Everyone has different ways of spending the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. Furthermore, the atmosphere in which the year-end and the beginning of the new year are spent varies from country to country. In Korea, at the end of the year, certain groups such as family, friends, clubs, or companies hold gatherings or year-end parties to look back on the year. On December 31 in Korea, Korean people listen to the Watch-Night bell. On January 1, people welcome the new year by eating rice cake soup, which symbolizes turning one year older. Families or friends may make a wish while w
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
Tell us a few words about your appointment as September 1, 2023 and the role of the Vice-President of International Affairs. I have been working hard as the international director for 8 years, but I am very worried because I was appointed to a new position instead of the original one. I can't put it exactly, but the 'International Vice-Chancellor' is responsible for overseeing everything related to international relations in our school. In particular, the recent rapid population decline has led to a policy change that allows foreign students to settle in Korea rather than go to their own count