Yeon-soo Oh / Department of Psychology Q. Please tell me briefly about the allergy you are experiencing. A. Yes, I am allergic to cucumbers. Q. What is the biggest inconvenience you've had with your cucumber allergy? A. It was more uncomfortable than I thought that whenever I ordered food with cucumbers in it, such as cold noodles or kimbap, I had to tell them to remove cucumbers. I feel sorry to say that every time, and I think it's uncomfortable to say that when I'm busy. Q. Then, what kind of physical reaction do you have when your allergy comes up? A. Starting with my lips and face, I get
On April 2nd, 2024, the inauguration ceremony for the 2024 student body and the welcoming concert for new students were held. The event, organized by the 61st Student Council 'CODE', took place at the outdoor auditorium on the Seongseo Campus. This inauguration ceremony was arranged to inject vitality into university life and campus through reconciliation among student councils and communication with current students. The event, which commenced at 7 p.m., was structured around a social gathering inspired by 'Arimi'. It began with a performance by students from the Taekwondo Department at Keimy
(Interviewee: Olmosbek from Uzbekistan / KAC college student of KMU ) Q: Muslims are known not to eat pork, but is this true? In Korea, it might be difficult to find dishes without pork. So, what do you usually eat? A: Yeah, so we don't eat pork. I have Uzbek friends who study at KMU. They showed me around, including a couple of Uzbek restaurants nearby. During my first week in here, I pretty much just ate at those places. But then, one of my friends mentioned that those restaurants are a bit on the expensive side. They introduced me New and Old Bauer Hall cafeteria. But the thing is, the one
On March 30th, Chinese alumni who graduated from Keimyung gathered at Beijing Language and Culture University for the Alumni Day event for Keimyung University's Chinese alumni. The gathering went beyond a simple reunion, fostering interaction among attendees and reaffirming the everlasting bond as alumni. The event was led by Dr. Bum Shin-seong, a Ph.D. in Chinese Studies from Keimyung University, with Chancellor Shin Il-hee of Keimyung University also in attendance. Professors So Young-ha and Yeo Jeong, representing the graduates, expressed gratitude for the opportunity provided by their alma
The "Sympathizer," a seven-part television series directed by Park Chan-wook, will be released in April on HBO Max, the Warner Media's over-the-top streaming service. Despite being a worldwide network, HBO Max is not accessible in Korea. Considering that Netflix is HBO Max's main competitor, Coupang Play will likely be chosen as the streaming service in Korea. The HBO's original series, "Sympathizer" is based on a novel with the same title. Upon its publication, the novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, which is recognized as the greatest accolade in literary excellence. But the story really b
On March 16, 2024, a rural culture experience activity was held for foreign exchange students. The program was organized by the Keimyung University International Cooperation Team for the purpose of promoting local culture and understanding through experiencing rural areas and activities near Daegu for foreign students. The event was attended by 40 foreign exchange students. At the event, they experienced activities such as strawberry harvesting, strawberry fondue, waffle making, and animal feeding at the strawberry farm. Nguyen Thi Tung, who is currently a senior in the Department of Internati
Education on the use of Dongsan Library for foreign students will be held in the complex media reception room on the 3rd floor. Beginner courses will be held on Friday, April 5th, and advanced classes will be held on April 12th. The training includes information on facilities and services available at Dongsan Library, guidance on Korean learning materials, thesis similarity tests, and so on. After scanning the poster QR code, students can fill out the application form.
On March 15th, 2024, the opening ceremony of the regular Korean language course was held in the Adams Chapel Grand Worship Room. At this opening ceremony, an award for excellent results in the 2023 winter semester, organ performances, and janggu performances were also held. In addition, introductions were held by teachers of the Korean Language Institute and the administration team. It was also announced that the supporters of the International Business Center had a new name, 'With Me', at this opening ceremony.
Interviewee: Yatsun Daria /KMU graduate school Depts. Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language Q: Why did you come to Korea? A: I was interested in Korea and northeast Asia culture from eleven years old. At school, I was good at English Language. So, when it was time for university, I wanted to learn another language and because of my interest in Asia, especially Korea, I choose Korean language as my major. Universities in Ukraine have only online classes now, because of the war. So, I came to Korea. Q: What do you think about the war? A: It's experience which you can't imagine in your head if yo
Interviewee: Tran Thi Thuy Vy / Exchange student from University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City. Q: Why did you choose your major, Korean Language? A: Since high school, I have been really into Korean cultures like K-drama and K-pop. So, when it was time to choose, I choose Korean Language. Q: Why did you choose Keimyung as your exchange school? A: My school gave me 3 Korean university to choose from. One of them was in Busan, another one in Chung-Buk, lastly it was Keimyung in Daegu. Because Busan has harsh accent, I thought it would be more difficult to study there. And Chung-Buk
Interviewee: Prof. Robert Kerr / Depts. English Education Q: How do you overcome language barriers? A: These days we use a lot of like AI or dictionaries if there's a language problem. But sometimes it's not only language, sometimes it's culture. I will say something, and I expect my students to think one way. But because of their culture they think a different way and so that's kind of language and communication problem. So, in those situations, I find it's important for me to be patient and to listen and I try to stay relaxed in class. Q: Can you recognize whether student isn’t understanding
Prior to this issue, we had an interview with Jeong Man-joo, head of the computer development team, about the Edward English version system in school. We tried to solve the complaints of foreign students about the Edward English version and asked some words on behalf of the readers. However, the first thing you need to know is that the Edward system is a system that inputs words into the system, not translations. The computer development team was aware of the inconvenience of international students in the English version of the Edward system. The route to it was diverse, including the communit