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The highly anticipated British rock band Coldplay hit the stage with “A Head Full of Dreams Tour” on April 15 and 16 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium. An audience of 90,000 gathered from all over Korea and even from neighboring countries to witness its visit. There was an outburst of anticipation when Coldplay’s visit was first announced last November; it had never visited Korea before.
Weekend
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2017.05.22 01:02
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ong Shin Yoon, a singer-songwriter of 26 years, is someone that is far more familiar with the youth as an entertainer. However, those who have known him for a longer time know him for his moving tunes and empathizing lyrics. Yoon’s concert, themed with the title “Lyricist Jong Shin Yoon: Special Lecture Part 2”, was held for three days at Ewha Womans University this November. The
Weekend
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2017.03.29 23:20
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2016 was a big year for Club Eskimo, the freshly-debuted hip-hop crew that blew the scene through their stylish music. In the center of their rise in popularity was DEAN, a young singer/producer who made his debut first in America. DEAN first garnered attention through the release of his first single, “Put My Hands On You”, featuring the Grammy Awardee Eric Bellinger, followed by a few
Weekend
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2017.03.29 23:04
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As we approach the end of March, we find ourselves drawn over with the dark cloud of approaching doom: midterm exams. With the excitement and anticipation for the new semester almost completely faded away, we desperately feel the need to escape, but simply can’t find the time to do so. Even with the prevalent desire for something fancy, Dunsan-dong, the outer “boundary”, is a tad
Weekend
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2017.03.29 22:57
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One might have heard of Crush, the R&B, hip-hop artist who has taken the Korean music scene by storm. Coming into contact with hip-hop at the age of 14, he taught himself how to produce and write music. The early forms of his music did not see the light of day till he met a fellow artist Zion.T at a performance, who later contacted Crush back to work with him further after listening to his mus
Music
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2016.11.26 03:35
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This year marks the 20th year after the unexpected death of one of the most celebrated musicians in Korea, Kim Kwang-seok. Even after 20 years of his passing, he is very often mentioned as a legend in the history of Korean pop, to the point that makes hard to find a major music TV show that has not yet done a special episode dedicated to him. His sentimental music has lived through the ages and co
Music
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2016.11.26 02:57
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A decade is a long time. Within a decade, children grow to be adults. Koreans say, “Even rivers and mountains change in 10 years.” With the fast-paced advancements in society, it is no longer easy to picture yourself in 10 years. This is especially evident in the entertainment industry, for the entertainment media are consumed ever so quickly. Many artists and creators come and go with
Music
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2016.11.14 21:36
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This summer, we welcomed back the biggest sports event around the globe: the Summer Olympics. Held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Olympics hosted 207 nations and 11,303 players. Anticipations were high with two new additions to the sports program, namely rugby sevens and golf, despite concerns about the Zika virus and safety in the host city. Starting off with a vibrant opening ceremony
Spotlight
Ji Yun Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2016.11.14 20:57
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Located in Mannyeon-dong, behind the popular buffet Vesta, is Daenamoo Korea Restaurant. Famous for their hanjeongsik, the Korean table d’hote, the restaurant specializes in steamed bamboo rice and lotus leaf rice. The KAIST Herald visited the restaurant for a flavorful meal.The restaurant is on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. Its classic, spacious interior greets visitors as they step int
Weekend
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 08:41
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Over the summer, four students at KAIST Idea Factory embarked on a journey to improve the current 3D printers. Their success was to be celebrated four months later, at the launching event of their very own ‘Neuron’ – a 3D printer remedying the shortcomings of existing 3D printers. The KAIST Herald met with the very students who created ‘Neuron,’ namely Sukhyun Seo, Se
Society
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 04:39
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Over the years, there have been many amendments made to the education system of our school. All of them are intended for an improvement of an existing situation, but have they really been good solutions? As a positive example, a particularly delightful four-day weekday system started this semester. Many of the existing problems with student’s schedule have taken a turn for the better with the impl
Debate
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 04:23
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Over the summer, Chang Young Shin Student Activity Center opened its doors to students. The center, run entirely by students, consists of many facilities to encourage more student activity. One of the most unique spaces in the center, also maintained by students only, is the book cafe. The KAIST Herald met with the manager of the Book Cafe, Min seok Roh (Department of Biological Scie
Society
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 20:49
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The Special Act on Child Abuse, passed in December 2013, was carried into effect starting September 29. The two cases of child abuse, the “Ulsan Stepmother Case,” in which an eight-year-old was beaten to death by her stepmother when she expressed hopes of going out with her friends, and the “Chilgok Stepmother Case,” in which the stepdaughter was constantly beaten and event
Column
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 18:37
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This June, six students from KAIST were sent on a global summer internship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, for 8 weeks. They had the opportunity to be fully immersed in the multidisciplinary research-oriented environment and also a chance to participate in various social and cultural activities. The KAIST Herald met with five KAIST students, Chaehyun Lee, Ge
Society
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.01.18 12:09
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[Debate] Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a Form of First World Luxury?Despite the increase in ALS research donations from the publicity it gained through the challenge, much criticism have also voiced that the challenge is either socially ineffective or more of a publicity stunt in the form of superficial benevolence. Is the challenge truly a socially positive activity or is it in fact a moral lux
Debate
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.01.18 01:00
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A week ago, NFL superstar Adrian Peterson was arrested and ultimately suspended for child abuse. He was reported to have "recklessly or by criminal negligence cause bodily injury" to his son, and authorities say Peterson beat his four-year-old son with a "switch," a slim, leafless tree branch. Strangely, this particular piece of news, a hot topic for many in North America, did
Column
Ji Yun Kim Staff Reporter
2015.01.18 00:49
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The past issue of this series spotlights the importance of journalists striking a balance between a sense of context and objectivity. My colleague had put forth his opinion that while the society no longer takes the media’s words for granted and seeks their own conclusion, it should still be the media and not the general public who presents the news by putting information in the context of the story. He argued that journalists should strive to keep the thin line between yellow journalism and its opposite. However, before criticizing the current state of online writing, should we not address and remind ourselves the fundamental cause of it? The age of the Internet has inculcated a sense of urgency in each of us and thus, it has been imperative for the current online media system to demand a more rapid production of information. Though the quick flow of news is welcome, it seems almost impossible for the online media to achieve the accuracy and the high standard of the traditional media.
Column
Ji Yun Kim
2014.06.15 15:43
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On April 24, a participatory foresight workshop titled “2034 Korea’s Futures,” hosted by the Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), was held at Daejeon Citizens’ University. The KAIST Herald met with the professor in-charge, Professor Seong Won Park of KAIST Graduate Program for Future Strategy and STEPI.
Society
Ji Yun Kim
2014.05.28 02:02