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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 06 07 Around KU 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 stay- ing 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.