FEATURE The Road to Obtain Women's Right NO.366 APR 2021
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About SMT
The Sookmyung Times (SMT) is the only official En- glish Newspaper at Sookmyung Women's University. Founded in 1973, 2021 marks its 49th anniversary. SMT publishes a hardcopy magazine each March, April, June, September, October, and December and publishes a webzine each May and November. The Sookmyung Times office is located in the Student Union, room 309. 12
03 12 21 COVERSTORY PUBLISHER President Chang Yunkeum Is a Future Without AI 03 Possible? 28 DIRECTOR Professor Shim Sookyoung LETTER GLOBAL REPORT COPY EDITOR Professor Matilda Krivan Persevere Student Exchange Life EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sang Lim Hyeji 16 Is Like DIY! Decorate It With No Regrets! CULTURE SECTION EDITOR Kwon Jung Eunseo 04 FOCUS ON CULTURE SECTION EDITOR Choi Song Bojeong A Break From Your ALUMNAE School Life SOCIETY SECTION EDITOR Na Cho Seongah 30 Making the World WOMAN SECTION EDITOR Lee Hwang Hayoung Healthy With Fresh FORMAL ARTICLE Energy 18 CUB REPORTER Jo Heo Yerin PEOPLE CUB REPORTER Kim Lee Jiwon 32 Members of planet CUB REPORTER Park Gil Yeonseo 06 Earth MUSE ON CUB REPORTER Park Sung Iyoung ON CAMPUS Time Flows Backwards CUB REPORTER Song Jeong YiKyung 21 CUB REPORTER Yoon Kim Eunji 08 SMTRACING 34 TEL 02)710-9152 CHEONGPA Who Qualifies for a SOOK PICK Scholarship? smtimes.sookmyung.ac.kr RUNWAY Songs for the Blooming Season www.facebook.com/thesookmyungtimes The Change of Seasons, the Time to Change @sookmyungtimes Your Attire 24 DESIGNED BY ROUM EXPERIENCE 35 Fascinated by KAKAO TALK @ HEAD TO HEAD 로움 09 Foodening TEL 010-5343-5357 FEATURE The Road to Obtain Women's Right 26 SMT CULTURE Do you fall asleep easily at night?
CRITICAL VOICE TO CHANGE THE WORLD LETTER
Persevere
Hello, Sookmyungians. Have you adapted well to the new semester? The spring season is in full bloom, bringing warm sunlight and a pleasant breeze. I think the weather most Sookmyungians enjoy is back. It is the weather most Sookmyungians enjoy. I love this weather, too. Perhaps that's why I feel lazy. I feel like postponing tasks that I planned at the beginning of the new year and doing something else. I want to meet friends, go on trips, and lose myself in YouTube and Netflix. If I am being honest, this type of living makes me happier. Still, I am not free to live as I want daily. Because it is only April, I will keep up my energy to accomplish all my plans. I'm going to tackle them one at a time because it is more important to pursue the bigger dream than the happiness in front of me. First of all, I must diligently work on articles for The Sookmyung Times. Then, I must study hard for the upcoming midterms. Most tasks I need to do are the ones I dread, but I'll work towards them with pleasure and joy. Like the expression, "You will never be betrayed by your effort," I will do my best to realize my new year plans. I am not sure what awaits me at the end of my efforts, but at least I'm taking pleasure in the work I am doing now. Sookmyungians, keep steadfast towards your plans, and take great joy in what you do this month. Never lose sight of the big happiness from accomplishing all your plans, no matter how tedious they might appear. Each day will be better than the day before, each month better than the last as we move towards the future. Now that the weather has gotten warmer, let's enjoy each day lively. Never give up and keep persevering!
Sang Lim Hyeji / Editor-in-Chief / [email protected]
NO 366 / APR 2021 3 ALUMNAE
Making the World Healthy With Fresh Energy
Kwon Jung Eunseo / Culture Section Editor / [email protected]
Together with the COVID-19 pandemic and modern people sitting in front of electronic devices for extended periods of time, many people have lost both their physical and mental health. Is there a vitamin for these weary modern people? One Sookmyungian is steadily helping others receive transfusions of vitamin by energizing them. SMT interviewed the YouTuber
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Before we get started, would You are a graduate of energized and spend their time productively. you please introduce yourself Sookmyung Women's Therefore, I give a lot of care to my members' briefly? University with a Degree in the mindsets. With the right mindset, I can get My name is Shin Jieun, and I am a pilates Department of Dance. Has this the best and give the best to everyone who instructor. I manage Roum Body Studio in helped or affected your work participated in class. and career? Seocho-dong, which specializes in pilates You have a long career in and proper dieting. I'm also working as a Sookmyung Women's University was my pilates and yoga. What is YouTuber on the channel
4 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES think I planned well enough or was specific You must have faced a number positive person, too, so whenever I sense enough. I focused on quantity rather than of challenges in your various I'm getting lazy, I try to overcome that quality. One day, after noticing that, I made careers. Please share some of feeling by continuous effort and doing my a video in which I paid close attention to them with us. best. Moreover, I am always grateful for the concerns of my subscribers so that they The most difficult aspect of all my jobs everything. Complaining about things only better understood the content of the video. was creation of something worth watching, leads to negativity, so by changing one's I think I'm now better connected with my especially as a YouTuber. There's a saying, mindset to feelings of thankfulness, even subscribers. "Be patient with the weight of the crown." In small trivial things can be lifted from the the past, I used to make videos without much mind and the person will feel energy from Please recommend some being positive. contents for Sookmyungians thought of my audience, but nowadays, as who are having difficulty more and more people watch my videos, I What does the future hold exercising outdoors due to keep it in mind and spend time on detail. I for you? Are you planning COVID-19. suppose this is the most challenging aspect, anything new? but it is very rewarding whenever I read Rather than recommending one single video, comments or messages such as "I'm getting I would love to open a healthcare center I would like to recommend the two-week better." Moreover, not long ago, I started specializing in wellness for all. I would love challenge program on the 'VitaminJiny' the YouTube channel
Shin Jieun - A Degree in Dance from Sookmyung Women's University - 600,000 YouTube followers,
NO 366 / APR 2021 5 ON CAMPUS
Welcome to Sookmyung Women's University!
On Tuesday, February 23, Sookmyung Women's University held the '2021 Sookmyung Women's University Entrance Ceremony-1st Year Student Welcome Program' online. The event, also known as 'the 2021 Virtual Live Festival', was broadcast on YouTube and Zoom between 1:30 to 4:00p.m. About 325 students who participated in the event on Zoom received 10,000 Starbucks gift certificates and Sookmyung cheering paraphernalia. Students unable to join the Zoom call were also able to watch the event through a YouTube live broadcast, which has had about 15,000 views as of February 23th. Interest in the event was huge. The event consisted of three parts, each exciting participants and viewers. During the first part, a school promotional video produced by the educational broadcasting station SBS was played. During the second part, the actual welcoming party for new students began with national rituals, the oath of the first grade student, and a congratulatory speech by the president of Sookmyung Women's University. In addition, the images of participants in the Sookmyung
Women's University school song campaign were transmitted. Each of these aspects were SCREENSHOT FROM YOUTUBE viewed intensely, thereby showing warm interest in Sookmyung Women's University. During the final part, games and events were carried out for the new first year students. Along with Kwon Jung Eunseo / Culture Section Editor [email protected] the activities were congratulatory videos that offered students orientation information about the school. There was a true/false quiz competition between departments, and the winning team was able to get the school pouch. Raffle winnings for first year students included school eco bags, dolls, airpods, and iPads. The ceremony ended with photos of first year students being shown on the ending credits. The event was meaningful and was a worthwhile event that replaced in-person celebrations. Sookmyungians were able to enjoy a marvelous entrance ceremony together on Zoom and YouTube.
Into the World Through Sookmyung
Sookmyung Women's University is promoting the establishment of a variety of student exchanges including short study abroad, dual-degree, and internships with more than 400 overseas sister universities. Among them is the student exchange program that allows students to study at overseas SMWU affiliated universities to earn academic credits during regular and seasonal semesters. There are two types of exchange students: general exchange and self- funded exchange students. In the general exchange program, students from each university swap at a ratio of one-on-one with SMWU students paying only their SMWU tuitions in- house. That is, they are exempt from tuition fees at the overseas schools. On the other hand, for the self-funded exchange program, students must pay the overseas university's tuition fees as well as their SMWU school fees, but they qualify for a scholarship tuition reduction of 60% at SMWU and receive roughly 1000USD for use during their overseas stay. SMWU offers a total of three students each an opportunity to participate in both the general exchange
students and self-funded exchange students in February, August, and November of every year. SCREENSHOT OF OFFICE Students selected during the February recruitment go abroad starting the second semester OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS HOMEPAGE of that year, and students recruited in August go overseas starting the first semester of the Sang Lim Hyeji / Editor-in-Chief [email protected] following year. Also, any spots not fully occupied during the first recruitment can be filled in second recruitment. Students recruited in November go on their exchange during the second semester of the following year, but unlike the first and second recruitment, recruitments in November are done through special selection, so the number of available sister universities that students may apply are limited. Recruitment criteria include a grade score (30%), a language score (30%), document evaluation (40%), and an interview. Applicants also receive up to three additional 0.5 points per subject if they have documented proof of enrollment in language classes during regular and seasonal semesters. For more details on the student exchange program, go to the SMWU website SNOROSE or read the GLOBAL REPORT in The Sookmyung Times.
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Are We Abnormal?
Grotesque means irrational and weird. Typically, it associates with unpleasant images and negative emotions that are against the norm of society, but artists and society seem to be attracted to grotesque imagery. A lecture on this phenomenon, which many consider beyond comprehension, was held on February 25. The lecture, titled "Grotesque and 'Unpleasant Aesthetics'", was one of the lectures in the series on the theme of Unfamiliarity, Disgust, Fear, and Displeasure. It was a pre-recorded lecture due to COVID-19, and applications to participate were processed in advance through the SnoWay website. Special guest lecturer Lee Jaegul, who teaches the theory of art at Chung-Ang University and works as an art critic, explained the phenomenon through aesthetic analysis procedures. Lee also used lecture materials that aroused psychological displeasure to improve viewers' understanding of the phenomenon. According to the lecture, the idea of grotesque violates the good character or dignity of humanity, but on the other hand, it can also enrich humanity by revealing human alienation and stimulating the imagination. Then, the use and idea of the word grotesque serves SCREENSHOT OF SNOWAY as the warm attention for others, acting as an artistic tool, and as the guide for one's identity and humanity. Lecturer Lee said, "The purpose of the lecture is to create a philosophical Choi Song Bojeong / Culture Section Editor [email protected] awakening and to enhance understanding of modern art. I hope you in the audience develop the ability to correctly experience diverse arts and cultural phenomena through this lecture." And, an anonymous student participant said, "I am often attracted to strange images, but I didn't know why. I just felt perplexed at the thought of I'm not a normal person. However, I found out it was quite natural to have these emotions, and I now have a stronger desire to explore another cultural phenomenon." The high demand for these types of lectures by students, approximately 270 viewed the pre-recorded lecture, reveals that students are deeply interested in the subject-matter. SMT hopes that similar lectures help students to further their three-dimensional thoughts.
Upper Year Classmates Are There for You
A new semester has begun. To provide first year students with much needed information on school life and learning, Sookmyung Women's University's Faculty Learning Center hosted the "New Year Learning Method Series for a Happy College Life" program. From February 15 to 28 the Center offered applications on three courses on how to write reports, presentation strategies, and college life know-how by senior students on Snowway. After registering, participants had access to prerecorded videos on a snowboard. The "Upper Year students' Know-how of College Life" series for first year students presented learning methods that would ensure a better college life. Senior students from each college introduced their own learning methods for about 15 minutes. Because it was made by students in various colleges, first year students were able to learn specific methods related to their subject- matter. For English Literature first year students, seniors introduced applications and study methods that help them develop background knowledge of English to help explore their major deeply. For first year students who major in law, the seniors showed sample written SCREENSHOT OF SNOWAY materials that analyzed Korean language fingerprints in high school. And she said that its principle was adopted to her major studies. Like these two examples show, newcomers were Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor [email protected] informed of college expectations so that students could adapt to their respective departments well. In addition, upper year students also shared tips on how to apply for common requisite undergraduate classes as well as essential liberal arts courses. Students who uploaded the pre-recorded presentations also offered reviews on school and suburban activities based on personal experiences, and recommended a number of must-attend activities that hoped first years would register. Among the activities recommended was group study participation. From the program, first year students were able to establish detailed academic plans as well as learn about school life directly from senior student mentors.
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The Change of Seasons, the Time to Change Your Attire FASHION
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BAE SOOHYUN DIVISION OF ECONOMICS '19 Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor / [email protected]
Please introduce your personal style to our readers. Please share your new semester fashion tips with our readers. I like to mix both colorful and monotonous items together. As you can Spring marks one change of seasons, so the weather is sporadic. Only see, I am wearing an argyle patterned top and plain jeans. The pattern wearing a heavy sweater can make you feel too hot, but wearing only of my top is quite fancy, but I countered its flashiness with dark green light wear will result in a chill. I recommend going with layering. and navy, which is a great balance so I don't stand out excessively. Wear multiple thinner fabric clothing for the spring weather. I would Also, I often wear high-top sneakers or walkers. Whenever you feel also suggest wearing a knitwear sweater over top just in case like your outfit is too monotonous, I recommend brightening it up a bit me. Without the pockets available to you when you wear a coat, it's with a pair of high-tops. a good idea to carry around a small bag. Personally, I like to use a cross-body bag rather than a purse.
8 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES FEATURE WOMAN
The Road to Obtain Women's Right
Lee Hwang Hayoung / Woman Section Editor /[email protected] Kwon Jung Eunseo / Culture Section Editor / [email protected]
Women's self-determination should be taken for granted. The movement to obtain it was not always easy. Women who suffered from unbearable pain did so quietly in order to overcome it. In Korea, abortion was once illegal, but despite being illegal, it was sometimes performed. It was done secretly and illegally. It has been a controversial topic for many years and various discussions on abortion at various levels of society continue even today. Though it is now allowed, should it be something considered acceptable in society? PHOTO FROM PIXABAY PHOTO
NO 366 / APR 2021 9 PHOTO FROM KBS PHOTO FROM HANKYOREH Background on abortion Abortion is the removal of the fetus from a woman's body prior to France, and Germany, abortion is conditionally permitted depending natural delivery through artificial means such as with the use of drugs. on the circumstances of the pregnant woman. Among the 50 states in Article 269 of the Criminal Code states that women who abort their the United States, 43 allow conditional abortion to take place up to 24 fetuses be sentenced to up to one year in prison or fined 2 million won, weeks of fetal age. Abortion is also allowed in Ireland. Globally, there and Article 270 states that any medical personnel such as western is a trend to allow women to make abortion decisions on their own. medicine doctors, oriental doctors, and midwives to be sentenced to up to two years in prison for participating in the abortion. Abortion Long and tough path was not always illegal in Korea. The Mother and Child Health Act It has been a long road towards Korea's legalization of abortion in prohibits abortion, but it also allows abortion in cases where childbirth 2021. A doctor indicted on charges of performing an illegal abortion could pose a serious threat to the health of the mother as well as cases in 2010 filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to revise outdated of sexual assault. In 2021, a new law will terminate the previous law laws on abortion, which have not been changed since the Supreme specifying that abortion was an illegal act in Korea. In the Joseon Court ruling in 1985. In 2012, the Constitutional Court ruled the dynasty era when Korea was a Japanese colony, the punishment was right to life outweighed the right to self-determination by pregnant often to sentence the pregnant woman to have an abortion under women. However, abortion laws returned to the Constitutional Court Japanese law. Keeping a similar stance, the Constitution of the when a gynecologist, who was found guilty of performing an abortion Republic of Korea, established abortion laws under its Criminal Code procedure, filed a constitutional petition. The doctor claimed Article in 1953. Abortion gradually disappeared until the 1970s and mid- 269 of the Criminal Code and Article 270 of the Criminal Code, 1980s when Korea put in place a birth control policy of "Have only which stipulated self-abortion and assisted abortion as illegal acts, one child and raise the child well." In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled were unconstitutional.1) On April 11, 2019, the Constitutional Court abortion procedures carried out by doctors against the social norm, ruled Article 269(1) of the Criminal Code was an ex post facto law. and the court helped create stronger laws against abortion. "Article 269(1) of the Criminal Code must be retroactively changed Controversy exploded between those who said it violated individual because it restricts a pregnant woman's right to self-determination autonomy and those who claimed it violated respect for life. Opponents beyond the minimum limitation required to achieve legislative of abortion claimed abortion restricted the baby's right to be born. purposes." An ex post facto law ruling then judges the illegal status In addition, even now, it is still debatable whether an undeveloped as unconstitutional, but it temporarily recognizes the old law until fetus is actually alive in the early stages of pregnancy, so abortion the current law is revised, fearing confusion caused by the gap in discussions center on the fetus' right to life and women's right to an absence of a law. In other words, in order to minimize confusion control her body. Many felt the country should not control women's caused by the abolition of abortion laws, the law had to be revised by right to self-determination. On the other hand, those against abortion December 31, 2020. The Constitutional Court declared the current present abortion cruelty and claim fetuses are alive. They believe the clause on punishment for seeking and having an abortion should abolition of abortion laws would result in increased abortions and that be revised by and obeyed from December 31, 2020. The National it would give rise to a sexually promiscuous world. At present, 25 of Assembly failed to enact alternative legislation for a year and eight 36 OECD member countries allow abortions. In the United Kingdom, months, so the law stating abortion was illegal automatically expired on January 1, 2021. The Constitutional Court said," The safety of the pregnant women is as concerning as the safety of the fetus. There is a need to consider the pregnant woman's life as well as the life of the fetus. Both have practical implications when discussing the physical and social protection of pregnant women."2) Unlike the Constitutional Court's decision in 2012, the decision on abortion in 2021 highlights views in the society of a woman's right to self-determination and the fetus' right to life. Laws that state abortion is illegal have lost all legality by the Constitutional Court. However, this decision does not mean things in
1) Ahn Hui, "The Constitutional Court Pays Attention to the Petition for Abortion Law Reform… 6 of 9 Judges Said There Is a Need to Fix the Law", Yonhap News, November 26, 2017
PHOTO FROM HANKYOREH 2) Go Hansol, "'Criminal Abortion' as Constitutional Nonconformity… No Longer the Members of Women's Organization Feeling Happy about the Judgement Fault of Women", Hankyoreh, April 11, 2019 of Constitutional Nonconformity In Front of the Court 10 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES PHOTO FROM HANKYOREH PHOTO FROM THE BUSAN ILBO Miffjin search results on social media society have changed. There is still the need for supplemental legal the cost of the abortion at various maternity hospitals ranges from documents and there will be a number of policy proposals on when 600,000 won to 1 million won depending on the pregnancy period. abortion will be allowed. The Ministry of Justice announced new Some hospitals will refuse to perform the operation after more than legislation specifying the period when abortion would be allowed as 10 weeks of pregnancy. One anonymous maternity hospital in Seoul an amendment to the Mother and Child Health Act and the Criminal commented, "It is only possible to schedule the termination of a Law. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea announced pregnancy when the term has not exceeded 10 weeks of pregnancy."5) that the amendment being discussed at the National Assembly That is, despite the abolition of abortion laws, there is, of yet, no maintains the current position of non-criminalizing the suspension specific legislation which is causing confusion at medical facilities. of a pregnancy.3) The government is currently seeking alternative In addition to hospitals having different standards for allowing solutions such as providing methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies, abortions, problems have surfaced on the illegal distribution of not punishing women who have an abortion. However, the absence abortion drugs. Abortion drugs and hospital treatment advertisements of any laws regarding abortion and the absence of alternatives are popping up online and causing confusion. One example is the at the moment means there is no guarantee of a safe abortion. In case of the artificial abortion drug Meeffzine. Right now the drugs particular, while revisions to the Mother and Child Health Act include are being regulated now. However artificial abortion medicines such government support for a safe abortion, no concrete decision has been as meeffzine are being illegally trafficked on SNS. At the moment, made on.4) Supplementary laws are needed as soon as possible before there is no abortion medicine approved by the Ministry of Food more problems arise due to the absence of any law. and Drug Safety. Anyone who searches the key words 'Abortion drug purchase' on an Internet portal site will be lead to 'the price of An unfinished argument Miffjin', 'the sale of genuine Miffjin', and 'how to purchase abortion As mentioned earlier, there are still concerns that need addressing medicines'. Caution is needed, especially since many sites present regarding abortion. On April 11, 2019, the Constitutional Court false information. There is one domestic pharmaceutical company ruled against the Constitution on abortion as being a criminal act and currently in discussions with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recommended alternative legislation be enacted by December 31, about abortion medicines. The company claims much more time is 2021. However, the National Assembly failed to create such legislation. needed to determine their safety for use. The Ministry of Food and Therefore, under Criminal Law, abortion laws automatically expired Drug Safety said, "The company is applying for official permission to without alternative or supplementary legislation beginning January 1 sell its drugs as a way of abolishing an unwanted pregnancy. It naturally of this year. With the legislative vacuum, problems are beginning to leads to a miscarriage but is based on new ingredients unlicensed in rise naturally in society. In particular, because each hospital sets its Korea, so time is need, up to 120 days, before permission is given own costs and time for abortions, there is rising competition. In fact, after screening."6) Termination of unwanted pregnancy medicines is not yet legally available in Korea despite it no longer being illegal to have an abolition. 3) Kim Mihyang, "2021, Encountering a New World Without Punishment For an Abortion.", Hankyoreh, December 31, 2020 The direction forward 4) Park Chaeyeong, "2021 Without Abortion, Still Much Left to Discuss", Kyunghyang Shinmun, February 17, 2021 Laws making abortion illegal have been abolished on the ruling that it is a woman's right to decide. However, legislative vacuum has brought about different types of surgery methods at hospitals as well as a rise in illegal distribution of abortion medicines. This has brought about different types of surgery methods at hospitals as well as a rise in illegal distribution of abortion medicines. With the absence of any laws on abortion, there is still much work to do. Continuous attention and measures will be needed.
5) Park Chaeyoung, "A Month After the Abolition of Abortion...a Lot More Needs To Be Done To Solve the Issue", The Kyunghang Shinmun, February 14, 2021
6) Rye Nanyoung, "Abortion Was Abolished, … Pregnancy Termination Drugs Continue To Be Traded Illegally", NEWSIS, March 2, 2021
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12 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES IS A FUTURE WITHOUT AI POSSIBLE?
Choi Song Bojeong / Culture Section Editor / [email protected]
Noonsong, after waking and getting ready to leave her home, asks "How's the weather today? What should I wear?" A few seconds later, the answer is heard. "It's sunny now, and the temperature is 23 degrees." Noonsong who gets the information dresses accordingly. After leaving the house, Noonsong hops into a self-driving bus and gets off at an unmanned convenience store. She selects what she wants and pays a robot doing the work instead of a person. At the school library, she starts her tutoring lesson from an AI tutor. At the end of the lesson, Noonsong packs for home, but feeling the weather has gotten colder, she takes out her phone in order to pre-set the temperature at her home before her arrival. Again she hops on a self-driving bus and sets off for her home. Noonsong's day is over. Looking close at her daily routine, we notice something. Her day is filled with AI.
NO 366 / APR 2021 13 introduced various AI technologies. Moon Seunghyun, chair of the AI Cluster Forum, said "Because of COVID-19, AI around the world has been activated. The AI era has accelerated with the spread of COVID-19."2) Moon is predicting AI to be a major player in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As such, AI has become recognized for its importance and provides citizens of the world much needed assistance. UBIQUITOUS AND USEFUL There are several methods for implementing AI, but machine learning is the most representative. Machine learning allows new knowledge to be learnt by providing data to computers. Machines can learn even without explicit programs that teach them to learn. Computers with machine learning learn from the acquisition of rules in the process of collecting data and results, and such machine learning is done through supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Another way to implement AI similar to machine learning is through deep learning. The biggest difference, however, is autonomy. For machine learning, the data required for learning is provided manually, but for deep learning it is acquired by the computer itself by classifying data in order PHOTO FROM MEDIA SR AI temperature measurement device to respond to complex situations at levels similar to that of humans. As developments IN THE AI ERA reach human capability levels in 2045. and innovations are being made constantly AI has been utilized frequently to in the AI industry, more advanced AI is AI stands for Artificial Intelligence and refers supplement activities in daily life for various now commonplace in daily life, and AI to advanced computer programs modeled reasons. According to an AI awareness and humans entered into an inseparable after human intelligence that think, learn, survey conducted by Gartner, an American relationship. and make logical decisions. Simply put, AI is consulting firm, in 2018, the main reasons AI is being used in almost all industries. human intelligence through machines. AI has survey respondents claimed are in saving time Recently, the video app TikTok, popular evolved over a long period of time, and what and money. Furthermore, many respondents around the world, is renowned for its use of attributes to its birth is Alan Turing's 1950 also cited high access to information through AI in the Inverted Face Challenge, which paper on the feasibility of implementing AI usage.1) These findings suggest people are recognizes a user's body and has a screen a thinking machine. After publication of attracted to AI use because of its efficiency effect. Gigagenie, which provides weather Alan Turing's paper, people began to delve and convenience. When COVID-19 broke information for Noonsong, uses an AI deeply into the possibility of machines out at the end of 2019 and caused many speaker and voice recognition technology having human intelligence and they sought changes to daily life, perceptions of AI based on deep learning algorithms. Self- to make such an achievement possible in also changed. AI is used for video reading, driving cars are intensive forms of AI various fields. The word AI first appeared unmanned field response, and movement technology. Passengers of Waymo, a self- at the Dartmouth Conference in 1956. tracking, all of which contributed to driving car, no longer need to pay attention However, the AI was not commercialized locations of COVID-19 hotbeds, on-site to the road when driving, so they are free until sometime later. There were several response, and prevention of further spread. to simply enjoy the drive. Recommended limitations to current AI, but work in being AI played a valuable role in the COVID-19 algorithms and chatbot services have done to overcome the limitations in order response and people realized its importance. become useful to many people and employ to commercialize AI. A neural network The most familiar examples we can see AI. In other words, AI is being used in many study conducted in 1986 and Deep Blue, in daily lives are these. AI temperature the supercomputer that took top prize at a measurement devices were introduced world championship in 1997, are examples to help stop the spread of COVID-19 at of the work being done to commercialize entrances of buildings, and AI interviews AI. Efforts over the years have allowed became the norm during the non-face-to- people to easily come into contact with AI face 2020 culture at private companies and all around them, and with continued effort public institutions. AI-related industries also to develop it, AI has become more and more grew as did the performance of AI devices, commercialized. In 2005, Google researcher and domestic companies have now actively Raymond Kurzweil, emphasizing the rapid SCREENSHOT OF
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16 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES A Break From Your School Life Drink some coffee and cheer up
Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor [email protected]
NO 366 / APR 2021 17 PEOPLE MEMBERS OF PLANET EARTH
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How much trash do you produce per day? KIM GIJEONG
Did you know that the temperature of the Earth has - Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcasting Hanyang University risen yearly? Globally humans are taking advantage - Master of Journalism Dongguk University of Earth. While we reap the benefits, other - KBS Reporter, Kookmin Ilbo Reporter - Head of Kookmin Ilbo New Media Center creatures are losing their lives. Some animals are - CEO of Kookmin Ilbo and Cookie Media disappearing, though at a slower pace. SMT went to - Chairperson of the Korea Online Newspaper Association - CEO of Environmental TV 'News Penguin' to learn more about these issues. - CEO of News Penguin and Green Post Korea
Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor / [email protected]
18 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES Before we begin, would you please introduce 'News Penguin' to our readers? My name is Kim Gijeong, and I am a publisher of 'News Penguin'. The name of the publication itself is important. 'News Penguin' has two distinct meanings. It refers to endangered species, those either extinct or on the brink of extinction. It is the first and only new media platform centering on endangered species. Second, it refers to penguins. These animals represent the spirit of adventure as they run the risk of death each day out in the sea. 'News Penguin' is a first and foremost news media, but it breaks away from the traditional news genre. Reporters and staff produce and distribute fresh content including breaking news stories not tied to stereotypical media frameworks. Please tell us a bit more about 'News Penguin' as a news media. News Penguin is a professional news media platform focusing on issues of extinction and climate change. The role of News Penguin is to present world events so that globally people are aware of accelerated extinction but the announcement and publication of is always the constant consideration of and to promote calls to act among citizens. current news stories on endangered species, catching audiences' eyes. It is a challenge The biggest fator accelerating extinction especially animals that draw sympathy to find stories that satisfy both getting the is climate change, so we need to prevent from people. It is hoped that after reading attention of readers and providing the key further climate change. News Penguin a detailed story that readers can relate to, message to readers. Even if we can do this, distributes newsworthy stories on existing people become concerned about endangered we need to secure supplemental materials news distribution platforms (portal sites) as species and realize the seriousness of climate that deliver sincerity and ensure faith in our well as on social media sites. We hope to change. articles to readers. In terms of management, create a generation of "responsible" citizens the challenge is to raise sufficient financial who practice small changes to prevent What is your most memorable News support so that the company can operate further damage from climate change. Penguin article? reliably. No matter how good your intention What got you interested in Though I recall all the articles I've been is, a company cannot operate solely on endangered species and climate involved with, and I believe they have passion and ethical value. Last, we have a change? attracted the attention of readers, I suppose I very strict standard for our adverts, so we could say the Sumatra tiger article. The tiger face more difficulties than other news media Honestly, it is not easy to learn about climate recently escaped from a zoo and had to be in terms of profitability. change and global warming. We need to put down. It is an endangered tiger species. It sense its severity emotionally, which is not escaped after heavy rains caused a landslide How do you tackle difficult easy just from scientific data. Many know that damaged the zoo's breeding fence. In the moments? that apple production continues to move end, it was shot and died. Also, regrettably, When it comes to fact-checking content further and further north in the country, one zookeeper lost one's life in the process. sources, I let my confidence and passion but we are unaware of the seriousness of This case clearly symbolizes the relationship lead the way to trust in all members of rising sea levels. Many of Korea's coastal problem between members of planet Earth. News Penguin including our journalists, so areas will be submerged in seawater in the Human desires never seem to fill, much like far, my trust has produced excellent results. coming decades due to global warming. a bottomless pit. Our constant effort to ensure accuracy and Extinction is even more difficult to process. discover various items is the founding basis By examining dinosaur fossils, scientific Managing a news platform on global for News Penguin. In terms of finances, findings reveal five clear mass extinctions environmental issues is challenging. we have not yet had any major difficulties. that occurred throughout Earth's history. We wonder what, if any, difficult However, as our staff grows and the However, many people believe it's an over- moments have you encountered company expands, we will need to generate exaggeration to claim that if fossil fuels operating News Penguin? more revenue, so we will surely need to continue to burn and emit carbon, a sixth secure more investments. However, we will mass extinction will come in the next 100 More than half of the articles in News not undermine our ethical values to obtain years. News Penguin aims to provide proof Penguin are not covered by other domestic financing. I believe we will continue to and properly education people skeptical media. News Penguin reporters take great survive because of our huge readership and towards extinction and endangered species. effort to secure newsworthy stories that will the love they give us. Our starting point is not a list of figures, data, have an impact on readers. It's not about 'fun' but about being professional, so there and symbols that are often just glanced upon, What has been the happiest and most
NO 366 / APR 2021 19 share the values, thoughts, and philosophy that we hold dear at News Penguin. At our foundation, we are a news media company. I will continue to advance my skills in this field to make News Penguin articles more visible to more readers on all news platforms. I hope to establish news partnerships with domestic portal sites such as Naver and Kakao. At the moment, we are currently in talks with these portal sites. I hope to seal the deal shortly. Apart from this, we are looking to expand into the global network. We will strengthen and expand our solidarity with civic groups and activists who are working to save endangered species and stop further climate change. Above all, we are pushing for solidarity with related rewarding moment at News Penguin more and more often, and the saddest part organizations in Korea and actively seeking so far? is laziness to act. Governments should have solidarity with global organizations. One of those organizations is Eco Literacy. We hope I feel rewarded when readers exchange addressed the problem of disposal long ago at the start and established proper measures, to build an infrastructure and system that various opinions on a News Penguin article. provides proper "environmental education" When I see active comment postings and but it is frustrating to see them always two or three steps behind. Instead of relying on to younger generations such as teenagers, not various opinions appearing, I am proud to staying in the media. be a part of News Penguin. For the Sumatra the goodwill of citizens, governments need to improve administrative systems that tiger article, which I introduced earlier, Please leave a final message for properly tackle by-products of the Untact era opinions varied from polar end to polar Sookmyungians. end including some controversial content. such as increased disposable products caused Please do not forget that climate change is This shows News Penguin readers are true by COVID-19. something humanity brought on ourselves. readers, in short, they are "superfans." I am In addition to climate change, Why carry a tumbler? I'm not being annoying proud to see others knocking on our door you have published a number of or troublesome, but you need to form good and wanting to work with us on endangered articles about endangered animals. habits and always carry a tumbler. This small species, climate change, and environmental What is the most serious issue with effort when done in unison with millions of conservation. The more interest, the more we endangered animals that you would others can have a huge impact, changing can develop new business ideas, alliances, stereotypes, and removing bad habits all and try new projects. like readers to know? 'Kyobo Life Insurance' posted a large around the world. Disposables only fuel Recently, interest in environmental bulletin board on the Kyobo Building in climate change, even if used on occasion. Just issues has been increasing due to Gwanghwamun late November of last year as a reservoir can burst from a small crack, COVID-19. In particular, masks and can still be seen now. The picture on the we must never forget or ignore the scientific and disposable waste products advert is controversial. It is the image of a data. Bad deeds are driving penguins from have emerged as major causes of fisher who has caught a whale, which is an Antarctica and polar bears in the Arctic are environmental problems. What are endangered species of whale, the humpback becoming extinct. In the near future, humans your thoughts on this? whale. Environmental groups staged will undeniably have the same fate. We must continue to make our voices heard in the Waste is a powerful factor bringing about one-person protests and raised concern repeatedly, so Kyobo modified the painting political community. Politicians and other animal extinctions along with climate high-ranking government officials may not change. Are you familiar with the Great by making fishing lines and fishing needles dim. Kyobo replied to the accusations share our ideas about climate change, but Pacific garbage patch? It's an island of trash they must listen. Part of the "Special Act on in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The by saying, "The picture was not meant to promote the capture of whales. It was a Gadeokdo New Airport" reads "If we close garbage island is 16 times the size of the our eyes to things that further accelerate Korean Peninsula and includes various waste symbolic expression." Kyobo also asked people to understand the artist's freedom of climate change, we will face more "terrible" products such as plastics that have lumped things next. Please voice your opinion on together. Trash from all over the world that expression. I think there needs to be concern for sensitivity when claiming freedom of injustice as young adults. Moreover, you has fallen into the seas has formed an island. It can't be called an intellectual. is causing fish to consume pieces of garbage, expression against imagery of endangered especially microplastics. These fish are then species. Seeing an endangered species as a eaten by predators such as humans. Besides light fluffy topic does not do justice to the harming marine life, the trash is harming harshness and seriousness of the plight of human life, too. Humans are harvesting the endangered species. Endangered species are seeds they have sowed. Masks have also creatures that are dying out because of the become a serious environmental problem, so actions and behaviors of humans. This is the governmental departments like the Ministry idea I hope everyone remembers. of Environment need to implement safer and What future plans do you have for cleaner collection and treatment systems that News Penguin? minimize environmental damage caused by masks. These problems are coming to light My dream is for more and more readers to
20 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES SMTRACING
Who Qualifies for a Scholarship?
Noonsong has started to get concerned. In the past, she received academic scholarships every semester, but qualifications for the academic scholarship system have changed from this year. "What am I going to do now that there are fewer academic scholarships available?" She let out a cry of panic, "How much harder must I now study?" It was then that her phone beeped. "SMWU will expand its activity scholarship programs from this year." A smile returns to Noonsong's face. "I think I will apply to more scholarships."
Sang Lim Hyeji / Editor-in-Chief / [email protected]
NO 366 / APR 2021 21 system.1) Only about 17% of respondents said they were satisfied. As a reason, the half of the 17% said they could participate in various other student activities instead such as contests. They also mentioned that the revisions address the difficulty of evaluating students' learning due to online learning in the COVID-19 pandemic. Other reasons included the possibility of expanding support for low-income students. Those who expressed dissatisfaction claimed the reduced academic scholarships, which SCREENSHOT OF SOOKMYUNG PORTAL SYSTEM was claimed by about 96% of those. One participant in particular said, "In the Scholarships at SMWU to 2% for academic excellence scholarship 1, from 5% to 3% for academic excellence past, academic scholarships were made Sookmyung Women's University offers a 2, from 15% to 5% for academic excellence available for students in 9 or 10 levels of variety of scholarships in different fields 3. In addition, the percentage of tuition fee income, but now that academic scholarship including scholarships for academic reduction would also decrease from 60% to is no longer available. This does not benefit performance, volunteer activities, leadership 50% for level 1 and from 40% to 30% for all students." In other words, students feel the group activities, and working scholars. level 2. Level 3 would remain the same. new regulations do not treat all students fairly Academic scholarships are easier to access when it comes to academic scholarships. than other scholarships because they have The point is, because the percentage Another reason for students' dissatisfaction simpler requirements. The college summa of scholarships that are paid out was the fear that students in some colleges cum laude and the department summa cum each semester has been at a fixed and departments would be unable to take laude award scholarships of 100% of the rate of 19.4% of tuition fee income, advantage of activity scholarships. Public tuition fee. Each department also offered the reduction of ratio in academic contests that qualify for activity scholarships 5%, 5%, and 15% of its total student body scholarships does not mean a reduction typically are centered only on students from scholarships of 60%, 40%, and 20% of a certain department, so students from other . The tuition fees, respectively. These are known in total scholarship payments departments or career interests have no change was initially scheduled to take effect as academic excellence scholarships 1, opportunity or are not motivated to partake from the first semester of 2021, but the school 2, and 3. These are given as a form of in them. Moreover, there is concern for a emergency committee voiced opposition lack of diversity in terms of public contests reduction in tuition fee. However, and postponement of the implementation, and international activities. Regarding activity scholarships are given directly, so the new scholarship regulations will this, one student said, "It is difficult to find not in the form of reduction in tuition come into effect from the second semester an exhibition suitable for our department of 2021. However, the new regulations for fee. Because activity scholarships are also students. Before implementing the new activity scholarships take effect from the more accessible than other scholarships, scholarship regulations, the school should first semester of 2021, and the emergency many students are likely to be more have expanded various activity programs committee has hosted an activity scholarship interested in them. Any student who within departments." In other words, contest to hear students' opinions. participates in activities such as Sookmyung implementation of the new scholarship rules leadership clubs or starts their own business needs input from students on their needs. For whom? qualifies for this scholarship. The activity Respondents spoke of the changes they scholarship is also available to students who The sudden changes to the scholarship system baffled most students. According to a wanted to make to the scholarship. For participate in an international program on a better scholarship system, one student SNOWAY, a school website. Mileage points survey conducted by The Sookmyung Times, 76 out of 92 respondents (82.6%) said they said, "The number of students receiving can be converted into scholarship money. a scholarship has decreased significantly. Winners of public contests conducted by were dissatisfied with the revised scholarship the College of Liberal Arts may also apply 1) The total number of students enrolled is 12,391, for a scholarship. Students who were put on with a survey participation rate of about 1% academic probation the previous semester but who have participated in activities or done counseling or other study improvement programs may be awarded a scholarship once they have improved their grades. On January 15, 2021, Sookmyung Women's University announced it would change the scholarship system on its website. The school planned to reduce the percentage of academic scholarships and increase activity scholarships. The ratio of college summa cum laude and the department summa cum laude scholarship fees would be the same as previous years, but the three types of academic excellence scholarships would be reduced. The planned reduction is from 5%
22 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES one participant mentioned about the positive impact of expanding activity scholarships saying, "The increase in activity scholarships will help promote external activities and increase talent nurtured by the school." She mentioned the positive impact expanding activity scholarships will have. In February, the emergency committee held an activity scholarship exhibition survey and promised to make every effort to host activity scholarship programs. In other words, changes to the scholarship system will have a clear change among students. However, negative effects are also inevitable. The survey respondent who pointed out the positive effects of scholarship regulation SOOKMYUNGIANS COULD GET ACTIVITY SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THESE ACTIVITY changes also pointed out, "The new changes could lead to overheated grade competition." I would like the school to maintain the so that it provides equal educational Before the change, academic scholarships previous system." Others also voiced similar opportunities for all Sookmyungians. To were available to a quarter of the entire comments. "It is not appropriate to remove a accomplish this, the school will expand its student body, but now only one-tenth can scholarship opportunity for a next recipient, activity scholarships. Second, academic receive a scholarship. Also, the amount of when a former scholarship recipient scholarship significance has decreased due the scholarship has been reduced. These to the expansion of absolute evaluation two changes will intensify competition opts to refuse the scholarship." That is, and relative evaluation. Most classes are among students. Scholarships for low- the revised academic scholarship system will now offered online due to the COVID-19 income students up to level 8 increased, not help as many students as before and the pandemic. Students demanded changes to the but scholarships for students in income ratio of recipients is reduced compared to grading system once classes went online in levels 9 and 10 decreased. Under these prior years. Many respondents also voiced 2020. Then, the number of students receiving circumstances, the school needs to consider concern that the number of programs being an A increased from 34% to about 77%. As how its policy change will affect students. open to students to earn scholarship money a result, there was concern among the school is small, so the school needs to quickly set administrators that the criteria for receiving For all Sookmyungians up a variety of programs. One respondent an academic performance scholarship award SMWU changed its scholarship policy to said, "I would like the school to promote was weak. This year, the school set no limit better support Sookmyungians. Therefore, all scholarships as a whole instead of only on the number of students who may receive SMWU needs to fully understand students' putting up notices on SNOWAY. The school an A grade even with relative evaluation, wants and implement scholarships needs to announce all programs and content and grading method is now based on accordingly. Also, the school needs to through SMART SOOKMYUNG. Also, achievement criteria set by the professor in consider how academic scholarship when it comes to public programs, many of charge. Therefore, to prevent calls claiming reductions, which will be implemented from them are offered only in certain departments academic scholarship discrimination, the next semester, will affect the student body so it is hard to be of use for those of us not ratio of academic scholarships will be and implement more activity scholarships in those departments. I wonder if I would reduced, and activity scholarships will be that are open to all students. qualify for a scholarship if I were to join a expanded. In addition, the school maintains program unrelated to my department. there has been demands for more activity I hope that all public programs allow all scholarships among students. Finally, students a chance to participate and that SMWU plans to better support low-income there are various activities offered in each students using funds that would have department." This student clearly presents otherwise gone to academic scholarships. concerns mentioned earlier from survey In response, the emergency committee said, results. Besides these concerns, some "For low-income students, SMWU offers respondents said not only scholarships them scholarships, funds for which are relate to income level, but other scholarships allocated as 22% of all scholarships provided should also increase. Most scholarships in by the registration fund. However, if 30% of SMWU are offered to students with income the fund is allocated to scholarships payouts, up to level 8, so there are some students who the ratio of scholarships to low-income are unable to benefit from a scholarship. students must also increase." The emergency Scholarships need to be expanded regardless committee explained the reasons for the of income level. increase of support to low-income students, so the new scholarship system regulations do For us have strengths. Despite students expressing opposition, Changes to the scholarship system are SMWU has moved forward with changes to expected to bring about various changes. its scholarship system for four reasons. First First of all, support for low-income students of all, the school claims it needs to update will be expanded and they will have its scholarship system and move away from access to more scholarships. In addition, scholarship based on academic performance
NO 366 / APR 2021 23 EXPERIENCE
Fascinated by Foodening
Have you ever heard of Foodening? Foodening means urban agriculture, and the word was coined from a compound of 'Food' and 'Gardening'. It refers to the growing of vegetables firsthand in order to get trustworthy food. City dwellers use their own land or space in their homes to grow various types of crops and vegetables. Those without farming or gardening experience run into a lot of difficulties when they try foodening, and some have even reported having troubles creating the optimal environment for growing the plants. As a result, people can now purchase vegetable cultivation kits which make foodening simple. This SMT reporter wanted to participate in foodening and purchased a soybean sprouts cultivation kit.
Choi Song Bojeong / Culture Section Editor / [email protected]
24 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES Why are people attracted to foodening? The number of people doing foodening reached 1.6 million in 2017, but with the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, the number has increased noticeably. E-commerce company WeMakePrice investigating the sales of lettuce seedlings and soybean sprouts said they had risen 3,398% and 1,284%, respectively, in March last year. The results of this survey imply that foodening ALL PHOTOS BY SBJ interest among people is excelling. There reporter watered them five times a day. The who are new to foodening. To grow soybean are two reasons why COVID-19 impacted more they are watered, the thicker the roots, sprouts, a box or a PET bottle with several the popularity of foodening. With social which resulted in prettier soybean sprouts. In holes punched out on the bottom is needed. distancing mandatory to stop the spread of just a day or so, the soybean sprouts began to The holes in the box and bottle must be COVID-19, more time was spent at home, grow, and in about a week, they stuck out of smaller than the size of the soybean sprouts. and people began looking for hobbies they the box. Harvested soybean sprouts can be Holes are essential because the excess water could enjoy at home. One example of this used in a variety of dishes. People cook them poured on the soybean sprouts when they is baking, and you can learn more about it for eating as a side dish or put them in rice are watered dispenses out. With soybean in the EXPERIENCE in The Sookmyung or soup. The dish this reporter made from sprouts seeds at-the-ready, the preparation Times No. 362. Foodening is another stay- the harvested sprouts was enjoyed more for growing soybean sprouts is finished. As at-home hobby that people can enjoy, tastily because the sprouts were grown with mentioned earlier, people prefer to grow and people at home have tried it. And the sincerity. soybean sprouts as they are relatively easy to increase in the number of people who prefer grow and care for, and they can be harvested to be self-sufficient is another reason. People in just five days. who stay at home began to look for ways to solve their needs, which gave rise to Do-It- Yourself (DIY) fever. Foodening is another DIY activity, and people began to grow, harvest, and cook the crops at home. Foodening has had a positive impact on people. As people make their own foods, they have trust in the food's safety—no bad chemicals for instance—and enjoy fresher ingredients. Another positive element relates to economics. Less is spent on buying food Create your own garden from shops. Vegetable prices have soared in recent years due to climate factors, People can harvest their own crops through and it has become a burden on families. foodening. The home-grown plants bring Before planting the soybean sprouts, the However, through foodening, families ease more sincerity to the dining table, so more seeds were soaked in water for about three their expenditures on food. Some people and more people are falling in love with hours. Any seed that floats to the surface of do foodening for emotional factors such foodening. The process is easy and simple, the water or looks poorly during this process as the pride they feel in growing their own so even those who haven't experienced was excluded. After soaking the seeds, they plants. In particular, city dwellers cannot foodening before can enjoy it without any were moved to a perforated box. In this easily experience farming or gardening due burden. Also, whenever you encounter process, a lot of attention should be given to urban life, but through foodening, they difficulties, you can get detailed help not to pack the seeds too tightly. In other gain experience and knowledge. People also from people familiar with foodening or words, to easily harvest the soybean sprouts gain pleasure by participating in the process. guidebooks. This SMT reporter gained a lot later, the seeds should not be gathered in one The positive impacts have contributed to from investing a small bit of time and effort place. Once the seeds have been planted, the steady increase in people engaging and hopes that many other Sookmyungians place a box without holes under the box that in foodening and are key reasons behind experience the joy and learning from doing contains the seeds. The most important thing foodening's attractiveness. foodening. is not overlapping the perforated box and the Attracted to its ease and simplicity box to collect the excess dispensed water. If the boxes are placed one inside the other, the As mentioned earlier, a wide range of seeds may get submerged in stagnant water. vegetables can be grown through foodening, Therefore, if the perforated box is horizontal, but this SMT reporter chose to begin with place the other box vertical. After planting a soybean sprouts kit as a newcomer to the soybean sprouts, the boxes were kept foodening. People who do foodening for the in a dark space as it is the best environment first time usually give soybean sprouts, lettuce, for growing soybean sprouts. Soybean and cherry tomatoes a try. These choices can sprouts grow well when they are not in direct be attributed to ease and simplicity of those sunlight, so boxes should be kept in areas crops. The soybean sprouts kit includes all that are blocked off light. After preparing the tools and ingredients needed to grow the all the environments for harvesting, this vegetable, as well as a guidebook for those NO 366 / APR 2021 25 SMT CULTURE
Do you Mrs. Dalloway (1925) fall asleep Clarissa, the wife of a high-ranking government official, is a woman in her fifties who leads a prosperous life. Clarissa goes out onto the street to buy flowers for a dinner party, and she encounters a roar of car accidents on the street. Septimus and his wife easily at then appear at the scene. Septimus suffers from a severe mental illness brought on by losing a dear friend during World War I. Clarissa arrives home and is preparing for the dinner party. Clarissa's former partner Peter visits her house. Clarissa, at night? the time, is at a loss because she has not been invited to the grand celebrity party. Nonetheless, Clarissa and Peter have a great time. The story then returns to Septimus and his wife Letcia. They visit a doctor to receive treatment for Septimus' mental illness. To ensure his mental stability, Letcia takes good care of Septimus, and the There are people who can't sleep at two live happily, even more so that in the past. However, the doctor suddenly informs night. There are people who feel good Septimus of his pending death. How will Septimus deal with this news, and how and then suffer from the sudden plunge will others around him handle the news? Also, will Clarissa, who is planning a huge of emotions at night. There are also dinner party ever finish preparations and host the party safely? people who suffer from depression beyond the normal range who cannot Recommendation comfortably fall asleep. Lots of people live with mental illnesses and their The novel is written through the eyes of Clarissa, Richard's wife, and the people illnesses can come on as quickly as around Richard. The novel uses the situation of the characters and minds of the catching a cold during the changing characters to give readers a glimpse of their consciousness. In the novel, the flow and of seasons. Some people have a hard content of Septimus' thoughts show how he manages his mental illness symptoms, time recognizing that they are suffering which cause him to experience disabilities and auditory hallucinations much similar from a mental illness and some people to those of an elderly person. The novel centers around two parties. However, author once they discover their illness work Virginia Woolf's details of Septimus, who is mentally ill seem somewhat detached hard at overcoming it. Through books from the main plot. Although Virginia Woolf seems to insert an unrelated story to and movies, audiences have a chance the main plot with the character Septimus, a character's main claim is a projection to observe their lives and the people of herself, the plot is better understood when readers of the book pay attention to surrounding them. her intention to present her life in the novel. Septimus' experiences of auditory hallucinations and his feelings of being confined to a closed ward for treatment were Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor real-life experiences of Virginia Wolfe at the time. Researchers who interpreted the [email protected] character of Septimus in the book have claimed it represents Virginia Woolf's suicide note. Through the characters in the novel suffering from psychosis, I hope they learn how to live their lives. This reporter learned that mental illness treatment in the past was completely different from what it is now.
I leave my heavy baggage at sea and my heart cries out, 'Don't be afraid anymore. -Dalloway
26 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES I knew there would be an opportunity to escape his surveillance, so I broke the lamppost and marked it in the direction. -Laura.
Sleeping With The Enemy (1991) The film is about Laura, a beautiful woman with a husband who suffers from severe delusional jealousy and mysophobia. Laura married her husband Martin because of his good looks and wealth. However, her marriage was nothing but terrible. Because of her husband, Laura suffered every day. She was assaulted by her husband every day. One day she decided to leave her husband because she was fed up. Because she had to be always by her husband's side and monitored by him, she had to create a big plan to leave him. In the end, her plan worked well and Laura leaves her husband. Laura changes her name to Sarah and tries to establish a new life in a new area. Laura meets Ben, a professor and happily falls in love. However, his husband Martin tracks Laura's whereabouts to her mother at a nursing home. He hides in the home to find Laura. Laura notices him and together with Ben fight against Martin. Will Laura defeat Martin?
Recommendation The film presents the hardship a person must endure to care for a patient witha mental illness. The title of the movie covers the content of the movie well. Just as the title implies, Laura's vividly horrifying marriage to a mentally ill husband is shown. In the book, the patient suffering from the mental illness faces the illness and tries to manage it, but in the film, the story presents the psychological and physical suffering of the person caring for the mentally ill person. Viewers can expect to see Laura battling through the difficulty in treating and calming her husband Martin, and viewers will surely sympathize with her when she decides to leave him. After watching the film, you might consider situations when you couldn't report cases of abuse suffered by a patient with a mental illness, despite clear cases of domestic violence. Also, from Laura's position, movie-goers will enjoy a richer experience because the threshold to overcome mental illness is higher than one expects. Laura's love affair with Ben, the man she leaves Martin for, gives her hope in marriage again after suffering a pathologically difficult marriage to Martin. You will go through various emotions viewing Laura's decision to leave Martin by the end of the movie, so this reporter hopes you watch this movie.
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NO 366 / APR 2021 27 GLOBAL REPORT
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Student Exchange life is like DIY!
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Suzie Oh / Guest Report / Department of IT Engineering / [email protected]
My Instagram is full of photos of friends who have been to other nations to study, and the romance of those countries is alluring. Like this, students have always been attracted to studying abroad. I was the same. I know going overseas would be a valuable life experience, and I have no regrets, but I wasn't as happy every day as I expected I would be. I am going to present my life as an exchange student, which was full of difficulties and loneliness but also dreams and romance, to give you some tips before going on an exchange.
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The beginning full of romance An end to my happy days My older sister went overseas to study during size of the cities, and the department stores It took me some time to get used to everything high school. I was lucky enough to visit her full of unique dishes and brands that I could as it was all new. I made hundreds of vows in the U.S. twice, and I was surprised to see not encounter easily in Korea. The romance to never forget my original intentions before her homestay house, its large garden, and its was as strong as it was when I was in middle leaving for Canada, but once I got there, my swimming pool. I was also surprised by the school. I felt like I was living a Canadian original intentions somehow got lost. Unlike wide road, the beautiful sky, and the oilier drama dream because I was submersed in at SMWU, I had much more work in classes but tastier food than in Korea. It was from English, everywhere. One day I applied for compared to Korea and I had more group those experiences that I had strong romantic a one-day trip to Cheon Island near Ottawa assignments, but all I could add to the talk thoughts about the U.S., so I decided to with my Korean friends. I also went on a was 'yes'. I had lost my way. After autumn, go to Canada as an exchange student after two-week trip to the western U.S., an area the weather became chilled and winter entering university. At the beginning, I had only seen on TV. I tried everything approached. It snowed heavily in eastern everything seems to be wonderful, just like available to me, even if I would have been Canada, and the sun started to set around 4 in my dreams. I couldn't believe the size of hesitant in Korea. o'clock, earlier than in Korea. The weather the houses, the spacious parks and lakes, the fluctuated greatly. I realized for the first time
28 THE SOOKMYUNG TIMES that I was greatly influenced by the weather. Unlike in Korea where people play a lot at night, in Ottawa, people spend most of their nights at home with their family or close friends. Excessive amounts of time at home alone lead to loneliness becoming my friend. Making my way as an exchange student I have maintained till now. Around Christmas when my fellow SMWU Nothing around me changed. My peers left home, I fell deep into depression. surroundings remained the same. No one It was the end of the year, but I merely woke approached me or cared about me. It was as the sun went down and slept when the sun only when I changed my attitude that I made learning about the importance of others and came up. I felt sorry for myself, but I lacked friends during the winter semester, more anyone interested in maturing as an adult the will to move my body despite having the than I had made during the fall semester. By through valuable experiences. opportunity to spend time in another country. changing, I was able to do various activities. Personally, I gained confidence and trust in I had never felt this lethargic in my life, I Exchange students can be compared to DIY myself that I didn't know I had. I dealt with didn't know how to overcome it. activities because they depend 100% on the difficulties that I could not understand from As the 2020 New Year approached, I started choices of the individual and are not regulated experiencing a life of independence. Before to feel a bit fresher. I reflected on my state by others. In other words, your exchange going on the exchange, I thought I could during November to December, I vowed student life depends on your attitude. I went manage everything on my own, but now I not to regret my days and the rest of my through feelings of 'fun' to depression to joy. know the importance of others and the power time on the exchange. I began taking walks I lost my motivation quickly and spent my of accepting help and support. Sometimes when the sun was up because the day was days lethargically during my fall semester, I see posts from students who wish to go short, and I headed to the gym daily to lose but I recovered and filled my days with joy on a student exchange in order to learn any remaining lethargy. Rather than sitting during my winter semester. Decorate your English more and for this reason they plan still and waiting for a friend to contact me, life as an exchange student so that you don't to keep themselves at arm's length with other I actively participated in activities to make regret it! Koreans. I would like to say to them, do not friends. Just because I wanted to improve forgo changes to enjoy Korean food and talk myself and make friends, it was not easy to Student exchange: a privilege for about Korea in a foreign country with other improve the situation naturally. I joined a only college students Korean people. These, too, are long-lasting DIY club event alone, but I ended up quietly 'I like to experience life in a new environment.' memories of your days overseas. making bookmarks for an hour. I applied for This statement is not a valid enough reason Last, the exchange program gives you the a day excursion organized by a Christian for applying to a student exchange program, opportunity to grow and mature mentally club, but I sat alone on the bus, a first for me. so I don't recommend the program for those as well as develop as an individual. You can I realized for the first time the meaning of wishing this. I would like to recommend a make friends with international students and time passing slowly in a busy crowd. student exchange for anyone interested in travel between the United States and Canada Nevertheless, I did not get discouraged. relatively easily, but those are just some of I gained the courage to approach others the perks you can experience in your daily who were alone like me. By the time we life overseas. One small but great example were making our way home from the day is that you can wear whatever you want and excursion, I had made a friend. I found walk in a large park without fear of others' my inner courage. I asked a friend about eyes upon you. I'd like to end with, do not schooling and we got close quickly. We went forget the real reason you go overseas on to karaoke together, which was a first for me a student exchange. Hold that idea in your in Canada. I also went on a skiing trip to one heart firmly, and while abroad make the of the world's most popular ski resorts for perfume that resides within for the rest of 2 nights 3 days through the school's buddy your life! program that I joined during the winter semester. During the trip, I made friends that
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A New Trend on Social Media, Clubhouse
Kwon Jung Eunseo / Culture Section Editor / [email protected] Clubhouse, an audio social networking service, has become popular. SNS app market, and this trend will continue for a while." Clubhouse Clubhouse is an SNS that was launched in April of last year by the U.S. has filled a void with its voice-based communication. However, startup AlphaExploration. Unique to Clubhouse is its communications its number of users has soared dramatically in just a short period by voice without texting, writing, photography, or video. However, as of time, and that is problematic. Security issues have been raised. of February, only iPhone or iPad users are able to register for the SNS According to Bloomberg News on February 22, a hacker stole audio because it only operates on the IOS operating system. Nevertheless, data from a room where live discussions were being held and gave it its popularity has grown considerably at home and abroad. According to a third-party website. Moreover, the Stanford Internet Observatory to market research company apps and statistics, the number of (SIO) mentioned that "Clubhouse cannot guarantee privacy in terms domestic downloads of Clubhouse was at 195,000 as of February of dialogues." Therefore, it is a need to find solutions to the lack of 17th. While the number of worldwide downloads is 8.1 million, the privacy and gain trust in the SNS security. Criticisms has also been number of overseas interest in the SNS is not small. In other words, made about discrimination and disgust in dialogues. The Korea there is a large number of users despite being only available on the Intelligence Information Society Agency announced that, "The IOS operating system. Clubhouse is unique in that it is a closed SNS. problem is something that most services based on this new format New users can only join when invited by a current member. Many will experience, so Clubhouse needs to establish improved guidelines celebrities have been invited to Clubhouse and are using it actively. to prevent such occurrences." As the statement shows, measures have In Korea, influential persons such as SK Group Chairperson Choi yet been created to deal with the problem. Users, themselves, need Taewon and Prime Minister Chung Syekyun have joined and they to watch carefully and force companies to take action against the have inspired others to join. The number of users was around 40,000 negative effects. on February 8, but has since surpassed 190,000 in just a week. Clubhouse, though its popularity is growing, has both positive and negative effects. On the plus side, Clubhouse allows for real-time communications, which are needed during the COVID-19 pandemic Noh JeongYeon, "No.1 Application Download 'Clubhouse'…Concerns Over Security when people cannot meet face-to-face. In fact, Lexie, manager of and Discrimination Increase Due To Rapid Expansion", The Kyunghyang Shinmun, App Annie said, "COVID-19 has brought about a new trend in the February 23, 2021
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Who will protect Them?
Sang Lim Hyeji / Editor-in-Chief / [email protected] On October 13, 2020, a 16-month-old girl living in Seoul died of investigation into the allegations of child abuse, the parents filed a maltreatment as a result of horrible treatment from her adoptive complaint against the police department, accusing them of neglect parents. The case was reported three times to authorities, but no other of duty and abuse of authority. The result was that the police were action was taken in those three reports. Even in the third report, the held accountable. So, President Moon JaeIn made the police quickly child’s nursery teacher took her to a pediatrician. The pediatrician separate parents from the child now if more than one report of was convinced the signs of child abuse, so the nursery teacher abuse is received through official channels. And the new law came reported the parents to the police. But the polices took it lightly, and into effect from March 2021 under the name 'immediate separation the adoptive parents were acquitted. Eventually, she was died. The system. Moon said, "The highest priority will be given to the interest doctor in the emergency room who found signs of child abuse on of the child. The government is considering increasing the number Jeongin requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service. of follow-up visits to adopted families. Also, when investigating According to the autopsy report, her death was from the 'abdominal adoption families, we will make investigating surrounding people injuries caused by an external force.' She suffered serious injuries mandatory." After the Jeongin case on 13 October, the average such as mesenteric bleeding and ruptured small and large intestines, monthly reported by Statistics Korea, child abuse statistic rose to as well as pancreas amputation, all of which were the direct result of 267 in January 2021. This is a 47% increase from the total 180 cases sudden and powerful external shocks similar to those of victims of reported before the incident, which can be attributed to the growing traffic accidents. After this piece of news was revealed to the public, social interest in child abuse after the Jeongin case. In addition, the many people became angry at the parents, the police, and the adoption government's stronger measures are expected to reduce child abuse agency. The Holt Children's Services INC, the adoption agency crimes in Korea. responsible for placing the child in the home, and the Yangcheon Police Station in Seoul, in charge of the incident, has been criticized for its irresponsible conduct to the situation. There are legal and structural problems at the root of the incident. While the police may act in cases of child abuse, the police can also Son Dukho, "'Jeongin Incident,' President Moon, "What Can't Happen… Full Follow- be punished for abuse of authority. In fact, as a result of the police up Management of Adopted Children"", January 4, 2021
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TIME FLOWS BACKWARDS
Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor / [email protected]
Which cartoon character comes to mind when you think of your childhood? There might be many memorable characters including characters from children's programs, characters from animation films, and characters on display at toy stores. How about going through some daily healing by recalling memorable characters?
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much Moomin affected the artist. This HEALING FOR DAILY LIFE of six sections of adventure with Moomin. The first section is an introduction to the reporter recommends you take pictures here. What character comes to mind when you Last, 'Moominvally' provides a glimpse describe the character like this: a white, character that contains various explanations, which helps unfamiliar persons understand of Moomin's story in 3D animation. It was chubby character with short legs and arms, a amazing to see displayed original paintings long tail, raised ears, and round eyes. Moonin, the character and its storyline or for those familiar with the character to learn about it in turned into realistic 3D characters. In this right! This year marks the 75th anniversary section, visitors can also see interviews with of Moomin and to celebrate, the
Title Moomin Original: Moomin 75th Anniversary Special Exhibition
Exhibition Period November 13, 2020 ~ November 14, 2021
10:00 ~ 19:00 When *Last admission 18:00
Admission Fee 13,000 won for University Students
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Songs for the Blooming Season When do you notice that spring has come? The beginning of spring differs for each person. Some consider spring has arrived when they smell of spring, others when a branch buds up, and still others when spring rains fall. The beginning of spring marks a new beginning for everyone and makes many people's hearts flutter. What songs are your fellow Sookmyungians listening to and enjoying during spring? Below is their spring playlist, which just might enrich your daily life like the blooming season.
Na Cho Seongah / Society Section Editor / [email protected]
Spring and you-Martin Smith. Burning-Rothy TAE JIHO, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & CULTURE '21 PARK SOOYEON, DIVISION OF LAW '21
I first heard this song in fall, not spring. I was sitting Spring is the time to greet a new life. Like the in front of the TV watching performances of other expression, the first step is important, spring is the time singers that I like. When this song was introduced, to set up a big passion for the year. This is likely the I felt warm as if cherry blossoms were fluttering reason I enjoy Rothy's Burning. The song is about love around. I started playing the song repeatedly. I between peoples, and the lyrics describe my passion learned all the words. The line in the lyrics: "My red for my field of interest. Above all, the fast tempo and cheeks are like an apple. I want to be a tree that holds lively melody of "Burning" have helped me live a you" moved me beyond words. I think of red cheeks strong healthy life each year through its empowering like a tree. I felt moved because I feel the line defines lyrics. Just like the candle in the introduction of the the process of going from feelings of romance to song that spreads in the wind and becomes a big fire, I love. From that day forward, I have been a fan of hope everyone achieves their goals for 2021 and does that song and I listen to it every spring! so with passion in their hearts.
Pots of Gold- Mamas Gun 8DAYZ(ENGLISH VER.)-Megan Lee JANG DAHAE, DIVISION OF ECONOMICS '19 LEE SOOMIN, DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION '20
Spring has come. It's a good song to listen to when I first heard this song when I was in middle school. you need to start something new or when you need I left for school earlier than usual and to enjoy the to hop on tasks that you have been putting off, walk, I listened to this song while walking. I had my especially because the warmer weather cheers us older sister's mp3 player at the time and this song was on. The lyrics will make you unconsciously raise on the playlist. When I hear the song, I get a ticklish your crouched body and say, "I don't want to miss feeling about the start of a new semester. This song the sun. I will not procrastinate anymore." Pull out is a refreshing accompaniment to the spring season. I one of your goals from your new year's golden jar. am sure my fellow Sookmyungians will better enjoy By delaying tasks, you might miss something as the change of season listening to this song as you go precious as the lyrics of this song. Warmer up in about your days. Enjoy the spring sunshine and look spring by starting with this song! up at the clear blue sky. A small happiness awaits you.
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