The Tribune’s November 2024 issue covers various dimensions of society, including the importance of increasing financial support for students’ mental health, in-depth discussions on the climate crisis, the perspectives of exchange students, and an introduction to running crews. In particular, during the Tribune’s discussion of consumption patterns among young people, the word “socialsumer” was stood out. This refers to those whose consumption is influenced by ethical and social considerations, and I feel it effectively captures the desire of people like me to have a positive impact on society. In addition, I found the discussion of Korea’s latest trend, running crews, to be interesting and the introduction of running apps particularly useful.

By Kim Ga-in, Senior, Dept. of Political Science and International Relations