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Hyun-Sik Yoon, an undergraduate in the School of Computing, and HyeJeong Han, a PhD candidate in the Graduate School of Science, Technology, and Policy, have been elected as the student members of the KAIST Council. The two will dedicate themselves to represent the student body for the development o
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Youngil Ko Head of News Division
2020.04.02 16:33
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In response to Prime Minister Sye-Kyun Chung’s urge for stricter social distancing measures for a 15-day period, a ban on visitors — including families of KAISTians — entering the KAIST campus was announced on March 23. This regulation is only one part (listed as #9) of the “Guidelines for KAISTians
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Seowon Choi Junior Staff Reporter
2020.03.25 15:07
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The spring semester in KAIST has started in a profoundly different way to last year. The novel coronavirus epidemic rapidly evolved into a national emergency and a world pandemic, prompting KAIST administration and the Task Force for the Prevention of COVID-19, which was quickly established to respo
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Jisun Lee Staff Reporter
2020.03.20 18:03
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This article has been updated on March 13, 2020.KAIST’s spring semester courses will be conducted online until further notice, according to an announcement on Thursday. The semester was previously postponed by two weeks, with an additional two-week period of online courses. Now, the declaration of C
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Woong Gyu Park Staff Reporter
2020.03.12 23:40
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On February 27, KAIST Provost and Executive Vice Principal Kwang-Hyung Lee posted an announcement regarding the introduction of online education for at least two weeks, starting from March 16. This decision was made to minimize person-to-person contact, as South Korea remains on high alert due to th
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Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2020.02.28 19:24
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Amid an alarming surge of novel coronavirus cases in South Korea, the KAIST administration and the Undergraduate Association (UA), FLEX, are extending their efforts to prevent the spread of the virus on campus. KAIST established a Task Force for the Prevention of COVID-19 and an around-the-clock Sit
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Jisun Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2020.02.24 21:48
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Amid fears over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreading in Korea, KAIST has followed a suggestion from the Korean government to delay the commencement of the upcoming semester. Several changes to the academic schedule have been made by the KAIST Academic Registrar Team and the Student Li
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Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2020.02.16 13:58
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Public fear over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China is increasing, as the number of cases rises and more countries report occurrences of the virus within their borders. By February 13, 45,210 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been reported worldwide, of which 8,216 people are in c
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Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2020.02.13 22:12
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The School of Transdisciplinary Studies (STS) held their final demonstration class on December 4, bringing their series of demos, which started in October, to a close. They simulated major courses to be offered starting spring 2020 — the first time the STS major will be opened to students. The depar
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Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Junior Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:57
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KAIST has signed an agreement with the tech giant Google to develop an AI curriculum for KAIST. The program, led by Professor Changho Suh from the School of Electrical Engineering and Professor Yong-Jin Yoon from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, will be completed as part of an agreement sig
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Juhoon Lee Senior Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:57
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Professor Hojin Ryu and his research team from the Department of Nuclear & Quantum Engineering have successfully developed a new method to immobilize iodine-129 (I-129), a radioactive isotope of iodine, through a cold-sintering process. The results were published in the Journal of Hazardous Material
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Woong Gyu Park Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:57
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A research group led by Professor Youngjin Park in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has collaborated with Hyundai Motors to create a Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system that will be commercialized.Hyundai Motors released this RANC system on November 11 as an automobile system that
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Kum Seok Nam Head of News Division
2019.12.20 22:56
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A research team led by Professor Mi Hee Lim from the Department of Biological Sciences has reported a small molecule, DAPPD, that is able to improve cognitive function in mouse models with Alzheimer’s disease. The mechanisms in which DAPPD improves cognitive function show potential as treatment for
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Kum Seok Nam Head of News Division
2019.12.20 22:56
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On December 4, a notice on KaDaeJeon was posted by sophomore Jong-Yeong Jung from the Department of Chemistry regarding a petition to construct a faster path from the west-side dormitories, especially Heemang and Dasom (W4), to the main road on campus. As of December 9, the petition is still availab
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Woong Gyu Park Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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KAIST has been selected as one of Asia’s leaders in top intellectual property, as they have received the Asia IP Elite Awards 2019 in the area of R&D Institution Team of the Year at the Intellectual Property Business Conference (IPBC) Asia 2019 held in Tokyo, Japan on October 29. In addition, the Ko
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Han Hee Jang Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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On November 21, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) declared its plan to reduce the alternative military service system by reducing the number of technical research personnel. Starting from 2025, the quota of technical research personnel with a master’s degree will be reduced from 1,500 to 1,200,
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Han Hee Jang Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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Professor Uichin Lee from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has led a team of researchers in developing an AI software that can evaluate whether it is safe for a driver’s digital assistant to provide auditory-verbal services.Digital assistants in vehicles began as touch screens ne
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Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Junior Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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KAIST student society was wrapped in controversy regarding a controversial term used on a banner that cheered on interviewees of the undergraduate admissions interviews. A post on KaDaeJeon on November 25 criticized the use of a term that originated from a notorious Korean right-wing populist websit
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Juhoon Lee Senior Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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On December 6, the Central Elections Committee (CEC) announced the results for the 33rd KAIST Undergraduate Association (UA) Election. With a 50.80% turnout, the election was in favor of FLEX, the sole presidential candidate team, with 1,958 votes (82.38%). Hyun-Sik Yoon, a senior in the School of C
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Youngil Ko Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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Hanmaeum Education Corps (HEC) of KAIST held its 4th “Hanmaeum Dream Tree Program” at KAIST on November 2. The event invited students and parents of multicultural families to provide an opportunity for higher learning and to celebrate the accomplishments of mothers who have gone above and beyond to
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Juhoon Lee Senior Staff Reporter
2019.11.27 17:13