Our generation is fully obsessed with the trend of fastness. In the hectic daily routines in the world we live in, people prize convenience and handiness over the quality of the product. Because the finished product is so easily accessible for affordable prices, people express immediate disposition to go with the easy choice. The public…
Category: Editor’s Column
[Editor’s Column] What Effect Will the Ridgecrest Earthquakes Have on the “Big One”?
For many Californians, Independence Day was only a harbinger. The 6.4 earthquake that struck on July 4 served as a frightening shock to the residents of the nearby town of Ridgecrest, home to about 28,000 people. But other Southern Californians were just as spooked, many of whom have long been anticipating a quake far…
[Editor’s Column] Trump Meets Kim Jong-un for the Third Time
In an unexpected meeting, President Trump has met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the third time on June 30, 2019. This time, Trump became the first American president to walk into North Korea through the 38th parallel between the two Koreas. After the two leaders failed to come to an agreement during their…
Introducing our JJSR 4!
Introducing our JJSR 4! The 4th Semester of the Junior J Student Reporter Program at Korea Daily has officially begun and the time has come for the esteemed student reporters to be introduced. Although the program is small, the impact of the program is greater as these students now get the chance to improve their…
[Editor’s Column] Introducing Our JSR 22!
The 22nd Semester of the J Student Reporter Program at Korea Daily has officially begun and the time has come for the esteemed student editors and reporters to be introduced. This semester, out of the many applications we received, a little over 40 students were chosen this Fall. Out of these students, 11 student editors…
[Editor’s Column] JSR Prepares for a Promising 22nd Semester
On June 22, 2019, students both within and outside of the Los Angeles area attended the J Student Reporter program’s orientation, marking the start of preparations for JSR’s 22nd semester of helping young writers find their voices in the massive expanse of media. From 9am to 11am, students actively listened as Whitney Ahn, the Program…
[Editor’s Column] Seniors: Take Your Final Bow!
The time has come in the year when the Seniors take their final bow as they leave high school behind and enter into college. Similarly, here at JSR, it is also time for us to say goodbye to our seniors who have worked so diligently throughout their time with us. Whether they are veterans of…
[Editor’s Column] Recent Abortion Bans Spark Protests Across the US
Recently, there has been a surge of abortion bans across several states in the US. States that have passed these bans include Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, and Utah. Republican lawmakers have recently passed abortion bans in several states with the intent of going up to the Supreme Court and overturning Roe…
[ Editor’s Column] The Teen Who Sparked a Worldwide Movement
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg is making history. At 15 years old, Thunberg began sitting outside the Swedish parliament every Friday to protest against climate change. After her protest gained media coverage, it led to the school strike for climate movement in November 2018. This movement is about students who come together all…
[Editor’s Column]What South Korea Can Do To Help Abandoned Babies
A 17-year-old high school student holds her newborn baby tightly and walks up to the stairs leading to a child’s nursery. She then opens a hatch in the wall and softly puts the blanket-covered baby down. She turns around and walks away, sobbing with tears. Why is she leaving her baby in…