Recently, the Netflix series Teach You a Lesson (chamgyoyuk) has been making waves both at home and abroad, ranking high in Netflix’s Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Shows category. Set against a collapsed public education system, its striking premise—where a fictional Education Rights Protection Burea

Kyungnam University (KU) is implementing the Korean Apprenticeship Program (KAP), supported by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) and the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRDK), to cultivate industry-ready professionals by linking university-based theoretical education with wor

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

Seeing generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude open on laptop screens is no longer an unusual sight in today’s university classrooms. From completing complex coding assignments to summarizing large amounts of foreign-language text to creating report outlines, AI has embedded itself deeply in t

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

The poetry collection So Long by Kim Sun Hyang, Chairperson of the University of North Korean Studies, was selected as the Book of the Year 2026 by the Mihai Eminescu International Academy, an international literary organization based in Craiova, Romania, on July 27. The academy’s selection committe

There was a time when IQ (Intelligence Quotient)—the cognitive ability to solve complex mathematical problems and think logically—was considered the primary measure of an individual’s potential. As society became increasingly diverse and interconnected, however, EQ (Emotional Quotient), the ability

Building a Foundation for Educational Sharing with the CommunitySince 2011, Kyungnam University (KU) has continuously operated mentoring programs and special activities for rural communities in cooperation with local institutions, promoting an educational model that grows together with the community

Recently, reported cases of digitally linked juvenile crime—including circulating group assault videos, car theft, and deepfake sex crimes—have brought this issue to the forefront of public concern. While past delinquency mostly occurred offline, digital platforms are increasingly used to commit cri

On August 14, Kyungnam University’s (KU) Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) hosted a visit by 26 international students from 11 universities across five countries participating in the “2026 Global Hanma” program. The group included 18 students from four Japanese universities, five from four Ch

On June 12, Kyungnam University’s Institute for Far Eastern Studies held the 2026 Peace Forum at Soka University in Tokyo, Japan, in collaboration with Soka University and Chinese Culture University in Taiwan. The forum focused on changes in the international order and ways to promote peace and coop

Kyungnam University (KU) held the 7th 3·15 Youth Literary Award Ceremony on July 28 in the Small Conference Room of KU’s Main Building. Established in 2020, the award honors the spirit of the March 15 Democratic Uprising, regarded as the first democratic movement in modern Korean history, and promot

Kyungnam University (KU) held the 77th Commencement Ceremony for the 2025 Academic Year on August 20 at the Conference Room of Kyungnam University’s Main Building. A total of 688 graduates received their degrees at the ceremony, including 28 doctoral, 209 master’s, and 451 bachelor’s degree recipien

On March 23, Kyungnam University (KU) signed a memorandum of understanding with 40 partner organizations, including the National Assembly Futures Institute, to foster talent in Physical AI and AI-driven transformation (AX) for AI-powered manufacturing industries. The partnership will cooperate in ar

Kyungnam University (KU) held its 80th anniversary ceremony in the grand conference hall of the Main building on May 20, declaring a bold leap toward the next 100 years. The event was attended by President Park Jae Kyu, along with university members, alumni, local community officials, and distinguis

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