In an era where the saying “a dragon rises from a small stream” is gradually disappearing, there were occasional cases in the past where such phenomena occurred. Even in the 1990s, there was a person named “Jang Seung-soo” who became a topic of conversation by entering Seoul National University as the top scorer while doing manual labor and studying. Jang ...
The 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup was a frenzy of excitement. It was the first World Cup held in South Korea, and with the appointment of coach “Hiddink,” unexpected results were achieved. While our goal was just one win, we recorded an impressive 2 wins and 1 draw in the group stage, advancing to the round of 16. In the round ...
The 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup was a frenzy of excitement. It was the first World Cup held in South Korea, and with the appointment of coach Hiddink, South Korea achieved unexpected success. Initially aiming for just one win, South Korea surpassed expectations by recording 2 wins and 1 draw in the group stage, advancing to the round of 16. In ...
In 2009, a person using the pseudonym “Akreulgatsu” opened a blog named “Realog” on Tistory, where he eloquently shared his military stories and gained considerable popularity. At that time, many men had experienced military service due to the societal norms, and there were intriguing and sometimes humorous memories associated with military life. (Of course, military service itself is often a ...
The author, born in Jinju, received his law doctorate from Dong-A University after attending Jinju Middle/High School. He then passed the Administrative Higher Examination and served as the chief of Jinju, Yeongam, and Seoul Dongbu Police Stations, as well as a presidential secretary, the director of the Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration, and the president of Jinju International University. His ...
In our daily lives, we often encounter taxis, but we typically only ride in them from the perspective of the “customer.” It’s rare for us to consider taxis as a profession. These days, with the economy not doing so well and taxi fares increasing, the term “double ride” is almost unheard of. However, before Korea experienced the 1997 financial crisis, ...
Steve Jobs’ presentations are commonly regarded as the textbook example of a “presentation.” They are perfectly structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Not only does he deliver presentations seamlessly, but he also incorporates humor throughout, engaging the audience effectively. Author Kim Kyung-tae analyzes Steve Jobs’ presentations and publishes them in book form. The popularity of the first volume ...
The late Steve Jobs is widely regarded as a master of presentations. Particularly, watching his presentation of the “iPhone” for the first time feels like experiencing a presentation from another dimension. Steve Jobs was commonly known as a polymath, excelling in both humanities and technology. In the 2010s, the “humanities” trend swept through South Korea, partially fueled by talents like ...
As a senior in college, in the second semester of my fourth year, it was time to submit resumes to various companies in preparation for employment. Remembering my past experience with games, I decided to earnestly apply to a gaming company and pursued that plan. As I considered employment in a gaming company, I naturally began searching for various books ...
Although its popularity has waned somewhat, blockbuster games developed by Blizzard in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s always garnered great popularity in South Korea. Games developed by Blizzard, including the “Diablo 1, 2” series and strategy simulation games like “StarCraft,” were perfectly suited to the tastes of Koreans. Coupled with the rapid spread of the internet in the 1990s, Blizzard’s ...
As a senior in the second semester of university, about to graduate, it was a time when I was sending out resumes to various companies for job hunting. Remembering my past experience with games, I made a serious plan to apply to a “game company” and proceeded with it. As I considered working for a game company, I naturally began ...
As a fourth-year university student nearing graduation, I remember the time when I was applying for jobs by submitting my resume to various companies. Leveraging my past experience with games, I made serious efforts to apply to a gaming company called “Game Company.” Although I submitted resumes to several game companies and even made it to the final interview at ...