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It was revealed that Universal Studios have hired the Coen brothers to revise the current screenplay of the Scarface reboot.The Oscar-winning brothers are to start their new project soon. Joel and Ethan Coen are known for directing and writing screenplays for Barton Fink, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, No Country for Old Men, True Grit, and Inside Llewyn Davis.This is not the first time the Coen brother
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Duman Kuandyk Junior Staff Reporter
2017.03.29 22:49
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Are you a prospective webtoon fan, unsure of which webtoon to start with? Or are you already a fan, looking for some interesting new reads? Whichever you are, you do not have to worry any longer; chosen from those that are ongoing or complete and accessible without charge, here are three webtoons that will be worth your time.-Mask GirlMomi, a normal office worker, has a perfect glamorous body but
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Hyoyeon Kim Staff Reporter
2017.03.29 22:28
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If one had to describe Nintendo’s first mobile venture with one word, the word would be “lackluster”. Miitomo is a social game that allows players to interact with each other in a virtual universe using customized Mii avatars. Free to download and use, Miitomo shot to the top ranks of both iOS and Android app stores immediately upon its launch. The app attracted almost 15 million
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Hyoyeon Kim Staff Reporter
2017.03.29 22:21
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Young Jip Kim Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 08:38
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The upcoming concert list for the 2014-2015 winter break makes this vacation a highly anticipated one for music fans. However, there are still obstacles ahead before we can enjoy these concerts to the fullest. To start off, there’s the problem of ticket reservation. Much like at 12:30 p.m. on course registration day here in KAIST, many concerts release their tickets at a specific time and date. Th
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 05:38
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In recent years, more and more musicians from around the world have set foot upon Korea to perform their splendid musical talents. A mere month ago, Michael Bolton performed live in Seoul on November 21 and 22, and a few days later, Jason Mraz toured around Korea performing his hit songs such as “Lucky” and “I’m Yours”. Even if you missed out on what probably would have been literally “music to my
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 05:38
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Unlike the more esoteric genres of music - classical, jazz, or heavy metal - pop is easy to listen to. There is relatively less background knowledge required to appreciate it. Not only that, we can easily relate to the lyrics and social networking services have made it even easier to worship singers who have become cult leaders. It would be weirder if pop was not popular. So why not get into the f
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So Jung Kim Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 05:36
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The Korean independent music genre has witnessed exponential growth during the past two decades. It started from the basements and garages of Hongdae area (an entertainment near Hongik University) gradually expanded its fanbase among younger generation of Koreans. Crying Nut and Deli Spice were among the first bands to gain mainstream recognition in Korean pop culture. Its music dominates the char
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Min Kyu Choi Senior Staff Reporter
2015.11.09 05:35
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After investing 40 minutes and 1,050 KRW, I arrived at Eunhaeng-dong. At once, I realized that Eunhaeng-dong is worth visiting. The weather was dreary at the time, yet people seemed to be enjoying themselves in this brightly lit part of the city. For them, the pouring rain and the ominously dark sky did not matter at all. They were enjoying shopping, eating gourmet food, and simply enjoying the pr
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Jeong Yeon Kim Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 23:47
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The area around City Hall station is a residential and commercial district comprised mainly of offices, government complexes, and apartment buildings. The commercial area of City Hall station is located between the Daejeon City Hall and Clover Apartments. This area spans two city blocks and is composed mostly of mid to high-rise buildings that house residential floors, cafes, restaurants, and shop
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Min Kyu Choi Senior Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 23:44
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Ask anyone from Daejeon the question, “Where in your hometown would you recommend a fun night out?” I would bet that nine out of ten people would probably say something along the lines of, “There is nowhere to go to in Daejeon.” And while Daejeon is home to a number of tourist spots, not too many come to mind when trying to recommend one to an outsider, but there is this on
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 23:42
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Due to the difficulty of accessing public transportation in the KAIST campus, students have been constrained from visiting other districts of Daejeon and were limited to the Eoeun-dong and the Gung-dong area for leisure and entertainment. However, this March, the new KAIST shuttle connecting the school with Wolpyeong station and the Dunsan District was introduced to address the demands for transpo
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Min Kyu Choi Senior Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 23:39
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From hunter-gatherers of the Neolithic Era to university students of the modern age, drinking alcohol has been (and still is) an integral part of adult life. Whether it is used in social gatherings as an icebreaker, or used to indulge oneself with the euphoria one gets upon its consumption, alcohol is enjoyed by people all over the world. Naturally, there is a drinking culture unique to each part
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 18:48
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Homer Simpson once toasted, “To alcohol! The cause of … and solution to … all of life’s problems.” He may not be the brightest animation character around, yet his simple but elegant toast shines. Indeed, the intake of alcohol offers both solutions and problems to our lives. While we would love to go on about how alcohol is such a great beverage, we will play the dev
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.06.03 18:48
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[Weekend] Watch or Watch NotThere is no try. Entertaining our summers, science fiction movies have become a fundamental part of our hottest season. This summer was no expectation. The KAIST Herald invites reader to sci-fi movies. A silent black-and-white film with a running time of 10 minutes at 24 frames per second portrayed the moon with a man's face and a rocket landed in its right eye. This w
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.01.18 12:50
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[Weekend] Watch or Watch NotThere is no try. Entertaining our summers, science fiction movies have become a fundamental part of our hottest season. This summer was no expectation. The KAIST Herald invites reader to sci-fi movies. Time loops have always been a topic of interest for the science film genre; Looper, Frequency, even Harry Potter, the list goes on. But Edge of Tomorrow is not your avera
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Dongwon Cha Staff Reporter
2015.01.18 12:41
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[Weekend] Watch or Watch NotThere is no try. Entertaining our summers, science fiction movies have become a fundamental part of our hottest season. This summer was no expectation. The KAIST Herald invites reader to sci-fi movies. Science fiction in film and television, since its incarnation in the early 20th century, has captivated generations with fantastic stories, unforgettable cultural icons,
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Min Kyu Choi Senior Staff Reporter
2015.01.18 12:33