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The Hallyu wave has transformed from a small deliberate force in promoting Korean culture to a global powerhouse bringing in billions of dollars for the South Korean economy. Not that many years ago, the South Korean entertainment industry was aggressive in its efforts to expand its global reach. Ac
Society
Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:39
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Dear Readers, On dispiriting days, a considerate friend or family may have offered you reassurance, quoting the well-known proverb, “Failure is the mother of success.” However, it is admittedly hard to find immediate comfort in them, especially when drowning in self-doubt, and having been betrayed b
Letter
ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
2023.11.19 16:38
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Cartoon
Chaemin Lee Cartoonist
2023.11.19 16:38
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Cartoon
Chaemin Lee Cartoonist
2023.11.19 16:38
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Cartoon
Nguyen Minh Hieu Cartoonist
2023.11.19 16:38
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Print Format
ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
2023.11.19 16:38
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Compile by A. Kim, B. Fabia, M.F. Zahid, J. Kim, F.E.B. CabantingDesigned by N.M. Hieu
Feature
ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
2023.11.19 16:38
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What is alcohol? Why do we drink it? Surprisingly, its history dates back to as early as the Neolithic period, around 7000 to 6600 BC, based on the discovery of late Stone Age jugs that suggest the existence of intentionally fermented beverages. One reason why ancient people consumed alcohol may be
Feature
Jihyun Kim Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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What do dancing alone beside a concrete utility pole late at night, advocating non-alcoholism under the influence, or accidentally hugging someone else instead of your girlfriend all have in common? The answer may perhaps shock you, but all of these are experiences shared by intoxicated KAIST studen
Feature
Francis Erluph Barro Cabanting Junior Staff Report
2023.11.19 16:38
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In South Korea, the role of drinking goes beyond simple socialization — it's a key part of maintaining work relationships and hierarchy. While many enjoy the sense of community that comes with these traditions, there's a less talked about side effect: the pressure on younger or lower-ranking individ
Feature
Muhammad Faizan Zahid Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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It’s no secret that Korea has a huge drinking culture. Be it in movies, dramas, or social media, drinking is often portrayed as the default pastime of most Koreans. Drinking has come to be seen as an innocuous activity due to its prevalence. For this month’s feature, we asked KAISTians to share thei
Feature
Benedict Fabia Head of Society Division
2023.11.19 16:38
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Alcohol is known to be a "releasing" little potion — people relax, lose their awareness, dim their senses, and typically act and speak their minds with less hesitance. It is also known to be quite expensive. For these reasons, drinking plays a rather big role in Korea in the context of friendships,
Feature
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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On October 7, Hamas, the Palestinian militant group governing the Gaza Strip since 2007, launched attacks against Israel resulting in the death of at least 1,200 individuals, marking a severe escalation in the longstanding conflict with Israel. In a retaliatory move, on October 9, Israel ordered a c
Spotlight
Suyoun Lee Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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The Gaza Strip, once again, finds itself in the throes of an escalating conflict that has surpassed political ideologies and militant agendas. In the most recent outbreak of violence, the region has witnessed a surge in civilian casualties, with more than 10,500 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis repor
Spotlight
Muhammad Faizan Zahid Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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According to White House officials, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have agreed to meet in mid-November in San Francisco on the occasion of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. The details of the proposed meeting were discussed between Chinese foreign minister
Opinion
Zunnoor Awan Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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The 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) marked another exciting chapter in the history of this globally renowned literary event, promising eleven days of literary delight from November 1 to November 12. Sharjah, a cultural hub in the United Arab Emirates, once again transformed into a bustli
Editorial
Balsam Al-Hadithi Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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Q: Why did you choose to take this course?A: To begin with, I have always desired to be a learned person, and I believe rigorous training in reading, thinking, and writing is the key to achieving this goal. However, I had been lacking such training, especially given the STEM-focused education I had
Herald Asks You
Sung-Bin Park Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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What inspired you to take this course and what captivated your interest the most?A: I have always been very interested in the many ways we use language, how we speak in a certain way, and how languages evolve and change with culture. At first, I was more interested in the more "objective" parts of l
Herald Asks You
Balsam Al-Hadithi Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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“I could never be of both worlds, only half in and half out, waiting to be ejected at will by someone with greater claim than me. Someone full. Someone whole.”I received this book in a paper bag parcel from Tallo, my half-white, half Asian — “Wasian '' — college friend. The Asian-American book recom
Culture
Rachelle Huh Contributing Writer
2023.11.19 16:38
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If I surveyed KAIST’s international students and asked what their perception of a university party was before arriving in Korea, it would be a safe bet to assume most students’ responses would be vastly different from what they have since experienced. The most common portrayal of university parties
Analysis
Justin Jae Young Kim Head of Culture Division
2023.11.19 16:38