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Why Is Lawless State Authority Flourishing in Liberal Democracies?
Why Is Lawless State Authority Flourishing in Liberal Democracies?
Sung Yup Kim
The (Historical) Dots Connecting the British Empire, the United States, and Palestine/Israel As I sit down to write this piece, and as my attention inevitably drifts to the daily news with my usua...
SNU's Next Great Challenge: Becoming a Truly Global University
SNU's Next Great Challenge: Becoming a Truly Global University
Yoo-Sun Noh
As Seoul National University (SNU) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, it is an appropriate moment not only to reflect on how far we have come but also to consider where we must go next. Found...
[85th Edition] Letter from the Editor
[85th Edition] Letter from the Editor
Soomin Chae
Dear Readers, Spring has come to renew the calendar; with it, a new edition. I myself was new to the position of editor-in-chief not too long ago. There certainly was a fair amount of tension dur...
[84th Edition] Letter from the Editor
[84th Edition] Letter from the Editor
Lee Hee Seo
Dear readers, Another semester. Another edition complete. To speak candidly, it would be dishonest to gloss over the trepidation I felt in stepping into the role of Editor-in-Chief. The weight of...
[Opinion] Between Myth and Logos: The Return of Spirituality in Contemporary Art
[Opinion] Between Myth and Logos: The Return of Spirituality in Contemporary Art
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
Two exhibitions in Korea this year drew particular attention for foregrounding spirituality and occult imagination. The first was Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons, at the Museum of Contemporary Art B...
[Opinion] Why I Still Believe in Journalism in the Age of AI
[Opinion] Why I Still Believe in Journalism in the Age of AI
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
Confession time: I did not always want to become a journalist. I initially pursued political science and international relations with hopes of becoming a diplomat. Being in far-flung places, witne...
[Opinion] Taste as a Way of Being
[Opinion] Taste as a Way of Being
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
2026 has dawned upon us. We are truly at the height of an “era of great taste.” Terms like “aesthetic sense” and “style” have moved beyond trendy expressions to circulate as markers of cultural lit...
[83rd Edition] Letter from the Editor
[83rd Edition] Letter from the Editor
Lee Hee Seo
Dear readers, The passing of The SNU Quill’s twentieth anniversary marks a significant milestone—one that prompts us to pause, step back, and reflect. Not only on the two decades behind us, but on ...
[Opinion] The Diversity Agenda at Korean Universities: Gender Equality is Still a Top Priority
[Opinion] The Diversity Agenda at Korean Universities: Gender Equality is Still a Top Priority
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
Since 2018, the Diversity Council has run an annual program titled Understanding Diversity Among SNU Members aimed at SNU staff. Several years ago, when the floor was opened for questions after a n...
[Opinion] There is No Such Thing as
[Opinion] There is No Such Thing as "Unavoidable Death"
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
I remember the world in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic swept across nations. Every medical facility was mobilized to save human life, and through global cooperation, a vaccine was developed in ju...
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