Do I Have to Give a Tip? Tipping Culture Has Landed in Korea

Recently, tip boxes have begun to be placed in popular cafes and restaurants in Seoul. Tipping, a type of extra service payment that originated in the West, has been rapidly appearing in Korean restaurants and cafes and there is a lot of debate among consumers. In fact, there is enormous criticism of restaurants, cafes, and bars that implement tipping culture. On the other hand, some feel that giving a moderate tip will increase the quality of s...

Capital Punishment: What Is the Right Choice?

In 1997, Korea executed 23 convicts who were on death row. These days, there is a moratorium on capital punishment, so people who are sentenced to execution are not actually executed. This is the reason why Amnesty International categorizes Korea as a country that has abolished execution. However, some argue that capital punishment is necessary for public safety because of crimes with abnormal motives such as random violence against innocent civ...

Sexual Slavery Victims for the Japanese Imperial Army: Tell the Truth about the History

Last year, the Japan First Party, known for its far-right politics in Japan, held the 'Tokyo Triennale 2022' event for two days from May 21st to 22nd, 2022. In the Triennale, Sakurai Makoto, the leader of the Japan First Party, sparked controversy with his behavior and comments mocking sexual slavery victims for the Japanese imperial army. He inflated the balloon shaped like the Statue of Peace (which is reminiscent of prostitution). He ...

No Regrets – The Top Three Overseas Winter Vacation Spots

The number of tourists going abroad for vacation has increased now that COVID-19 has let up. Pharos would like to introduce the top three winter vacation spots for Kyonggi University students who are thinking of traveling overseas. We also have some tips regarding the tourists attractions, foods, and annual events during winter, so pay attention! Sapporo in Hokkaido The first destination we want to introduce is Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan. Sapp...

The World of Dopamine, Dopamination

A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the root causes of addiction and how to overcome it.-The New York Times Book Review-A groundbreaking book that challenges our understanding of addiction and offers a new path to recovery.-The Wall Street Journal-A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the science of addiction and how to overcome it.-The Washington Post- In our boring daily lives, the enjoyment feels good and makes us energetic...

Greenwashing Ruins the Earth

Many people are increasingly holding companies accountable for the acceleration of global warming. They start to ask for responsibility from companies that create trash and make mass-produced products which are difficult to recycle. As a solution to the public's response, companies have started promoting their own businesses by marketing eco-friendly products. This is referred to as ESG management. ESG management signifies sustainable develo...

We Are Pharos!

Happy summer vacation! Pharos had a fruitful time during the summer vacation. Let’s take a look together!Pharos Summer Workshop From Jun 25th to 26th, Pharos went to YangYang, Gangwon-do Province for a summer workshop. The Pharos family had a joyful two-day trip, which included delicious street food at the traditional market named Jungang Sijang and a barbecue party at the hotel. Pharos had a planning meeting for the next issue, and everyon...

You Are Beautiful Just the Way You Are

'Renee', the main character of the movie, I Feel Pretty is obsessed about flaws in her appearance that others can’t even see, and she keeps comparing herself with others. On top of that, Renee doesn’t have confidence in herself. These are the typical symptoms of the ‘Body Dysmorphic Disorder(BDD)’, which many people are experiencing nowadays. People who have this disorder keep obsessing over their face and body ...

Autumn Book Shopping with Joyomi!

September is designated as national reading month in order to encourage reading and promote reading culture. I would like to discuss two books that I read and want to recommend for Kyonggi university students. If you want to start reading in September but are worried about which books to read, you can check out these! Proof of GuSummary: The hero ‘Gu’ and heroine ‘Dam’ first met at age eight, and they fell in love with ea...

Warning Message for Another Crime: ‘Animal Abuse’

Recently, the British public broadcasting service BBC reported that there was a viral video showing the torture, abuse, and killing of a leaf monkey. According to the report, the primary distribution of the abuse video was through YouTube, but people who wanted crueler videos joined a Telegram closed room and paid up to hundreds of dollars to buy them. The problem is that people from various countries are willing to pay money to see animal tortu...