Serving Taejon Christian International School since c. 1977
Today, over 260 million children worldwide are deprived of education. Imagine being a child who wants to learn, who dreams of becoming a doctor, a teacher, or a leader, but there is no school within walking distance. No teachers. No textbooks. No opportunity. This is the reality for children in rural and impoverished regions in […] Read More →
Esther – A Voice of Courage in a Time of Silence Esther was a young Jewish woman living in exile in the vast Persian Empire. After losing her parents, she was raised by her cousin Mordechai, a faithful man who taught her to trust in God. Life changed suddenly when Esther was brought to the […] Read More →
The Golden Dragon was founded in 1977, give or take a year. That makes The Golden Dragon, alongside STUCO and Kulsai yearbook editors, one of the oldest student-led organizations of TCIS. It has been around longer than CDs, the first Star Wars movie, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and even the inauguration of our […] Read More →
After interviewing migrants at the Daejeon Migrant Center (대전이주외국인종합복지관), I learned that the two biggest challenges they faced was language barriers and the Korean citizenship test. Language classes are provided for free at the migrant center, alongside other activities for the children of migrants such as Taekwondo, a small clinic, and legal advice. Granting citizenships […] Read More →
The TCIS Cross Country team raced strong at the recent home 5K meet, showing both grit and growth across all divisions. The Varsity Boys delivered another strong performance with three runners in the top 15. Freshmen Jun Lee and Eli Hwang crossed the line together at 20:33, followed by senior Woosung Chong at 20:44. Sophomores […] Read More →
A chilling look at violence, apathy, and what we choose to ignore. The Horror That Hits Too Close to Home Ever watched a horror movie that left you staring at the ceiling long after it was over? That’s what Weapons is like: a horror that doesn’t make you scream but leaves you silent instead. Weapons, […] Read More →
The Golden Dragon is back with a fresh look—printed on authentic newsprint and now featuring an official website at www.goldendragon.news! The Dragon has been serving as the voice of TCIS secondary school since circa 1997, featuring original reporting, creative writing, op-eds, photography, and much more. Advised by Ms. O’Leary, and edited by Sean K. and Ema […] Read More →