El Niño, the Heatstroke of the Sea

Recently, extreme weather changes have been occurring frequently due to El Niño. In particular, the Atacama Desert located in Northern Chile is known as the driest place in the world. The climate there is extremely dry, with some areas receiving less than 1mm of average annual rainfall. However, during the 2015-2016 'Super El Niño' event, the Atacama region experienced rainfall equivalent to seven years' worth in just 1...

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Essential Fashion Items for College Students

Wanting to discover a personal style that suits them and looks good is a common aspiration for many college students. For freshmen embarking on their college life, the excitement of wearing casual clothes instead of uniforms often comes with the worry, ‘What style should I go for?’ Finding and expressing one’s unique style can feel like a challenge. Therfore this Fashion section will introduce essential fashion items that every...

Merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, What Is the Future of Korea’s Aviation Industry

The merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines entered the final stage after 4 years of judgment and adjustment after Korean Air announced its acquisition of Asiana Airlines in November 2020. On December 12, 2024, Korean Air officially incorporated Asiana Airlines as a subsidiary, which means a major change in Korea’s aviation industry. Accordingly, Pharos would like to investigate the reason for and process of the merger, the effects i...

Endless Conflict: The Present and Future of the Russia-Ukraine War

The Russia-Ukraine War began on February 24, 2022, following President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “Special Military Operation” against Ukraine. Since then, the war has continued for over 1,000 days, causing significant casualties, a massive refugee crisis, and has had considerable effects on global society. Pharos will examine the current state of the war, the international reactions from various countries, th...

What Was Your Dream?

Not something you had to do at the moment, nor a mere future ambition, but the dream you held. The dream that might feel small to you, comparing yours to others who seemed more successful. Or the dream you inflated to meet the expectations of others. Or the dream that the weight of reality buried so deeply that you've forgotten it. I remember a middle school class when the teacher asked, “What is your dream?” While most answered ...

Three Different Attractions, Seoul’s Big Three Traditional Markets

Although we are living in the time of supermarkets and online shopping, the traditional market is the best place to feel Korean Jeong, and find cheap food ingredients and delicious street food. This is an introduction of the three main traditional markets of Seoul. Mangwon Market Mangwon Market, located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is famous for ‘Manglidangil’ which is the street consisting of various cafes and delicious restaurants. You may...

Do You Consider Yourself Part of the Perennial Generation?

The time of birth often determines our generation. A society does not simply separate the boundaries of generations, analyze their characteristics, but also compares recurring behaviors. However, this does not create harmony but rather leads to conflicts and biases. Medical treatment and scientific techniques have rapidly developed in the contemporary society. Therefore, the life expectancy of people has increased and a multigenerational society...

Ready, Get Set, Run!

Running has many attractive aspects. Maybe the most appealing aspect is that running is a sport which has few barriers to entry. All you need is a pair of running shoes, and you can run whenever, wherever, and for however long as you want. Running shoes? Why do we need them? Before starting to run, you likely have a question about which kind of running shoes is the best for you. Point 1: Necessity The necessity of running shoes lies in their a...

As the Killer App of AI, the Persona Chat-bot Appears on the World Stage.

Human beings are animals, it’s reasonable for us to feel the emotion of loneliness. To eliminate the solitude, We make new hobbies or meet others. If there were an AI that sympathizes with our stories and relives our emotion, would you want to use it? The persona Chat-bot has arrived, which draws a lot of attention by outdoing ChatGPT. The Persona Chat-bot is a one-to-one customized dialog system that is granted to a humanlike personality....