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Public protests against government standardization of history books

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

On Oct. 12, the South Korean government announced its proposal to become the sole regulator of the content of history textbooks used in curriculums. The current system implemented in 2010 allowed high...

New Teachers 2015

New Teachers 2015

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

The SIS community welcomed twelve new teachers for the 2015-2016 academic year: Ms. Bruttig, Ms. Feng, Mr. Green, Ms. Harman, Ms. Lin, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Morales, Ms. Sadler, Mr. Silber, Mr. Thomson, Ms....

COEX receives threat from ISIS

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Islamic State of Iraq and the Syria (ISIS), a terrorist group that gained notoriety in 2014 for its mass killings, abductions, and beheadings, threatened to bomb COEX, a large shopping mall complex on...

Varsity swimmers gain insight through coaching sessions

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Recognizing the enthusiasm of potential varsity swim team members, Coach Cindy Presse and Coach Ji Min Kim devised a method to channel swimmers’ talent in the service of others. The coaches introduced...

Age and experience should be out of context when selecting members for sports teams

Age and experience should be out of context when selecting members for sports teams

April Kim | Dec 4, 2015

With the beginning of every season comes the opportunity for students to join a sports team. But the truth of the matter is that those chances are not necessarily given equally: certain practices bring...

AISA Volleyball Review

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Hours of practice and preparation culminate in the Association of International Schools in Asia (AISA) and KAIAC tournaments, where teams are given an opportunity to showcase the skills they have polished...

Students take a more hands-on approach for studies

Marie Park | Dec 4, 2015

The North East Asia Math Competition (NEAMC), the Science Olympiad, and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) national tournament are programs recently made available to SIS students in order to...

AP Capstone program to be offered at SIS

AP Capstone program to be offered at SIS

Soomin Chun | Dec 4, 2015

From the upcoming school year, rising juniors and sophomores will have the opportunity to enroll in two new AP courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—aimed to help students cultivate independent research...

SOS: Why gender equality is a win-win situation

SOS: Why gender equality is a win-win situation

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

You are walking down the street and come across two men throwing punches at each other. As a spectator, you would probably feel a mix of fear, danger, and for some more than others, excitement and anticipation....

Colors of Adolescence: White

Colors of Adolescence: White

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Sometimes, even the most common experience holds a special place in your heart: A young girl thrusts open the gym door and leaves the frenzy of jump ropes and screaming children. The purple frustration...

Parents fatally beat teen in New York church

Jenny Seo | Dec 4, 2015

When Lucas and Christopher Leonard failed to answer questions during what the police believe was a counseling session at the Word of Life Christian Church on Oct. 11, the two were severely assaulted. Police...