Gentrification: A Phenomenon of Inflow and Outflow

Did you know that commercial districts like Hongdae and Garosu-gil were once relatively underdeveloped areas? Not only in Korea but also in other countries, certain underdeveloped areas are places that attract the attention of the middle class for commercial purposes. As a result, these areas can gain vitality and establish themselves as popular tourist destinations. However, this often leads to the displacement of the original culture and small...

Surprising the Whole World: ‘DeepSeek,’ Is It Truly Safe?

DeepSeek is a Chinese AI research company founded by “Liang Wenfung”, the head of the High-Flyer hedge fund. The rise of DeepSeek has even impacted NVIDIA, which has long dominated the AI chip market. Many believed that NVIDIA would continue to control the demand for AI chips as the frontrunner. However, DeepSeek introduced a low-cost AI model, raising questions about the need for NVIDIA’s expensive chips. DeepSeek is a strong ...

Rise of J-pop

J-pop, which until recently was considered to be only for dedicated fans, has been gradually gaining in popularity. In fact, you can listen to lots of J-pop songs on video platforms such as Youtube, Instagram or Tiktok, as background music for videos. Moreover, concert tickets to see J-pop musicians visiting Korea have sold out in 1 or 2 minutes. The history of J-pop in Korea is very short because even in the 90s, the Korean government prohibit...

What Do You Think Jazz Is?

How do you explain jazz? In 1976, at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards, you might have seen the spontaneous performance of Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme as an answer to the question. Additionally, many meme videos have been created from this short clip. That's right! Jazz has become more popular among the young generation. As new musical genres and the sound industry continue to develop, jazz has evolved into a genre that can be mixed with fusi...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...