Korea boasts one of the fastest and most convenient delivery services in the world. Ordering some midnight snacks after 11 P.M. in Korea is nothing new. However in countries like France, delivery after 11 P.M. is impossible. Also, free delivery and coupons are unique aspects of our delivery culture. Such convenient and user-friendly delivery services have become even more convenient and easy to use with the appearance of delivery apps. Delivery apps allow users to order food without calling and provides various benefits as well and, with the advance of IT and smartphones in our daily lives, de

Since Jan. 1, 2014, the “Companion Animal Registration System” has been valid, under which people who own dogs older than three months must register their dogs. As the companion animal registration system failed to prove its effectiveness, the voluntary reporting period was operated from July 1 to Aug 31 this year. A maximum fine of one million KRW will be levied for being detected with non-registered animals after the voluntary reporting deadline.The registration of companion dogs was instituted to reduce the loss and abandonment of dogs, however, the fines imposed so far from 2014 are only 2

The Lion King (2019) is a must-watch movie for the 90’s babies who have grown up watching the Disney’s original animated version released in 1994. The 21st-century film is a true remake of the previous as Jon Favreau, the director, reproduced the scenes and songs to be near-identical to the original’s, taking the audience back to their childhood. However, the slight mismatch of the emotionless faces and the singing of the characters has proved yet again a remake cannot overcome its original. Although I loved both the photorealistic graphics and the voices of the finest artists, the harmony was

Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of this diet or the philosophy is known as a “vegan”. Although veganism used to be recognized as a vegetarian diet only, recently, the realm of veganism has expanded beyond the cuisine. The so-called “using veganism” is in the spotlight, which is avoiding the use of animal ingredients in clothing and cosmetics. Analysts explain the reason behind such trends is the increase in consumers’ interest in ethical consumptio

The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of the South Korean government’s ban on imports of some Japanese fishery products after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, reversing an earlier decision against the restriction.After the terrible Tohoku earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster which happened in 2011, South Korea imposed a ban on 50 species of seafood from Fukushima and seven other prefectures nearby in order to prevent the hazard of radioactive contamination. The Korean government strengthened the restriction on Japanese products on Sept. 6, 2013. The Korean government widen

A creative approach to racism and segregation, Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackmanhas has recently been transformed into a play as well. A dystopian novel; a tragedy; or whatever you want to label it, this book stands out as one of the best in its category and is definitely recommended to those who want to read a fresh book that is not too long.SummaryIn a society of exchanged roles—where the dark-skinned Cross is the ruling class while the ‘colorless’ nought is the once-slaved underclass, two young people of different classes undergo hardship as the society around them tries to keep them ap

A group of lawmakers has set out to strengthen the regulation of foreign internet companies operating in Korea, responding to complaints that they are not bound by the same laws that apply to Korean films. Ten lawmaker’s proposed four bills aimed at “creating a level-playing ground” and resolving the reverse discrimination problem in Korea’s information and communication technology sector. Among them is an amendment to the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, mandating foreign internet companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix to

The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, which was involved in two fatal crashes in a five-month period — Lion Air Flight 610 on Oct. 29, 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019—has been grounded by airlines and governments around the world with the South Korean government being one of the last ones to ban the aircraft. Although complete crash reports have not been published yet, similarities between the two crashes are pointing to a fault in the MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System). Boeing has officially taken responsibility and is investigating the cause of the crash

Since this is the first ever Postechian’s Pick, a movie about a fresh start is only fitting. For this edition of The Postech Times, the movie being introduced is ‘The Internship’, an American comedy film, depicting two middle aged men trying to get an internship at Google. Despite its somewhat bad ratings, for a time-killing movie, it is perfect.SummaryBilly McMahon and Nick Campbell are watch salesmen with incredible human skills. Nobody buys watches anymore because of mobile phones, and they lose their job in spite of their skills. To earn a living, they look for new jobs, but the world trea