On 21 February 2019, The Yeungnam Newspaper, The Observer and UBS had a meeting with the 51st Student Council. As they have to lead the entire student body at YU in 2019, we asked how they plan to fulfill their election pledges. Last year, there were some activities implemented to meet many of the s

This year’s entrance ceremony was held on February 25 at the Yeungnam University. Each college had an individual entrance ceremony. In celebration of the professors and the undergraduate students, a total of 4,876 freshmen were admitted. After the scholarship were given to the student representative

Under development is a phenomenon that has plagued many colonized nations. Colonization and its attendant oppression and exploitation has inhibited the development of many nations from the 19th to the 21st century. Korea, like many African and South East Asian countries, endured the harshest form of

We frequently see and hear comedy shows that make fun of women, children, disabled people and different races. For instance, women are often degraded in situations when men need to look stronger than them and as such ridicule them with comments about something considered a “women’s duty.” These comm

We had the exhibition of Kim Hwan-ki and the exhibition of Kansong last summer, both of whom are representative figures in Korean art history. However, there have not been many exhibitions of such prominent figures. So, I decided to broaden my view and started looking for exhibitions that were held

Winter in South Korea is getting colder than previous years. Then how about spending this winter enjoying a festival in Yeongnam province, where it is warmer than other areas of South Korea and Yeungnam University is nearby? This article will introduce various festivals and their unique characterist

Haven’t you ever wondered about the meaning of the names of subway or bus stations when you travel on public transportation? Foreign students might particularly have difficulty remembering the names of the stations because they don’t know their exact meanings and some of them are too long or too har

We live in a plastic world. Many people are using various plastic products because of their convenience. In our everyday life, we can easily find people using disposable cups, straws, and plastic bags. Unfortunately, these convenient items destroy our lives. The serious problem is that people are no

‘Mukbang’– the highly popular eating show or broadcast – has swept out nation and even started to become popular in other countries like the U.S. However, the Korean government is beginning to contemplate if a lot of Mukbang programs could instigate the public into excessive eating, thus causing a c

According to a survey of 3,294 senior in university and graduates nationwide, the employment environment of college graduates this year was much more difficult than last year(41.1 percent). Under these circumstances nowadays, many university students are taking civil service exams. The examinees are

Minhwa refers to Korean folk paintings produced by the common people in the late Joseon Dynasty. During that period, artists mostly depicted flowers, birds, tigers, dragons, etc., with brilliant colors. Minhwa was created for the purpose not only of being appreciated aesthetically but also of decora

The Yeungnam University Museum is holding a special exhibition under the title ‘Qualification of the Masterpiece’ in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its opening. It is being held from October 21 to December 21 this year at its special-exhibition hall. Here we will introduce you some relic

Do you know UNICA, the International Cinema Union? If you have an interest in movies, maybe you have heard of this festival. UNICA started in 1931, and since then, 40 countries have participated in this festival. Korea also has taken part in the festival since 2002. This festival was created for int

The LVRLACC(Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities & Counties Cooperation) international development cooperation mission to Korea stayed from July 9 to 14. On July 10, the international cooperation organization of LVRLACC and the international development cooperation organization from three African

The Observer was invited to participate in the celebration at 6 p.m. on September 17 at the Chunma Arts Center Convention Hall in Yeungnam University. Yeungnam University baseball team won the Presidential National University Baseball Championship for the second time. We interviewed the manager Park

Much like the drug cartels in South America – who manufacture, distribute, and perpetuate the sale of illegal drugs throughout the world – the online video ‘business’ of illegally filming, producing, uploading, and storing sexually explicit video clips and content has indeed become big business in S

Recently, the hidden camera crime rate has been strikingly increasing. We live in a time where the basic human rights of individuals are being encroached upon by hidden camera crimes that occur frequently, not only in public places but also in every part of our daily lives. According to a survey con

Hangul Day is one of the five national holidays in Korea. There are five national holidays in Korea: On the 5th National Day, there is Samiljeol, Constitution Day, National Liberation Day, the National foundation Day of Korea, and Hangul Day. Therefore, you should raise the national flag on Hangul D

Last summer vacation, The Observer, Yeungnam University Newspaper, and UBS went to Paju Book city for training. I would like to introduce something called metal movable types to you. The metal movable type shop in Paju is one of the few remaining metal type-print workshops in Korea. You can print a

On 11 July 2018, The Observer reporting team went to visit Paju Book City for our 2018 summer training. We spent valuable time getting information about the publishing business and experiencing various programs.Paju Book City is a community for the publishing industry and video industry in Korea. Pa