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Fri, December 8, 2023 | 08:35

About initialisms

About initialisms

In our reading, we see that when many people write they often use special abbreviations called initialisms (sometimes called alphabetisms). It can be a bit baffling and bothersome to look up the definition of the initialism in order to get the full understanding of what you are reading. A well-read person is familiar with many of these special abbreviations, especially ones u...

2023-10-26 16:30

100 years of Turkish Republic

100 years of Turkish Republic

I recently had the opportunity to visit Turkey, a country renowned for its wealth of historical relics and sites that provide a captivating glimpse into its illustrious past.

2023-10-25 16:30

Why I love chemistry

Why I love chemistry

On the 4th of this month, the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was officially announced. Unfortunately, a substantial leak of the laureates' list before the official announcement has diverted attention from the specific research behind this year's award. As a dedicated student of chemistry, I cannot help but feel a sense of disappointment.

2023-10-24 18:26

Giving appreciation

Giving appreciation

Appreciation is a good habit for a healthy, happy, joyful and fulfilling life. Hans Selye (1907-1982), a Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist, said that appreciation is the secret of purifying and releasing stress. Through this stress theory, he became the first scientist to identify stress as the root cause of illness.

2023-10-24 16:30

Original Squid Game

Original Squid Game

Media from around the world have reported that the Korean drama, “Squid Game,” has won the hearts of millions. The Squid Game, a game played by Korean children, was the theme of this popular drama series. I might dare say to you that I have an original Squid Game that goes back over 60 years. I wanted to share my story. So, here goes.

2023-10-23 16:30

'Tanghulu' and zero-sugar

'Tanghulu' and zero-sugar

A lot of Koreans are familiar with 'tanghulu,' a traditional Chinese snack consisting of several sugar-coated fruits on a skewer, gaining huge popularity among Korea's MZ generation. There are over 120,000 Instagram posts related to tanghulu. Also, according to the delivery application Baedal Minjok, the related search volume in July this year increased 47 times compared to J...

2023-10-22 16:30

Dancing together

Dancing together

This summer I participated in an improvisation dance workshop for those who are interested in the climate crisis. The workshop was a precious opportunity for various people - from a 10-year-old boy to a woman in her 60s - to be able to gather and dance together.

2023-10-19 16:30

Hike in concert ticket prices and fan sadness

Hike in concert ticket prices and fan sadness

I was recently surprised to see the prices of K-pop concert tickets. Until a few years ago, I didn’t hesitate to buy tickets for the concert by my favorite group. But recent prices have made me hesitate.

2023-10-18 16:30

Chuseok and veneration of one's elders

Chuseok and veneration of one's elders

The Chuseok holiday was so pretty and enjoyable against the gorgeous autumn. Some people say it’s similar to Thanksgiving Day. Maybe somewhat, but not quite. The highlights of Chuseok are: a big gathering of family members from across the country at the ancestral home, abundant preparations of food and the memorial ritual to invite the deceased family ancestors - popularly kn...

2023-10-17 16:30

Memorable journey to New Zealand

Memorable journey to New Zealand

Recently, I had an extraordinary opportunity to travel to New Zealand with a Japanese friend, and the experience was truly awe-inspiring. We explored popular destinations on both the North and South Islands and at every turn, it felt like we were stepping into a breathtaking painting.

2023-10-16 16:30

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