Salty Sadness

Saltiness helps other flavors taste richer. It helps us to experience all the flavors in harmony. Of course, if there is too much salt in the food, only the saltiness will stand out rather than the harmonized flavors. However, the perfect balance will make everything better. And the same is true with emotions. "Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life's problems," explains the character Sadness from the movie Inside Ou...

[Breaking News] The Ministry of Education has visited KGU

On August 13th, 2024, silent picketing was held once again by the In-yeon Student Council. The demonstration was held in front of the office of the board of directors in the Jin-ri building at 1:30 p.m. Twelve student representatives participated for about an hour. The student representatives held this demonstration to express the students' demand for normalization to the Ministry of Education. Staff of the Ministry of Education have visi...

[Breaking News] A Picketing Demanding Normalization of the Board

On June 5th, 2024, a silent picketing was held by the In-yeon Student Council. The demonstration was held in front of the office of the board of directors in the Jin-ri building at 9 a.m. It was conducted to demand normalization of the board from the current temporary board, as the students desire. The members of the In-yeon Student Council and the presidents of each department participated. The president of the In-yeon Student Council communi...

Shall We Dance?

There are moments that you want to get away from. Sometimes life is overwhelming and you might think that you’re too fragile. Due to personal reasons, I felt like that while working on this issue. Although I felt helpless, somehow I got over it. You control your own life. Your society is where you belong. You should take responsibility for your life and society and take good care of yourself. What I tried not to forget is this quote by Viv...

People Who Didn't Bloom: Young People's Solitary Death

Traces of life, such as books and notes for employment, are commonly found in the event of solitary deaths. Solitary death means when someone who lives alone, disconnected from other people, ends their life without anyone knowing. Solitary deaths are usually associated with elderly people living alone, but the rate of solitary deaths among young people has increased, making it a social issue. Currently, young people, who are most actively engage...

Korea’s Buddhist Culture

May’s most popular holiday, Buddha’s Birthday, is the biggest holiday in Buddhism. Buddhism, along with Islam and Christianity, is a world-class religion and at the same time the oldest one in human history. In Korea, Buddha’s Birthday is designated as a public holiday, so its meaning is more special. The reason why foreigners enjoy temple stays and temple food is that Buddhist culture has had a profound influence on Korean his...

Welcome Back, KBO: Changes in 2024

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Korea along with soccer, basketball, and volleyball. KBO, which has been loved from the past to the present, is back. Hyun-jin Ryu, runner-up for the MLB Cy Young Award and a tremendous player in MLB, is back in the KBO. Events such as the MLB Korean Series have heated up the hearts of baseball fans even before the opening. Perhaps because of these various events, the opening games of all clubs have ...

My Dear Baby

May is the family month, and there are several holidays for family such as Children’s Day and Parent’s Day. In one’s childhood, people look forward to Children’s Day the most. However, as time goes on, people care more about Parent’s Day rather than Children’s Day, and this is evidence of growth. It is said that children make our lives anew. On the other hand, half of our parent’s life is spent with us. ...

What Are KGU Students Looking Forward to?

When many students think about Kyonggi University in May, the first thing that comes to their mind is the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival is our university festival held during 3 days in May. It is the most popular event of the year because of the romantic atmosphere during the warm weather with many things to to enjoy such as various street booths, student performances, and celebrity performances. Ahead of the 2024 Spring Festival, Pharos ...

Make Your Own Candle at “January”

Haenggung-dong craft street is called the Insa-dong of Suwon. It is a popular date spot because of its various food and beautiful cafes. Haenggung-dong craft street stretches about 420 meters from Hwaseong Fortress to Paldalmun. Many artists show their work on the street, so people can easily enjoy and purchase the artists’ works. This street was a main business district long ago. However, big markets and department stores were built near ...