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  20103 Kim Geun Yeong While participating in the publishing of EXPRESS , I felt a great sense of pride, and I would like to express my gratitude to all the members of The PRESS and everyone who contributed to this magazine. 20114 Oh Seo Ah The PRESS was a great opportunity for growth to expand my horizons and to challenge myself. Thank you to the crew and teachers who worked their best for carrying out the magazine successfully. 20117 Lee Na Rim As we bid farewell, I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful and wonderful club, The PRESS . I would like to thank all the team members and teachers for making this year special. And I aspire to see the next International department perpetuate their dreams in The PRESS ! 20207 Kim Jun Woo I could improve my formal writing skills and team spirit thanks to participating in publishing an EXPRESS article as a member of The PRESS . Thank you to the teachers and School Life & Events members. 20214 Lee Si Ah It was a g

written by 10610 Park So Min,   In my opinion, inclusivity means treating everyone fairly and making people with different backgrounds, traits, abilities and beliefs feel welcome.  It’s about creating environments, like in society, workplaces and schools, where everyone can join in and communicate freely. This means setting up places that not only accept but appreciate differences, providing equal opportunities for everyone. By doing this, we can break down harmful ideas about different groups of people and help communities understand each other better.  Think about a workplace where employees from Asian backgrounds are valued for their unique perspectives, adding to a mix of ideas and creativity. Inclusivity plays a pivotal role in shaping more harmonious societies.  As we actively break down barriers, people are not only encouraged to appreciate each other beyond stereotypes linked to where they come from but also to recognize the detrimental impact that these stereotypes have on fos

written by 20726 Hwang Da In   When Asians go to Western countries such as Europe and the U.S., they often hear “你好,” which means “Hello” in Chinese, regardless of their actual nationality.  This is a kind of racism, especially the act of generalizing and discriminating against the entire Asian population. Many Westerners nowadays have a discriminatory view toward China because of the perception that there will be many social problems, such as COVID-19 or TikTok’s Personal Information Infringement Problem.  Also, discrimination against other Asian countries, as well as discriminatory views against China, is an overgeneralization of a few wrongs.  One country or race may have committed criminal acts against another, but these feelings should not be addressed through discrimination. Because racism cannot and should not be a means of criticism. Discrimination against a particular race not only provides no solution, but also intensifies racial conflict. This is the fifth part in a six-part

written by 10418 Lee Seo Hyeon Many things in the world have changed as the world has changed. However, discrimination and insults against race have slightly changed or disappeared. Racism appears at the moment when we should be happiest and hurts people, young or old. For example, in countries where different races, such as the U.S., live, students of different races make offensive gestures to mock Asian students, which causes lifelong trauma. Since the beginning of COVID-19, Asians have faced new forms of hate, such as being referred to as COVID-19 or being told to “go back to your country” while being sprayed with hand sanitizer. In this way, if you think your race is superior to anyone else and insult or mock other races, this is a behavior that harms human dignity and can never be said to be socially or ethically correct. Therefore, I want everyone to know that everyone of any race is equal and has the right to be respected, like participating in anti-discrimination movements by c

written by 20618 Lee Seo Ahn  Even though Asian discrimination is something that shouldn’t happen, it does take place.  One example of Asian discrimination I would like to introduce is Kim’s Convenience , a Canadian sitcom based on a Korean-Canadian family who runs a convenience store in Toronto, Canada.  The show, which was aired on CBC, was praised for portraying family dynamics, immigrant experiences and exploration of themes around race and identity. However, a TV show that was well-known for representing the Asian community also had a dark side. Jean Yoon, who played the Kim matriarch, tweeted on June 6th, 2021, “We discovered storylines that were OVERTLY RACIST, and so extremely culturally inaccurate, that the cast came together and expressed concerns collectively.” She also added that the main problem was the lack of diversity in the writers room, which was filled with white writers.  Yoon said this lack of diversity led to inaccurate information in the show’s script. “If I had

written by  20302 Kim Dan Hee Violence against Asians profoundly increased in the U.S. during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.  Police reports analyzed by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University proved that Asian hate crimes soared by 149%.  According to USA Today, those in workplaces assert they experience microaggressions. “Strangers at Home: The Asian and Asian American Professional Experience” a study done by Coqual has found that more than 1 out of 3 Asians experience discrimination at work. Microaggressions against Asians could be put into two categories. First, perpetual foreigners: this is where their colleagues assume they are people born outside of the U.S. They receive comments from their co-workers such as, “Where are you really from?” and “Your English is very good”. The second is over-validation, generalizing them as the typical Asian portrayed in the media. Over-validation is where a person surmises Asians will be good at math or th

written by 10418 Lee Seo Hyeon, 10610 Park So Min, 20302 Kim Dan Hee, 20618 Lee Seo Ahn & 20726 Hwang Da In Racism has spread worldwide as fast as the virus while the world has struggled against COVID-19. In particular, because COVID-19 first appeared in China, racism against and incidents of unprovoked violence or abusive language towards not only Chinese but also Asian people have increased around the world, especially in non-Asian countries. However, this discrimination against Asians existed even before COVID-19. It began in the 19th century when a large number of Chinese people migrated to America during the period of Western development, the Industrial Revolution.  At that time, the United States required a large number of laborers, and Chinese workers worked for very little wages compared to white workers.  This led to Chinese workers being employed in numerous jobs. White workers blamed their unemployment on low-wage Asian workers, which led to violence and Asian discrimina

written by 10610 Park So Min Social media has become an integral part of modern society, transforming the way people interact and share information. One of the primary ways in which social media enhances communication is by increasing connectivity. People can now easily connect with friends, family and colleagues regardless of geographical distances. This has led to a significant expansion of personal and professional networks.  For example, platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram facilitate the maintenance and growth of social and professional relationships. The Internet allows for real-time interaction, breaking down the constraints of space. This not only enhances connectivity with people but also fosters increased communication.  Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools utilized this real-time interaction feature to ensure uninterrupted classes. Social media platforms serve as powerful tools for sharing information on a global scale.  News, trends and important events can quic

written by 10418 Lee Seo Hyeon I think people’s communication is decreasing as social media usage rises. Also, with the advent of social media, it is true that many types of communication methods have emerged. Like Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp, where you can communicate with people with relatively few restrictions. However, I don’t think social media increases the rate of communication. Because, since the application that I mentioned above, as people get used to conversations using apps, we felt uncomfortable talking to each other face to face.  Furthermore, when we start to use social media, in addition, as social media exposes us to algorithms that gather our information, we gradually spend more time on social media, which can result in face-to-face conversation breaks in reality and addiction to social media.  Therefore, I don’t think social media helps or increases our conversation frequency, but rather has an adverse effect on reducing the conversation frequency. This is the fift

  written by  20726 Hwang Da In Today, various social media are rapidly developing and are taking place in our daily lives. Most people have their own electronic devices and almost everyone has at least one social media. However, as the online world develops like this, there is a growing voice that “actual human communication is decreasing” at the same time.  Does social media really decrease human communication? To mention the conclusion first, social media rather increases communication. Communication refers to exchanging information or to express one’s ideas, thoughts and feelings to someone else. The point is, this doesn’t always have to be done in the real world.  S ociety has changed these days, and people should start to adapt to the changing society. Communication on social media has no time or spatial limitations, and the range of people who can communicate is also much wider than in the real world. Moreover, not only does it increase communication, but it also guarantees th

  written by  20618 Lee Seo Ahn Social media decreases people’s communication because of algorithms. A social media algorithm is a compilation of rules and data that make decisions about what users want to see on the platform.  Social media sites create unique algorithms for everyone who uses the site, meaning that no two people will have the same exact social media newsfeed. Therefore, people only get to be exposed to news that they are interested in, and have a high possibility of only having biased information and missing out on crucial news.  This allows people only to have a conversation with people who have similar interests, which is problematic because it results in three problems: one, makes people miss out on a conversation with people who have different interests or opinions; two, therefore decreases people’s ability to communicate; and three, it hinders people to realize that there is another side. Algorithms weaken people’s chances to have a conversation with other people

written by 20302 Kim Dan Hee I believe social media has enhanced the way people communicate. Social media has become a new source of news.  According to the Pew Research Center, in 2018, 20% of the U.S. adults responded they get their news from social media often.  Spreading fake news is easier through social media than conventional newspapers or broadcasts; social media allows us to communicate interactively and support others regarding the news. This is where social media stepped in and took advantage.  It has never been easier to donate to reach out to people, with a few clicks to copy and paste or access links. You no longer need a physical box and cash to aid the marginalized, or those in need of help. One example of this is the recent wildfire in Maui. Before news stations could reach the site, locals utilized live video platforms such as TikTok to let the world know about their situation. People all over the world empathized with them, and soon enough the GoFundMe community and

written by 10418 Lee Seo Hyeon, 10610 Park So Min,  20302 Kim Dan Hee, 20618 Lee Seo Ahn & 20726 Hwang Da In With the launch of several social media platforms such as MSN Messenger, MySpace and Facebook, social media has paved its way through people’s lives since the early 2000s.  Social media began to leave its effects on communication as well. Communication became digitized mostly via text messages. The impact of social media has shed light upon new and different forms of communication. Social media shifted vast amounts of physical interaction to digital communication. It thereby allows people to interact with each other all over the world at any time through the Internet, being less constrained with space and time. Social media has also facilitated more communication as well. With hundreds of messaging applications that deliver texts within a few clicks, it has never been easier to converse with others. However, social media also has its shortcomings regarding the same issue, co

written by 20215 Lee Shi Hyeon On the surface, the animated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the live-action The Little Mermaid may seem to share some similarities as reimaginings of familiar stories in popular culture.  However, beneath the surface, the films took vastly different approaches in their attempts to bring diversity and inclusivity to the silver screen.  While one faltered in its execution due to controversy, the other soared to new artistic heights and critical acclaim through its kaleidoscopic visuals and nuanced storytelling. Spider-Verse’s Inclusive Web In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , audiences are reintroduced to Miles Morales, a teenager of Afro-Latino descent who took on the mantle of Spider-Man.  Rather than replacing Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man who appeared in 1962, Miles exists alongside other iterations of Spider-Man in a parallel universe. By bringing together Spider-People of different genders, ethnicities and backgrounds, the long-a

written by 10718 Lee Eun Soo Nowadays, we see many TV shows related to music and dance, such as Street Woman Fighter and America’s Got Talent .  We need to know that all musicians try to show and pass across their messages to us. We feel emotions in different ways in music and dance, unlike the speech. Dance Dancing shows have not been a popular topic. But in Korea, a dancing show called Street Woman Fighter was broadcasted, and it changed the dancing field. A foreign team from New Zealand showed their popular sport, rugby, in their dance performances. When the dancers were fired up, they said, “Let’s fight with our dance moves, not just our movements.”  This was the point where all the viewers felt that these dancers were really passionate about dancing. We could feel it by just watching TV even though we, the viewers and dancers were far apart. Dancing is known to send valuable and precious messages. Dancing has a unique power expressed with body movements through the rhythms.  We

written by 10226 Choi Seo Yeon These days, K-pop is popular globally.  There are various reasons why it’s trendy. K-pop songs have great rhythm and are catchy.  In addition, K-pop performances are always performed on a huge scale and show excellent skill. The idols often communicate with their fans through SNS. Its effect is that they can become friendly and have emotional empathy for each other. They even console some fans. Nowadays, K-pop has become an important industry. Its influence in marketing is increasing. Everyone thinks idols are cool, but it’s very difficult to become one. You need many abilities to succeed.  There is a TV program that shows the process of becoming an idol. It is an idol survival program. The program gathers trainees who compete in various missions. The trainees who join the survival program get ranked periodically, and all voting is done by the audience.  High-ranking trainees can debut, and low-ranking ones are eliminated. This program is popular because

written by 20103 Kim Geun Yeong K-pop has rapidly become one of Korea’s leading industries and the international image of the country. As a result, K-pop seems to have become a natural part of teenagers’ lives. Teens are particularly sensitive to aesthetic elements compared to other age groups. Therefore, idols become objects of imitation by fans and wannabes.  The effect of imitation is not just about copying. It also comes with a sense of satisfaction gained by emulating those figures. Experts attribute the increased focus on adolescents’ appearance to the development of social media. On platforms like Kakao, Facebook and Instagram, there is an abundance of photos showcasing glamorous appearances accompanied by praise.  When teens see these, they compare their own looks and experience a sense of relative inferiority. Beautifully adorned idols have become the standard of beauty and even influence what teenagers imitate. Fashion trends also have a similar effect. By emulating the revea