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

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

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

By Andrew MaclsaacAssistant Professor of Division of Undergraduate English Education Each spring, the Division of Undergraduate English has hosted a variety of events for Festa Week. But this year’s English Picnic, held on May 21 and 22, felt like something different. With a new focus on student-pro

By Seo Sat-byulDirector of University News and Press, Associate Professor of Department of Mathematics Education In 2009, I earned my bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education from Kyungnam University. The following year, I began my life in the United States, arriving in Austin, Texas, to study Eng

From Flowers to Feathers: Spring at Kyungnam University Can you sense a change coming? The days are getting longer and a little warmer. There’s a touch of perfume in the air all around us. Birds are chirping their hearts out from the treetops. What could it be? Spring is coming, and it’s bringing al

What lessons can we draw from Leo Tolstoy's anti-war ideology and his life in relation to the current Russo-Ukrainian War? In this piece, I would like to revisit the anti-war peace philosophy of world-renowned author Leo Tolstoy - an enduring source of pride for both Russians and Ukrainians, the dir

In the bustling environment of university life, students often grapple with academic pressures, social dynamics, and personal growth. Amidst this whirlwind, the simple acts of fostering positive thoughts and practicing kindness can profoundly transform the student experience, contributing to well-be

I. Entering Last March, ‘The Kyungnam Times’ (KT), the English-language quarterly magazine of Kyungnam University (KU), celebrated its 200th publication. Founded in 1977, KT is celebrating its 47th anniversary in 2024. As the Director of Center for University News and Press, I would like to congratu

By Wyn Owen JonesAssistant Professor of Division of Undergraduate English Education As I was walking with my friend around his new apartment complex on a crisp winter’s morning, we found an area for discarded items. It was mostly old furniture. One item intrigued me, so I took a closer look. I found

The opening ceremony of ‘The Institute for K-Democracy Studies,’ an autonomous research institute of Kyungnam University (KU), was held on May 20th from 4:30 pm on the rooftop of Goun Building. It was the 77th anniversary of KU’s founding. Masan City, where KU is located, is a democratic city where

Regardless of whether you are singing solo or in a chorus, songs have some magical force that tugs everyone’s heartstrings. In the same vein, songs have a mysterious power to bring people’s hearts closer together. This mysterious power has a greater impact when music is sung together in harmony by m

Kyungnam University’s 77 years of history is Korea’s modern history itself, sharing joy and sorrow with the Korean people. Kyungnam University (KU) has its root in the Kookmin University Building, which was established by temporary government officials, including Haegong Shin Ik-hee, with the intent

There is no greater spark for self-improvement than challenge, and there is no challenge quite like hiking one of South Korea’s many impressive and jagged mountain ranges. Hiking is a physically and mentally demanding activity that rewards both body and mind. It is also a great trial that tests you

Someone once said that the process is beautiful because there is an end. Thinking that this is the last semester before my retirement makes me remember that phrase again. It may not be realistic to go back 31 years, but it seems formidable to look back on those days at this point. So many things hav

By the time you read this article, the second semester will have begun after almost three months of summer vacation, or office workers will have returned to their work after recharging themselves with their vacations. I have done something worthwhile and meaningful during the summer vacation. I have

Just recently, I lost someone important to me, and needless to say I was not in the right space for a couple of weeks. Naturally, I told my friends about what happened, and it was comforting how annoyingly supportive people are when you let them know you on a personal level; in fact, having a group

As non-face-to-face time has grown longer, and freedom of movement has been reduced, we gradually have become isolated and moved from participants and actors to observers and viewers without much knowledge. Space and social constraints remind me of the once popular TV drama, "Wise Cell Life". Even t

Every day, we use our brains to think. We think about what to wear, how to spend our time, who to meet, what’s for dinner, etc. We think so much that thinking just comes naturally, like breathing. But it’s worth thinking about the way we think, because all of us think differently. Our thoughts are s

The year 2020 has been dominated by news about the coronavirus, and the concern around the world has been how we can take preventative measures to avoid the spread of the virus. All of us have had to change our lives in response to the pandemic. One of the areas that has received the biggest shakeup