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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
Column
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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Dear Readers, Not long after the arrival of the softened spring breeze, the April 10 South Korean legislative elections too became the talk of the town. Many of my friends, even in the midst of preparing for their exams, have taken the time to cast their votes. Across the globe, 2024 is termed “the
Letter
ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
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
Debate
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
Debate
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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Nguyen Minh Hieu Cartoonist
2024.04.23 22:10
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Nguyen Minh Hieu Cartoonist
2024.04.23 22:10
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Nguyen Minh Hieu Cartoonist
2024.04.23 22:10
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Chaemin Lee Cartoonist
2024.04.23 22:10
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ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
2024.04.23 22:10
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Compiled by J. B. Espia, S. Aow, M. F. Zahid, R. Ospanova, F. SamadovDesigned by C. Lee
Feature
ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
2024.04.23 22:10
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The KAIST Herald has also interviewed the Undergraduate Association (UA) to look at their past efforts, current goals, and plans moving forward regarding collaborations with international student associations and organizations to encourage bonding between international and Korean communities.Please
Feature
Aow Si Li, Sara Assistant Editor
2024.04.23 22:10
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Do you think KAIST is a good university for international students to attend?Out of 119 international students, findings revealed a major trend among participants, with approximately 43.7% of respondents who “agreed” that KAIST is a favorable destination for international education. This positive se
Feature
Ospanova Rozaliya Junior Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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The International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) and the Undergraduate Association are arguably the biggest driving forces behind student life satisfaction, especially for international students. As the COVID-19 pandemic is now a thing of the past, the number of international full-time and exch
Feature
Fuad Samadov Head of Culture Division
2024.04.23 22:10
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The number of international full-time and exchange students currently on campus is getting higher every semester. Nevertheless, the degree to which they manage to integrate into Korean society is still of concern. The latest survey released by a collaborative team of reporters from The KAIST Herald
Feature
Ospanova Rozaliya Junior Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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Have any of the programs above helped you make international friends? If you have never participated, please check 'Never participated'. (If the program didn't help, please share your reasons.)This question, asked to Korean students, inquired on the perceived helpfulness of programs such as The Budd
Feature
Muhammad Faizan Zahid Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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The International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) Team, operating under the International Office, plays a significant role in assisting the international community and bridging them with the Korean community by implementing several programs and policies. The KAIST Herald interviewed the team to
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Jan Brey Espia Head of News Division
2024.04.23 22:10
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The war in Sudan has reached a critical juncture. After nearly two years of tension, Sudan plunged into civil war following the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. The fragile transitional government, a mix of military and civilian leaders, fractured in late 2021, leading to widespread conf
Opinion
Muhammad Faizan Zahid Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10
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As happens periodically within the industry, AI is experiencing a surge in interest as amazing new capabilities emerge. The recent successes of generative AI models have caused billions of dollars in investments into the sector, with the companies training the models, serving access on their platfor
Debate
Alazar Teka Gemechu Junior Staff Reporter
2024.04.23 22:10