The student cafeteria is one of the places that college students often use. It is a place where students who are not economically rich can eat decent meals at low prices, and many students visit. Currently, Keimyung University also operates in Old Bauer Hall, New Bauer Hall, Aram Hall, and Welfare Center. Most of them are operated for a long time from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., so they can solve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, as prices have increased in most schools, including Keimyung University, the price of student cafeteria has also increased, causing resentment among university students. A
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
"University students and office workers in their 20s are prohibited from entering" Recently, this notice was posted at a cafe and became a big topic of conversation. This is called the No 20s Zone. It is said that it was caused by people in their 20s who ordered a cheap cup of coffee and stayed at a cafe for more than nine hours, and customers who tried to connect to the café printer after ordering two drinks. As a result, self-employed people declared their 20s of labor. In addition, for the past few years, as more and more customers stay in one place for longer periods of time, businesses ha
Did you know that many international students come to Korea and work part-time to cover living expenses and tuition? There are sometimes difficulties encountered in the process of finding and working a part-time job. In relation to this, we interviewed a foreign student working part-time in Korea. Thu Hiền, a fourth-year business administration student at Keimyung University from Vietnam, currently works part-time at a convenience store. She says she was able to get the part-time job she is currently doing through an introduction from someone she knew. She said that the reason she was able to
The Tip system is one of the American cultures, paying service providers as a token of gratitude. In the United State, they give 15 to 20 percent of the service price. Although it is a tip culture that does not have much to worry about in other countries, American culture is currently affecting South Korea a lot. It was also controversial as more restaurants such as domestic restaurants and places asking for tips on using taxis. Kakao T, South Korea's largest mobility platform, has also been controversial by introducing a service that tips taxi drivers or by placing a glass bottle written as a
Heavy rain caused by the rainy season has caused casualties and property damage across the country. In particular, casualties were concentrated in Chungcheong-do Province and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and livestock damage was severe. On the Osong Underground Road in Cheongju, 15 city buses and vehicles were submerged due to a sudden flood of water. In Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, when a mudslide occurred, the ground was deeply gouged and muddy water flowed, and all crops were submerged, raising concerns among farmers ahead of harvest. Meanwhile, some KTX and general trains were suspended. Accor