• 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
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Residents of faith hall gather together for a picture to capture the exciting moment, their hands full with all the goods they bought.
Bring on the bazaar buzz
Freshman CJ Park and sophomore Yujun Piao boast their AI design, "Project Signify." Their algorithmic codes convert sign language into words and letters, surprising the audience.
DIS STEM Fair 2024 ignites dedication and innovation
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
Dr. Willette and junior Jerome Kwon stroll around the campus for a quick chat. Far from the stereotype of a strict secondary principal, Dr. Willette’s outgoing personality enables him to connect with students on a personal level.
A walk and a talk with Dr. Willette
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
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
The middle school trio holds up the winning trophy. They prove that team work makes dream work.
Trail construction almost cancels SKAIS cross country but races prevail
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
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
Sally Yun

Sally Yun, Illustrator

Sally Yun, now a freshman, rejoins the Jets Flyover team as a talented illustrator. With a passion for drawing, Sally continues to bring her artistic flair to the Jets Flyover with a keen eye for detail and creativity. Outside the newsroom, her favorite sport, soccer, fills her sunny days at recess. Stay tuned for her creative contributions! 

All content by Sally Yun
"Choco," a perpetrator of digital sex crimes, threatened to send explicit videos of 'J' and requests a large sum ($750).

[Photo] Unmasking the truths of stolen faces

Sally Lee and Leanne Yoon
October 7, 2024
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.

[Photo] Don’t fall for the trap: Voice phishing reels in innocent victims

Anna Yoon, Section Editor
October 28, 2024
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.

[Photo] Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide

William Seo and Jerome Kwon
October 14, 2024
In both the 2020 presidential elections and the 2022 general elections, Daegu upholds its reputation as the home of the conservatives. Its location marker appears in the middle of provinces marked in red, all of which consistently support the conservative party (국민의힘).

[Photo] Statue of former president raises eyebrows

Jerome Kwon, Section Editor
September 30, 2024
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.

[Photo] Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis

Kaylie Jeong, Writer
September 27, 2024
This unsuspecting victim weighs real versus fake calories. Will she make the right choice?

[Photo] Sugar-free equals wellness-free

CJ Park, Writer
September 26, 2024
Audiences share tears and laughter at the cinemas while they watch Inside Out 2, Pixar's greatest hit of 2024.

[Photo] Outside In

Anna Yoon, Section Editor
September 12, 2024
Betty Buzz blooms promotional spirits at an all-time low with alcoholic beverages in a movie about domestic violence and an abuser as one cocktail's name.

[Photo] Blake Lively, please separate your work from your private life

Selina Son, Managing Editor
September 10, 2024
While athletes appreciate the support and love, some fans go overboard to the point where it disturbs their career.

[Photo] Idiosyncratic and erratic sports culture dominate the peninsula

September 6, 2024
Sometimes, even the slightest comments of encouragement might mask a hidden layer of bias and prejudice. Even in cases where people with disabilities might seem to require assistance, wait for them to ask for help instead of assuming they need it.

[Photo] When awareness fosters stereotypes

Anna Yoon, Section Editor
August 21, 2024
Athletes fear media platforms after seeing the vicious comments and critics about their play styles. During in-game situations, those comments can lead into severe slumps and bad performances.

[Photo] Yips: the monster that polarizes athletes and fans

Alex Seo, Writer
August 21, 2024
Humans often lose their attention and workflow when they juggle multiple tasks.

[Photo] The myth of multitasking

Alex Seo, Writer
June 3, 2024
Claire Kim and company line up to ride the 360 swing, drenched in water by the flume ride.

[Photo] Eighth-graders gather in Gyeongju to celebrate life milestone

Kaylie Jeong, Writer
May 21, 2024
The health-care workforce protests with passion in response to the newly announced transformation. "Unprepared increase of the medical admissions quota leads to the downfall of medical education."

[Photo] Expansion of medical admissions quota in South Korea: doctors’ perspective

Apple Jun, Section Editor
May 7, 2024
Pregnant teens in Korea are often shamed and suffer from intense stigmatization.

[Photo] The trials of teen pregnancy

Bonnie Kim, Broadcast Journalist
April 29, 2024
Military conflicts wreak havoc on global society today. But were they a long time coming?

[Photo] Prisoners of Geography — fortune teller from 2015

Kevin Huh, Writer
April 18, 2024
Despite immense popularity, online streaming platform Twitch pulled out of the ROK, leaving many creators and fans in despair.

[Photo] Twitch shutdown in Korea damages revenue and fanbase for live streamers

William Seo, Writer
March 31, 2024
Graphic by Sally Yun

[Photo] Trendy toxicity: how influencer culture harms kids’ self-esteem

CJ Park, Writer
February 29, 2024
Violent comics such as "Lookism" capture many impressionable readers.

[Photo] Caught in the web

Alex Seo, Writer
February 14, 2024
Graphic by Sally Yun and Olivia Park.

[Photo] What are your thoughts about 제사/Jaesa (Korean traditional memorial ceremony)?

Jayden Ahn, Writer
February 1, 2024
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