Who exactly is Harris, and what does she do? Kamala Harris almost came out of nowhere and suddenly gained popularity. She is now known to Koreans as Trump’s rival in the U.S. presidential election: everyone is aware of her. Harris is particularly enjoying the convention effect. According to U.S. Elections Glossary and Terms, “a convention bounce or convention bump refers to an increase in support that U.S. presidential candidates in the Republican or Democratic Party typically enjoy after the televised national convention of their Party.” In a broad sense, the convention effect refers to the p

On a sweltering summer day, air conditioning can be a lifesaver. Upon entering an air-conditioned room, the cool breeze that greets you offers an incomparable sense of relief. As global temperatures rise and heatwaves become more frequent, air conditioning seems indispensable. However, the misuse of air conditioning can lead to adverse health effects. While air conditioning is not inherently harmful, it can lower humidity levels, potentially leading to symptoms that make one feel unwell. Low humidity dries out the nasal passages and throat, which can cause discomfort, and irritation, and even

A polaroid photo in a bloodied mysterious place. It gets faint as the anonymous hands shake the photo. Memento starts with this backward scene. As the movie reveals in its title, it is an interesting story about memory. Memory is continuous, and the succession of memory builds one’s ego and self-awareness. Losing one’s memory leads to forgetting oneself. “A disease eats away at the soul.” A famous expression that modifies Alzheimer’s disease supports this well. Leonard, the main character, suffers from short-term memory loss and cannot remember a new occurrence. Different from Alzheimer’s dise

In the early 1990s, the United States emerged with unprecedented global dominance as the Soviet Union, its formidable Cold War rival, collapsed. Until recently, the US had held on to its hegemonic power that no other countries could dare to covet. Nonetheless, the recent emergence of newly-developed countries, including China, has been a significant threat to the US. Low-priced industrial products made in China are exported worldwide, and corporations such as AliExpress and Temu have gone beyond the offline market and expanded their market to online platforms. These online shopping platforms f

The process of red team can be found in almost every successful company or organization, but can it extend to a cultural context? A red team refers to a team in an organization that pretends to be an enemy. The red team identifies a weakness in the organization and gives an honest opinion to find areas for improving weaknesses within the organization’s systems or strategies. The primary goal of a red team is to provide unbiased insights that may not be apparent from within the organization itself. Almost every cybersecurity, military operation, and business strategy involves this process, and

In a digital age where a tweet ruins lives, Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, stands as a powerful testament to the enduring consequences of public shaming and mob mentality. I first encountered this play as a book in my high school English class. Just like all other books that I read in previous English classes; the work did not intrigue me at all. Even the title was boring and seemed unrelated. However, through the middle of the book, I was shocked by the plot, and by the end, I was overwhelmed by the underlying message. While the play is set in more than 300 years past and was written sev

South Korea has very steep prices for agricultural products, especially for fruits. According to the Korea National Statistical Office (KNSO), the consumer price index (CPI) of apples and pears in April rose 80.8% and 102.9%, respectively, compared to the prices in the same month last year. These steep prices are related to many causes, but fundamentally due to three main reasons: high production costs, high import prices, and distribution structure. The high production cost due to limited sites suited for agriculture and the high labor cost from small-scaled private orchards makes it hard to

When someone passes by your side, the magic of scents unfolds, which quells a loud atmosphere for a moment. The wind carries the scent of fine flowers, and the sunlight wraps around the warm perfume. You feel that this street is like a scene from a novel, and at the heart of its beauty is fragrance. Fragrances give us new senses to our emotions, as if they are magical journeys. They may make someone stand out in themselves. Fragrances have long been in our lives. Ancient Egyptians considered them sacred, and in medieval Europe, they symbolized passion and love. Even today, scents play an impor

Buses glide swiftly through the dedicated lanes, effortlessly bypassing traffic jams and ensuring punctual arrivals – a welcome relief for commuters. In Curitiba, Brazil, the city’s innovative Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system boasts unique tube-shaped bus stops, a departure from traditional lonely stop signs or simple benches. This distinctive design not only enhances the city’s aesthetic appeal but also offers multiple functionalities. The elevated platform aligns seamlessly with the bus entrance floor, facilitating quick boarding and alighting for passengers, including those with disabilities

With vintage fashion and Y2K trends ongoing among generation MZ, we can easily spot clothes from the 1980s to 2000s on people who were not even born when the clothes were made. However, I find it hard to imagine the clothes I am wearing now on people 30, or 40 years later, since it would be a miracle if I keep these clothes wearable even for two or three years. It is truly an irony, when the clothes I bought last year look more worn out than the hand-me-downs from my mom. The fashion is changing rapidly every year, day, and second. In a world where staying still means you can not survive, one

“The key conclusion of our study is to understand the need to deal with humans as social beings. By grasping this fact, we have secured an important clue leading to understanding human behavior.” Alfred Adler (1870–1937) was an Austrian psychiatrist who focused on the factors that determine the psychology of human behavior. As one of the three greats of the world’s psychology, he established “personal psychology” and worked to understand human psychology and to identify behavioral patterns that responded to it. He emphasized that personal psychology is not about being interested in possessing

You can often hear the term “vandalism” these days, frequently associated with immoral criminals or radical environmentalists. How old is vandalism? The etymology of the word vandalism is quite interesting, as the story goes back to 455 AD. The Vandals were a Germanic tribe, a branch of the East Germanic, people who initially settled north of the Danube in present-day Poland. They first appeared in history during the migration period of the Germanic tribes, when various groups moved across Europe. In the 5th century, the Vandals settled in Spain but soon migrated to North Africa, where they es

On Feb.20, Coca-Cola launched the new zero product, “K-Wave”. The reason why this new product was such a hot topic is because of the design. Rather than the usual English logo of Coca-Cola, this time, there was a Korean logo written, “囀蘋屬塭”. For the first time in 130 years of the history of Coca-Cola, the company included a specific country’s language, other than English, in a product. The surprising fact of this product was that it was not released in a similar series to the existing one. Naming it “Korean Wave”, it was made as a true Korean Wave concept. Made with inspiration from K-pop and

Growing up in the same neighborhood for as long as I can remember, every street, park, and corner holds memories of my past. My elementary school, nestled within the neighborhood, serves as a constant reminder of my childhood. It has been nearly seven years since I graduated, and while many memories have faded over time, some remain vivid to this day. Only Yesterday is an animated film that has the power to evoke these memories, no matter how distant they may seem.Synopsis Only Yesterday follows the story of 27-year-old Taeko, a lifelong resident of Tokyo who has always admired the peaceful co

Look around you. If you are a student placed in an educated square, what proportion of your peers have smart pads? If you are an office worker, what percentage? I believe the answer would be close to 90 percent. Today, the world is a place where smartphones and laptops are bases for an individual. In addition, with the emergence of iPads and Samsung tablets, the era where tablets are considered essential has arrived. Tablets have further increased the utility of e-books and OTT services. Moreover, with the ease of handling documents such as PDFs, writing on the screen has become commonplace. D

The prevalence of regular forgetfulness, where individuals frequently forget or misplace information or tasks, has become increasingly common in our lives. To mitigate such mistakes and enhance our cognitive abilities, it is crucial to adopt improved memory techniques and organizational strategies. In this article, we explore practical everyday methods that can alleviate forgetfulness and the various benefits they offer. The word “Dementia” often conjures images of severe memory loss, but forgetfulness can affect individuals of all ages in their daily lives. Regular forgetfulness can have sign

Synopsis Based on a true story, this movie takes place in the U.S. in the 1960s. Italian American Tony Vallelonga is a man with a firm stereotype about African American people. So, when the club he worked for went under renovation and he was offered a job as an African American pianist’s driver, he was reluctant. The renowned pianist, Dr. Don Shirley was looking for a driver for the eight-week concert tour throughout the Midwest and the Deep South, where people were still hostile to “people of color”. But Dr. Don Shirley offered Tony a large sum of money that Tony could not refuse, and the two

Despite the cutting-edge technological advancements we boast to have achieved, the global food chain is still as vulnerable as ever, especially during periods of conflict. There are as many as 700 million people undernourished in corners of the world where not enough attention is given. The problem, of course, is in the distribution of wealth and is not so much in the deficit of overall agricultural output. In fact, the agricultural sector in 2018 produced so much food that, if evenly distributed, each person would be allowed to consume 2900 kcal per day, which is above the recommended intake

In recent years, Political Correctness (PC) has flamed among diverse fields ranging from politics to education. The term PC means the social movement based on an idea to avoid discriminative terminology, expression, and policies against a particular group of people. It originated quite a long time ago, before the 21st century, but it has floated on the surface of every media and became today’s main issue. Early PC started in, word itself, political situations such as a dispute in the French Revolution and later left-wing discussion in the U.S. followed by the advent of the present PC containin

With the emergence of various platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, the era of video-based media platforms has arrived. Video content, which used to be the exclusive property of broadcasters with professional manpower, can now be uploaded by anyone, regardless of age or gender, on their channel. Recently, even if you walk around the street a little, you can meet one-person producers who conduct real-time broadcasts by using their smartphones or GoPro cameras. However, these broadcasts have problems when they are conducted in crowded places. This is because as video content continues to increas