• 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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Daegu International School's Student News Site
Fifth graders Logan Nam, David Hur, and Braydon Kim proudly showcase their project on the effects of video games on mood and personality. They aim to shine with a first place in their final year of elementary school.
Budding scientists explore the wonders of STEM
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
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
Flora Chung

Flora Chung, Broadcast Journalist and Photographer

As a senior, Flora enters her second year as a staff member. As a manager of two sports teams and contributor to big campus events, she loves life at DIS. Flora also plays a key role in painting the school’s murals, adding vibrancy to the walls. As a true art lover, she enjoys Mr. Gum’s classes and plays an important role in the school murals. Aside from art, Flora dives into music, and explores artists such as LANY and The Kid LAROI. 

All content by Flora Chung
Mrs. Jolly motivates the team post-game, celebrating their victory against FPS. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of teamwork and resilience.

[Photo] High school girls’ volleyball bows out early at KISAC

Annie Cho and Elena Lee
November 13, 2024
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.

[Photo] High school boys’ volleyball ends the season atop the KISAC podium

Alex Seo, Writer
November 12, 2024
Yul Sakong in eighth grade sports the classic DIS crewneck sweatshirt at last year's middle school party. The sweatshirt is now for sale on THERIM.

[Photo] DIS streamlines uniform and jersey purchases through new website

Ethan Rossmeisl, Section Editor
November 7, 2024
JV1 setter Maddox Jolly (number 8) shouts "Jets Fighting" during the varsity finals. His loud roar echoes within the gym, boosting the players' performance and school spirit at the home of the Sharks.

[Photo] High school boys’ volleyball makes waves in Busan

Alex Seo, Writer
October 29, 2024
Sophomore Jack Lee and freshmen CJ Park and James Kim make their way through the path. Although the hard pavement is different from the soft trail at Bongmu Lake, they persevere through nonetheless.

[Photo] Cross country team narrows but newcomers step up

Alex Seo, Writer
October 8, 2024
Twelfth graders Elisa Triolo and Tamara Trindade consult Mr. Gum for some advice on their independent projects.

[Photo] Clay shapes the curriculum

Eugene Sung, Writer
October 6, 2024
The Sharks corner the mini Jet, Raina Kang. They cut to open spaces to free themselves for a pass.

[Photo] Boys call the shots, girls undergo growing pains

Ethan Rossmeisl, Section Editor
May 20, 2024
Eighth-grader Jason McAteer successfully avoids getting his flag stolen by an opponent player. Being the ace of the team, McAteer leads his team to victory.

[Photo] Games galore, food to explore, middle school party encore

Andrew Shim and Luna Kang
May 11, 2024
Sixth grader Olivia Cho and fifth grader Lily Kim beam and shriek with laughter. They goof around and have the time of their lives.

[Photo] [Photos] DIS Girl Scouts make new friends but keep the old

Eugene Sung, Writer
March 27, 2024
The varsity basketball team wins their first KISAC trophy in DIS history. Although not satisfied with third, the boys played hard and earned their rightful spot.

[Photo] Jets bring first KISAC high school basketball trophy home

Ethan Rossmeisl, Section Editor
March 13, 2024

Movie madness

Flora Chung and Grace Cho
February 28, 2024
Coach Bergan discusses news strategies with his team in the HS Volleyball Busan Invitational on Oct. 28. The air is tense as the two schools plan for their next game. (Flora Chung)

[Photo] One-on-one with the new AD 

Eugene Sung, Writer
February 13, 2024

Jet Stream November 22nd, 2023

Grace Cho, Nayoung Kim, and Flora Chung
November 22, 2023
Opposite June Park and middle blocker Haydn Mangione time their jump for the perfect block. June calls "touch" after he softens the spike. The defense uses this opportunity to counterattack.

[Photo] Jets win big at the Busan Invitational

Ethan Rossmeisl, Section Editor
November 21, 2023
Isabelle Tose in third grade prepares the arts and crafts station for kids to come and create designs related to fall.

[Photo] Elementary leaders step up for first-ever Fall Festival

Jessica Woo and Leanne Yoon
November 2, 2023
Power hitter Juan Cortez warms up with a jump float before the game. The aggression intimidates the opposing players.

[Photo] High school boys break through as back-to-back volleyball champions

Annie Cho, Dylan Wang, Leanne Yoon, and Luna Kang
October 31, 2023
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