I decided to volunteer with Sharing Love with Korea, a nonprofit organization that was developed with the idea of helping children leaving Sinaewon Children’s Home, who were in need of financial and emotional support. I would get the opportunity to help show Korean orphans around America. It was an amazing experience, one which I can…
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7th Annual Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition
On Saturday August 24th, I was part of a traditional Korean drum team, Y Nanta, which performed at the 7th Annual Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition. Our team, led by our teacher Hiza Yoo, included 17 middle and high school students. The competition was held at Barnsdall Theatre, with about 34 contestants in total….
Why Your Reusable Straws Aren’t Really Helping the Environment
On a hot summer day last July, I had ordered one of Starbucks’ most popular summer drinks: an iced Strawberry Acai Lemonade. Upon receiving my drink, however, I had noticed something different: the addition of a sippy cup-style lid and the loss of Starbucks’s signature green straw. Even though I had known about this upcoming…
Is Mitochondrial Donation for Infertility Ethical?
Infertility is a common problem among women, as there are over 6.1 million cases in the US, and can cause a woman and her partner much devastation. Luckily, there are techniques developed that allow infertile women to be able to bear her own child. One of the recent methods is called mitochondrial donation, although this…
How the World Should Shift as We Age
Medical service has advanced for over years and years. A few centuries ago, unlicensed physicians performed surgery without professional tools; however, in this era, it is illegal to do so. Along with the advancement of treatments and hospitals, the average life expectancy has skyrocketed. In South Korea, women now live an average of six years…
The Truth in Applying to Colleges
According to NCES, around 20 million students are set to attend colleges and universities in the upcoming fall semester of 2019. And, it’s well known that the process of college applications is tiring and stressful especially when senior year hits. Every year, the competition is getting harsher as students start preparing for college applications…
The Effect of BTS on the South Korean Economy
BTS is undoubtedly the first thing that any foreigner will think of when someone utters the words “Korea.” BTS has become a global sensation with millions of fans listening to their songs and albums on a daily basis. This wave of popularity has had an undeniable effect on the economy of South Korea but…
The Stigma of Autism
Autism. A simple word but describing such a wide spectrum. Autism is a disorder related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. When we see an autistic individual, we may think of them as dull-witted and moronic, but the truth is, they…
Remembrance of Koreans’ Accomplishments and Pasts.
Growing up as a Korean in the US, I cannot help but be interested in landmarks and monuments that are named after famous Koreans or related to the country’s past. From this September, Koreatown in Los Angeles will have The Korea Daily Square between Wilshire Blvd and Normandie Ave and the official sign will be…
The Why Behind Trump’s Proposal to Buy Greenland
For many, Trump’s recent proposal to buy Greenland came as a major surprise, though the seemingly fanciful notion was quickly dismissed as little more than an attempted distraction from the president’s far greater problems – or, at worse, a bad joke. That is, until Trump canceled a meeting with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen…