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[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...
[82nd Edition] Letter from the Editor
[82nd Edition] Letter from the Editor
Hyun Joo Young
Dear readers, Autumn, my favorite season, fled early in 2024, but at least Mother Nature gifted us with the most majestic first snow. Alongside the winter breeze, I wrapped up my second year at uni...
[Opinion] Wishy washy medical reform
[Opinion] Wishy washy medical reform
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
Last week, Seoul National University decided to approve its medical students' gap years, almost a year after the students started refusing to attend classes in protest of the government's medical r...
[Commencement] Commencement speech by President of SNU at 78th Graduation Ceremony
[Commencement] Commencement speech by President of SNU at 78th Graduation Ceremony
The SNU Quill Editorial Team
Proud graduates of Seoul National University, Ph.D., Master's, and Bachelor's!     I deeply congratulate you on your graduation.   Appreciation and gratitude, memories of many encoun...
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