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White rhinoceros are one of the most interesting cases of somewhat successful wildlife conservation. White rhinos, once fewer than 100 individuals in the early 1900s, are now the most abundant rhino subspecies, reaching a population of 20,000 and outnumbering all other rhino subspecies combined.Whit
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Hyunseung Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2024.03.23 00:49
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Giant pandas are adored worldwide. They are seen not just as cute and calm creatures but also as icons of international friendship and environmental protection. Fu Bao, the first panda to be naturally conceived and born in South Korea during COVID-19, is one of the most beloved animals today. Ai Bao
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Suyoun Lee Head of International Division
2024.03.22 23:47
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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
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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
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Muhammad Faizan Zahid Junior Staff Reporter
2023.11.19 16:38
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) represent a paradigm shift in the automobile industry, functioning on electric engines instead of the traditional gasoline or diesel engines. The core of their operation lies in the rechargeable batteries that power electric motors which propel the vehicle. EVs have gained su
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Suyoun Lee Staff Reporter
2023.10.13 21:19
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The transition from fossil-fuel powered vehicles to all-electric vehicles (EVs) is widely seen as a critical part of a more environmentally sustainable way of life. Several governments and automobile manufacturers have announced plans to stop the sales of traditional cars completely. It is true that
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Zunnoor Awan Staff Reporter
2023.10.13 21:19
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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
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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
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Suyoun Lee Staff Reporter
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
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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
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Evy Eun Hwangbo Staff Reporter
2023.06.12 07:06
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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
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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
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Hanbit Lee Staff Reporter
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
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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
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Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2023.03.27 00:03
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Halfway through Biden’s presidential term, the US midterm elections began on November 8. The elections left Americans with a sense of surprise. Historically, the party of the president in office has given way to the opposite side in all cameras of the US Congress, alongside with gubernatorial electi
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Fuad Samadov Staff Reporter
2022.12.08 13:44
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America’s midterm elections offered no strong promises about the future. The results were surprisingly positive for the Democrats, who expected complete Republican victory but only lost the House despite the feeble economy and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings. Nevertheless, losing either C
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Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2022.12.08 13:44
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The UK has seen its third Prime Minister in seven weeks. The newly appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak witnessed two of his predecessors step down from their roles amid widespread criticism. He needs to undo the damage that has led to a divide within the Conservative Party. At the helm of the natio
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Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2022.11.17 23:11
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The Tories are going through prime ministers like Kleenex. With Liz Truss stepping down, the record is set once again as she becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in Britain’s history. The reason for Truss's failure seems to break down into three: a lack of diverse viewpoints within Truss’s te
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Evy Eun Hwangbo Junior Staff Reporter
2022.11.17 23:11
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“A monsoon on steroids” was how the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, described Pakistan’s catastrophic flooding in August. Three times the average rainfall poured down on the country, taking the lives of around 1,500 people and damaging 1.7 million houses. However, the flooding seems to have
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Jisun Lee Senior Staff Reporter
2022.09.25 22:43
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The IPCC notes that human influence has been the likely and predominant cause of the recent changes in climate variables, which include greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations and global surface temperature, while such changes were most likely the driving force for the rising frequency and intensity of
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Hyun A Kim Head of International Division
2022.09.25 22:43