The two years spent at Sungkyunkwan University provided not only valuable lessons in the classroom but also ample opportunities to learn from fellow classmates. Among the peers who entered together in 2011, there were seniors who were five years older than the author, from whom significant psychological support was received. Around the end of the first semester at Sungkyunkwan University ...
Simon Bureau, who served as the Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea and is also the CEO of VECTIS, established a connection with Korea starting from his work in the International Finance Division of Yukong (now SK Energy) from 1986 to 1987. As the CEO of VECTIS, his significant career highlights include Chairman of the Canadian Chamber ...
Known as the “Father of Overseas Football,” Park Ji-sung, who has the nickname “Haebeoji,” was one of the stars created by the 2002 World Cup. In the group stage of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, he scored a goal against Portugal that secured advancement to the round of 16 and his heartwarming embrace with coach Hiddink remains a memorable scene. ...
Park Ji-sung, who played a prominent role in Korean football for a long time, created various viral moments. One interview from a documentary video became a topic of discussion, and the scene where he performed a walking celebration after scoring a goal against Japan is still vivid in many people’s memories. The “Ah… This Isn’t Manchester United” meme, which gained ...
In football matches, there are special celebrations used to express joy after scoring a goal, and one particularly well-known celebration is Park Ji-sung’s “Walking Celebration” that left a strong impression and is still remembered to this day from the 2010 national team match. “Park Ji-sung’s ‘Walking Celebration’ in 2010” Among Park Ji-sung’s celebrations, one of the most well-known is the ...
In Japan, it’s common to discover restaurants with a long history, and even in Kyoto Gion, you can find an eel rice bowl restaurant that has preserved its tradition for over 150 years. Named “Kanesho (かね正),” this restaurant specializes in eel rice bowls and is currently operated by the third generation, maintaining an unchanged taste over the years. “Kyoto Gion ...
The Major League Baseball (MLB), considered the birthplace of baseball, holds a rich history. Given the vast land and large population of the United States, it hosts a variety of teams. Each ballpark typically has its own unique home ground, adding to the enjoyment of exploring baseball stadiums. “Divisions within the Major League into National League and American League” The ...
In the Major League Baseball, which can be hailed as the birthplace of baseball, you can find stadiums with diverse personalities. You can find beautifully situated ballparks by the sea, ranging from symmetrical baseball stadiums to occasionally extreme asymmetrical structures, which are considered one of the fun elements of the Major League. “The Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park” Among these, ...
Moving east from Yasaka Shrine, the venue for the Gion Matsuri festival, you’ll encounter a vast park known as Maruyama Park, spanning 26,000 square meters. Established in 1886, it is Kyoto’s oldest park, featuring a walking path connecting a pond, a flowing stream, a tea ceremony-style garden, fountains, and an outdoor music hall. “Japanese Spring: Enjoying the Weeping Cherry Blossoms” ...
Continuing east from the Gion main street, the central commercial district of Kyoto, along the Kiyomizu main street, you’ll come across a large shrine known as Yasaka Shrine. Originally called Gion Shrine, it later adopted the name Yasaka Shrine. “Important Shrine in Kyoto, Yasaka Shrine” Yasaka Shrine is located at the eastern end of the Shijo-dori shopping street in Kyoto, ...
With the sudden holiday at the beginning of the year, I thought it would be nice to earn some extra money and gain new experiences in my spare time. After considering various options, I found out that I could easily apply for a day’s work at the Coupang logistics center, so I applied for an afternoon shift at the nearby ...
These days, most electronic devices support “Bluetooth,” allowing convenient connections between devices. Bluetooth enables the easy connection of various devices such as laptops, phones, keyboards, mice, and earphones. “What about desktops that don’t offer Bluetooth connectivity?” However, older desktop computers may not have built-in Bluetooth functionality since Bluetooth wasn’t widely used in the past. But even in such cases, you ...
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