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How we eat has been changing drastically over the past few years. It seems only yesterday that the only restaurant-tier food that we could get delivered was limited to just pizza or Chinese food. Now, with the rise of services like UberEats, DoorDash, Deliveroo, or Coupang Eats around the world, mos
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Jun Seong Kim Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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Consumer prices have been on a staggering surge in recent months. According to the report by Statistics Korea last month, the overall consumer inflation rate increased by 3.1% in February, a rebound after it eased to 2.8% in January. Based on the results of the Bank of Korea’s consumer trend survey,
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Hyunseung Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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Living abroad, you come across many tales and stories evoking nostalgia and sometimes making you shed tears, but when Ramadan — the month of worship and family gatherings — arrives while you are abroad, the feeling sinks even deeper. Loneliness and a longing for family and homeland are what awaits t
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Balsam Al-Hadithi Junior Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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For the past few weeks, you might have observed the lawn in front of the Academic Cultural Complex (E9) filled with picnic mats and busy with vibrant people — you were probably one of them at some point, too. Indeed, it is hardly an overstatement that the spring at KAIST is defined by cherry blossom
Interview
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2024.04.23 22:10
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In the year of the general or presidential elections, an observed holiday on a Wednesday ensures that even people with weekday commitments can exercise one of the most fundamental rights standing at the core of the South Korean Constitution: the right to vote. This year, the results of the April 10
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Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2024.04.23 22:10
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Earlier this month, Christopher Nolan swept the board at the 2024 Oscars with his film Oppenheimer, winning seven prizes including his first ever “Best Director” prize after five nominations with his previous works such as Memento, Inception, and Dunkirk. Although he has never had Academy wins befor
People and Community
Jun Seong Kim Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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Think of pre- and early 21st-century power struggles — what has sparked and prolonged them? Regardless of what kind of history you are well-versed with, the possible answers would narrow down to land, military prowess, or natural resources; a country that successfully invaded more foreign territorie
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Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2024.04.23 22:10
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The technological leaps achieved by humanity need to be powered by something. We rely on big data every day for almost every digital service we use while our devices get smaller and thinner, and sometimes can even bend. Microchips are to be thanked for this ironic feat of powerful machines becoming
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Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37