Ever since the French Revolution, each country has had its own approach on acknowledging the integrity of people. Child labor regulations are still new political concepts – especially in countries that suffered colonization. The Japanese rule in Korea lasted for 35 years – from 1910 to 1
Islands are places in which unique cultures are fostered. While the main reason could be seen in their geographic isolation and exceptional natural environment, the true reason is due to their own people. After all, they are the ones that experienced these elements, manifesting their responses throu
Jeju United Football Club(FC) based in Seogwipo, Jeju is currently playing in the K League one. The team has gone through some ups and downs in recent years. In 2019, the team was relegated to K-League two. After successfully finishing fourth in 2021 season, Jeju United FC has bigger goals for this
“Full-scale war – invasion – was started by Ukraine’s aggressive neighbor, Russia” tells Ohla to The Islander. “Our children are being killed, and our women are being raped; our people are fleeing, and their houses are being bombarded. Our landmarks are gone too. Russian soldiers are pro
‘The all-time infectious disease virus broke out in China.’ It used to be a common, sensational article that could be overlooked. And the virus is still bothering us. I have to wear an annoying mask, get a vaccine at the risk of my life because of my allergies, and check in with a QR-code everywhere
The Islander would like to present the journeys of both Seok-Hwa and Ji-Yun, female students, juniors, and undergraduate students spending the second semester of 2021 abroad.We must first establish the basics: the world is still experiencing a global pandemic. While many international restrictions a
To say that South Korean culture has been popular over the past few years is an understatement. Music, movies, dramas, you name it: Korea has been an integral part of contemporary popular culture. So much so, in fact, that this cultural influence has reached the point of becoming an essential tool o
JNU has welcomed almost 150 international students this semester: from students of the Korean Language Program, to exchange students, as well as the ones that have already been studying here in both undergraduate and graduate programs. This is the highest number of foreign students registered since
As much as any other concept, what perception we may have of what makes a place a ‘home’ is going to be different for each person. For instance, some people might not see a house or an apartment as a ‘home’; instead, they might consider it to be the country where they were born in. Furthermore, a ‘h
“Didn’t you feel nervous whenever you dived into the water?” asked Boo So-Young, a JNU undergraduate student, to her grandmother. “Well, if I had been nervous, I would not have done it in the first place! I worked assiduously every single day,” replied Mrs. Kang SuJa, a Haenyeo with 65 years of exp
Home to the only UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in Korea, Jeju Island is renowned for its gorgeous ecosystems brimmed with unique flora and fauna. This clearly has gathered attention from international tourists, making several public and private organizations design programs that pander to forei
Over two months on every Saturday, from May 1st to June 26th, the Jeju Olle Foundation will be hosting a one-day hike program, Wander Jeju on Foot, to encourage foreigners to further explore the nature of Jeju with English guidance by seasoned local trail mates. The participation fee is 28,000 KRW,
Ecuadorian Fashion Designer, Anabel Lopez, has added another success under her belt with her most recent fashion show held the 4th of April on the campus of our University. Being a Koreanlanguage student herself, Ms. Lopez (Instagram: @anabellopez. r), has had plenty of experience working in Korea,
The Islander would like to introduce two ways to fully enjoy the Jeju Olle Trail. First is Play the Jeju, which is an outdoor activity game combined with digital technology, developed by Jeju Techno Park, and second is Clean Olle campaign, the volunteer activity to clean Olle trails while walking al
Meaning that when the end goal is important any mean to achieve it is valid, the quote “The End Justifies the Means” has been, by mistake, often attributed to Machiavelli as a summary of his ideology. Despite its origins tracing back as far as the Roman poet Ovid, the general thought that this phras
2020’s curtain is about to go down as the world is in a perpetual state of commotion due to circumstances that have shaken up the entire global landscape. From the international health crisis to the increasing threat that Global Warming is posing, there are few certain things in times of chaos. Whil
On October 30th, the ‘JDC-JNU Young Leaders of Next Generation Forum’ was held at JDC (Jeju Free International City Development Center). Three Jeju National University students and about fifteen foreign students from Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India participated in the event in person
Jeju Province Development Corporation is planning to build a new office building when an appropriate place is secured in the old downtown area of Jeju. Like other regions, the old downtown area of Jeju was stagnating due to the simultaneous outflow and aging of the population. Therefore, the corpora
October 9th is Hangul Day, and it is also known as the Korean Alphabet Day. It is said that King Sejong the Great created Hangul in 1443, having sympathy for his people, who had many difficulties due to the difference between the Korean language and the Chinese characters. It is said that most of th
My name is Hwang Hyo-Sin and I am the leader of the 1st Global Supporters English team, ‘Macarena’. I usually embody overall plans or gather opinions of our team members. As I am from Seoul, I used to live alone in Jeju Island. I understand what it feels like to be alone. I learned a lot from many i