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Many large corporations, under the guise of taking environmental action, produce a plethora of reusable merchandise such as tumblers and eco-bags each season. They instill in consumers the perception of "environmental sustainability” while simultaneously sparking their desire to make purchases. Why
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The JBNU Globe
2024.03.03 19:27
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According to the Korean Statistical Information Service, more than 1.35 million immigrants residing in Korea are over the age of 15 years old. This is data which was gathered in 2022, and those under the age of 15 were excluded from the data. Hence, far more immigrants may be living in Korea than is
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The JBNU Globe
2024.01.08 23:43
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In July of this year, a teacher who had just been employed was found dead at school. She had suffered from malicious complaints from students’ parents, but had not received proper protection throughout the process. The cause of her death was suicide, but in my own view, the school and the government
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The JBNU Globe
2023.11.03 14:02
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In the drama , there is an episode about a Korean War veteran who lives in a poor neighborhood. It shocked people that a man who devoted his youth to protecting the country and lived his whole life suffering from the aftermath of the war still led a hard life.Unfortunately, this is not jus
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The JBNU Globe
2023.09.04 13:41
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What do you think about the spending habits of people in their twenties? Do you think they show off buying luxury goods or expensive electronic devices? Likewise, do you recall they impulsively spending too much money to relieve stress? These thoughts may be right or wrong.To know their spending hab
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The JBNU Globe
2023.07.06 15:10
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Since last December, the Netflix series 'The Glory' has gained tremendous popularity worldwide. The series showed brutal school violence incidents, shocking most viewers. Additionally, the shameless attitudes of the perpetrators and their carefree futures caused anger among viewers. How could the pe
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The JBNU Globe
2023.05.02 00:41
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Have you heard about the MZ generation? It is a newly coined word in Korea that refers to the Millennial and Z generations*. As the MZ generation emerged as the mainstream in Korea, other content based on their characteristics is circulating online, and people have become interested in them. On the
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The JBNU Globe
2023.03.23 22:59
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I recently received a message from my grandmother (who just celebrated her eightieth birthday, congratulations, Grandma!) in which she said an old friend of mine wanted to get back in touch with me. He had decided to get off Facebook but didn’t know my email address. So he gave my email to my grandm
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The JBNU Globe
2023.01.01 05:55
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By the time of publication, the subject of this editorial may be considered old news, what with the numerous crises and issues facing the world today, and the 24-hour news cycle and incessant drive among modern media for new stories. But I think this one will stick and still be relevant, though I am
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The JBNU Globe
2022.11.04 02:24
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This summer’s heat wave and particularly vicious rains have made a mark on the country. According to a recent report I read online, dozens of people were killed or went missing in the last round of torrential downpours. This was due to widespread flash flooding, mostly in the capital area and Gangwo
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The JBNU Globe
2022.09.01 02:03
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Imagine coasting along the riverside path, watching people play croquet or exercise in the parks along the stream. The sun is brilliant in a blue sky dotted with high, white clouds. The wind in your face and across your skin feels cool and pleasant. Wait—there, standing majestically in the stream hu
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The JBNU Globe
2022.07.04 14:58
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Makkoli is a mild alcoholic beverage made from rice. It has been brewed in Korea for hundreds of years; indeed, every region and town in Korea seems to have its own brand and favorite style. The beverage is milky white in color and slightly cloudy; some are sweet and some are dry. When you hike up a
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The JBNU Globe
2022.05.04 12:03
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South Korea and the people amaze me. The amazing people of South Korea have shown me an interesting, positive outlook on life and friendship. Becoming friends with Koreans and tutoring my Korean students has been nothing less than an honor. Please reveal Korea to me and I will reveal Korea to you. I
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The JBNU Globe
2022.03.10 08:23
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Namwon, the city with a long history of a thousand years, is facing the crisis of local extinction due to the shut-down of Seonam University, a low birth rate, and a super-aging population. At one point in 1965, the population of Namwon amounted to 187,965 people. However, as of the end of October 2
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The JBNU Globe
2022.01.12 11:27
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What is your dream? What was your dream when you were kid? What was your dream when you were high school student? Is your dream constant? Some people have constant dream, and some do not. Some dreams are constant in you, some are just daydream.Majority of people in modern society dream various futur
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The JBNU Globe
2021.11.05 14:01
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Kabul Airport, the capital airport of Afghanistan, has been hit by a crowd of escapees. The Taliban leadership has promised to form an "open and inclusive Islamic government," but memories of past Taliban brutal rule are still vivid. The international community should pay keen attention to preventin
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The JBNU Globe
2021.09.08 15:14
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Summer 2021 is here! Hopefully, you all have something fun planned to do this summer. We are still following COVID restrictions albeit looking forward to mask-free living and gathering with larger groups in the near future. Speaking of gatherings, from June 11-13, the G7 nations met in Cornwall, Eng
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The JBNU Globe
2021.06.30 21:07
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In a recent online class discussion, my students and I harbored on the subject of boredom. The article we read from the book, Discussion Strategies, Beyond Everyday Conversations explained that prisoners interviewed by some researchers attributed their criminal activities to boredom.Boredom is an in
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The JBNU Globe
2021.05.11 21:23
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Well, the time has come for Koreans to start getting vaccinated against COVID. Sometime in late February, the roll-out will have commenced, beginning with professional healthcare workers, who would be among the first to be provided the long-awaited COVID vaccine.According to news sources, the Moon a
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The JBNU Globe
2021.04.19 13:43
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As many of you may be aware, the presidential election in the United States is around the corner, on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Many people have questioned the significance of the Electoral College. Why does the United States have such a system every four years, only during presidential elections?
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The JBNU Globe
2020.11.09 23:58