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BTS fans all over the world have been holding their breath for the past two years as the fate of their favorite group’s military service exemption is left hanging. Just three days before Jin, the oldest member of BTS, turned 28 on December 4, 2020, the parliament announced a revised Military Service
Debate
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.06.14 00:20
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To whom it may concern,As I write this letter, I look back on the (almost) four years I spent in this institute — how I landed in Korea as a first-time international student, how I cried upon receiving an A- in a subject I thought I excelled at, and how I told everyone to read my first published Her
Column
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.06.14 00:20
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Last month, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) came under fire for a discriminatory special discount policy on Children’s Day. The original announcement said that up to two accompanying guardians of children would receive free admission to seven royal tombs and palaces on May 5, but children
Aspects of Society
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.05.23 21:56
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It does not take long to convince the average person of the bad side of corporate — capitalism, greedy power-tripping elites, illegal labor, you name it. For STEM students and researchers, there is basically only one alternative career: academia. Compared to its industry counterpart, working in acad
Column
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.05.23 21:56
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The field is open, so’s that gate. I didn’t know they did that anymore. Who knew we owned this many photo spots? For years, I’ve roamed these empty aisles. Why have strawberries with no parties? Finally, they’re opening up the gates. There are actual real live people — it is totally strange. But wo
Op-Ed
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.04.14 01:00
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For almost a year, South Koreans have been fuming over Yoon Suk-yeol’s 120-hour work week remark. At an average working time of 1,967 hours per employee per year, Korea already has the second longest working period among OECD countries in 2019 — 241 hours more than the OECD average, and 323 hours lo
Debate
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.04.14 01:00
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I turned 22 this year. By the time this article is published, I will have 320 days left to jam to Taylor Swift’s “22” while being, well, actually 22. I am also (hopefully) in my last semester, and had I not donned the title of the “Head of Society”, I would have been a “Senior Staff Reporter” at thi
Column
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.03.24 23:18
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In South Korea’s fiercest presidential race to date, Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) won with 48.56% of total votes. He only had a 0.7% margin over his primary opponent, progressive candidate Lee Jae-myung of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). Yoon’s tight victory
People and Community
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2022.03.24 22:31
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As a cat lover, I love spending my time randomly scrolling through cute cat clips on Instagram and YouTube. When I was younger, my family used to “host” some stray cats too — although my parents’ concerns for hygiene prevented me from interacting too closely with them. Aside from that, I’ve never ha
Column
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.12.18 20:03
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Lab accidents can happen to anyone, regardless of age, position, and experience. I know two close friends who had burns on their hands after an acid spill, one in middle school, and one in KAIST. My mom almost had a similar injury when a bit of her gold bracelet dissolved on the spot thanks to aqua
Op-Ed
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.11.21 21:18
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Before you decide to become the next Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Bill Gates — if, and only if, you have enough talent, support, and privilege to even qualify — you need to first be trained in the ways of a Future LeaderTM, superior human beings who are worthy of carrying the torch of our capitalist ol
Column
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.11.21 21:18
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When I returned home after my first semester in KAIST, “Did you have plastic surgery?” was among the most frequently asked questions by friends. Each time, the question was asked with a little chuckle, and was not meant to be taken seriously. Indeed, South Korea is famous for having the highest numb
Column
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.10.26 18:26
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Rashad Aliyev is a PhD student from Azerbaijan. He received his undergraduate degree from KAIST School of Computing and his master’s degree in Network Security from Korea University. He also worked as a Computer Science teacher at ADA University in Azerbaijan - his home country for a few years. Curr
Feature
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.10.26 18:26
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Professor Yeon Sik Jung received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) of KAIST, and PhD in MIT. He is currently an Assistant Professor in MSE, and the co-founder and CTO of Pico Foundry Inc. Could you briefly introduce yourself and your w
Feature
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.10.26 18:26
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Nowadays, computational methods are essential in almost all fields of science. Social sciences are no exception, despite the fact that they are often considered to be some of the most “traditional” forms of science. In order to learn more about this topic, The KAIST Herald interviewed Professor Lanu
Interview
Chrysan Angela Head of Society Division
2021.10.01 19:05
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Back in my dark edgy tween days, I was one of those ten-year-old girls who posted personality quiz results on Facebook every ten minutes. And so were my other friends at that time, but sadly they grew out of it pretty quickly. I, on the other hand, still take random quizzes just for the hell of it,
Column
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:31
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I first heard about Taylor Swift when I stumbled upon her profile in a now-discontinued teen magazine. I was still in fourth grade, and Taylor was only ten years older than me. Intrigued by her stunning visuals and early rise to fame, I would use what little Wi-Fi I could find to listen to her songs
Analysis
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:37
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A few months ago, the expat community in Korea rejoiced over the news that the word “alien” was removed from residence cards, formerly ARC (Alien Registration Card). Seeing the triumphant comments and memes in the expat groups I joined, I wondered if such glee over such a small victory reveals a big
Op-Ed
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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Since the invention of the television, gone are the days when entertainment was limited to operas that only the upper class could afford. Operas cost quite a fortune centuries ago, and — of course — you had to pay for every single show. Television, on the other hand, is a one-time purchase and is a
Debate
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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If you’re as socially awkward as I am, talking about the weather could be a lifesaver in many social interactions. Unlike another classic conversation starter, “what time is it?”, there are countless ways to pose the weather question without sounding too stupid in this age of smartphones and smart w
Column
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24