“Culture shock” is a phrase that describes the shock that people face when they encounter a new and different culture. When foreigners come to Korea, there are many new things they experience. However, the largest culture shock for teachers and students is the Korean education system. When students
In 2018, around 500 Yemeni refugees arrived in Jeju Island. Violence from an ongoing civil war and fear of persecution in Yemen forced them to leave the country, only to find that they face opposition here in Korea as well. The anti-Muslim sentiment is a major factor contributing to the xenophobia t
Nowadays, people have increasingly become more aware of the hazardous impact plastic has on our environment. But it doesn’t mean that plastic has lost its place completely; for example, supermarkets still offer plastic bags and coffee shops still provide plastic cups. These plastic products are then
Businessmen in disheveled shirts with neckties tied around their heads swaying back and forth drunk is a common sight to see in South Korea during any night of the week. Drinking 13.7 spirit shots per week on average, South Korea’s hard liquor consumption rate is well above any other country in the
The law for punishing abortions was deemed to be unjust by the constitutional court and is now on course to be destroyed by 2020. Before this final decision was made by the court, there were serious disputes over two basic rights: the right of freedom of the mother and the right to live for the baby
Young Korean males have a quite different type of concern from males of other countries. They are different because Korean men from the age of 18 have to mandatorily enlist to the military and serve for 18 month. This procedure has been in place for such a long time that it became a fundamental part
Students these days have problems with the frequent exams and the stress of having to go to prestigious universities. The education in Korea today seems to be centered on the exams required two times every semester. These standardized tests are means for teachers to assess their students on whether
The ever incrementing rate of obesity in the nations all around the world is starting to become a grave problem and it seems that the adolescents in our society are becoming more overweight by the second. Obesity itself may just be regarded as only a minor imperfection of one’s appearance. However,
According to the English Oxford Dictionary, microplastic is defined as extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste. As most people are aware, plastics are widespread in oceans, but plastics that are b
These days there has been a trend in which students attend extracurricular academies to heighten their intellect and to thoroughly preview the upcoming curriculum. In many cases going to Hagwons is time consuming procedures that may take more than 5hours. Heated disputes have occurred for decades co
Fast food restaurants are increasing by the day, and people can select from a wider range of options. Among those, the most widely known would definitely be McDonald’s. The golden arches of McDonald’s and their red clown are familiar to everyone and the restaurants are literally everywhere. Their co
These days, dogs have become a part of our lives. They are commonly seen and ubiquitous. The types, sizes and shapes of these dogs are diverse but they are loved all around the world. As these animals are getting more and more popularity there to be more problems and controversy concerning many aspe
Recently in Korea, there was an excessive amount of radon detected from a mattress and shocked the Korean citizens. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas, and long-term exposure to this gas increases the risk of lung cancer. This incident caused chaos in the Korean society because the mattr
What is an aging society? It is an ongoing problem that a modern nation faces in the current society. There is a further incrementing portion of aging people in the society, while the younger population decreases drastically. Now, this kind of problematic society takes place in highly developed Asia
On 20th of March, the Blue House released President Moon’s proposed outline on the new Constitution. The presidential outline for constitutional amendment aims to strengthen basic rights such as the right to live, be safe and to know. It proposed to enlarge the values of democracy more into the soci
There are lots of different cultures that influence people all around the world. K-pop is a cultural influence with global fans that is spreading South Korean culture. We know that K-pop is famous and inspires many young people, but what exactly is K-pop? K-pop stands for Korean Pop Music which is a
Obama posters were plastered on the familiar streets of Paris. The posters had a picture of Obama’s face juxtaposed to a French flag with a famous quote “Oui, on peut!” meaning “Yes, we can!” in English. The message of the poster is supporting the retired US president, Barack Obama, to be the next F
North Korea conducted its sixth nuclear test last September 9th2017. It was an unprecedented case to test their hydrogen bomb. The North Korean military provocation has become drastic as the political confrontation between the Trump and the Jung-Eun Kim regimes intensifies. The missile firing is als
“I used to wake up worried about speaking my OWN language”. This is the story of 17-year-old Korean American William Song. William was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, far away from his parents’ hometown, Seoul, South Korea. William, even at a very young age, always longed for having a life
Education according to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a fundamental human right essential for the exercise of all other human rights. Education when engaged correctly, promotes empowerment and freedom that ensues as a result. It develops and nurtures hum