The number of university students using investment techniques has increased since 2021. This trend gained momentum during the nationwide investment frenzy triggered by the sudden outbreak of COVID-19. At that time, many people started investing in stocks due to the steep decline in stock prices duri

The ‘Global Village Creation’ project took place in Bongjwa Village, Pohang, in May. This initiative aims to revitalize rural areas by encouraging graduate students who study abroad to consider settling in Korean villages after completing their studies. Students visited the village exchange center d

Do you know the term “MZ generation” that has become a hot topic recently? This means millennials and Z generation. They are a generation familiar with the digital environment and sensitive to the latest trends. In addition, they are characterized by the pursuit of unique experiences. However, frict

On July 6, Yeungnam University was chosen for the ‘Humanities and Society Convergence Talent Development Project’ hosted by the Ministry of Education. This year, the Ministry of Education introduced the project to cultivate talents that converge humanities and society by breaking down boundaries bet

A semester has passed since the launch of the Yeungnam University student council. In December of last year, the student council was defeated in the election, receiving only 77% of the votes in favor. However, in March of this year, it won the election with more votes in favor than against. Leading

Yeungnam University partnered with Gyeongsangbuk-do to host the ‘2023 Global Youth Cultural Experience Camp’ for foreign youths. This camp took place from July 17th to 23rd. Approximately 50 foreign youths visited various cities within Gyeongsangbuk-do. They engaged in cultural experiences, includin

Amid increasing employment competition, university students strive to enhance their value in the job market. What kind of efforts are students putting in for employment? Examples include support roles, ambassadorships, and volunteer work organized by companies and institutions. University students c

On January 23, the modern history materials translation team of Yeungnam University translated and published Daegu Story, written by Asao Kawai, who lived in Daegu in the early 1900s. This document recorded changes in Daegu’s political, economic, social, and cultural environment in the early 20th ce

Q1. It’s been two years since you became Yeungnam University president. I wonder what you think are the achievements of the past two years and what you felt is lacking. Since taking office, I have been running the university with an emphasis on explaining to all university members about its change t

On May 3, a food exchange was held at 6 p.m. at the language club ‘Time.’ Students made choripan and shared Korean food such as tteokbokki, fried food, sujeonggwa, and sikhye. The choripan is a South American sandwich popular in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, and Bolivia. Just as tteokbokki an

On April 29, the ‘2023 Cheonma Family Trekking Contest’ was held on the campus of Yeungnam University. Hosted by Yeungnam University and the alumni association, this event is where all university members, including alumni, family members, students, and faculty, come together to walk on campus and ha

Yeungnam University holds a Waldorf Forest School program again this year. It is a program that combines forest education with Germany’s ‘Waldorf pedagogy.’ YU has been operating the program since 2011 to promote local health and ecological sensitivity. After suffering from COVID-19, the project has

When students become adults and enter university, they often have to search for and participate in school activities and schedules independently. However, first-year students are not always equipped to do this. In particular, first-year have a lot of difficulties deciding what classes to take during

The minimum wage system is designed to stabilize workers’ lives by setting a minimum wage level enforced by law. The state determines the minimum wage based on criteria such as worker living expenses, similar worker wages, labor productivity, and income distribution under the Minimum Wage Act. Korea

Street recruitment was held from March 15 to 17, 2023, to promote Yeungnam University campus clubs. Band teams and hip-hop clubs performed, and random prize draws were also held. The central clubs have eight divisions: art, physical education, liberal arts, academics, applied academics, language, re

The Yeungnam University Social Contribution Group held its second ‘Sharing Tteokguk (Rice-cake soup) of Love’ event on January 18, 2023. Tteokguk is a Korean New Year’s dish, and this event aims to support the dietary needs of Gyeongsan neighbors during the Lunar New Year holiday. Seventy volunteers

The Yeungnam University Social Contribution Group dispatched 40 student volunteers to Cambodia twice in January 2023. This volunteer work was conducted with Cambodia’s sister universities and Non-Governmental Organizations. It was the first overseas volunteer work after the post-COVID era. The YU So

On Friday, February 3, Yeungnam University’s Future Car Conversion Component Project Team held the ‘1st University Student Model Electric Vehicle Autonomous Driving Contest.’ This contest provided short-term intensive education, expertise acquisition, and practical competencies on autonomous driving

According to the Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency, as of January 30, wearing masks indoors is now recommended but no longer mandatory. Yeungnam University has implemented a new policy for the spring semester, allowing faculty and students to wear masks autonomously on campus. The Yeungna

Since early October, electric kickboards have been disappearing at Yeungnam University. Typical kickboards on campus, Sing Sing, Dear, and Swing, have designated all campus areas as no-parking zones. Currently, the only kickboard that can be parked on campus is Tagoga. If you return the Dear and Swi