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Subscription Services Are Trapping Us!
The price of YouTube Premium increased from 14,000 won to 19,500 won for iPhone, and a number of consumers have canceled their subscriptions. Never- theless, the subscriber rates for YouTube Premium are still high. As some OTT (Over-the-top, online video service) companies are raising prices one after the other, ‘streamflation’ is getting worse. Netflix suspended their ‘basic membership’ which is the cheapest subscriptio...
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Increasingly Developing AI Technology, Is It a Benefit or Disaster?
Have you ever thought ‘I want to listen to a song in the voice of my favorite singer?’ Now, we can listen to the cover song without the actual singer singing. This is called an AI cover. Recently, various videos using AI technology like AI covers have become popular on YouTube or short platforms. There are positives to this technology, but some voice concerns. Pharos will examine the double sidedness of AI and look into various opini...
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I Don't Want to Be Abandoned. Good Boy Syndrome
Have you ever taken too much work alone because you couldn't reject an unreasonable request from a team member during your school life? Or have you ever unconditionally apologized to others even if it's not your fault to avoid the fear of conflict? Good Boy Syndrome is a psychological complex that repeats words and actions that suppress your inner desires or wishes in order to hear the response of a 'good boy' from others. It is ...
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Looking Back at Pharos' 2023
February- Filming Pharos' promotional video with an international reporter (Feb. 6): Along with an international reporter, Pharos planned and filmed this video together with other KGU journalism organizations.March- Issue No. 139 (Mar. 2)- Working with international reporters (Mar. ~ Nov.)May- Issue No. 140 (May 1)- Having dinner with the Planning & Marketing Department (May 20)June- Taking the Pharos photo (Jun. 5)- Having dinner with the Me...
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Great Mistakes: What Would Have Happened If We Hadn’t Made a Mistake?
A mistake is something that happened because we weren’t being careful. An “unintended mistake” has quite a negative meaning compared with words like achievement and success. However, mistakes can be a method of achievement and success. Here are some various treasures around us which were invented through unintended mistakes!-Sweet and Soft Chocolate Cream: Ganache- The chocolate cream ganache, which is used as a filling and is ...
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This Year’s Jamboree Goes Wrong and Controversy Ensues
Jamboree is the biggest youth gathering in the world and it happens once every 4 years. This year’s Jamboree was to be held in South Korea at Saemangeum, Jeollabuk-do from August 1st to August 12th. Lots of cultural exchanges, outdoor activities, and stage performances were held and many scouts were seen having fun, but there were less thrilling sides to the event as w...
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Do I Have to Give a Tip? Tipping Culture Has Landed in Korea
Recently, tip boxes have begun to be placed in popular cafes and restaurants in Seoul. Tipping, a type of extra service payment that originated in the West, has been rapidly appearing in Korean restaurants and cafes and there is a lot of debate among consumers. In fact, there is enormous criticism of restaurants, cafes, and bars that implement tipping culture. On the other hand, some feel that giving a moderate tip will increase the quality of s...
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Capital Punishment: What Is the Right Choice?
In 1997, Korea executed 23 convicts who were on death row. These days, there is a moratorium on capital punishment, so people who are sentenced to execution are not actually executed. This is the reason why Amnesty International categorizes Korea as a country that has abolished execution. However, some argue that capital punishment is necessary for public safety because of crimes with abnormal motives such as random violence against innocent civ...
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Sexual Slavery Victims for the Japanese Imperial Army: Tell the Truth about the History
Last year, the Japan First Party, known for its far-right politics in Japan, held the 'Tokyo Triennale 2022' event for two days from May 21st to 22nd, 2022. In the Triennale, Sakurai Makoto, the leader of the Japan First Party, sparked controversy with his behavior and comments mocking sexual slavery victims for the Japanese imperial army. He inflated the balloon shaped like the Statue of Peace (which is reminiscent of prostitution). He ...
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No Regrets – The Top Three Overseas Winter Vacation Spots
The number of tourists going abroad for vacation has increased now that COVID-19 has let up. Pharos would like to introduce the top three winter vacation spots for Kyonggi University students who are thinking of traveling overseas. We also have some tips regarding the tourists attractions, foods, and annual events during winter, so pay attention! Sapporo in Hokkaido The first destination we want to introduce is Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan. Sapp...