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Net neutrality matters: Here’s why

Net neutrality matters: Here’s why

Jocelyn Lee | Jan 31, 2018

While the Internet is currently within our reach with just one push of a button, this accessibility could be taken away from us in a matter of years. Net neutrality is the idea that Internet service...

Logan Paul: the pied piper of YouTube

Logan Paul: the pied piper of YouTube

Dawn Kim | Jan 31, 2018

“That giant mountain structure is Mount Fiji. That is where they make Fiji water. No. Fuji apples are made there. Fiji water is made there. Don’t tell me you don’t learn anything on this channel!...

Korean instruction necessary for global citizenry

Korean instruction necessary for global citizenry

Nicholas Kim | Dec 7, 2017

“Seoul International School develops inquisitive, independent thinkers and collaborative learners, who acquire the essential knowledge necessary to be caring and creative contributors to the world around...

Learning about adulthood

Learning about adulthood

Andrea Jiwon Kwon | Dec 7, 2017

An average school day unfurls: period by period, we scramble to our English, math, and science classes, taking tests, turning in assignments – doing just about anything to expand our knowledge. For most...

President Trumps close relationships with authoritarian leaders create possible concerns

President Trump’s close relationships with authoritarian leaders create possible concerns

Chris Lee | Dec 7, 2017

Near the end of President Donald Trump’s trip to Asia, Senator Bernie Sanders published a statement denouncing the president for his intimate relationship with various authoritarian leaders. President...

South Korea relies on citizens’ jury to decide on nuclear plant construction

South Korea relies on citizens’ jury to decide on nuclear plant construction

Andie Kim | Nov 22, 2017

The debate over nuclear plants has become a perennial issue, for the heated discourse has constantly changed the definition of the “greater good.” Politicians would attempt to balance a sufficient...

Militarism fuels attack on Japan’s pacifism

Militarism fuels attack on Japan’s pacifism

Sia Cho | Nov 22, 2017

With a landslide victory in the Japanese re-election, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reinvigorated his efforts in pushing for reform of Japan’s pacifist constitution. The revision of Article 9, a long...

Never too old for a field trip

Never too old for a field trip

Soomin Chun | Nov 22, 2017

By SOOMIN CHUN & NICHOLAS KIM We all remember our first field trip. For many of us, such trips were simple -- visiting the museum of paleontology or the zoo. We had always seen the images of dinosaurs...

The reality on South Koreas refugee crisis

The reality on South Korea’s refugee crisis

Angela Jinyoung Choe | Nov 9, 2017

On Sept. 20, South Korea made several changes to its refugee legislation, such as providing humanitarian aid for Myanmar refugees. In previous years, South Korea was known for its impressive framework...

The Pyeongchang Olympics fuel unintended consequences in South Korea

The Pyeongchang Olympics fuel unintended consequences in South Korea

Jenny Seo | Nov 9, 2017

On August 30, 2017, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) claimed that Pyeongchang, South Korea is ready to welcome the world to the 2018 Olympics. In fact, the huge preparations for this event, such...

Community service focus needed at home

Community service focus needed at home

Nicholas Kim | Nov 9, 2017

Clubs at SIS exist to provide extra opportunities for students to pursue their passions outside of the classroom. In particular, a bevy of “volunteer” clubs (Red Cross Youth, Habitat for Humanity,...

Let it be

Let it be

Soomin Chun | Oct 18, 2017

By Soomin Chun & Nicholas Kim SIS is widely known among other Korean international schools and colleges alike for its highly competitive environment. Walking through the hallways of our high school...

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