●Pearlianne Miranda, International Lounge Assistant The International Lounge is a place for students from all over the world. In the Lounge, there are staff who are bridges between those people. In this issue, KMG Information Corner will introduce the International Lounge’s foreign staff member Pearlianne Miranda.1. Please introduce yourself I’m Pearl from the Philippines. This is my fourth semester in Keimyung University, and I’ve been here in the Lounge for more than one year. I took a bachelor’s in psychology in the Philippines. My parents are professors here in KMU. That’s how I got to kno
UNESCO is an organization in the United Nations which promotes international cooperation in education, science, and culture. Since 1945, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO has supported various activities in Korea and abroad. I will introduce being a KNCU worker.QualificationsAnyone who has graduated from university can apply, but you need an English score. KNCU accepts scores from English tests such as TEPS, TOEIC, TOEFL, and FLEX. Applicants must get over 900 on TOEIC, 770 on TEPS, 105 on TOEFL IBT, or 792 on FLEX. TEPS speaking, TOEIC speaking, OPIC, and internships give extra points
There is a big issue in Europe. It is Brexit, the UK leaving the European Union (EU). The UK voted for Brexit in June. This decision was very shocking all over the world. The value of the British pound decreased, and the money markets were strained. Why did the UK vote to leave the EU?The first problem is economics. The EU has faced economic problems since 2008. The UK had 6.1% unemployment in 2014. It is because of the recession. The UK thought staying in the EU couldn’t solve British economic problems. The second problem is refugees. Britain doesn’t want to take more Middle East refugees. Eu
Companies want to use the SNS account of applicants in employment. However, many applicants are opposed to it. ProCompanies are beginning to make SNS (Social Network Service) account blanks in employment applications. Recruiters want to employ new personnel by referring to an applicant’s SNS account. They check the applicant’s posts and photographs. Through them, recruiters can get more diverse information about the applicant. This is a good way for recruiters to know an applicant's interests and experiences. In my opinion, companies should use it when they employ new people.Using an applicant
●Yeji Jung,Department of International Relations (KAC)1. Please introduce yourself My name is Yeji Jung. I am a senior in the Department of International Relations, Keimyung Adams College (KAC). I recently got accepted to the Korean Embassy in Romania as an intern through the Global Public Diplomacy Internship Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Why did you apply for the Global Public Diplomacy Internship Program? An internship is one of the graduation requirements of KAC. To meet the requirement, I had been looking for an internship since I was a junior. However, it was not merely
The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) is a Korean government agency which enforces consumer protection policies and regulations, supervises businesses and product testing, and responds to consumer complaints. The Gazette will look at the job of an office worker in the KCA.RoleKCA office workers have a variety of duties. Their main duties are consumer counseling and informing consumers about their rights and KCA policies. They listen to consumer complaints and try to find solutions. They also examine the system for consumer rights and suggest improvements. They also communicate with the business sect
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
In Korea, most university dormitories have curfew hours to protect students’ safety. While some students agree with this system, others don't.ProMost university dormitories in Korea have curfew hours. Students are expected to be in their rooms for a curfew check-in. Currently, the checking time at Keimyung University Myunggyo Dormitory is 11:00 P.M. You are allowed to come back to the dormitory between 11:00 P.M. and 11:40 P.M. three times, but when the number exceeds three times, you get one penalty point. If you come back after 11:40 P.M., you get two penalty points. Those who have too many