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Cannabis, in recent years, has seen a remarkable shift in its perception by the public. From being solidified as a Schedule I drug by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, it has undergone legislative and societal changes unseen by any other drug of the same class, with Colorado and Washington lega
Column
Jun Seong Kim Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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The presidential address commemorating the South Korean National Liberation Day in August last year lacked a direct reference to the Japanese military sex slaves — commonly known as ‘comfort women’ — for the second time since 2022, when President Yoon Suk-Yeol gave the first speech in honor of the N
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Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2024.03.23 00:49
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Nearly a month has passed since the start of the Spring semester, and for freshmen and returning students alike, an essential part of school life is student clubs.All formally registered student clubs at KAIST are currently managed by The KAIST Undergraduate Student Clubs Union (hereafter “Clubs Uni
Interview
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2024.03.23 00:49
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Over the past week, Bitcoin’s value hit a record high, now surpassing $73,000, almost $10,000 more than its last major peak in late 2021. This follows from billions of dollars worth of the cryptocurrency being purchased by American finance firms spurring on further trades in the crypto community. We
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Jun Seong Kim Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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As of March 7th, nearly 12,000 young doctors — 93% of the total across the country — had left their workplaces, according to the latest government estimate. The right to strike is recognized as a fundamental human right by the United Nations. Strikes by doctors are, however, complicated by their pro
Debate
Balsam Al-Hadithi Junior Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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The views of the government and the medical society have conflicted for many years on policies influencing the medical sector, but never before have the conflicts escalated to such a mass walkout by doctors. Reports of the unfolding events may imply that the opposition to the “Essential Healthcare P
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Hae-Rim Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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Ivy League colleges are considered to be the most prestigious institutions for scholars all over the world; the best of talents known today are Ivy League alumni. Despite some prominent figures advocating that college education is not any sort of a guarantee for success, millions of high schoolers a
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Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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Mark Zuckerberg is by no means the “Father of the Internet” in its literal sense, but his influence on our online world likened him to an uncle who made it cooler. Ironically, the internet itself now seems to paint him in many images in the midst of its teenage transition into the metaverse. The int
People and Community
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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An ivory tower is a metaphorical location used to describe a comfortable position in life, which often implies seclusion of a person from the practicalities, difficulties, and realities of the world in pursuit of his passion and desires. It is a term widely associated with academia, as they enjoy re
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Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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The recent move of the South Korean government to gradually increase the quota of medical school admissions has thus far been met with a mix of support and disapproval. This is spurred by recent cases of critical patients in rural areas being denied services in hospitals due to a lack of personnel.
Debate
Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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Medical schools hold a seemingly aristocratic status in South Korea. Exceptional, distinguished, elite — these are only some of the words that describe the dream of many parents and students in the country. Since 2006, 3,058 aspiring doctors have been entering this prestigious fortress every year.Wi
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Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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Since its inauguration this fall semester, ASCEND has grown to become one of the largest clubs in KAIST. With its ultimate goal to be an accessible home for anyone who wishes to enjoy sports, ASCEND hosts regular events across six main sports, open to all members regardless of their experiences or s
Interview
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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It can be hard to admit that you’re a privileged person. Privilege, after all, comes in many forms. Some people have privilege based on how they look. Others enjoy privilege from the family or country they happen to be born into. There is privilege based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, and
Column
Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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Establishing a significant milestone for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) space exploration program, Sultan Al Neyadi made history as the first Arab to serve on the International Space Station (ISS) for a remarkable six-month mission as part of Expedition 69, (the 69th long-duration expedition to the
People and Community
Balsam Al-Hadithi Junior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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I walk into the supermarket with my nose perhaps a bit too firm and my cheeks a bit too pink, completely startled by the regular holiday rush hour of perhaps too many people and yet so happy to see this overwhelmingness again. I listen to the squeaking of my shoes as I step on the melted snowflakes
Column
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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On a late night in my room with a sleep-deprived head, I looked out the window only to be startled by what appeared to be a platoon of seven planes floating through the sky in unsettling unison. I was mesmerized by the executed coordination but was shaken awake by a mindless thought that the planes
Column
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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In a few weeks, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is scheduled to officially award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to its winners, among whom are Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Aleksey Yekimov, for their discovery of quantum dots.Quantum dots are extremely tiny particles whose size practicall
Society
Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:39
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xA lot is going wrong in the world today. We are still in the middle of a climate paralysis, where we know what’s wrong, but there’s no great way to fix it. Some of the great Asian economies that were expected to inherit the 21st Century — Japan, South Korea, and China — all appear to have contracti
Column
Alazar Teka Gemechu Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:39
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Over the last few years, the concept of "Influencer Boxing" has been gaining immense popularity and consequently raked in significant profits. While one cannot deny the importance of a substantial audience for any non-paid-labor-based industry, the emphasis being put on money upends the essence of s
Debate
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:39
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When I was younger, just the name “Manny Pacquiao” could bring my entire country to a standstill. A Filipino boxer who is the only eight-division world champion in the history of the sport, whenever Pacquiao had a match — especially if it was against fellow big names such as Mayweather, Marquez, or
Debate
Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Senior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:39