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Korea is famous for its quick delivery service compared to other countries. For instance, a highly utilized delivery application, Coupang, is well known for its “Rocket service,” which means that goods ordered at night must arrive at dawn the next day. Most people rely on delivery services. Further,
Society
Heo Hyang-gi
2020.10.29 14:35
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“Dokdo (Dok-island) is an integral part of Korean territory, historically, geographically and under international law. No territorial dispute must exist regarding Dokdo, and therefore Dokdo is not a matter to be dealt with through diplomatic negotiations or judicial settlement.”This is the statement
Do You Know?
Sung Jung-min, Kim Na-yeong
2020.10.29 14:33
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According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Ice and Snow Data Center (NSIDC), the ice area covering the Arctic Ocean has become the second smallest in 40 years since its 1979 observation. The minimum area of Arctic sea ice measured by satellite images on th
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The UOS Times
2020.10.16 18:03
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Bicycles are in the spotlight as one of the non-face-to-face means of transportation in the COVID-19 era. The bicycle is a means of transportation for a single person, so they are relatively safe from the risk of infection. It is easy to ride and costs less, eco-friendly, and easy-to-reach transport
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The UOS Times
2020.10.16 18:01
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In Korea, autumn is called the season of "Cheon go ma bi" which means the sky is high, and the horses are fat. This expression is used to describe the wonderful autumn weather with a clear sky and a bountiful harvest. Initially, this phrase derives from the poem of Dubo, a Chinese poet of the Tang D
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Sung Jung-min
2020.10.08 15:13
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Chuseok, the Korean traditional holiday that people prepare foods and fruits for ancestral rite has passed in the last 5 days. It comes in every Aug. 15, the Lunar calendar. Wait, what is the Lunar calendar? As we can see from its name, the Lunar calendar is a calendar that is made by the movement o
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Sim Jun-sung
2020.10.08 15:09
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Oct. 1 was Chuseok, one of Korea's most important traditional holidays. Chuseok is August 15 of the lunar calendar and kind of Korea's Thanksgiving Day. Traditionally, people bowed respect to their ancestors through ancestral rites and visited ancestral graves, and prayed for a good harvest. They sh
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Park Ji-yeong
2020.10.08 15:02
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Due to the prolonged COVID-19 crisis, preventive items such as masks and antibacterial films have become daily necessities. However, there are other people who suffer from these kinds of anti-epidemic products: the disabled.The antimicrobial film covering surfaces in public areas such as elevator bu
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Hwang Ha-hyun
2020.10.04 10:55
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The performance industry faced a major crisis due to COVID-19. At least the number of visitors increased in July, but the Gwanghwamun rally in August caused the government to order seats to be vacated, and the audience to decrease further.Due to this, actors are having a hard time. Especially in Kor
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Kim Jae-kyeom
2020.10.04 10:52
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The current COVID-19 situation is causing widespread fear of disease. In conjunction with this COVID-19 situation, the season is changing from summer to fall, and people can feel the cool air in the morning and evening in these times. Sometimes overlooking this severe daily temperature range leads o
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Kim Na-yeong
2020.09.30 20:48
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Avocados are known as a great ingredient to include in your daily diet since they are packed with anonymous nutrients. Avocado has such a unique taste and texture that it doesn't feel like fruit. It has a soft texture and savory taste like butter, hence called "Butter from the forest." It contains i
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Sung Jung-min
2020.09.27 12:16
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The non-face-to-face, online classes have continued since the first semester of 2020 due to the spread of COVID-19. As class meetings are restricted, various online platforms have been used for the communication system between professors and students. Mainly, there are Educlass, portal sites, and Mi
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Sim Jun-sung, Heo Hyang-ki
2020.09.25 11:29
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The government introduced a new policy about influenza due to the spread of COVID-19. In general, vaccination is mainly for children and the elderly, but this year, all age groups are firmly encouraged. From Sept.8, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has decided to provide free influenz
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The UOS Times
2020.09.24 17:19
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The Central Disease Control Headquarters said 110 people were newly confirmed as of midnight on the same day. As a result, the number of confirmed domestic COVID-19 has increased to 22,893 (3067 from overseas). Of the confirmed cases, 106 were found to have occurred in Korea, and four were found to
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The UOS Times
2020.09.24 17:14
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A case of infection was reported at the University of Seoul on Aug. 24. One of the faculty members who work in the head office was infected with the COVID-19. As a result, students who entered the building from Aug. 18 to Aug. 21 were forced to self-isolate for two weeks. Luckily, the family and the
Campus News
Kim Sun-mi
2020.09.24 16:01
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The mascot of the university first to come up in peoples’ minds as the image of the university. Like the eagle of Yonsei University, and the tiger of Korea University, once the mascot that represents university sticks to people’s minds, it is hard to strip it off. Universities reflect the images of
Campus News
Sim Jun-sung
2020.09.24 14:28
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In consequence of the death of the former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon on July 10, the head of University of Seoul (UOS)'s steering committee was replaced with the acting president Seo Jung-hyup. Park, 64 years old, did not show up for work because of health issues on July 9. Park’s daughter filed a po
Campus News
Park Ji-yeong
2020.09.24 14:26
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Due to COVID-19, there have been some restrictions on the use of school facilities. Therefore, there has been a huge change in UOS clubs’ operation.According to the Club Union, since March 2020, using individual club rooms and the practicing room has been banned. This rule will be applied until the
Campus News
Heo Hyang-ki
2020.09.24 14:25
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At the end of July, the university dormitory announced its plan to open single rooms. So far, except for the international house, the dorm has been only running its double rooms. Nevertheless, due to the recommendation of the Ministry of Education to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, change has been
Campus News
Sung Jung-min
2020.09.24 14:24
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In the summer of 2020, the rainy season on the Korean Peninsula, which began on June 24, lasted 54 days in the central region. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that it was the longest rainy season on the Korean Peninsula ever. A record downpour this year led to nationwide landslides
Campus News
Hwang Yun-seon
2020.09.24 14:22