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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
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The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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Jets Flyover
When families separate, the consequences extend far beyond home. In South Korea, children of divorce navigate a culture of stigma that treats divorced families as abnormal and incompetent.

Not from a ‘normal’ family

Sally Lee and Elena Lee • March 30, 2026

**Disclaimer: In Korea, divorce heavily stigmatizes families. Deep shame leads children to hide their parents’ divorce from peers. Thus, some interviews featured in this article have been conducted anonymously...

South Korea has seen a sharp decline in elementary schools since the early 2000s. Of the 120 elementary schools that shut down nationwide in the past five years, closures have been concentrated in regions hit hardest by demographic decline and limited resources.

Where some schools fill and others fade

William Seo, Writer • March 23, 2026

A small elementary school in the southwest region of Daegu rang its last bell a few months ago, marking the end of three decades of history. Wolgok Elementary School, once home to more than 2,400 students,...

Students find themselves stuck in a rut when faced with a question outside of their comfort zone. Years of practicing predictable problem-solving leave little room for intellectual risk-taking.

The cost of convergent thinking

Amy Kim, Writer • March 15, 2026

With only three laureates, Korea ranks near the bottom in Nobel Prize winners — a surprising yet ironic outcome for a nation that places immense emphasis and investment on youth education and academic...

The number of Chinese tourists in Korea has shown steady growth this year, rising from 364,460 in January to 602,147 in July. Officials anticipate an additional 1 million tourists by the first half of next year.

Beyond the red flags

Bonnie Kim, Section Editor • March 5, 2026

At 4 p.m., a 45 seat bus rolled into the parking lot of Lotte Duty Free store in Myeondong, bringing in a stream of passengers from the 2,000 Chinese tourists who arrived aboard the cruise ship from Tianjin....

Students ignore reminders of the law, and buy beer with fake IDs. Photo by Jane Nam and Grace Chae.

Teens Buy, But Sellers Get Charged 

Jane Nam, Mikey Pierog, and Alyssa Chang • March 15, 2022
Around Esiapolis and Korea, teenagers smoking in the streets is a common (and unfortunate) sight to see. You might see pictures of liquor bottles or cans of beer on students’ Instagram stories, as they brag about their “daring” attempts to drink. As a person who went to a Korean school for most of my life, this isn’t surprising at all. 
"All of Us are Dead" differentiates itself with other standard zombie storylines. Courtesy of Netflix.

“All of Us are Dead” Breaks the Mold

Harry Cho, Justin Park , and Alyssa Chang • March 1, 2022
The zombie apocalypse genre has been played out for a decade, but save your eyeroll for the next one – because this one hits the mark. "All of Us are Dead," a Netflix original K-Drama, recently saw massive success in Korea, topping Netflix’s trending rankings for the platform domestically. 
A professional tattoo artist inks up a customer in a studio in Seoul. Courtesy of Yonhap News.

The Taboo of Tattoos in Korea

Helen Rho, Jade Lee, Mikey Pierog, and Alyssa Chang • February 28, 2022
The tattoo is no modern invention – the first ever attempts at engraving skin can be traced all the way back to roughly 5000 B.C., when the Japanese embellished clay figurines with inked markings. Despite being early adopters of the technique, they aren’t the only civilization that marked bodies with ink. Tattoos are universal: ancient Roman soldiers, sailors during the Second World War, Polynesian warriors, and the Mayans all decorated their bodies as a way of affirming identity, beliefs, and personal values. 
Caution: Dangerous Hashtags Ahead

Caution: Dangerous Hashtags Ahead

Jane Nam, Mikey Pierog, Jade Lee, and Alyssa Chang • February 16, 2022
Even after the infamously gruesome “Blue Whale Challenge” – which reportedly drove 130 people to end their lives – people continue to harm themselves as a result of unfortunate, dark trends on the internet. Troubled teenagers have been – and continue to – share photos of self-inflicted scars on social media. Posting photos of these nature on one’s feed was initially a cry for help to other users; but it seems that over time, public displays of suicidal thoughts and acts have become an unsettling contagion that spur on the imitation of self-harming behaviors.
Four of the major candidates ready themselves for debate on February 3rd; discussing the future of Korea and their respective campaign promises. (Courtesy of khan.co.kr)

Pondering the Presidential Debate

Dongjin Kim, Justin Park , and Alyssa Chang • February 16, 2022
Domestic political tensions heighten, and excitement for the upcoming presidential election foreshadows its arrival on March 9th, 2022. Unfortunately, because Korea allows only citizens 18 or above to vote, those born after March 10th of 2004 have not been given the right to vote; at least, not yet. However, for those above voting age, the presidential debates leading up to ballot-casting have been a topic of heated interest.
Sophomore Macyn carries a small pup on a walk. Photo by Elizabeth Ryu.

The Daegu Student Animal Association: Supporting Local Shelters

Solah Han, Jade Lee, and Alyssa Chang • February 6, 2022
Dogs have been man’s best friend since the dawn of time; and ever since, humans and canines have developed an interspecies bond like no other. However, the sad truth is that people can be cruel: abandoning, neglecting, or even abusing our furry friends. To lend a helping hand, the Daegu Student Animal Association (DSAA) has been dedicated to helping these strays in need of a home.
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