On January 23, 2017, the Korea Tour Card for foreign tourists was released. It is a transportation and tourism card only for foreigners that has become popular with more than 10,000 cards sold in the two months after its release. Through this card, foreign tourists can receive many discounts and benefits for transportation, tourism, shopping, and concerts that 25 companies offer in Korea. It’s convenient for foreign tourists to use the card for public transportation like subways, buses, and taxis because they don’t need cash. Places that offer shopping benefits are Lotte World Mall, Shinsegae…
Recently, earthquakes occur and cause damage all around the world, including Korea. An earthquake is a natural disaster that we can’t predict, so we should prepare a plan in advance. Here are the evacuation tips to survive an earthquake announced by the Ministry of Public Safety and Security.Before an earthquake1. Set aside items that could fall and cause injuries.2. Identify safe places where you can stay when the shaking starts (under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall).3. Plan how you will communicate with family members, including multiple methods by making a family em
●Viola Koegst from GermanyI interviewed Viola Koegst. She is from Germany and an exchange student at Keimyung University. This interview focused on the higher education system and university culture in Germany. 1.Why are you interested in Korea and Keimyung University?I wanted to get to know the more developed side of Asia. I applied to several partner universities in Japan and Korea, and my home university chose me to take part in the exchange program with Keimyung University. I found it exciting to go to a country where tradition and high-tech are so close together, but I tried to come here…
There are a variety of activities held in the International Lounge to promote understandingof diverse cultures from around the globe. The activities give students in KMU a chance toshare cultures and enhance the global awareness of both Korean and international students.The events are Culture Week and International Day.Culture Week will be held eight times in fall semester, and each week will last for twoweeks. During Culture Week, the International Lounge will be decorated with pictures andartwork that are representative of the culture to make the Lounge look like the specific culture. Cultur
Foreign students in KMU occasionally plan to go on a trip by train. There are tickets for foreigners so that they can ride trains without buying a ticket. Those are the Korail Pass (KR Pass) and Happy Rail Pass (HR Pass), which can be purchased from Korail.The KR Pass is a ticket for foreigners who have stayed in Korea for less than 6 months. With this pass, you can ride general trains (mugunghwa, saemaeul, ITX-saemaeul), sight-seeing trains (O-train, V-train, A-train, S-train, DMZ train, West-Gold train), and high-speed trains (KTX, KTX-sancheon). The HR Pass is a ticket for foreigners who ha
The Korean Wave is Korean pop culture fever occurring worldwide since the late 1990s. I interviewed Okada Moeko, who is an exchange student from Japan and loves K-pop.1. Please introduce yourself.My name is Okada Moeko. I am 22 years old. I came from Japan as an exchange student in March.2. Why did you come to Korea?I have been interested in Korean culture and language since middle school. I participated in the study abroad and exchange program in my university and I came to Korea.3. When did you first encounter K-pop?When I was a middle school student, I saw TVXQ on a Japanese music program.…
●Kyi Phyu Aung KGSP student 1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Kyi Phyu Aung. I am 24 years old. I graduated from the University of Foreign Languages in Yangong. Before I came to Korea, I had a job in a shipping company in Myanmar.2. How did you come to Korea? Even though I had a good job, I wanted to upgrade my skills. Then, I started attending a logistics management institution. One of the professors there recommended KGSP, so I came here.3. In your country, is the military government still going on? No. Myanmar used to be a military government. Because of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar bec
●Hong Jeong-min in World Vision KoreaThe 66th UN/DPI (Department of Public Information) NGO Conference was held in Gyeongju from May 31 to June 1, 2016. It is the first time the conference has been hosted in Asia or Africa. A lot of Korean students are interested in international social problems. Therefore, the number of students who want to work for an NGO is rising.I interviewed Hong Jeong-min, who graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Social Welfare. She is now working for World Vision Korea. World Vision is an NGO for international relief an
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