• K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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Senior Hailey Tzou strums the electric guitar in her Halloween costume. In addition to the music, the band's cute onesies captivate the audience.
Rain or shine, DIS Community Festa thrives
Middle and high schoolers form one large Minion clan in efforts to steal the Moon.
Spooky School Spirit: Jets cap off an unforgettable Spirit Week
Elementary students light up the field as they smile and wave at the drone. It captures the Halloween magic in the air.
Too Ghoul for School: Halloween costumes haunt Spirit Week
Freshman CJ Park belts out the chorus while plucking the melody on his electric guitar. The band’s performance of the song “love.” by wave to earth leaves the audience in love with music.
Jets wrap up Season 1 with a day of jam-packed assemblies
DEIB Consultant Ms. Jessica Wei Huang explains a sample workshop plan she developed. She encourages all participants to come up with their own and implement it during Wednesday all-staff meetings.
DEIB Consultant Jessica Wei Huang returns to DIS for second annual EARCOS Weekend Workshop
Mrs. Gum, impersonating E.T., excitingly pedals her tricycle. Her basket contains all of her materials for work.
Students ditch backpacks for Anything But a Bag Day
Both excited and nervous, Aileen steps on the baseball field and announces the opening of the first game of the Korean Series. Her confident voice resounds through the stadium. Photo courtesy of the Kim family.
Lions superfan’s banner steals the show, leads to Korean Series spotlight
Every day, people lose enormous sums, even entire life-savings to such schemes of deceit. Until just 2021, vishing caused a net loss of 3,868,100,000,000 won across Korea.
Don’t fall for the trap: Voice phishing reels in innocent victims
As a foreigner, navigating and fully understanding everything in Korean remains challenging. Yet, Korea offers a vibrant and enriching way of life.
On the outside looking in
Ms. Dennard incorporates her diverse experience into the fifth-grade classroom. She asks question prompts that lead to passionate discussions in the classroom.
Twelve countries and counting: Ms. Dennard’s adventures around the world
Mr. Hortezuela beams with pride as his physics class erupts in applause, astonished by his quick mastery of a challenging physics question. Students attentively listen to every part of his explanation of the answer in detail, afraid to miss a single step of it.
Destiny calls: Mr. Hortezuela’s Korean fated adventure awaits
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
Fujino and Kyōmoto enjoy their regular day together with the money they earned by drawing mangas. This scene symbolizes Kyōmoto's character development from a shut-in to a girl who can leave her home to hang out with her friend.
Don’t look back in anger, look back in growth
My trip to the Big Apple
My trip to the Big Apple
The new Illumination franchise is bombarded with negative reviews.
Despicable Me… more like Despicable Meh
Book prices rise over the year, with people expecting the average book price to reach 20,000 won by the year 2024.
Bookworms bewildered by inflation
These six songs will have you smiling all autumn long. But this is just to get you started for this season.
Six songs for your autumn playlist
Apple showcases its newest color “Ultramarine” on this poster that is featured in stores. The iPhone 16, although lacking in innovative functions, attempts to make up for its hefty price tag with its vibrant colors.
Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” doesn’t shine
Recent controversies raise concerns over Korea’s military service and spark debates around gender equality and mental health. Although this social change has cut down the military pool each year, complaints continue to arise.
Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide
Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
The Park Chung Hee statue controversy pits conservatives against the liberals and divides the people of Daegu.
Statue of former president raises eyebrows
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.
Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis
Many Koreans do not fit in the two 21~23 foundation shades. These four celebrities themselves act as living proof that dark-skinned Koreans exist.
The exclusivity of tone inclusivity
Jets Flyover Staff, 2023~2024. Illustration by Catherine Park.
Farewell from the 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief
Aiden Hwang (number 34) in sixth grade aims the ball toward the goal with precision and power. He maintains his unwavering focus as he drives toward the goal.
Ups and downs at middle school SKAIS soccer finals
Mrs. Jolly motivates the team post-game, celebrating their victory against FPS. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of teamwork and resilience.
High school girls’ volleyball bows out early at KISAC
The varsity team celebrates their bronze medal. Although they failed to reach the finals, they wrapped up the tourney with a win and a bronze medal.
High school boys’ volleyball ends the season atop the KISAC podium
Steven Jang and Akari Kojima in sixth grade rock their customized futsal uniform for Sports Day. They love the addition of their names on the back and point at it proudly.
DIS streamlines uniform and jersey purchases through new website
Cross country teams blaze a new trail at KISAC debut
Cross country teams blaze a new trail at KISAC debut
Freshman setter Agnew Kim prepares for a serve receive. She lets her teammate, Sophia Bae, know the timing of the switch for a swift transition from defense to offense.
Varsity and JV girls’ volleyball both take third at SKAIS
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Find your future
Find your future
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Comic: Miscreant #2-Ebel
Comic: Miscreant #2-Ebel
Students Write Their Own Future. Free Forgery Now!
Jets Tailspin: Students on trial for forging parent’s signatures on permission forms
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Identities of these lunch club members are hidden to protect them from university admissions officers.
Jets Tailspin: Tips for starting a lunch club from a student organizer
  • K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
Ava Cho

Ava Cho, Photographer / Designer

Ava, a senior at Daegu International School, loved art and design ever since childhood. She moved to DIS in 9th grade because she decided to study art abroad. In her free time, she loves going to galleries and taking pictures of the city and nature. Music is her biggest inspiration for her art. Due to her interest in art and design, she will take her place as an editor for the yearbook. Ava is looking forward to showing her passion as an illustrator for the Jets Flyover.   



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Ms. Lualhati dives into elasticity through the scientific lens. Her unique approach opens up new minds.

[Photo] TEDxYouth stretches young minds

Annie Cho and Justin Huh
April 15, 2024
Sean Kim roars after an amazing play from his team. The crowd also hypes up the Jets to fight with more intensity.

[Photo] Middle school boys’ volleyball thumps SKAC for back-to-back titles

Alex Seo, Writer
March 14, 2024
Seniors enjoy one of their last getaways of high school.

[Photo] [Photos] High schoolers bounce their troubles away downtown

Jessica Woo, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2024
A tattoo artist carefully hand-pokes each dot of ink into the client’s forearm. Handpoking is a form different from the conventional tattoo machine method that most people are used to. It creates a more vintage look.

[Photo] Rising from the shadows: a deeper look into South Korea’s “illegal” tattoo artists

Nadia Woo, Writer
February 18, 2024
Juan Cortez (number 24) jumps up to pass the high-flying ball. He follows all the way to the end line to give a perfect pass.

[Photo] Volleyball Jets wrap up the season with a strong finals run

Ethan Rossmeisl, Section Editor
December 12, 2023
Varsity girls cheer before their last game of the season. Coach Balint and Coach Jolly bring back the energy for their final match. "Jets on three. 1, 2, 3, JETS!"

[Photo] Girls end the season with a bittersweet finale

Annie Cho and Bonnie Kim
December 6, 2023
Sophomore Minori Kojima serves an ace against the Warriors. Minori qualified for varsity last year as a freshman. The Jets look forward to 2 more solid years from the up-and-comer.

[Photo] Jets volleyball girls fly to Camp Walker for a rematch

Eugene Sung, Dylan Wang, and Leanne Yoon
November 9, 2023
The "splat" of the pumpkins makes elementary schoolers' jaws drop.

[Photos] Cloudy with a chance of pumpkins

Andrew Shim, Leanne Yoon, Dylan Wang, and Ava Cho
October 16, 2023
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Top Tips On Top-lining

Dylan Wang, Jade Lee, Luna Kang, and Ava Cho
April 24, 2023
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Artificial Painters Storm the Creative Field

Jane Nam, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Ava Cho
March 14, 2023
Graphic by Ava Cho.

A Single Test to Determine Your Future

Dylan Wang, Luna Kang, Jade Lee, Catherine Park, and Ava Cho
March 6, 2023
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Jets’ Sports Glide To the Top

Juan Cortez, Ava Cho, and Grace Chae
February 23, 2023
John and Daniel are like bread and butter on stage through years of practice. Photo courtesy of @wave_to_earth on Instagram.

The Next Generation of the K-indie Scene Arrives in Seoul

Ava Cho, Nadia Woo, Jade Lee, Grace Chae, Catherine Park, and Jodie Lee
January 19, 2023
Mainstream reality show, "Show Me The Money" introduces homegrown Korean talent to the national and global hip-hop scene.

Korean Hit Series “Show Me The Money” Spotlights Diamonds in the Rough

Dylan Wang, Ava Cho, Catherine Park, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
December 7, 2022
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Growing Pains: Puberty, Adolescence, and the Mind

Raina Lee, Ava Cho, Luna Kang, Catherine Park, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
November 13, 2022
Graphic by Ava Cho.

What’s Your Favorite Flavor of Pepero?

Raina Lee, Luna Kang, Ava Cho, and Catherine Park
November 10, 2022
Graphic by Ava Cho.

The Resurgence of Analog Photography in the Digital Era

Aiden Chae, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, Jade Lee, Ava Cho, and Catherine Park
November 3, 2022
Excessive practice under extreme pressure and stress makes trainees question their dream of becoming K-pop idols. Illustration by Ava Cho.

Behind the Scenes of Being a K-pop Trainee

Dylan Wang, Luna Kang, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Ava Cho
October 18, 2022
Who’s Your Soulmate: Part 6

Who’s Your Soulmate: Part 6

Tiffany Lee, Ava Cho, and Jodie Lee
September 26, 2022
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