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The University of Seoul (UOS) Central Library is hosting a YouTube Video Production Contest from September to October 2023. All students, including international students, can participate, either in teams or individually. The task is to create a video promoting the UOS Central Library. Participants
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임수민
2023.10.23 13:43
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The University of Seoul (UOS) boasts its own mascot, Irumae, a baby falcon, inspired by the university's symbolic animal, Jangsangotmae, or Jangsan Cape Falcon in English. There are two souvenir shops located on campus; one in the Student Hall and the other in Cheonnong Hall. Both shops are situated
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김다은
2023.10.23 13:37
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During the three days from September 11 to 13, the Inhyang Festival and TROIKA were held simultaneously at the University of Seoul (UOS) over three days. The Inhyang Festival is a fall festival held in September, while TROIKA is a joint interchange festival held with Kyung Hee University (KHU) and H
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배은채
2023.10.04 15:44
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Students can hear music or radio as they walk on the campus of the University of Seoul (UOS) thanks to the work of the broadcasting station at UOS, the Jeonnong Broadcasting Station (JBS). JBS fulfills the responsibilities of media organizations by showing places that people have not seen, telling t
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김규연
2023.10.04 15:41
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With the rise of an individualistic culture in Korea, the concept of an individual’s ‘personal space’ in public settings has become a controversial topic. The growing tendency to engage in minimal social interactions in public settings is a contributing factor to this phenomenon. These include using
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김령경
2023.10.04 15:38
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The Urban Big Data and AI Institute (UBAI) at the University of Seoul (UOS) hosted an event on August 25 to announce the sharing of supercomputer computing resources with startups in Seoul. President Yongkul Won and Eui Seung Kim, Vice-Mayor I for Administrative Affairs, attended the event to expres
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임수민
2023.10.04 15:20
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The University of Seoul (UOS) is well-known for its many different kinds of facilities such as lounges and exercise facilities. These facilities are not limited to the University Community members; even non-members can enjoy their benefits. Starting from the Front Gate, there is a gym inside the Wel
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Pyo Seong-eun
2023.10.04 15:11
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The University of Seoul (UOS) has hidden gates and two main entrances. Domestic students call the two additional entrances “jjok-mun,” which means “side door.” All students, visitors, and facility members can use the gates behind the Smart Experimental Building. However, only school faculty members
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김다은
2023.10.04 14:59
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The UOS Times, a part of the university press, is in charge of publishing English magazines. The UOS Times’s primary readership comprises international students on campus. Student reporters cover news such as school information, Korean culture and society. Starting from the second semester of 2023,
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임수민
2023.09.11 11:25
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On August 12, curtains were finally drawn over the 2023 “World Scout Jamboree.” Given the unfavorable weather, some Jamboree Scout members met unexpected circumstances, while about 40,000 members were forced to retreat from their campgrounds.The Korean government designated several public institutio
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김령경
2023.09.11 11:19
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The University of Seoul (UOS) offers an English version of its official website to international students. Ever since it became a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) in May 2017, UOS has signed bilateral exchange agreements with 259 universities across 52 countries around the
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김다은
2023.09.11 11:16
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Professor Park Hyun-sung from the Department of Life Science, College of Natural Science, was presented the Academic Promotion Award at the 22nd L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Awards Ceremony, held in Korea on June 27, 2023. She was acknowledged for her groundbreaking work in epigenetics that has s
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이향기
2023.09.11 11:13
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For those international students who seek assistance, or wish to forge international friendships, the at the University of Seoul (UOS) offers a program titled “Making Korean Friends.” One of their projects is UOS Buddy, which pairs each international student with a Korean buddy. These UOS Buddies ar
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배은채
2023.09.11 11:09
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On August 28, a café was inaugurated in the lobby of the Central Library at the University of Seoul (UOS). It is a branch of the Hygafe (Hygge Café), an unique establishment wherein individuals with borderline mental disabilities work as skilled baristas. Customers can enjoy an Americano, various la
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김규연
2023.09.11 11:07
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Recently, citizens of Seoul city are getting distressed with bugs, especially the oriental mayflies. They are now typically found in the area such as Gwangjin-gu, Seongdong-gu, Songpa-gu, and Gangnam-gu, which are the areas bordering the Han River. They are not harmful insects that spread an infecti
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이승현
2023.07.14 14:53
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One of Seoul’s fascinating features is its urban nightscape. There are various places to enjoy city lights at night, such as Han River and Seoul Sky. For those who want to enjoy panoramic nightscapes and stroll in the summer breeze, Naksan Park would suit their needs. With panoramic views of Seoul's
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김다은
2023.07.14 14:50
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Due to the government's pressure to cut prices, not only major ramen companies but also the confectionery and baking industries are participating in the price reduction. Some cuts in ramen, snacks, and bread prices are expected to help stabilize processed food prices, which have risen since last yea
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정우연
2023.07.04 17:06
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“Mull-Suneung(Water level-College Entrance Exam in English)” or “Bull-Suneung(Fire level-College Entrance Exam in English)” is a well-known phrase when describing the difficulty of College Entrance Exams in Korea. Concerns over the so-called "Mull-Suneung", which means exams that are too easy, have
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배은채
2023.07.04 17:05
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Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI) released a report titled “Characteristics of the MZ generation’s media use” in June 2023. The report compares smart device ownership rates, media service utilization, e-commerce utilization rates, online financial transactions, perceived privac
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임수민
2023.07.04 17:03
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Recently, visitors’ claims they experienced food rip-off prices at various local festivals have become an issue as they have spread one after another online. In March, it was criticized for buying whole pork barbecue for 50,000 won and seafood pajeon for 20,000 won at Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, one
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이향기
2023.07.04 17:01