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AfreecaTV is often acclaimed for having provided an impetus for the advent and advancement of the private internet broadcast culture. The company has been maintaining its status as the best in its industry, raking in its highest profit yet in the market in the third quarter, until now. With the recent power abuse scandal and BJ exodus, however, things are starting to look grim for AfreecaTV. Thoug
Spotlight
Hyoyeon Kim Staff Reporter
2016.11.26 03:15
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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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30 billion Korean Won. That’s the amount of money a game developing company called Nexon invested for 4 years to develop their next-generation first-person shooter (FPS) game. And it failed catastrophically. Welcome to the “short” story of Sudden Attack 2, and how the current gaming industry in Korea led to the demise of a game that may have been doomed before it was even release
Gaming
Dongwon Cha Senior Staff Reporter
2016.11.26 02:55
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Halloween is one of many rituals that cannot be framed by causality. Shown by the discrepancy between the number of people who celebrate this annual event and that of those who actually understand its origin, it’s not difficult to unveil the celebration as a secular force, and it is even easier to see the celebration as lacking a clear-cut rationale. Thus, it would be more accurate to interp
Spotlight
Jae Hwan Jeong Junior Staff Reporter
2016.11.26 02:51
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As October draws to an end and the chilly air of winter slowly starts to creep in, streets around the world are beginning to bustle with macabre decorations and lighted pumpkins. It is everyone’s favorite season of festivities, superstition, and loads of candy – Halloween is coming. Halloween is one of those few festive events that are celebrated world-wide. Wherever you live, and no m
Spotlight
Hyoyeon Kim Staff Reporter
2016.11.26 02:48
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AfreecaTV, a famous live streaming site, is facing large controversy surrounding power abuse issues.
Spotlight
Kun-Woo Song Junior Staff Reporter
2016.11.24 20:56
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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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When Google decided to go the extra mile with regard to their level of mischief for an April Fool’s Day joke back in 2014 by introducing Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge, it raised quite a fervor; indeed, so-called “Pokémon trainers” around the world searched meticulously on Google Maps to find Pokémon hidden across the world. Although the game itself (if it co
Gaming
Dongwon Cha Senior Staff Reporter
2016.11.14 21:01
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Summer is probably the best time of the year for both movie fans and producers. With the blazing sun driving everyone indoors in search of air conditioning, there is no better time than the months of July and August for film companies to release their most ambitious products in theaters. The result is an annual cinema rush full of competition, successes, failures, and above all, excitement. This s
Spotlight
Hyoyeon Kim Staff Reporter
2016.11.14 20:59
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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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Jip and Sejoon are on the computer
Culture
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2016.09.26 23:00
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To say that one has an exquisite taste in melancholy would seem odd, even disturbing. The uncanniness strikes us because the modern interpretation of melancholy is predominantly medicalized: scholars increasingly attribute molecular causes to health conditions, coin new names for these “diseases”, and find drugs to cure them. This is best represented by the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Ment
Weekend
Young Jae Kim Junior Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 08:44
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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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erald Staff ReporterSeptember 18 was a busy Friday at KAIST. The annual KAIST-POSTECH Science War had officially started and the day was filled with exciting matches and events. I was looking forward to this day, but the Science War was not the reason. As much as I wanted to watch all the matches and events, something else caught my attention: the last day of Chungnam National University’s festiva
Weekend
Chanyoung Ryu Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 08:39
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Many high-grossing blockbusters these days consist of big budget movies strewn with CGI, over-the-top explosions, and hectic stunt scenes. Every once in awhile, however, cinemagoers may find respite from movies that parade sex and violence to garner the audience’s attention and refresh their eyes on down-to-earth movies that focus more on the actors’ dialogue and social interactions with one anoth
Weekend
Young Jip Kim Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 08:38
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In spite of KAIST’s notable effort to become a more global university, its on-campus bulletin and internal social platforms remain dominated by the Korean language. This is creating a challenge for the international community not only in accessing information but also in absorbing and becoming part of the campus culture. What could be a solution to this and who should be responsible for taki
International
Agar Omondi International Reporter
2015.11.09 08:01
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In spite of KAIST’s notable effort to become a more global university, its on-campus bulletin and internal social platforms remain dominated by the Korean language. This is creating a challenge for the international community not only in accessing information but also in absorbing and becoming part of the campus culture. What could be a solution to this and who should be responsible for taking ini
International
Simeneh Semegne International Reporter
2015.11.09 07:57
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When was the last time you read a book, and did not want it to end? It saddens me that this simple question is often met by the same disappointing response: “I can’t remember.” You may think that as a college student I have no difficulty surrounding myself with avid readers, but so far, this has not been my experience. In fact, I find myself among the few who keeps novels by the bed and enjoy havi
International
Phan Phuong Thao International Reporter
2015.11.09 07:54
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Saying that KAIST is diverse is a bit of an understatement. The institute has put in a lot of effort to ensure that there is no shortage of people from every continent here in our international community. Look left and there’s someone from Europe; look right, there’s a person from Africa. There’s no end to the different types of people you can meet and talk with and no doubt, since they’re from di
International
Kibum Park International Reporter
2015.11.09 07:52
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The cold slowly approaches. It starts to wrap around us like a silent snake, giving us a mixed feeling of discomfort and fear. No longer come the days of t-shirts and shorts; it’s the time to get out the thick stuff: sweaters, jackets, wind breakers. Layers is the name of the game. I remember when I hated winter. The cold meant I always had to wear at least three times my body thickness in clothes
International
Kibum Park International Reporter
2015.11.09 07:51