Gong Ji-young, who inaugurated the era of feminist literature in Korea, has published her eighth novel, My Sweet Home. Her novels have always become a talk of the town and this, her newly-released work, also became a bestseller as soon as it was published. My Sweet Home is a family novel. However, the family is unacquainted with other families. Contrary to other ordinary family images, My Sweet Home is unfamiliar. For example, in this family, the existence of the father is absent from the home. That's why My Sweet Home attracts people's attention in that it helps mediate a new family image in
UEA (The University of East Anglia) is located in Norwich, on the south west of London. It takes about 100 minutes from London by train. Founded in 1963 as a part of the British Government's initiative to enlarge the higher education sector, UEA is ranked the 20th in The Times Good University Guide 2007. UEA's aademic thinking was distinctive. For example, the choice of 'Do Different' as UEA's motto was a deliberate plan to look for new other ways to provide better university education. At the heart of UEA's innovative thinking was interdisciplinarity where related subjects are studied in comb
First, there is no single university culture in America. The array of schools is enormous, and the variety of opportunities and sub-cultures even within a single university makes it impossible to suggest that there is one typical university experience.Just as it is for students here in Korea, the university years are a very special time for American students. During this time students experience more freedom, as well as more responsibility, than most have ever had before. While this is a tremendous adjustment for many students, many consider this time a rite of passage that marks the transitio
The Gazette recently interviewed Eunhuul, a singer-songwriter who graduated from the Department of Composition in Keimyung University in 2007. After graduation, he undertook a graduate course in Digital Media in the Department of Music Technology in Sangmyung University. His real name is Kwak Eun-ki. He is now affiliated with the entertainment agency named M-boat. He won the gold prize at the Yu Jae-ha Music Contest in 2003, and also participated in many works of original sound tracks such as Naesarang Ssagaji, Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy. More of his famous songs include Slow Love and I wa
Gyeongju, located not so far from Daegu, is famous as the city of culture and tourism. Gyeongju, the capital of Silla, has many historic relics which reveal the glorious civilization of Silla at that time. Among them, Seokguram Grotto, designated by UNESCO as a cultural heritage site, is mostly known to people. In Gyeongju, there are not only historic relics but also many tourist attractions like Bomun Lake Resort and Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park. Especially, it is famous for its cycling date tour course through a cherry blossom street at Bomun Lake Resort. You can also tour historic relic
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The Ministry of Justice has designated twenty universities in the country ABT (Active Brain Tower) universities. ABT universities receive funding from the Ministry of Justice to perform various activities to develop a multicultural society. They will train professional instructors who can be multicultural citizens and develop related study support programs for immigrants in Korea. The ABT universities will also establish centers for multicultural education and graduate schools of immigrant policy in each university.Originally, fifty eight universities in the country applied for this project. T
On May 28, under the auspices of the Department of Creative Writing, Shin Han-sol, who produced The Art of Fighting and Garoojigi, gave a lecture entitled “I know, but should I say?” at room 354, Youngam Hall. Shin Han-sol lectured on his life in movies – how he became a movie director and how he has lived his life as a movie director– and talked about many episodes which happened while making The Art of Fighting and Garoojigi. His forum gave the audience an interesting and educational experience. By Cho Min-sung KMG Cup Reporter cho5744@kmu.ac.kr
On May 29, the inaugural general meeting of the Korea and Hungary Association was held at Hengso Museum in Keimyung University.Many officers and students, including Lee Jae-nyung, the representative of the association, participated in the founding ceremony.Mr. Lengyel Miklos, the Hungarian ambassador, addressed the audience with a general introduction about theHungarian economy, society, and administration.The association was founded to promote better international friendship, education and cultural exchanges between Korea and Hungary.By Park Sa-lomKMG Cub Reporteraeiou01@kmu.ac.kr
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The ratio of male and female students is almost the same, but the number of ladies’ restrooms is much less than men’s restrooms.While restroom users complain of the unclean condition of restrooms, the cleaners of restrooms point out the unclean status of restrooms is due to students’ unclean use. Hence, it is urgent to improve the sanitary condition of restrooms. ●Restroom managementThe number of restroom cleaners in Keimyung is insufficient. To solve the problem, the staff is employed under the condition of cleaning restrooms three times a day.●Uninvited guests – smokersRecently, smoker
Bisa Daedongje, entitiled "2008 Three Days and Two Nights Festival," was held under the auspices of the 45th General Student Council (GSC) on Seong-seo campus from May 27 to 29. This festival consists of various events including a classical concert and a magic show as well as job fair-related lectures and other well-being related activities. Kim Chang-hoon, the president of GSC, said, "We decided to use the whole of Seong-seo campus as the place for festival so that as many Keimyung students as possible can participate in the festival." In addition, to promote innovative jumak (drinking tents)