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The Biden administration recently announced that the US has completed a comprehensive review of its North Korea policy, emphasizing that it will adopt a pragmatic approach to achieve complete denuclearization in the Korean peninsula. The new approach differs from that of the previous “strategic pati
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Dong Min Kim Head of Society Division
2021.05.22 17:36
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This semester, undergraduate students Shiban Atif Khan (SAK), and Cheyenne Knijnenburg (CK) became members of one of the first international startups being supported by Startup KAIST. Working on their startup, iBora, since mid-February with guidance and office space in W8 provided by the institute,
People and Community
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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Many consider the late teens and early 20’s a crucial transformative phase in their lives. Often marked by instability at the best of times, most people find themselves under increasing educational and financial pressures. Many of this generation believe that the speed and breadth of the COVID-19 pa
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Justin Jae Young Kim Junior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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Since the day one of our ancestors decided to debone his lunch using a stick rather than his hands and teeth, humans were inventors and innovators. Only the brainy ones survived when nature challenged humans with hostility that required strategy over physical fitness. After generations of Mother Nat
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Min Kim Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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This semester, I decided to take a leave of absence due to personal reasons, most of which are caused by the pandemic. I actually never saw myself in this position. I was slightly unreceptive to the thought of taking a leave, mainly because of the Filipino mentality that stigmatizes delayed college
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Sean Tristan De Guzman Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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Youn Yuh-jung made history as the first Korean to win the Oscars and the British Academy Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress in the critically acclaimed film Minari. A well-respected veteran actress, Youn graced the Korean film industry with her seasoned acting prowess for over five decades. Fro
People and Community
Sean Tristan De Guzman Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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We are all taught at an early age about the essence of education. We work hard to get into the best schools, bury our heads in books to get good grades, and use this acquired status to land good jobs in the workforce. This is the typical success story that society loves — one that exemplifies what i
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Sean Tristan De Guzman Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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Following the interview with the short-handed and under-budgeted KLMS staff last month, The KAIST Herald interviewed Eunsun Kim of the Budget Team to shed light on this matter. She is responsible for executive budget planning and management and had previously worked in the admission team. The interv
People and Community
Jeonghun Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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Baseball, without a doubt, is the most popular sport in Korea. Packed stadiums (during the pre-COVID era), home runs, and the offseason drama are all enough to excite fans and draw them closer to the sport. This January, baseball fans in Korea received one of the more shocking offseason news in rece
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Dong Min Kim Head of Society Division
2021.04.26 01:24
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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 there is one reliable source of inspiration for TV drama writers, it would be history. With thousands of years of conquest, betrayal, and romance, history is the culmination of high-quality, royalty-free plotlines, and very often the basis of a successful show. Likewise, some of the most beloved
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Dong Min Kim Head of Society Division
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
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Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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KAIST. The pastel blooms of cherry blossom trees mark the changing of seasons on the isolated campus. It is impossible not to be in awe at the splendor, power, and beauty of these landscapes, brought to life once more by the fleeting blossoms. This year, we have been able to capture the awakening in
Society
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.04.13 15:51
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How long should you pay for your past mistakes?This question lies at the fore as countless bullying scandals hound some of South Korea’s idols and celebrities. In a country where public image is so fragile that it could make or break one’s career, the wave of accusations prompted entertainment agenc
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Sean Tristan De Guzman Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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In early February, Naver announced that the “most-searched keyword” list would be removed from its search engine platform by the end of the month. This change, intended to dispel concerns over Naver’s manipulation of public opinion, instead motivated the rapid release of numerous accusations of bull
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Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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Social media platforms can act as a very effective medium for activism. Familiar examples include the #MeToo movement and the ice bucket challenge. More recently, the protests against police brutality and racial injustice following George Floyd’s death last year were also fueled by public support of
Society
Jaehyeon Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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Following the inauguration ceremony held on March 8, The KAIST Herald interviewed President Kwang Hyung Lee. The president delivered his greetings and briefly introduced himself. Having grown up in the countryside, he considered himself an “ordinary student” throughout his education, graduating from
Society
Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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Everyone is a hypocrite. From your typical politicians and media outlets to the average KAIST student just struggling to get by, we all commit the “sin” of hypocrisy to some degree every day. Hypocrisy in politics is perhaps the most obvious — and blatant — of all. A politician encourages the public
Society
Dong Min Kim Head of Society Division
2021.03.28 16:33
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One fine evening, drained after weeks of productive winter vacation, I suddenly wondered about KLMS, and how it was doing after Flash got terminated. I typed the address of our beloved learning platform in my browser, but the page that greeted me was different from the one that I knew all too well f
Society
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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Hee-Soo Byun was a soldier. And, she was a woman. All she wanted was to live as both. But on March 3 she was found dead in her home, around a year after she was forcibly discharged from the military for receiving sex-reassignment surgery. Just a few days prior, Korea’s LGBT+ community also lost tran
Society
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33