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The clean plate initiative stands as part of a larger effort to help reduce the school’s carbon footprint and food waste. “By having a graph to show our food waste, we hope to inform students about the impact their eating habits have on the environment,” Kim said.
J&J Catering introduces procedures to curb food waste
Eco-Lution members, along with advisor Mr. Coleman and Facility & Faculty Housing Director Mr. Bae, celebrate a successful day in the field. Members tested coffee ground biofertilizer as part of the club’s effort to recycle waste into resource in the DIS garden.
Eco-Lution sources coffee grounds from local cafés for campus agricultural project
The class of 2026 gathers for a group photo as the sun sets behind the campus. The moment marked the closing chapter of the students’ high school journey at DIS.
Class of 2026 cherishes final moments of high school at inaugural Senior Sunset
The girls’ basketball team rushes forward to accept the championship trophy. The moment celebrates the hard work and dedication that led to the victory.
[Photos] Young Jets celebrate achievements at final assembly
An Oompa-Loompa (Daniel Beck) runs on stage as Willy Wonka (Katniss Kim) barks out orders to clean up the mess the five Golden Ticket winners made. “Oompa loompa doompety doo!” says Beck.
[Photos] Secondary assembly wraps up the year with final celebrations, awards and goodbyes
Senior Lily Lee and sophomore Lian Seok trace Glider’s outline with dark paint. With extreme dedication, they enhance the optical illusion.
NAHS adds a palette of colors to campus with manhole murals
Alyssa Chang closes her eyes as she bathes in the New York sunlight during her graduation trip to West Village. In awe of the greenery surrounding her, she can't help but to stifle a smile. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Chang.
Alumni Connection: Former editor-in-chief Alyssa Chang defines writing
Advisor Dr. Willette coaches junior Noah Hwang on how to lace his fingers around a football.
From idea to action: flag football extracurricular creates space for underrated sports
Veteran editor-in-chief Leanne Yoon bades farewell to the Flyover after over three years as an editor. Although she leaves in two days, her legacy will live on in the plaques next to Room 309.
Farewell from the 2025-2026 Editor-in-Chief
Franchise coffee shops sell liquid sugar disguised as harmless, sweet treats. Loaded with isoglucose, these beverages cause consumers’ blood sugar levels to skyrocket.
Budget coffee chains serve a blend of lifestyle diseases
Vocalist Shim Sang Myeong pauses for a moment before leaning back into the melody, while pianist Lee Eunhae and guitarist Ju Byeong Guk move with ease beside him under the club’s warm amber lights.
City of music without jazz
Traditional hanbok shops flaunt their exquisite designs, weaving together heritage and craftsmanship. Each piece of clothing reflects Korea’s elaborate history.
Hanbok vendors struggle to keep cultural relic alive as consumer tastes shift
Consumer face growing subscription fatigue as companies create barriers to cancellation and encourage recurring payments.
We don’t own anything anymore
Side characters of GSGW surround protagonist Soleum Kim. Despite having different backgrounds and life experiences, they care deeply about Soleum and treat him like a family.
“Got Dropped into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work” features an impossible journey home
A face surfaces through the yellow wallpaper, its features hollowed into something that was once human. In Kane Parsons's lore, Still Lifes are how the backrooms remember people who entered and never left — their faces resurfacing, imperfectly, in corridors no one was meant to find. Clark sits down for dinner across from two of them.
Welcome to the Ottoman Empire
From essentials to new releases, the Korean rock scene offers diverse hits to make your summer more enjoyable.
Korean rock for the summer heat
Coily hair stands out from the majority and often leads to exclusion. The unspoken preference of straight over curly styles continue to indirectly ostracize the people with locks.
Foreigners with textured hair face alienation and limited access to products
A 1930’s noir with anthropomorphic mice comes off as cheesy, but Fumi Games makes it work.
Mouse: PI for Hire promises noir premise but struggles with consistency
Resistance against outdated school regulations is growing among Korean students nationwide, signaling a shift in attitudes toward discipline and individuality.
Appearance codes remain ingrained in Korean schools
Consumers seeking lower-priced medications increasingly turn to warehouse pharmacies, where many products cost significantly less than those at traditional drugstores. The pricing advantage has fueled the rapid growth of the new retail model.
Warehouse drugstores reshape Korea’s pharmaceutical industry
South Korea’s Employment Permit System ties foreign workers to exploitative systems with limited job changes. As Korea’s reliance on migrant labor intensifies, the system continues to bind workers’ legal status to employer control and leaves major blind spots in human rights protection.
South Korea’s Employment Permit System devolves into “Exploitation” Permit System
President Lee takes the microphone at the congress and announces Korea’s future budget plans. He aims to recover the rise in the national debt through fiscal reforms and government restructuring.
Rapid rise in national debt burdens Korea’s next generation
The altar cracks under the weight of an invisible but rigid hierarchy. What appears as a symbol of remembrance also reveals a destructive outline.
The unmaking of ancestral devotion 
The recent Yeongdeok wind turbine accident claimed the lives of three repair workers. It demonstrated how inadequate management systems can result in preventable tragedies.
Yeongdeok wind turbine fire exposes flaws in Korea’s green energy oversight
Following a runner-up finish at the SKAIS Tournament, standout freshman Charlie Park (10) and seasoned sophomore Jayden Lee (77) earn the two all-tournament team spots for the SKAIS Tournament.
Jets battle to two silver finishes at SKAIS  
The DIS girls gather on the sidelines to regroup after a demanding stretch against ISB. During a brief break in play, players refocus their attention and encourage each other as they prepare for the next section of the match.
Jets wrap up season with runner-up finish despite high intensity and chemistry 
The Jets wrap up another successful season after strong showings at several tournaments. Marking his final season with the program, Coach Crewe led the girls through wins and losses alike, making it a memorable journey for the entire team.
Jets battle to the podium in final tournament push
The junior varsity team erupts in celebration as they raise the championship trophy after a hard-fought tournament victory. Surrounded by cheering teammates, the Jets capture the excitement and pride of the team’s accomplishments.
Jets battle through fierce competition at SKAIS basketball tournament
The JV girls basketball team celebrates their first-place finish after an undefeated tournament run. Players proudly display their gold medals following a championship performance fueled by teamwork and determination.
Junior varsity snags gold while varsity falls short at KISAC
The DIS middle school boys basketball team gathers beneath the hoop as players and coaches prepare for the season ahead. With arms crossed and basketballs in hand, the Jets display confidence, unity and determination for the challenges ahead.
Jets basketball showcase hard-fought performances at KISAC
Different schedules, different lifestyles: DIS students and teachers share their thoughts on their mornings and nights.
Are you a night owl or a morning lark?
The awaited 2026 summer break is just around the corner. What activities are you most excited about?
What are your 2026 summer plans?
Students and teachers use their imagination to come up with different superpowers they would like to use on campus. In an imaginary universe, these secret weapons and stealthy strengths could help people enhance their lives. Let’s see what makes DIS a superhero school.
Which superpower would you choose to have at school?
Spot the Differences: NHD Edition
Spot the Differences: NHD Edition
Students implement unique study hacks into their routines, to improve focus productivity and memory. Their strategies help to make learning more manageable and easier to balance.
What are your best study hacks?
Dependency on phones is correlated with reduced concentration and memory impairment. People figure out interesting ways to keep their hands off their phones and their minds in the moment.
What are your hacks to eliminate phone addiction?
Bonnie and Sophie Unfiltered Episode 6: Junior Year Unfiltered
Bonnie and Sophie Unfiltered Episode 6: Junior Year Unfiltered
The Sole of the City
The Sole of the City
Dropping the Needle with James Record
Dropping the Needle with James Record
From Mexico to Japan: Dr. Simi enters the Asian market
From Mexico to Japan: Dr. Simi enters the Asian market
Track the Trend Episode 5: KBO Baseball Debate
Track the Trend Episode 5: KBO Baseball Debate
Curious Mysteries Episode 4: Crying while Laughing and Funny Bone
Curious Mysteries Episode 4: Crying while Laughing and Funny Bone
The Sole of the City
The Sole of the City
Dropping the Needle with James Record
Dropping the Needle with James Record
From Mexico to Japan: Dr. Simi enters the Asian market
From Mexico to Japan: Dr. Simi enters the Asian market
Behind the Tray: The DIS Cafeteria
Behind the Tray: The DIS Cafeteria
Physics Students Learn Momentum Through Egg Drop Challenge
Physics Students Learn Momentum Through Egg Drop Challenge
Beyond the 'Stache: Movember at DIS
Beyond the ‘Stache: Movember at DIS
Bonnie and Sophie Unfiltered Episode 6: Junior Year Unfiltered
Bonnie and Sophie Unfiltered Episode 6: Junior Year Unfiltered
Track the Trend Episode 5: KBO Baseball Debate
Track the Trend Episode 5: KBO Baseball Debate
Curious Mysteries Episode 4: Crying while Laughing and Funny Bone
Curious Mysteries Episode 4: Crying while Laughing and Funny Bone
Between the Pages Episode 4: High School Reading Society
Between the Pages Episode 4: High School Reading Society
Between the Pages Episode 3: I Regret Almost Everything
Between the Pages Episode 3: I Regret Almost Everything
Curious Mysteries Episode 5: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
  • Wednesday, August 12: First Day of School
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
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Jets Flyover
Jets Flyover Staff, 2023~2024. Illustration by Catherine Park.

Farewell from the 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief

Catherine Park, Editor in Chief • June 12, 2024
Subject: “Comic this week, pretty pretty please?” - this was the email that eventually made me the Editor in Chief of the Jets Flyover. I came to DIS in 5th grade but it wasn’t until 10th grade second semester that I began my career in our journalism program. Not an official member of the staff, I drew a weekly comic series titled “Night Runners” - and it wasn’t even weekly, as you can tell by the rest of that email the advisor sent me: “Hi Catherine. Finished comic this week 100% right?” 
Chirayu Joshi, Justin Huh, and Thomas Kim celebrate their safe return from a intensive ride, the Draken.

Eighth-graders gather in Gyeongju to celebrate life milestone

Kaylie Jeong, Writer • May 21, 2024
After many setbacks and eager anticipation, the long-awaited day arrived for the eighth graders: their end-of-middle-school celebration trip. With excitement in the air, the students embarked on a visit to Gyeongju World on April 26th, which marked not only the end of their middle school years but also the beginning of a new chapter of their academic journey.
The fifth-grade class of 2023 raises their bouquets high in the air to mark the end of the first chapter of their educational journey. Photo by 2ruda.

[Photos] Elementary graduates raise the stakes for middle school

Leanne Yoon and Catherine Park • August 20, 2023
5th graders gathered in the Jetnasium on June 13th to celebrate the end of their elementary years. After speeches made by the admin and the homeroom teachers, Ms. Morissette and Ms. Son, students walked up to the stage for their diplomas. Friends and families celebrated the efforts elementary schoolers put in during the 5 years of education, and graduates prepared for a step up to middle school. 
Photo by JIKO Studio.

[Photos] Prom Levels Up and the ‘Night Changes’

Andrew Shim, Catherine Park, and Luna Kang • June 14, 2023
To commemorate the end of the year and the class of 2023, the Prom Committee hosted a formal party for 10th - 12th graders on the 3rd of June. This year’s prom took place in a private reception rental space located in Esiapolis called Adela. Committee members prepared a photo booth in the lobby, a catered dinner, a dance floor, and a photo zone on the rooftop.
Photo by 2ruda.

[Photos] Senior Graduation Celebrates the Rite of Passage from DIS to Adulthood

Alex Park, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae • August 14, 2022
The proud 12th graders graduated on May 26th, officially earning their high school diplomas and receiving final good-byes, hugs, and encouragement from the DIS community. Thanks to the speeches from the Valedictorian and Class Rep, all those at the ceremony were able to look back at the arduous but joyful path that the alumni had gone through these past few years. Students shared a bittersweet emotion in having successfully completed a big section of their academic journey. Moving on to college is simultaneously a new challenge and chapter in the alumn’s lives, but it also represents a new beginning. Congratulations on all your hard work, Class of ’22.
Photo by 2ruda.

[Photos] Putting the “Fresh” Back in Freshmen – Middle School Class of ’22 Move on to Ninth Grade

Anna Tzou, Elizabeth Ryu, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae • August 12, 2022
On May 26th, the 8th graders had their Rising Up Ceremony at the Jetnasium. The students waited in anticipation with smiles on their faces as Mr. Jolly handed out their graduation certificates one by one. After listening to a few speeches from proud teachers and admin, and posing for a picture with teachers and their families, the rising freshmen officially put an end to their junior high years.
Photo by 2ruda.

[Photos] Elementary Class of ’22 is Off to a New Start

Jiyun Chung, Jade Lee, and Elizabeth Ryu • August 12, 2022
On May 25th, the fifth graders held a rising-up ceremony in the Jetnasium. With mixed feelings of both anticipation and a slight worry for their upcoming life as middle schoolers, our eager elementary graduates stood in front of their proud parents, peers, and admin as they waited to receive their diplomas. A few firm handshakes from Mr.Jolly and several photos later, the once fifth graders officially entered middle school, marking a new beginning in their lives and DIS alike.
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