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The renowned British playwright William Shakespeare left behind numerous works, among which are four major tragedies that culminate in tragic endings, collectively known as the “Four Great Tragedies.” The works that embrace tragic conclusions are as follows: “Shakespeare’s Four Great Tragedies: King Lear” Among Shakespeare’s four major tragedies, “King Lear” is generally the first to be introduced. “King Lear” follows ...

As graduation approached and the time to enter the workforce neared, without directly stepping into a company, there was little opportunity to understand the world of professions. Therefore, the only way to indirectly experience it was through “books.” Although I had never considered becoming a flight attendant, I naturally came across books related to flight attendants since they were readily ...

As graduation approached and the time to enter the workforce loomed, without stepping directly into a company, there was little opportunity to understand the world of professions. Therefore, the only way to indirectly experience it was through “books.” Although I had never considered becoming a flight attendant, I naturally came across books related to flight attendants since they were readily ...

When visiting the vicinity of Gangnam Station or Nonhyeon Station in Seoul, finding a place to eat can be challenging. These areas might lack information about good restaurants, and since the Gangnam area is often visited alone, finding a place for a simple meal is not always easy. I found myself near Nonhyeon Station for work, and as lunchtime approached, ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea by opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a meal, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Becoming a global company following McDonald’s, Starbucks created a new global index, the Starbucks Index, following ...

As graduation approached and the time to find employment drew near, until stepping into a company directly, there was little opportunity to know much about the world of professions. Therefore, one could only indirectly experience through books. Although I had never considered becoming a flight attendant, I naturally came across books related to flight attendants since they were readily available ...

Deciding what to do for a living as you move forward in life is not an easy task. The world of professions often creates information asymmetry for job seekers since there is not enough information available until they gain direct experience. In modern society, senior professionals who have experienced a particular occupation often write down their experiences and know-how in ...

Recently, unmanned operated stores can be found in various places. Especially near university campuses, these types of stores are easily accessible. The younger generation, accustomed to doing things themselves, tends to naturally gravitate towards places where prices are lower, even if it involves a bit of effort. “Seoul Yonsei-dong Self-Service Print Shop, Print Cafe 24” You can find such unmanned ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a densely populated office district, attracting numerous office workers. It’s a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to meet the demands of these workers. Amidst large franchise cafes like Starbucks and budget-friendly cafe brands like “Paikdabang,” there are also independently owned and uniquely charming cafes. “Small Cafe in ...

Located in Insa-dong, “Gaeseong Mandu Gung” is a dumpling specialist that originated from Gaeseong and has been passed down through three generations since its inception in 1970 by Grandma Im Myeong-suk. Known for its clear broth and generously filled Gaeseong-style dumplings, this restaurant captures the taste buds of customers and is particularly well-known in Insa-dong. However, Gaeseong Mandu Gung is ...

James Joyce is regarded as a novelist and poet who represents 20th-century Ireland. He is considered a titan of English literature, and he is evaluated as one of the most influential and important writers in the world. In particular, his work “Ulysses” is known to be dense and complex to the extent that there’s a joke that more people have ...

Among the three iconic lectures of the Ivy League, the first is “Justice” by Professor Michael Sandel of Harvard University, the second is “Death” by Professor Shelly Kagan of Yale University, and the third is “Happier” by Professor Tal Ben-Shahar of Harvard University. Among the three iconic lectures, the one that gained popularity first seems to be “Happier,” a course ...