A few years ago, fine dust levels began to appear on the news, and now it is part of our daily lives to check the level. The use of air purifiers, which lower the concentration of fine dust, has also increased as the awareness of the levels of fine dust has gone up. In a recent entertainment show, I

In 2020, global warming is poised to bring the temperature higher than the record high of 40.1 Celsius, the highest temperature recorded in Korea in 2018. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted that this year is 74.7 percent likely to be the hottest year on record,

In February 2020, in Cheong-ju, a man in his 60’s suffocated his sleeping wife to death. She was a dementia patient. He said the reason for the murder was to alleviate the pressure his children experienced, as his wife’s dementia symptoms continued to worsen. This sad scenario illustrates how the di

A spine is located in the center of the body and is an important part that supports our balance and postures. A normal spine looks straight from the front, but if it becomes bent, then this is a condition called ‘scoliosis’. In February 2014, the National Health Insurance Corporation surveyed patien

The fourth industrial revolution is leading to the introduction of many new smart technologies. One form of new technologies is Virtual Reality (VR) meaning it is no longer limited to the world of the science fiction. VR means alternate simulated reality. The interesting thing about this technology

When spring comes, the weather gets warmer, and pollen starts to flutter. During spring, we can see people around us sniffling because of allergies and the change of the season. We often describe this as having ‘rhinitis’. In fact, according to statistics from the Health Insurance Review and Assessm

As the new year begins, several changes will be introduced to various areas of a life in Korea. This article will introduce some changes that may well be of use to students at Seowon University. 1. Increase of the Minimum WageThe minimum wage is a wage that is provided to workers to guarantee a mini

It is a proven fact that water makes up 60 to 70 percent of our body mass. Why is it that we have so much water in our bodies? This is because water has a vital role to play in how our body functions. This article will explore the role of water on the body and also look at how we should consume it.-