Freedom Given to Youth: An Opportunity for Choice or a Burden of Constraint?

“Are we truly free today?” Classical literature is far more than time-honored stories. It offers profound insights into human nature and society that transcend time, remaining a valuable resource for examining the challenges our world faces today. This article will draw on George Orwell’s 1984 and Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist to explore the contemporary issues of youth housing and the emergence of a surveillance society ...

Home Ownership Among the Today’s Generation of Young Adults and the Rising Interest Rates of Loans

For people in their 20s and 30s, home ownership is becoming an increasingly distant dream. The ever-rising cost of housing, which makes even renting unaffordable, is making the goal of owning a home even more unrealistic. In fact, one respondent in their 20s from our interviews cynically said, “It’s hard enough to rent, let alone own, so it’s impossible.” Despite this, many 20-somethings said they would like to own a home...

Do All Psychopaths Commit Crime?

Some people feel no shame even when criticized for blatant lies. Some commit heinous acts without hesitation, and tell ridiculous lies, yet instead of feeling remorse, they seem proud. Surprisingly, despite their disruptive behavior, a significant number of people still view them favorably. Many are captivated by their charm or charisma, failing t...

Fads Fade, Trends Stay

In recent years, a number of consumer trends that captured the public’s attention have come and gone in a short time. For example, “Dubai chocolate” was once a social media sensation, creating a buzz with its colorful packaging and rarity, but it soon faded into obscurity. More recently, a new fusion of food and culture called “salmon croquettes” became a hot topic, but it also quickly fell out of favor. This phenom...

Where Is the Next Stop of Generation Gap in Subway

For most college students, the day begins morning commute, it’s now common to see young commuters standing, half-asleep with earphones in, while older riders sit comfortably with free ride privileges. These scenes highlight not just generational differences, but deeper structural issues of an aging society. With subway fares rising repeatedly, young people bear growing transportation costs, while those over 65 continue to ride for free&mda...

Autumn, the Season of Baseball

Autumn in Korea is colored by baseball with autumn leaves. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, often called “fall baseball,” is one of the season’s biggest cultural events. Every year, it brings together the attention and emotions of KBO fans all over the country. However, for those who have never followed baseball before, the KBO League can still feel distant and hard to understand. This article is for students w...

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The Galleries Art Fair in Suwon was held from 26th to 29th June. Since its inception in 1979, the Korea Galleries Art Fair has been the nation’s longest-running art fair, offering a comprehensive view of the flow of contemporary Korean art and driving the growth of the domestic art market. Kyonggi University student Kang Su Hee exhibited her drawings in this art fair and here are her stories.Q: Where do you usually get your inspiration fro...

The Flow of Time in a Cup of Coffee

Today, cafe′s are not just places to drink coffee. Some people quietly read books, some work, and others have conversations with friends. In this way, caffe′s have become cultural spaces where many people stay for different reasons. However, this didn’t happen in just one day. This article looks for how caffe′s began and how they changed over time, so that readers can understand caffe′s as spaces with history and cu...

I Was Ready to Talk, But No One Was Willing to Listen

Sleepless nights have become part of daily life for university students juggling endless assignments and part-time jobs. In contrast, student loan bills and anxiety about employment prospects weigh heavily on their minds. The feeling that “Everyone around me seems happy, why am I the only one struggling this much?” is no longer confined to isolated individuals. This desperate situation of young people reflects the persistent scourge...

Inflation vs Deflation : Which Poses a Greater Threat?

When we eat out or shop, we may have looked at the price of goods and thought, “Why has it become so expensive?” or “Why hasn’t the price gone up these days?” Also, when you compare the current price of goods with their price of a few years ago, you may have thought that the price difference was bigger than you expected, or not as significant as you expected. This is related to the price of goods, which rise and fal...