Pharos
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Everything Everywhere All at Once: How to Live Embracing Emptiness
We live with countless choices, and sometimes, we regret the choices we’ve made. In society, we meet many people and even judge our family as having good or bad relationships. However, is everything simply a result of our choices? Are relationships that straightforward? 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' shows us the things we missed in many possibilities and the reasons why we must keep living. The main characters of this movie ...
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Pharos, Please Recommend a Good Lunch for Me!
Every college student stresses about what to eat for lunch. A school cafeteria is a place where everyone can enjoy a practical and economical lunch. In particular, there are several school cafeterias on Kyonggi University’s Suwon Campus, so Pharos will introduce four of them and choose the best menu items. For those who have a hard time making decisions, Pharos will recommend lunch! 1. Kyongchelin Head up to the 4th floor of the Student ...
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The Best Thing to Hold Onto in Life Is Each Other.
May is Family Month, a month filled with opportunities to express love and gratitude to those around us, including Children’s Day, Parents’ Day, and Teacher’s Day. In the middle of our busy days, we often take our loved ones for granted. How about taking this chance to show them how much they mean to us? Love shines brighter when expressed. A simple word of gratitude to your parents, warm encouragement to your children, or a r...
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The First Step to Financial Management
As they enter adulthood, college students begin managing their own finances. However, many still lack a solid understanding of basic economic concepts. In a recent survey, 7 out of 10 respondents answered “No” when asked, “Do you fully understand savings accounts, installment savings, andhousing subscriptions?” That’s why Pharos breaks down these essential financial concepts —certificates of deposit (CDs), ins...
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The ‘Ha-neul Law' Has Gained Momentum, but Why Can’t It Be Easily Enacted?
In February 2025, the entire country was shocked by a tragic incident that occurred at an elementary school in Daejeon. A teacher, suffering from mental illness, tragically murdered an eight-year-old girl named Ha-neul Kim. This incident has sparked a nationwide debate on school safety and teachers’ mental health care. In response, the government and political circles have introduced a bill known as the ‘Ha-neul Law’. However, ...
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A Midsummer Evening of Aurora, Can We Observe It in Korea?
Paint the sky with a dreamy feast of lights, Aurora. Waiting for the aurora while gazing at the sky from a snow-covered landscape is an adventure in itself, and the silence and vastness of nature at that moment evoke a profound sense of wonder. Have you ever experienced a feast of color brightening the darkness, like a brilliant watercolor stretching across the night sky? The silence and vastness of nature create an indescribable sense of awe. L...
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How Much Would an Appropriate Monthly Allowance for College Students Be?
The long and cold winter has passed, and the first semester of 2025 has started. This semester marks the beginning of university life for the 2025 freshmen. Having graduated high school with lots of expectations, they likely want to do lots of things. However, this new beginning can also bring worries. To help ease those worries, we’ve compiled advice from senior students about their college life. Q1. How much allowance do you receive from...
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Voice Phishing: How Much Do You Really Know?
Do you know about telecom financial fraud? It refers to crimes where scammers use telecommunications to deceive or threaten people, ultimately stealing their money or assets. It’s more commonly known as “voice phishing.” Recently, these scams have become more sophisticated and harder to detect. In this crime section, Pharos will break down some of the most common voice phishing tactics being used today and how you can protect y...
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The Laws of Coincidence We Experience
Many events in life are as hard to explain as simple coincidences. What may seem like a unique experience to one person could actually be a common occurrence for many others. For example, when a series of unfortunate events happens at once, we often hear the response, "That's just the way it is." Interestingly, these phenomena aren't just random.They can often be explained by specific laws. In this Mystery section, Pharos will explore fi...
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The Traditional K-Fireworks, Nakhwanori, Embroidered with History!
A traditional fireworks festival, where thousands of sparks turn a pond red, has recently become popular. It is called ‘Nakhwanori,’ which is one of Korea’s traditional folk games. These are traditonal fireworks where ‘nakhwabong’ are made by putting charcoal powder into hanji(Korean traditional paper) and twisting it around cotton cloth as a wick, which is then strung up and lit. Mainly, nakhwabongs are hung on iro...