On November 2nd, 2023, Keimyung University College of Nursing’s Ministry’s Nursing Committee held an exclusive Health Fair for foreign students to check and assess their health conditions and well-being. The event was primarily led by professors from the Nursing Department and about 40 nursing students volunteered for the fair. They focused on taking students’ blood pressure and cholesterol levels along with hemoglobin tests. The program also included physical examinations and training to prevent infections, smoking, etc. Professor Kim Ga Eun underscored the importance of international student
What first comes to your mind when you think of South Korea? Many Gen-Zs would respond with Korean Idol groups or celebrities due to their connection with K-music, K-dramas, and K-movies. Alongside the rise in popularity of K-pop and K-dramas, many individuals have become extremely interested in Korean food recently. Kimchi, for example, has been a trending food in media across nations. Have you ever tried a delicious side dish called kimchi? Kimchi can be a main dish or a side dish. or even a condiment in Korean cuisine. Kimchi is a traditional ‘banchan,’ meaning side dish in Korean, which i
Could you introduce yourself? Hello. My name is Yuna. I am a college student, majoring in the Department of International Relations at KMU. And this is my last semester in college before graduation. What club will you introduce us to today? I am here to introduce the Gazette, which is KMU's English Newspaper Society run by students. I have been a part of the Gazette as a reporter for about a year and a half. My time in the Gazette means much to me as it helped me improve a lot, both personally and professionally. So, I wanted to share my experience and encourage others to be a part of it as we
Bulguksa Temple, also known as the ‘Temple of the Buddha Land'', is the most renowned temple in South Korea and is located in Gyeongju. The city of Gyeongju is surrounded by various historic landmarks and boasts the exceptional Bulguksa Temple, which was officially recognized as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. In fact, this city served as the former capital of the Silla Kingdom in 528 A.D. during King Beop Heung’s reign during the Silla Dynasty. The Bulguksa Temple underwent numerous renovations from the Silla Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty due to the Japanese Invasion. Following the
1. Can you introduce yourself? My name is May Thazin Thu, and I've been living in Yangon, Myanmar, since my birth. Back in my country, I studied Architecture and here in Korea, first I studied Korean Language at the Keimyung Language Institute for 4 months. And then, Currently, I am studying in the department of International Business in KAC. 2. Why/how did you decide to come to Korea? In my country, there's a political upheaval and it's still happening, so most of the students transfer to foreign universities to continue their education day by day. That's why I also decided to transfer her
What is your goal for this new semester? (Interviewee: May Thazin Thu / KAC IB student) My goal for the new semester is to not skip any classes and become more active compared to my last semester. I think I would like to join more clubs or activities that are held on campus, and if possible, I would love to join any volunteering activities for more activity options. I would love to get to know more people and interact with others for networking purposes as well. Additionally, I want to focus on my studies this semester to achieve good grades. And to do this, I think studying and reviewing note
Each person holds a singer they cherish in their hearts. For many Koreans, Kim Gwangseok, a popular Korean singer in the 1980-90s, held a special place in the hearts of many people in Korea. His folk-rock music with nostalgic lyrics greatly influenced Korean culture. Kim Gwang Seok’s music was extremely popular and loved by Koreans because his lyrics were quite different from other singers' songs, but in a calm way, which attracted people’s hearts. His music held a unique power to enthrall the listeners and share a sense of connection with the audience. Artist Kim Gwang Seok sold more than fiv