Controversy over the Election

The biggest issue in Korea this year in 2022 is the presidential election. Pre-voting was held from March 4 to March 5. Suspicions that improper voting took place during special voting sessions for COVID patients during the pre-voting period have led to controversy. Accordingly, the people constantly demanded an explanation with doubts about the voting process that they believe to be not transparent or fair. Therefore, Pharos would like to learn...

Cultural Changes: The MZ Generation

Today’s young adults are part of the MZ generation, a segment of society that is familiar with modern technology and are pursuing the latest trends andunique experiences. Generation MZ is a generic term for Generation M and Generation Z. Generation M was born in the analog era in the 1980s and 1990s and went through a transition period in the digital era. Generation Z grew up in a digital environment in the 1990s-2000s and they are called ...

Presidential Election Issue

The hottest political issue in the first quarter of 2022 will be the 20th presidential election on 9, March. The Presidential election is selecting the person who will represent our country and it is a national event that many people are interested in because it can change the direction of the development of the country. In past elections, there were lots of functions and programs to capture the young generation's voting intentions, but they...

Is a Gender-Neutral Toilet Truly for Everyone?

Starting in 2013 in China, gender-neutral toilets have been established worldwide. Some countries such as the United States and Canada are leading this toilet culture. The United States established gender-neutral toilets in the White House in 2015 and Canada introduced gender-neutral toilets in public facilities. As there is an increasing number of gender-neutral toilets successfully being operated in several countries, there has recently begun ...

The “Metaverse” Opens a New World

The metaverse has been attracting a lot of attention recently. What was the reason for the sudden arrival of the alternative metaverse craze? It can be seen that the impact of COVID-19 is huge. Generation MZ, familiar with the digital environment, has begun to pay attention to the metaverse as a way to interact with others even in the situation of social distance due to COVID-19. The metaverse has emerged as a hot trend in the COVID-19 era as th...

When Will We See the End of the Long War Against COVID-19?

There are many people who are gradually losing their daily life due to COVID-19. Many people, including those who have petitioned for bankruptcy due to COVID-19 and self-employed people who have closed their stores, are facing a sad reality. Currently, the number of COVID-19 patients in Korea has begun to increase rapidly, and the fourth level of the social distancing system is being implemented. In the United States, the number of deaths contin...

‘Juvenile Law’: Indulgence for the Teenager

Recently, we can often hear the news about teenagers committing serious crimes such as mob violence and sex crimes. The age of teenagers who commit crimes is becoming lower and the method of crime is changing to become more intelligent. That is why teenagers’ crime leads to a lot of serious social problems. It is becoming the case that many people who commit heavy social crimes are underage. Every year, over 600,000 teenagers commit crimes and...

The Negative Role of the Press in the Han River Death Case

In order to understand the incident at the Han River before the death of Mr. Son Jeong-min, a college student, Pharos will explain the known events chronologically. At 22:30, Mr. Son left home to meet a friend. After 23 minutes, they bought alcohol at a convenience store near the Han River, and at 00:45, they bought alcohol at the convenience store once again. At 1:20 a.m, Son’s mother sent a message and Son replied, “Don’t worry” saying...

The Double Sidedness of the Review Systems on Delivery Applications

One of the most popular services since the social distancing period started due to COVID-19 is delivery service. In keeping with social distancing regulations, delivery service became a necessary offering for people who run their own restaurants. With the sudden growth and spread of delivery services, the utilization rate of delivery applications has increased. Also, the review systems are actively used. In particular, the function that lets co...

2021 Changes in Employment Trends After COVID-19

Since COVID-19, there have been many changes in the job market, ranging from recruitment time to interviewing. The reality is that demand for manpower at many companies is gradually decreasing as the economy is struggling. Companies prefer new experienced workers who can undertake a task immediately. This is because the training period will be shorter and this is more cost-effective. Currently, the number of non-face-to-face interviews has incre...