Recently, the WHO (World Health Organization) chief declared the Zika virus a public health emergency. The reason is that Zika virus infections have increased in South America, for example, Brazil and Colombia. Korea has confirmed its fifth Zika virus infection. Therefore, we can’t ignore Zika. We must know about this virus and get reliable information about it. The Zika virus is a Flavivirus. It is similar to the virus that causes dengue fever. In 1947, scientists found the Zika virus in Uganda in a rhesus monkey. In 1952, the first patient was found in Tanzania. The virus is often transmitte
Nowadays, many people use smartphones. The Keimyung Gazette carried out a survey about the use of smartphones by Keimyung University students.1. Do you use a smartphone?1) Yes (100%)2) No (0%)2. How long have you use your smartphone in one day?1) Less than thirty minutes (2%)2) Thirty minutes - one hour (9%)3) One – two hours (18%)4) Two – three hours (30%)5) Over three hours (43%)3. What do you usually use your smartphone for?1) Messages or calls (59%)2) SNS (Social Network Services) (23%)3) Others tasks (13%)4; Games (5%)4. How long can you go without using your smartp
On April 1, Keimyung University (KMU) hosted a tree planting event to celebrate Arbor Day. This Arbor Day celebration was held in KMU’s Dongyoung Forest in Chilgok. The event attendees removed dead trees, planted valuable research trees such as white birch, hinoki cypress and oriental raisin tree and learned about their medicinal uses. Also, Dongyoung Forest has a cypress forest that was created by a donation from Chilgok-gun government. Chilgok County officer said, “Fresh and clean air in a forest releases stress and anxiety and helps the metabolism of the human body.”The forest operates vari
Hanoks are traditional Korean houses.What do you think about hanoks? Maybe, many people probably think they are antiqued, title-roofed houses. Sure, there are inconveniences to staying in one. But there is value in the experience of living in the same houses Koreans have lived in for centuries, experiencing what they experienced. In reality, a hanok is a traditional Korean house, which is the direct result of our ancestors’ wisdom and science. A hanok is very beautiful from the shape of the columns to the shape of the eaves, as well as the architecture of the kitchen. Hanoks were considered ol
Keimyung University was the top private regional university in the 2016 University Social Responsibility Index. This measure was designed by the Korea Social Responsibility Network (KSRN) and Tomato Corporate Social Responsibility research institute. The evaluation involved 149 private universities nationwide. A perfect score on this evaluation was 4.5. Keimyung University got an average of 3.635. Keimyung got excellent grades in various fields. The university was particularly praised in the student, community and environment categories. It was praised for educational expenses per student and
The Daegu Yangyeongsi Market has been an international market for herbal medicines from China, Russia, Europe, and other regions for 350 years. The Herbal Medicine Culture Festival shows medicinal herbs found in Korea’s mountains and offers visitors a chance to experience many relaxing and curative traditional medicinal procedures. The Daegu Yangyeongsi Herbal Medicine Culture Festival will be an interesting event for international visitors who are interested in Korea’s medicinal herbs and the medical sciences and traditions of Asia. There will be fascinating events, such as an herbal medicine
Freshmen sitting in the stands Emcees hosting the event Students from student council greeting people
●Written by Gokoroya Jin noseuke●Genre: Non fiction●Published 2015●Lenght:204 pagesI had become a sensitive woman because of a separation of dream and reality, tiredness of human relations, and stress from study. Somehow, I found a great book when I needed it most called When I Was the Most Beautiful. The author of the book is Gokoroya Jin noseuke who also wrote Strong Mind and Don’t Try so Hard. He is also a famous psychologist in Japan. He wrote a book to heal people who easily get tired and weak. In particular, he writes for haggard and lonely woman because he believes that they are not hon
A financial institution is an institution that provides financial services for its clients. South Korean financial institutions consist of the banking sector, like the Bank of Korea, and the non-banking sector, for example, Samsung Venture Investment. A bank clerk is an employee of a financial institution who deals with customers and receives and pays out money.RoleBank clerks have a variety of duties. Their main duties are depositing customers’ money, currency exchange, receiving utility bills like electricity and water, and issuing credit and check cards. In addition, bank clerks accept appl
Keimyung University Startup Support Center and Daegu Metropolitan City held a startup companies EXPO. The event was held from February 17 to 19. It was held in Prime Hall in Debec Plaza. Many startup companies, university clubs, and individuals participated in it. Successful startup companies and university clubs supported by Keimyung University Startup Support Center prepared exhibition booths. They showed various products. There were foods, new materials, and craft works. Many programs were prepared for participants. For example, there were an information bureau about startups and experience
Keimyung University held a workshop to commemorate the adoption of the Ability Test Support Center in Daegu on December 23 in the Smart Venture Institute. Officials, including Ryu Seonggeol, Saenuri Party chairman, Choei Unbaek, director of Daegu’s Creative Economy Bureau, and Synn llhi, president of Keimyung University, attended the event. The event was composed of conferences that share some commonalities: necessity of consumer participation in product development and case studies of consumer participation.Through development of high-tech products, people have various IT devices now, but the
Hengso Museum of Keimyung University opening special exhibitions A stone sundial A rubbing of a monkey
Director:Nancy MeyersGenre:ComedyStarring:Anne Hathaway,Robert De NiroRunning time:121minMany jobs exist in the world we live in. However, in modern society, people around the world have a hard time getting a job. If so many jobs exist, why don’t people have jobs? There are many reasons, but I think the main reason is a lack of passion about working.Intern. I want to introduce the movie The Intern for people to find passion about jobs. Nancy Meyers, known for directing The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz and Jude Law, directed this movie. Anne Hathaway of Interstellar and Robert De Niro of Silve
Keimyung Art Center entrance on performance night A large audience waiting for the performance Performers playing on stage
On October 27, the 2015 Youth Foundation Concert was hosted by the Small and Medium Business Administration in Keimyung University. The Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development, the Creative Economy Innovation Center, and universities across the country cosponsored it. In this event, Bae In-sik, the chairman of Greteck, was the main lecturer. The two emcees were the announcer Moon So-ri and Yeo Sua, the president of the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development. The drum club in KMU gave a performance to celebrate the event..Bae In-sik gave a lecture about