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Wings of Cumbia : Colombian Tradition Takes Flight on the Fashion Runway

Q1. Could you tell us more about the traditional Ukrainian attire, Vyshyvanka? "Vyshyvanka is Ukraine's traditional clothing, and it is much more than just an outfit—it is a significant symbol of our identity and culture. It is primarily worn during national celebrations like Independence Day, Language Day, and Vyshyvanka Day. This attire has taken on an even more profound meaning as a symbol of preserving our culture. What makes Vyshyvanka special is its intricate embroidery, which varies by region and tradition. These patterns often carry symbolic meanings and reflect the wearer’s origins an
Modernizing Kurdish Tradition : Bring Cultural Heritage to life on the Runway

Q1. Could you please explain in detail about the outfit you wore at the fashion show? "The outfit I wore was inspired by the traditional clothing of the Kurdish people in the western part of Iran. Traditionally, this attire is made from velvet fabric and adorned with decorative accessories, often worn on special occasions like weddings. I redesigned it with a modern touch to make it suitable for everyday wear while still preserving its cultural essence. Through this outfit, I aimed to modernize the traditional style and introduce our cultural heritage to a broader audience." Q2. What motivated
Ukrainian Culture Shines : Vyshyvanka kicks off on the Fashion Stage

Q1: Could you tell us about the outfit you wore for the fashion show? What significance does it hold? I wore the Colombian traditional outfit called 'La Pollera Colora.' It consists of a brightly colored long skirt paired with a matching top. The skirt has a unique design that resembles a bird's wings when spread out, and it’s commonly used for performing the traditional Colombian dance, 'Cumbia.' The design allows the skirt to be used as part of the dance movements. The colors of the outfit can vary, often reflecting the Colombian flag or the flags of different regions. In my hometown, Barran

Students Shouldn’t Have to Worry About Tuition

"Overcoming Financial Hardships and Inspiring Hope for Future Generations"

In 2021, Professor Kwon Oh-kyun (Civil Engineering) donated 100 million KRW to establish the firstscholarship fund for the “Keimyung Plus” initiative. This program allows donors who contribute over 50 million KRW to have their donation matched by the university, creating a substantial scholarship fund. Since Professor Kwon’s donation, others have followed suit, leading the fund to exceed 5 billion KRW in total within just two years. In recognition of his contributions, Professor Kwon was recently inducted into the Keimyung Bridge Honors Club, and we had a meaningful conversation with him.

Dreaming of Companies Needed by Society

"Hope Students Will Draw Their Futures by Embracing the Energy of the Earth"

Samhan C1 is a local company specializing in the production ofred clay bricks,which have been used in the red pathways and buildings of our school and Dongsan Hospital. Han Sam-hwa, the President of Samhan C1, has consistently donated development fundsto ourschool.In recognition of hissocial contributions, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering from our school in 2022. Through decades of contributions, he hasfulfilled the role of a responsible corporate citizen, earning him a place in the “KeimyungBridge HonorsClub.” We had the opportunity tomeet President Han Sam-hwa of Samha

Personal Growth Through Volunteer in Indonesia

An Interview with a member of KMU Global Volunteers in Indonesia, Seok Chae-rim

Q: Could you briefly describe the volunteer work you did in Indonesia? A: I participated in a summer volunteer program in Indonesia. Our team primarily focused on building a new library for local students. The volunteer work was divided into four main categories: constructing the library, painting murals, teaching, and cultural activities. Each team member was assigned to one of these categories, and I was responsible for art and Korean language education. Q: Did you experience any culture shock or memorable moments during your time in Indonesia? A: I initially thought Indonesia, as a Southeas

Feel happiness while volunteering in Ethiopia, the most important thing in life is “happiness”

Getting to know about summer overseas volunteer, Kim Min-jae

Q. Could you briefly introduce your activities in Ethiopia? There are three main categories of overseas service in Ethiopia: cultural service, educational service, and hard work. Cultural service refers to performing in a month-long performance that we have prepared,and educational service refers to teaching students, and finally hard work refers to repairing aging facilities. In particular, in the case of educational service, a local interpreter was in the middle of interpretingwhat we are teaching. It was a special experience for these local interpreters because they were volunteered by the

Getting love from Vietnamese were unforgettable memory that I have ever experienced

The leader of Vietnam volunteer program, Prof. Kim Won-jin

Q. What role did you take as a volunteer leader? First, we took care of the safety and health of our students. Second, we cooperated and communicated with the local principals, school teachers, public officials, and residents. Third, we provided them with guidance on their lives. With pride in Keimyung University, I also gave them seminars on how students should live in order to be happy and successful in their school and social lives. Q. Which part did you focus on and guide them? It helped to flexibly and frictionlessly organize the relationship between the teachers and the students. It also

An Interview with a Vegan Professor, Shin Sang-heun

Why don’t you start vegan life through this interview?

Prof. Shin Sang-heun / Department of International Commerce Q. You are known as one of the professors who eat vegetarian food., What is your motivation to eat vegetarian food? A. There are people who usually take a lot of time to go vegan, but I didn't. It took me just 30 minutes to decide to go vegan. Now when I look at my smartphone wallpaper, I see a picture of a monkey with a chain around its neck. This picture made me think a lot about what humans are doing to animals, so I immediately stopped eating meat. It's been seven years. Q. Have you had any difficulties since you became vegan? A.

People with Food Allergies

Student who has cucumber allergy, has difficulties in lifetime

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

My Eating Culture in a New Country

Getting to know about Korea, Olmosbek

(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

It won't be the same.

KMU welcomes the first students from Ukraine, Yatsun Daria

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