help Su-Hyun saved a drunken man who fell onto the railroad tracks at Shin-Oku- the overseas youth both materially and spiritually who bo station in Tokyo. But in the process, he died at the age of 26. were studying in Japan because he thought that this was a wonderful way to repay the people who gave donations. In addition, a movie to remember Lee Su-Hyun was made. The movie titled ‘gageou’ in korean, ‘kakehashi’ in Japanese, honors his wish to act as a mediator and is

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