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ICE and HSI agents detain Korean technicians at a Georgia battery plant. What began as a routine work trip ended in multiple arrests, exposing the fragile distinction between cooperation and criminalization.
Koreans rounded up by ICE agents in Georgia
Students’ growing reliance on AI risks dulling their creativity and critical thinking. The new AI policy encourages collaboration with technology while preserving independent thought and originality.
New AI policy shapes discussions, curriculum, and expectations
Students who wish to suggest changes to the lunch menu should go to the Cafeteria page on the DIS website and look to the bottom left corner. The button links directly to the Feedback Form.
Cafeteria feedback form dishes up voices
Students line up at the Snack Shop before the University Fair, picking out treats to enjoy before their ASAs. Two managers handle the busy crowd with quick service and friendly demeanors, keeping the line moving smoothly.
J&J Catering renovates cafeteria Snack Shop
High School Student Council members sophomore Kaylie Jeong and junior Oliver Park splash water on Secretary William Seo in a burst of laughter and cheers. The playful moment served as a joyful finale, wrapping up the day’s festivities with spirited energy.
Community festa rocks with music, dance, and cultural flair
mCLASS, owned by Amplify, provides literacy assessments for elementary classrooms all over the world. Teachers learn from the results and fill gaps in learning.
New mCLASS tests shape literacy development in elementary classrooms
Il-woo at his desk—his daily ritual now includes both Buddhist chants and chapters from a psychology textbook. Photo by CJ Park.
The Monk who found enlightenment in a textbook
First and second graders enjoy a lively game of Red Light, Green Light. Through unstructured play, they build social and emotional skills that go beyond the classroom.
After School Activity with a focus on unstructured play ignites cognitive development
Office workers fall into concern, as they calculate the exorbitant amount of money needed to raise a family.
Economic woes spur rise of “non-wedding” trend
Muslim students in Korean public schools struggle during mealtime. Unable to eat pork, they resort to rice and simple side dishes for lunch.
Fish out of water: Muslim exclusion in Korean schools
Mrs. Willette diligently lays out vocabulary cards on her deck. The colorful rims of the cards reflect her playful and quirky personality.
Mother and teacher by day, gamer by night 
Following its rebranding in 2021, Meta offers a variety of augmented reality digital content. Users immerse themselves in all corners of the virtual space, from videos to games.
Invisible codes infiltrate daily lives and raise doomsday concerns 
A gen Z-er strolls down the street, matcha in one hand and a book he barely reads in the other. The tangled wire earphones in his pocket signal analog authenticity that contradicts the wireless headphones on his crown, as though everything is calculated for the aesthetic.
Clout hunters turn literature into a shallow spectacle
Stray Kids makes a comeback with “Karma,” their fourth full-length album. With Ceremony—their title track—on the front line, Stray Kids sweep the world with their celebratory phrase, “Hip hip hooray.”
Stray Kids strike with another tsunami in the K-pop industry
Hispanic music by artists like Shakira and Mariachi de Tecalitlan brings Latinos together. Take a listen to the playlist below.
Música Latina in five tracks: a celebration of rhythm, emotion, and identity
Demon Slayers and demons clash in a fierce battle to end their long-fought war. The confrontation burns with emotion, sacrifice, and the resolve to protect what remains of humanity.
From manga to trilogy: first installment of Demon Slayer impresses OG fandom
Visitors record their impressions of the exhibit on sticky notes and display them on the comment board. Adjacent to a recent Pulitzer-winning photo, the messages embody the emotional impact of the gallery.
“Shooting the Pulitzer” exhibition presents historic photography to Daegu
Fashion and items from the ’00s face a resurge in today’s society and dominate social media feeds. Even though it certainly holds its own charm, it could overshadow our individual uniqueness.
Y2K trend drowns out creativity but leaves breathing room for customization and accessories
Teens suffer both physically and mentally from abnormal natural disasters caused climate change. The affliction puts immense pressure on their mental health, which often develops into climate anxiety.
Cynical news and lack of education put teens at risk of climate anxiety
Twisted fandoms and eye-catching articles blindly abuse star players, prospects, and their teams. Even Son is no exception to relentless criticism from the media.
When headlines cause harm: sensationalism in Korean sports journalism
Through the Yellow Envelope Act, the Lee administration emphasized labor equality by expanding worker support and curbing corporate influence. Direct negotiations strengthened labor advocacy, yet restrictions on compensation demands raised concerns about limiting management decisions.
Yellow lights flash for the Yellow Envelope Act
Exhausted students chase after unrealistic standardized test scores while sacrificing sleep and money. The endless grind for the SAT and college applications serve as a driving reason for students to attend SAT hagwons. 
SAT prep academies in Korea: overpriced and overhyped
A girl sits lost in thought, not able to identify the cultural items of her Korean root. The heavily Western focused education she received interfered with her understanding of her very own nation's traditions.
Western-focused education sidelines Korean history and culture
Taught the values of free speech, but punished for using it, students find themselves silenced in the very institutions meant to empower them. This carries over to adulthood, creating a meek, silent population.
Too young for rights, old enough for blame
The high school boys line up at the starting line, steadying their breath as anticipation builds. When the whistle blows, they launch forward, ready to conquer the course.
Cross country team sets new personal records at SKAIS divisionals
Jason Choi in third grade leaps forward to save the ball from going out of bounds. After stopping it, he quickly transitions and passes the ball to the attacking line.
Goalie turns goal-getter in Elementary Futsal Divisionals
The varsity girls erupt in celebration after a hard-fought rally, their teamwork and resilience shining in every play. United by determination, the squad’s spirit fuels their comeback momentum on the court.
Jets girls’ volleyball surges in season opener
Outside hitter Evan Rossmeisl (2) leaps forward to unleash a powerful float jump serve. His precision allows the ball to drop right in front of the opponents’ defensive positions.
Jets slay the Warriors at first high school boys’ volleyball friendly
Head Coach Willette and Assistant Coach Marchan observe the players hit and receive. Despite joining forces for the first time, they put their heads together to create new training methods for the athletes.
Coach Willette steers the Jets with co-pilot Marchan
Ms. Dennard (left) focuses on the new girls vying for a spot and reflects on their moves. Mrs. Jolly (center) gives insightful advice to newcomers in hopes of improvements at the net.
High school girls’ volleyball season begins with tough tryouts and fresh leadership on the sidelines
Conexiones Culturales
Conexiones Culturales
Yoon Again Protest
Yoon Again Protest
How we can protect our water supply from zoonotic threats
How we can protect our water supply from zoonotic threats
Bleacher Boys Episode 1: Mr. Bergan and Pyo
Bleacher Boys Episode 1: Mr. Bergan and Pyo
Built Different Episode 1: Pyo and Steven
Built Different Episode 1: Pyo and Steven
Nature Speaks
Nature Speaks
Conexiones Culturales
Conexiones Culturales
Yoon Again Protest
Yoon Again Protest
Nature Speaks
Nature Speaks
Tag You're It
Tag You’re It
Screenshot
Summer Sound
Caught Up in the Blaze: Seomun Market Redevelopment
Caught Up in the Blaze: Seomun Market Redevelopment
Bleacher Boys Episode 1: Mr. Bergan and Pyo
Bleacher Boys Episode 1: Mr. Bergan and Pyo
Built Different Episode 1: Pyo and Steven
Built Different Episode 1: Pyo and Steven
"DIS" School Rules Season 2 Episode 1: New Middle and High School Gym Rules
“DIS” School Rules Season 2 Episode 1: New Middle and High School Gym Rules
"DIS" School Rules Episode 7: Mr. Zhao and the Badminton ASA
“DIS” School Rules Episode 7: Mr. Zhao and the Badminton ASA
K-pop: Beyond the Stage Episode 2: Personal Concert Experiences
K-pop: Beyond the Stage Episode 2: Personal Concert Experiences
Everyday Korean with Ann and Esther Episode 9: Going to the Hospital
Everyday Korean with Ann and Esther Episode 9: Going to the Hospital
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Find the Hidden Objects: Gayageum Edition
Find the Hidden Objects: Gayageum Edition
Don’t underestimate scissors. Sure, they lose to rock. But over 40% of players throw paper.
KISAC hosts inaugural Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament
Comic: Catpuccino
Comic: Catpuccino
Spot the Differences: NHD Edition
Spot the Differences: NHD Edition
Teachers caught using confiscated phones
Teachers caught using confiscated phones
  • October 31st: DIS Spirit Week, Halloween
  • October 30th: DIS Spirit Week, School Spirit Day
  • October 29th: DIS Spirit Week, Fancy Wednesday
  • October 28th: DIS Spirit Week, Sports day
  • 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

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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. 

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[Photo] Yearbook Staff: What is your favorite photo that you took this year?

June 4, 2025
Senior Ethan Rossmeisl squares up against teammate sophomore YiManuel Cortez for their pre-game one-on-one. He drives left and crosses quickly to the right for an open lay.

[Photo] Jets soar, stumble, and fight to the finish at KISAC

Ethan Rossmeisl, Writer
February 25, 2025
After Coach Jolly’s timeout and last-minute discussion, the boys get back into the game with solid teamwork. Entering the court, captain Charlie Park (number 23) motivates his teammates through his leadership.

[Photo] Middle school boys’ volleyball enters a rebuilding season

Alex Seo, Managing Editor
February 22, 2025
Senior Selina Son holds the gavel with poise and represents the team as a committee chair. She chit-chats with freshman Chirayu Joshi, delegate of Myanmar, during the break.

[Photo] New Model United Nations conference kicks off with a bumpy start

Apple Jun, Section Editor
January 16, 2025
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, Managing Editor
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, Writer
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, Managing Editor
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, Managing Editor
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 7, 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, Writer
May 21, 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, Writer
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 14, 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, Writer
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
November 1, 2023
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