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Despite the promises of Japanese authorities and affirmations by IAEA that the disposal of the contaminated water will be carried out in a safe way and have a minimal impact on the environment, some governments and environmental groups have sharply criticized the decision. The South Korean governmen
Spotlight
Zunnoor Awan Staff Reporter
2023.09.25 16:41
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Following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011, a number of reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant went into meltdown. To prevent any additional radiation leak and manage the intense heat from the reactor core, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), a power plant company, has been
Spotlight
Suyoun Lee Staff Reporter
2023.09.25 16:41
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As the global community grapples with the daunting challenge of climate change, we are presented with a myriad of strategies, theories, and movements vying for the title of "solution". One such movement, Just Stop Oil, has garnered significant attention in recent times. However, while the initiative
Opinion
Muhammad Faizan Zahid Junior Staff Reporter
2023.09.25 16:41
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Starting from the early 2000s, KAIST opened its doors for the first time to full-time international students. Since then, the university has seen the coming and going of many foreigners who benefitted from their vision: becoming a global value-creative leading university. As of 2021, KAIST now boast
Editorial
Francis Erluph Barro Cabanting Junior Staff Report
2023.09.25 16:41
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On May 6, Charles III was officially crowned the King of the United Kingdom. The event at Westminster Abbey lasted two hours in high ceremonial fashion, paying homage to both the royal institution and Anglican church. Many personages made their appearance, including Prince William and Princess Cathe
Spotlight
Hyun A Kim
2023.06.12 07:06
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As the world tunes in to the recent coronation of King Charles III, many eyes perch upon the presence of monarchies in the modern day. The general consensus on modern monarchies is mixed and oftentimes polarized, with the media portraying some monarchs as celebrity figures, while some absolute monar
Spotlight
Evy Eun Hwangbo Staff Reporter
2023.06.12 07:06
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The conflict between Palestine and Israel has endured for over three quarters of a century, leaving in its wake a harrowing path of devastation, loss, and unrealized aspirations. As we delve into the complexities of this deeply entrenched conflict, one undeniable aspect comes to the forefront: the e
News
Muhammad Faizan Zahid Junior Staff Reporter
2023.06.12 07:06
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For my final article, I wanted to pay a tribute to the division at The KAIST Herald that holds a special place in my heart. I have written for the International division for the past six semesters, covering topics from the 2020 US Presidential Debate to the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake. In the Internati
Editorial
Hanbit Lee Staff Reporter
2023.06.12 07:06
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Sudan is in the spotlight as it continues to face waves of violent clashes. While the country looked to transition to democracy, it has been derailed by a power struggle between two armed groups, the army and the paramilitary unit known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The deadly conflict initiate
News
Jan Brey Espia Junior Staff Reporter
2023.05.21 16:23
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North Korea’s rapid expansion of nuclear weaponry and the recent threats of preemptive attack has escalated the sense of urgency and vulnerability on South Korea’s part, increasing its reliance on US protection. The Washington Declaration, signed by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his US co
News
Evy Eun Hwangbo Staff Reporter
2023.05.21 16:23
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Tensions have been rising in the Taiwan Strait. Both China and Taiwan are making predictions on when , not if, a war will break out. Conflict in the East China Sea has always been a possibility due to the fundamental divide between the two nation’s positions. But as China pursues unification more ag
Debate
Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2023.05.21 16:23
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There is growing concern in the West and parts of Asia that China may invade Taiwan. Following the visit of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen to the United States on March 29, China conducted military drills in the Taiwan Strait. China's military declared that they are prepared at any time to "smash '
Debate
Hanbit Lee Staff Reporter
2023.05.21 16:23
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Ramadan is a month of fasting during the ninth month of the Hijri (lunar Islamic calendar) –– also known as the most sacred month in Islamic culture –– where Muslims around the world practice discipline and structure to strengthen their bond with Allah. The sighting of the new crescent moon, as dete
Spotlight
Evy Eun Hwangbo Staff Reporter
2023.04.14 02:19
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Located in a familiar corner of Gung-dong is the Islamic Center of Daejeon (ICD), where many Muslim students at KAIST gather for prayer and community gathering. The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at KAIST has close relations with the ICD, which is the largest mosque in Daejeon. The ICD generously
Spotlight
Hanbit Lee Staff Reporter
2023.04.14 02:19
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Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a caterer to innovative tech companies, collapsed on Mar 10, marking the second-biggest bank failure in US history. The bank faced 43 billion USD of deposit withdrawal requests, and it did not manage to raise cash to cover the outflow. As a result, the Federal Deposit Insu
International
Eugene Jeong Junior Staff Reporter
2023.04.14 02:19
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Last September, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran for wearing her hijab too loosely. Such incidents aren’t unheard of in the Islamic Republic of Iran, where hijabs have been compulsory for all women since April 1981. But Amini’s death under police custody three days later sparked nation
Editorial
Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2023.04.14 02:19
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On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s military forces into Ukrainian territory under what he termed a “special military operation”. He expected a swift “reclamation” of land and, by unifying both countries, to engrave his name into the list of the Russian Feder
Spotlight
Aow Si Li, Sara Junior Staff Reporter
2023.03.27 00:03
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The Russia-Ukraine war, unlike its inception as a “special military operation”, has quickly evolved into the largest conflict in Europe since the World Wars. It has had widespread consequences around the globe, spurring a massive humanitarian crisis while also causing economic repercussions. As neit
Spotlight
Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2023.03.27 00:03
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In the early hours of February 6, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southeastern Türkiye and parts of Syria, followed by a magnitude 7.5 event nine hours later, as well as more than 200 aftershocks. The earthquake occurred in densely populated areas, with many buildings lacking proper reinforcement to
News
Hanbit Lee Staff Reporter
2023.03.27 00:03
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Last semester, I was fortunate enough to be selected by KAIST to go on exchange at the University of Toronto in Canada. When I was first thinking about applying, I didn’t have anyone to ask advice from; none of my international seniors had gone on exchange before, especially because the pandemic hal
Opinion
Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Staff Reporter
2023.03.27 00:03
