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Act Two Through the Lens

When the red recording light of the camera turned off and the heavy soundproof studio door closed, a strange sense of liberation swept over me, accompanied by a long, deep sigh. The intense broadcasti
Moonlit Cosmos in the Autumn Twilight: A Farewell to the Season

As a sharp, chilly breeze whispers through the air, we feel the brief autumn season quietly slipping away. In the gathering dusk, I took a spontaneous photography trip near Incheon to capture the lin

The Golden Silhouettes of October: A Late Autumn Evening in Muuido

On the final weekend of October, I slung a lightweight camera body and a mini carbon-fiber tripod over my shoulder and headed out to the rocky shores of Muuido Island. The sea breeze brushing against

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Returning from the Almaty Traditional Market in Tears: Several years ago, I visited Almaty, Kazakhstan in Central Asia, with acquaintances on a business trip. It is famously known as th ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

Busan, a city that captivates people around the world: In the past, I used to praise the night views of Hong Kong or Singapore. However, the night view of Haeundae in Busan is now just ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

'Cherry Garden Chicken' Itaewon Branch: An acquaintance, who used to encourage and support the Dongdaemun and Insadong branches of Cherry Garden, has opened a small, 15-p ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

An international student from Tunisia at KAIST: An international student who came from the beautiful country of Tunisia to study in Korea visited Cherry Garden and had bulgogi. W ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

"We are from Chile": These female students, who are studying at Sungkyunkwan University, come from Chile in South America. Because the country is so lo ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

Leveraging City Tour Buses and International Students: City tour buses are currently operating in both Seoul and Busan. While they are meant for tourists, there are times when they run ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

Heartbreaking Text Messages from International Students: There are more than 80 international students who have expressed that they want to work part-time at "Cherry Garden." In their hom ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

Always wondrous, Egypt: Looking down at the ground from above Cairo, most of it is desert. It's not just sandy ground; the scale is enormous. Around the N ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

An Unexpected Gift from Germany: On a day when heavy rain was pouring down, a German family on a business trip to LG visited Cherry Garden in Insadong. They were G ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

Why I Visited 'Yeongcheon Market': I also visited Yeongcheon Market near Independence Gate (Dongnimmun). Yeongcheon Market has small shops lined up on both sides. Co ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

Students from Nigeria: Nigeria is a representative country in West Africa. Its capital is Abuja, but Lagos is much more famous. I have a few Nigerian acq ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.04

"Fake news will naturally disappear if the press remains faithful to its inherent role": "Politicians use 'fake news' as rhetoric—a carefully calculated strategy to shift stances and rally their base. The more fie ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.24

SMEs Urge Government Support for AI Adoption as Hurdles Persist: SEOUL — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea are increasingly calling for urgent government intervention ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.01

The Bitter End for the 'Nation Possessing Son Heung-min': How Incompetence Eroded a 'Golden Generation': The fourth World Cup campaign of Son Heung-min, widely regarded as the finest attacker in Asian football history, has come to a ho ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.29

Retail Investors Face Strict Penalties for 'Flipping' SpaceX IPO Shares: NEW YORK — As the fervor surrounding the recent SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) continues to capture global attention, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.16

A University Professor's Lament: (C) Semeando Vida There are about 2,600 four-year universities in the United States. Some are research-oriented universities wh ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.04.20

Fertilizers and Food: (C) Francezone Aiphotos To survive, we must farm. Since what grows naturally in the mountains and fields is insufficient, we mu ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.04.20

A Daughter’s Question and Concerns About My Stamina: "Mom, what do you mean by preparing for Cherry Garden Branch No. 2 in Insa-dong? Do you have the stamina to handle it?" I receive ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.04.19

The Reason I Insist on Expensive "Halal Meat": I use meat that doesn't leave much profit considering the original cost. I purchase expensive Halal meat and cook exclusively with ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.04.13

The Extraordinary Singing Talent of a Senior Alumnus (KMA 39th Class): I have a deep connection with graduates from various military academies. For a long time, I have volunteered in a "civilian diplom ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.13

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