OWL Magazine Korea

These days, it seems that the popularity of blogs isn’t what it used to be. The 2000s and 2010s were considered the golden age of blogs, with many people consuming content posted on blogs. Nowadays, this trend has shifted beyond “text” to “images” and “videos,” causing blogs to receive less attention than before. However, in the past, popular bloggers often ...

At one time, Sun Kim, who once made a name for himself as an “English instructor” on EBS, is now pioneering a new field as a “historical comedian,” and he continues to challenge himself in various areas. During his time hosting on EBS Radio, he co-hosted a program called “English GoGo” with Chris Johnson, and currently, he appears on the ...

Although South Korea is a country where English is not used in daily life at all, it’s a nation that shows tremendous interest in “English education.” Thanks to this, there is significant attention paid to English education in schools, and English grades are required for admission to universities. Even in the process of employment after university graduation, English plays an ...

Kim Min-sik is a producer at MBC. After working as a variety show producer in 1996, he moved to the drama department in 2007. In the early days of his career, he was active in comedy dramas that were popular at the time, and later gained popularity with sitcoms that combined jokes and drama elements. One of his representative works ...

When listing the most widely used languages ​​in the world, one might mention English, but it can be said that the most commonly used language is Chinese, as the Chinese, based on their enormous population, roam all over the world. In particular, when visiting Asian countries, it’s not uncommon to encounter Chinese people, and when visiting famous tourist destinations, it’s ...

While Korea is a country where English is not commonly used in daily life, it shows remarkable interest in English education. Thanks to this, schools also pour considerable attention into English education, and English proficiency is required for admission to universities. Even in the process of employment after graduation, English plays an important role, and English proficiency greatly affects promotions ...

From the perspective of foreigners, English is an area that must be constantly studied. Humans are creatures of forgetfulness, so if we don’t use English in our daily lives, it tends to disappear from our memory quickly. Especially, in our country, where English is not used in daily life, more effort is needed to maintain a sense of English proficiency. ...

Being proficient in English brings many advantages in various aspects of life. Since most knowledge and information are often written in English, being good at it opens up numerous avenues for obtaining information. International university lectures are mostly conducted in English, and many universities offer online courses, so being proficient in English provides more opportunities compared to those who aren’t. ...

While traveling in Tokyo, memories of a “Tokyo University Student Interview” I had watched on YouTube before my Japan trip came to mind. This naturally led me to think it would be nice to explore a university campus nearby. Checking the map, I discovered the “Keio University Mita Campus” in the vicinity. It was about a 30-minute walk from my ...

Just as Seoul National University is regarded as the top university in South Korea, the University of Hong Kong holds a similar status as the best university in Hong Kong. Established in 1991, the University of Hong Kong boasts a long history and is often praised as the “Harvard of Asia.” Over the course of more than a century, it ...

Recently, “K-POP” has gained global popularity. Through “BTS,” Korean music has left a lasting impression on people worldwide, and various Korean dramas and movies have secured top spots in Netflix’s popularity rankings. As a result, South Korea is steadily establishing itself as a powerhouse in culture and content. Thanks to this Hallyu wave, the demand from foreign students wanting to ...

At the 4th floor of the new building in Yongsan Electronics Land, Seoul, you can experience robot coding education using LEGO through “Hands On Campus.” This is the official partner of LEGO Education from Denmark, and it is the largest LEGO robot software education experience center in Korea. Below is the content introduced on the “Hands On Campus” website: “A ...