Core Connect Media is thrilled to honor our Tech & Innovation Section Editor, Kyuwan Seo, on the publication of his groundbreaking research titled "Thermo-chemical Environment-dependent Vacancy Formation in Fe₂WO₆: A DFT Study" in Heliyon, a highly respected Elsevier journal. This study explores vacancy formation in Fe₂WO₆
In a world where digital communication is becoming ever more prevalent, the need to protect individuals, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of cyberbullying is more pressing than ever. Our very own Leo Lim, a dedicated student at St. Mark’s School and the Sports section editor of Core
By David Taehee Lee ZONE, the gargantuan organic matter. Born of the dust of a waning star, it drifted seamlessly across the vacuum of the universe. A primitive, instinctive being, feasting on shattered asteroids and other pesky, insignificant life forms. It grew by the day, often altering its body and
By David Taehee Lee Long ago, in days of yore I was the Young Dwarf prince of Erebor Ever prosper under Lonely Mountain might Mines of gold, and gems glisten under moonlight The forge was hot, it ever shone bright Meat and ale, laughter ever rang in the halls Long
By David Taeehee Lee The drawing by David Taehee Lee Phineas: The victim. Gene Forrester: The perpetrator, dearest friend to Phineas. Brinker Hadley: The prosecutor, classmate of Phineas. Leper Lepellier: Sole witness, classmate of Phineas. Students 1,2,3 ACT 1 Scene 1 Enter Gene, Phineas, Brinker, and twelve students.
By David Taehee Lee Mastery of knowledge alone does not make great men, and the ability to reflect on people differently is a leap towards sincerity and excellence. Although people consider research scientists experts, the 'experts' also have something to learn from an ordinary view. We can spot
Giving children a chance to dream, play, and build brighter futures. Leolim_ByPlay_PitchDeckLeolim_ByPlay_PitchDeck.pdf4 MBdownload-circle Key Problems: 1. Plastic Pollution: * 9.2 billion tons of plastic have been produced since 1950. * 36% of plastic is for single-use purposes. * Plastic pollution contributes 3.4% to global greenhouse gas
By David Taehee Lee Imagine walking in the rain. The drops hit small yet consistently on the bare flesh. The breeze sends shivers down the thin, fragile body. A small sigh, even a moan of agony, escapes the moist lips. And there it is: A rainbow at dusk. Its magnitude
To begin with, it should be noted that the players in St. Mark’s Varsity Basketball team have had a great amount of increase in their skills and competency compared to last year and that there are several valuable additions to the team despite the loss of last year’s
On a hot Summer day at St. Mark’s School, I, a chubby international freshman from South Korea had no clue what was going on. Intimidated by the tall white and black classmates around me, I hardly left my room, too shy to engage. To make things worse, I got
By David Taehee Lee The pen is firm and delicate in my right hand. From the tip spurs a world of unknown origin, one that refuses to be limited. I brandish the utensil like a sword, as if to cut into the mystic world I have just conceived. And for
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Speaking to my fellow high school members at Growth Link NGO about educational disparities exacerbated by COVID-19 was both rewarding and thought-provoking. Sharing our perspectives as students, I found it uplifting to see my peers so engaged and ready to discuss real solutions. Their insightful responses and shared experiences deepened
Sports
On June 7th, 2024, during the intense rivalry game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Rafael Devers hit a 441-foot home run to center field against Gerrit Cole, an extraordinary pitcher who just came back from rehab after his elbow injury. Despite the magnitude
Culture
White. Everything was white, until it wasn't. Standing in Seoul's sprawling Arsham retrospective, I watched as shapes emerged from the monochromatic haze like ghosts materializing from a fog. A deteriorating PlayStation controller. A crumbling Mickey Mouse. A fossilized basketball. Each object was familiar yet alien, contemporary
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Sports
Straight out of KBO (Korean Baseball Organization), Ha-Seong Kim, a skillful shortstop from Kiwoom Heroes known for his great hitting ability and power as a shortstop, made a 4 yr(s) / $28mil contract with San Diego Padres. It had been over 5 years since a KBO position player went to
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We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable accomplishment by Bella Yeom, our Photography Editor at Core Connect Media. Bella recently won the prestigious Award of Excellence, presented by the Minister of Unification, Young Ho Kim, for her compelling speech on North Korean human rights at the Seoul International Youth English
Writer's Haven
From the acceptance of a refugee seeking asylum to a new student invited to a lunch table, the belief in the common human identity has given shelter to those who have experienced exclusion, often through the expulsion from a physical space or location. Against injustice and isolation, the reach of
Writer's Haven
On a lazy Sunday noon in 1974, President Gerald Ford, a month into his presidency, changed the course of modern political history by announcing a “full, free, and absolute” pardon to his resigned predecessor Richard Nixon for the crimes that he “[had] committed or may have committed or taken part
Writer's Haven
By David Taehee Lee After many days of travel from the Andromedan Galaxy to the Milky Way, Gwarb arrived at the place of learning called PRISMS in the heart of the forest, and landed his little blue spaceship by the river that rolled through the Sylvan Sliver. Ugh… where am
Sports
Introduction In professional sports, player salaries are influenced by a combination of performance, marketability, and economic principles such as supply and demand. These factors not only shape individual player contracts but also reflect broader trends in the global sports market. This paper examines how the interplay of supply and demand
Writer's Haven
By David Taehee Lee Imagine you are having a rough day at school. You woke up late, got tardy-unexcused for period 1, forgot to bring your homework, and ended up slouching through the rest of class. Yet you are young and the day is long.You want nothing more than