As Artificial Intelligence develops and its range of applications expands, the number of students using AI increases. The education sector expressed significant concern over the negative impacts of AI, mainly that it may slow students’ personal growth. Additionally, there is a worry that even those

‘Overtourism’ or ‘excessive tourism’ refers to a phenomenon in which tourists occupy famous destinations and invade the lives of residents beyond an acceptable range. Recently, many countries have announced tourism regulations to prevent this. A massive rally was held in Barcelona, Spain, one of the

At the Olympics, everyone should be happy. However, damage and backlash from citizens of the host country are continuing, and too much attention is often paid to these issues. Particularly at the Paris 2024 Olympic games, the issue has returned to the spotlight. There are three main categories. The

The consumption trend and technological innovations are making our lives convenient. One example is ‘unmanned stores,’ of which there are various types, including those selling ice cream, meal kits, conveniences, and even photo studios. They provide convenience to our daily lives while providing new

K-pop, originating from South Korea, has garnered significant global attention, especially following the rise of iconic acts like BoA, Wonder Girls, and the viral sensation “Gangnam Style” by PSY. While this meteoric rise has propelled the idol industry to new heights and has had profound societal i

The issue of racism is increasingly prevalent in many areas of the film industry. Recently, it has become controversial in the film industry that famous white actors seem to ignore the trophies won by Asian actors at their awards ceremonies. It may be a minor incident for someone. Still, you have to

The government announced it will increase the annual number of new medical school students by 2,000 starting in 2025 to achieve 10,000 additional doctors by 2035. Therefore, the number of first-year medical school students nationwide will increase from 3,058 to 5,058. This will be the first expansio

Do you know the word for legally cutting in line? Making a ‘reservation’ means that people who have pre-booked receive service first compared to those standing in line at the site. In other words, you pay in advance to skip the waiting time. Recently, the number of people using applications showing

A Korean YouTuber known for raising dogs recently shared news about her new canine companions. These dogs appeared like the ones she had raised previously. She recently introduced dogs that had been cloned. She underwent Pet Loss Syndrome when her dogs passed away. Pet Loss Syndrome occurs when an o

What is the driving force in your life? Most people will say positive keywords such as family, friends, love, and dreams. My driving force is strangely ‘anxiety.’ Anxiety always brings me a lot of worries and fears. When faced with a problem, I often imagine the worst situation. This negative imagin

The free ride program for senior citizens began by offering a half-price discount on fare rates for elderly individuals. Subsequent conflicts emerged when the system extended to offer full fare discounts to individuals aged 65 and above. Initially, there was no issue as the proportion of elderly ind

Various information can be accessed through the development of the Internet and technology, and various foreign languages are included. Due to the rampant use of various foreign languages, there is also a problem of poor communication. To solve this problem, the National Institute of Korean Language

Pop-up stores have become popular in recent years, offering temporary retail spaces within department stores, festivals, and other locations. These spaces are typically rented on a short-term basis. In pop-up stores, operating companies sell brand goods and set up photo zones related to their brand.

Amid worsening global warming, people increasingly pay attention to pressing environmental concerns. Companies are intensifying their efforts to protect the environment by implementing ESG management. Some companies market that they strive to protect the environment while producing and distributing

The wedding ceremony, a declaration of a lifelong commitment to the one you love, is attended by numerous guests who come to bless the two. However, during the celebration, the spotlight often shifts to the celebratory gifts, often in the form of money, diverting attention from the true essence of t

The term ‘Musinsa smell’ has recently become a hot topic. This term was first used in ‘SNL (Saturday Night Live) Korea’ on Coupang Play. It’s a term for satirizing the common style on the street. Musinsa is an online fashion shopping mall currently popular among Korea’s MZ (Millennial & Z) generatio

Everytime a new semester begins, students complain about the university’s course registration system, which leaves them without a guaranteed choice of classes or majors. Complaints began to erupt in some departments of the college of humanities. During the course registration period, the number of l

After COVID-19, the university dropout rate in Korea has been steadily increasing. According to Higher Education in Korea, 97,000 students dropped out of university last year. Yeungnam University’s dropout rates increased to 2.07% in 2019, 2.33% in 2020, and 2.38% in 2021. Why is the university drop

From February 2023, Daegu City has changed the large discount store mandatory holiday from Sundays to Mondays twice a month for the first time in Korea. Since 2012, local governments have closed large discount stores on the second and fourth Sundays to protect traditional markets and small merchants

Two years and eight months have passed since I joined The Yeungnam Observer. I applied because I wanted to be good at English and writing. After joining, I wrote articles for a year and a half as a reporter. Then, I became a head editor, and I changed my mind. As a journalist, I thought I only neede