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 авторы 10418 Ли Со Хён & 20419 Лим Хён Со По мере того как COVID-19 пошёл на спад, многие начали выезжать за границу, и в Корее стало увеличиваться количество иностранных туристов. Это привело к тому, что стало появляться множество новых мест, которые предлагаются туристам к посещению. Из этой статьи вы узнаете о различных туристических местах в Корее, а посетив эти места получите разнообразный опыт. Традиционная деревня Пукчхон Традиционная деревня Пукчхон расположена в районе Джонро-гу, Сеул. Деревня гармонично сочетает в себе уникальную корейскую культуру и элементы современной культуры. В традиционной деревне Пукчхон посетители могут насладиться осмотром достопримечательностей в национальном корейском костюме “ханбок”, а также получат незабываемые впечатления от экскурсии по  традиционным корейским жилищам “ханок” и смогут познать традиционные ремёсла, которые существуют только в Корее. Кроме того, для иностранных туристов есть экскурсоводы, так что вы можете путеш

written by 10116 Woo Se Yeon These days, food costs are higher than they have ever been.  According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, international food prices have risen 75% since 2020. What Is Causing Food Inflation? One reason is the supply chain disruption due to the pandemic.  During the COVID-19 lockdowns, food manufacturers in many countries were not able to produce enough food. Because of this, the number of people suffering from food insecurity has doubled after the pandemic. Another reason is the Russo-Ukrainian War, which has made the situation worse.  Ukrainian wheat production in 2022 decreased by more than a third from the year before. Since Ukraine is one of the major exporters of wheat, this has affected the whole world, causing the price of wheat to skyrocket. The final reason is global climate change.  Because of climate change, natural disasters such as droughts and floods are happening more frequently. Climate change is also negatively impacting biodiversity

written by 20214 Lee Si Ah France is facing social outrage.  The streets in France are filled with garbage, and the French are filled with anger. Most people, especially laborers, are going on strike to express this anger. The French people feel that the new pension reform is unreasonable. They have struggled desperately to prevent it, which has led to protests spreading to the streets, businesses, schools and subways. How Is the Pension Reform Affecting France? On January 10th, President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new pension plan.  This plan increases the number of working people by raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron’s government announced that the current pension plan is ineffective in that the dependent population is too large while the number of working people continues to decrease. This is mainly because of the aging population.  However, many laborers in France flatly opposed the new system, which led to prompt resistance from labor unions, and they started to take

written by 10207 Kim Cho Eun Do you use any social media? Nowadays, it’s no exaggeration to say that most of the world’s population uses social media. Social media is used in many ways, not only for personal use but also for self-promotion and marketing. Surprisingly, social media is also used in international diplomacy. What Is Public Diplomacy? Public diplomacy is “any of the various government-sponsored efforts aimed at communicating directly with foreign publics to establish a dialogue designed to inform and influence with the aim of building support for the state's strategic objectives,” according to Britannica Dictionary. In other words, it is an intimate way of diplomacy. It involves using communication, culture and activities to build good relationships with people from other countries and create a positive image of your nation abroad. As the international order has changed over the twentieth century, so has the practice of public diplomacy. Its practitioners use a variety

written by 20117 Lee Na Rim Strikes are a means of communication because they are a way for individuals or groups to express their grievances and demands to corporations, governments and organizations. In 2023, strikes were happening all around the world, with various groups participating in the hopes of making a change. With the ever-encroaching artificial intelligence (AI), writers felt the need to secure their own rights by protesting. For that very reason, Hollywood has become the center of the 2023 writers’ strike, marking the most significant dispute in years. A Brief History of the Writers’ Strike The history of the writers’ strike in the U.S. tracks back to the 2000s. On November 5th, 2007, the strike began when the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) rejected a new contract with the Writers Guild of America (WGA). It received immediate backlash, with the WGA deciding to pit themselves against the AMPTP for rejecting requests for better working condition

written by 10105 Kim So Yeon On the 20th of December 1993, the United Nations created World Press Freedom Day, held on May 3rd. It was to remind countries that press independence is being threatened by governments. Many journalists are also being threatened for reporting real, factual news. Surprisingly, in many countries, journalists continue to be restricted and are in danger for doing their job. For example, in Mexico, in 2022, two journalists were killed per week, with 47 reporters murdered over the three years prior. Mexico became the most dangerous country for journalists due to a combination of government censorship and restrictions as well as drug cartels. Because of this, Mexicans can’t access clear information and can’t express opinions critical of their government. Since the breakout of the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia has been one of the most restrictive countries for journalists. The Russian government continues to repress critical press. They have done this through impriso

written by 10208 Kim Ha Yun Rallies have been held since the suicide of a teacher at Seo Yi Elementary School. Teachers demand the restoration of their teaching authority. They complained of difficulties in practical discipline, suffering from malicious complaints, so they require systemic changes. In a survey of 21,317 primary school teachers, 96.8% answered “no” to the question “Do you think you can actively deal with student misbehavior?” The reason why most teachers struggle with discipline is because some parents take advantage of child abuse laws. Simply scolding a misbehaving student can get a teacher accused of emotional abuse. If the teacher is accused, he is removed from his position, regardless of the facts. Because of fear of being sued, teachers may not be able to discipline, like having a misbehaving student out of the classroom in a moment or stepping in between students who are fighting and physically stopping them. This can harm not only the teacher, but other students

written by 20419 Lim Hyun Seo LK-99 (from the Lee-Kim 1999 research) from the Quantum Energy Research Center, which acts as a room-temperature superconductor continues to be a hot topic in Korea and also around the world. LK-99 is a substance that Korean scientists, Lee Suk Bae and Kim Ji Hoon, have been continuously researching since 1999. On July 26th, 2023, a video that showed the substance’s superconductivity was spread on Reddit and began to attract people’s attention. In that video, a LK-99 sample was floating on a magnet, and when the scientist pushed it with a pen, it reacted. However, this video cannot prove that LK-99 is a superconductor because the Meissner effect, which has to appear in every superconductor, is not observed. But the emergence of a room-temperature/atmospheric pressure superconductor would obviously affect the scientific community, even if the basis for superconductor is insufficient, it received great attention. By the way, in Nature, a world-renowned scien

written by 10714 Yoon Da Won On March 11th, 2011, there was a series of earthquakes called the Great East Japan Earthquake. The highest magnitude was a 9.0. It caused a 17m tsunami. Because of this natural disaster, many people died, and almost all of the buildings were destroyed. In Fukushima, there was a big nuclear power plant. Unfortunately, however, it was face to face with a large tsunami. Finally, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant was destroyed, too. Then, the disaster started. When the nuclear power plant exploded, a vast amount of radioactive material leaked into Fukushima and the surrounding prefectures. The degree of this radioactive leak is the same as the Chernobyl Disaster. Many people died. Even though some people survived, they were contaminated by radioactivity which will continue for their whole lives. Recently, however, Japan has announced that it will dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean. It is because there is no more space to store the wastewater. After

written by 20714 Lee Won Hee On May 25th, 2023, at 6:24 p.m., Nuri was launched from Goheung, Jeollanam-do. After 43 minutes, a survival signal was received from the Sejong Base Station in Antarctica, indicating that the Next-Generation Small Satellite No. 2 is alive. During Nuri’s third launch briefing, Lee Jong Ho, Minister of Science and ICT, said, “As a result of the initial analysis of Nuri’s remote reception information, it was confirmed that Nuri was put into the target orbit and successfully separated and landed Next-Generation Small Satellite No. 2.” Nuri, which was developed from design to production and launch using Korea’s own technology, was successfully completed. Nuri, launched in 2021, and Naro, launched in 2013, have similar names, but significant differences exist. First, the two rockets are different in size. Nuri is longer and heavier than Naro. Also, the two rockets have different mission capabilities.  The most significant difference is that Naro is Korea’s first

written by 20811 Park So Yeon The Chinese government has allowed group tours to Korea for the first time in about six years since they imposed the Korea Limitation Order. As a result, Korea’s representative tourist destinations are booming with Chinese tourists (Youkers). Because of this, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on September 10th, the number of Youkers visiting Korea reached 224,000 as of July, ranking first among foreign tourists visiting Korea every month. Youkers go around to famous places in Korea so it could be a way to revitalize Korea’s economy and tourism. Jeju Island: Beautiful Natural Scenery Jeju Island is the most popular place in Korea for Youkers. According to the Tourism Industry, the Chinese announced that 53 Chinese cruise ships would make port on Jeju Island a day after the news of the resumption of Korean tourism, which is a sign that many Chinese will come to Korea. Furthermore, according to Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, the

written by 10208 Kim Ha Yun, 10714 Yoon Da Won, 20419 Lim Hyun Seo, 20714 Lee Won Hee & 20811 Park So Yeon 01. January: The Glory- Netflix Netflix’s drama The Glory , released on December 31st, 2022, ranked third in the global chart. The story is about the revenge of Dong-eun, who was bullied in high school. She plans revenge on her bullies. After the success of The Glory , there has been an increased focus on bullying. Celebrities who bullied classmates in the past have been brought into the spotlight. 02. February: Korea Helps Turkiye On February 6th, a 7.8 earthquake struck Turkiye and Syria. South Korea sent rescue teams along with medical supplies and rescued eight people. The National Assembly of South Korea adopted a resolution to quickly provide support to the countries, and lawmakers decided to donate 3% of their salaries to the victims. President Yoon emphasized Turkiye as a “brotherly country,” referring to the fact that Turkiye sent troops to South Korea during the Kore

written by 20114 Oh Seo Ah You’ve probably heard of how fast rumors spread far and wide within our school environment. Communication is an underlying factor in all relationships, achievements and well-being. It’s no exaggeration to say that our lives are built on endless communication.  Being proficient in effective communication involves not only the ability to express oneself but also to understand and respect diverse cultures and viewpoints. Students who can communicate across cultural differences are better equipped to thrive in our increasingly diverse global society. Effective Communication in SAWL Students get the opportunity to interact with their classmates and teachers in an open environment by working in groups. Active communication enables teachers to understand students’ individual needs and provide them with valuable feedback to support their success. One example of this is students participating in debate classes. Debate classes are known to bring many benefits for stude

 written by 20207 Kim Jun Woo Kim Tae Yun (20108), Member of The Three Idiots: The PRESS: What was your motivation to join this club? Kim Tae Yun: Because our school’s schedule provides us with little chance of physical activity, I wanted to increase my physical movement. PRESS: What is a great benefit of this club? Explain what are the great benefits of this club. Kim: By joining this club and participating, we can build teamwork, friendship, and enhanced cardio. PRESS: Rate this club using 10 out of 10, how much do you love this club? Kim: I would rate this club 8 out of 10. I like most of the parts, but the condition of the field sometimes stresses me out. Im Seung Hyun (10127), New Member of SAWL FC: The PRESS: What was your motivation to join this club? Im Seung Hyun: During SAWL Start, my senior mentioned SAWL FC, so I was interested. Afterward, I applied when the recruitment post came up. PRESS: What is the great benefit of this club, and why? Im: I could get along with my se

written by 20207 Kim Jun Woo On July 12th, during the 8th-period self-study, the last match of SAWL FC (Suwon Academy of World Language Football Club) in the first semester was held. The July 12th game was meaningful because members could finish their four-month-long journey successfully. Players did their best with their wonderful passion despite the heavy rainfall. This built the expectation that SAWL FC was going to run briskly in the second semester, too. What Is SAWL FC? SAWL FC, the biggest sports club in SAWL, is a popular football club that has continued since last year. This club currently consists of 8 first-graders and 17 second-graders. They participate in the club more freely than other clubs. Club members could join or quit the club easily, and anyone who loves football has the qualification to join this club. Last year, club activities were unstructured, starting this year, the club began to organized more than last year. An official Instagram was opened, and the vote sy

  written by 20826 Hwang Da Wan Events For Each Major Koh Bo Na, 2nd-grade Japanese Major: During the foreign language week, Japanese major students translated K-pop songs into Japanese and sang them. There was a difficulty in that it had to be translated into Japanese according to the beat of the song, but it was a meaningful experience for me. Jeong Han Na, 2nd-grade French Major: The French department conducted activities in an atmosphere where everyone could enjoy them. It was not limited to simply singing and reciting poems, but I remember the first graders who prepared various performances and enjoyed the stage. Seo Yoo Jung, 1st-grade English Major: During the foreign language week, I learned the origin of the Jack-O-Lantern. I had a fun time taking a quiz. Also, I saw many students’ performances at the English Pop Harmony Festival, and I think it was a fun time without boredom because they were good at singing. Kim Kang Woo, 1st-grade Chinese Major: I think it’s the first time

written by 20826 Hwang Da Wan On Friday, August 24th, the first and second graders of Suwon Academy of World Languages held a foreign language week event for the sixth and seventh periods. English majors enjoyed the activities by holding events such as pop songs, dancing and quiz shows. The French majors also played several games, including the Find Mentees and Mentors game, after performing individual performances through poetry recitations, songs, and dances. What kind of activities did the Russian majors do? After forming a group, Russian majors performed plays and songs, and in the case of the first grade, they had time to appreciate them by performing in front of the classroom. The Japanese majors conducted an original and enjoyable activity in which the characteristics of the major were well revived by translating K-pop songs into Japanese. Finally, the Chinese majors also had a fruitful foreign language week, with the first and second graders united to play group games and perfo

 written by 10328 Hwang Ye Rin Interview with SDGs Booth Members The PRESS: Briefly explain how you feel about creating a booth for the SDGs project. 10119 Yoon Hyeon Jin from Mul-ah-il-che: It was meaningful that we found a social problem ourselves, set a topic, and tried to think of a plan to solve the problem on our own. It was beneficial to encourage the participation of other Sawlians while working at the booth. 20417 Lee Min Sol from New Balance!: It was great to see the students’ eyes light up as they listened to the explanations and experienced the activities, and I wanted them to think a little more about equality in our society by looking for inequality in children’s books and media, so I feel like I accomplished that goal. 10507 Kim Ju Ha from Guardians of Climate Justice: We were happy that so many people participated enthusiastically. We explained about climate inequality, climate refugees and conducted activities related to them, and we learned a lot from the “climate re

 written by 10328 Hwang Ye Rin From July 17-18th, groups of first-grade and second-grade Sawlians operated Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) booths suitable for their respective teams’ categories. There were many booths: Child Run to Learn (quality education); GiGi Project (zero hunger); Mul-ah-il-che (clean water and sanitation); Guardians of Climate Justice, Be a Green Consumer (climate action); New Balance! (reduced inequalities); Yes Zone (peace & justice); To Youth, Garbage (life below water). Each booth created an opportunity to get involved by creating activities that fit with the SDGs projects. So Sawlians who participated in the activity had a fun experience gaining knowledge about SDGs with snacks. SDGs are an international commitment to sustainable development. According to the United Nations, sustainable development is the concept of “meeting the needs of future generations while also meeting the needs of today.” This means future-oriented development that achieves so

 written by 10108 Kim Ye Na Interview with Lee Woo Han, 1st grade Chinese Major The PRESS: What was the most memorable thing from Anyone School? Lee Woo Han: The classes are very interesting. I enjoy all of them. PRESS: What class did you take? Lee: I took the eco-friendly burger class. The burger-making class was especially popular, so I had to wait to register for the course in advance. PRESS: What did you learn in that class? Lee: During the class, I learned about the seriousness of global warming and how methane is one of the main causes harming the environment. Interview with Chu Yun Ho, 2nd grade English Major The PRESS: What class did you take? Chu Yun Ho: I chose linguistics class. PRESS: Wasn’t linguistics class difficult? Chu: I’ve already studied it because I like linguistics. Therefore, I was the only one who could guess all of the questions. Like me, if people choose a class which they are interested in, they can enjoy it. PRESS: If someone isn’t interested in class,