Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy is widely known for his profound exploration of the human mind and moral values. His masterpieces, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, extend beyond individual stories to encourage readers to reflect on the relationship between people and society, as well as the natur

Hello, my name is Jin Seol-yi, and I am a student majoring in English Education at Kyungnam University (KU). I had the valuable opportunity to work as a reporter for the Kyungnam Times (KT). Through this experience, I learned that writing an article requires a deep understanding of a topic and in or

Hello, my name is Seo Ye-jin, and I am a student majoring in English Education at Kyungnam University (KU). Recently, I read several articles from the latest issue of the Kyungnam Times (KT), which I found very interesting because it covered a variety of topics, from history and culture to artificia

It was 1981, when I graduated high school. I did not go directly into university. Instead, I took a different path. I joined the army. I learned a lot while serving my country and I can accredit the military for shaping me and helping me to become the man I am today. In Korea, all males are required

As we all know, language changes over time, but some expressions remain surprisingly familiar for hundreds of years. English is especially interesting because many phrases that people use in everyday conversations can be traced back to literature. One of the most important figures in literary histor

“It's the little things citizens do.” This statement shows that the power to transform the world does not come from grand plans, but from everyday actions and choices in our daily lives. While many believe individual efforts have little impact, small choices can come together to create meaningful ch

By Lee Ye-eunDepartment of Psychology at Kyungnam University Hello, I am Lee Ye-eun, a student majoring in psychology at Kyungnam University. Recently, I read an article in the Kyungnam Times (KT) reflecting on the virtue of challenge through the quote, “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up wit

By Shin Seo-yeonDepartment of Nursing at Kyungnam University Hello, everyone! My name is Shin Seo-yeon, and I am a sophomore in the Department of Nursing at Kyungnam University (KU). I also work as a trainee reporter for the Kyungnam Times (KT). In my major, I study medicine and anatomy. It is a cha

1. Why Election English Deserves Your Vote June is election season in Korea, and political English is suddenly everywhere — on the news, on social media, and in the hallway between classes. Words like vote, ballot, turnout, and poll appear so often that they begin to feel like unwanted group-project

In modern society, well-known Kazakh poet Abay Kunanbayev’s remark, “To be a human being means to constantly strive to improve oneself,” serves as a quiet yet firm reminder to pause amid the hectic pace of life. As we chase efficiency and outcomes, we often lack time to reflect on ourselves. Observi

Several years ago, while walking through the winding, hillside paths of Uam-dong in Busan, I saw a young couple enjoying the late morning on the porch of an old house. They looked out of place in this geriatric neighborhood, but it was easy to see why they had chosen this place to live. By buying a

As we all know, language is closely connected to culture, and many everyday English expressions reflect important life events and social traditions. These expressions frequently appear in movies, TV shows, and daily conversations, even though they do not always appear in textbooks. Learning them hel

Hello! I am Lee Chang-ik, a student majoring in English Education at Kyungnam University (KU). I came to KU because I was seeking a place where I could pursue my passion, and it was here that I first encountered the Kyungnam Times (KT). Now, I would like to share how wonderful my experience with KT

Hello! I am Kang Min-joo, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Kyungnam University (KU) and a former editor of the Kyungnam Times (KT). I am truly happy to greet readers and the people I worked with through “Letters to the Editor.” Through three years of working as a reporter, I developed a

As we know, a rainbow often appears after the rain, making it seem like the sky is willing to endure some cloudy times just so it can meet the rainbow and its beautiful colors. Dolly Parton, an American country singer, once said, “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” Could this

By Jeong Hye-inDepartment of Early Childhood Education, Kyungnam University Most of us, at least once in childhood, were scolded with the words, “Stop playing and study!” Such words reveal how deeply rooted our society’s prejudice is — the belief that play distracts from learning and wastes time. Th

In the previous issue, we explored adjectives and adverbs. This time, we will focus on participles, one of the most frequently appearing grammar points in English books, news articles, and TOEIC reading passages (especially Parts 5 and 6 of the TOEIC exam). Many students struggle with participles wh

By Song Bo-kyoungDepartment of English Education at Kyungnam University Hello! I’m Song Bo-kyoung, a student in the Department of English Education. As the year comes to an end, I looked back on my school life this year. Among my memories, the “English Picnic” article in the September issue of the K

By Joo-Won Department of English Education at Kyungnam University I'm so glad to meet you through this letter. When I look back the world, it seems that conversations between people are disappearing. But I hope the end of 2025 will be filled with love and warmth.I would like to begin my letter with

Siberia is an endless stretch of snowfields, frozen silence, and wind that cuts through flesh. To many, this harsh land symbolizes suffering and despair. Yet, the Russian writer Anton Chekhov discovered a glimmer of warmth and hope even in that challenging environment. We often seek happiness in ext