Published in Ewha Voice. June, 2001 When I first entered the small conference room to be interviewed, there was a row of professional-looking young women in dark suits sitting there quietly, watching my every movement before swooping down on me with questions sharper than claws. One in particular remains stuck in my head and I … Continue reading
Published in Ewha Voice. May, 2001 As the government made its biannual rounds last month inspecting the illegal copying and use of computer software, many companies as well as institutions in the public sectors hastened to delete illegal programs and files. Some venture companies, afraid of harsh consequences, even temporarily closed their doors, and alarms … Continue reading
Published in Ewha Voice. April, 2001 To say that Hong Yoo-jung lives on the Internet is an understatement. When she’s not taking classes, sleeping, or moving, Hong is on the Internet, clicking away at her mouse, surfing from one site to another. She has more than 15 email accounts, all of which she checks several … Continue reading
Published in Ewha Voice, March 2001 Despite the announcement made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on February 13 that domestic cows are safe from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopthy (BSE), otherwise known as the mad cow disease, students are still tentative about eating beef. Although there are few who have converted to being vegetarians, cautiousness … Continue reading
Published in Ewha Voice. December, 2000 It is 6 p.m. on a chilly Friday night in Shinchon and an embarrassed girl steps off the elevator as it beeps from being overloaded. Up on the 6th floor, the elevator door opens to reveal the packed waiting room of a popular family restaurant. “You’ll have to wait … Continue reading
Published in Ewha Voice. June, 1999 Sitting in front of the main entry of the school, one can see students spill out of the campus as the sun slowly eases beneath the horizon. The bustling and chatter in the busy corridors fade as classes end for the day. Meanwhile, in another part of Seoul, school … Continue reading