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Jung Ji-woo, a Korea University (KU) alumnus from the department of Korean Language and Literature, was awarded the annual KU alumni ‘Proud College of Humanities Award’ in September, 2023. Both a published author and practicing attorney, Jung Ji-woo is also known for sharing short Instagram posts ab
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Kang Yeonsu
2024.03.02 19:39
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Chung Kyo Hwa (‘91, College of Law) is a distinguished legal advisor currently serving at Netflix Korea. Her career has been a remarkable journey, combining her roles as a judge, lawyer, and legal advisor for some of the most influential tech and entertainment companies. Her extensive experience wor
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Son Jiho
2023.11.03 21:20
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Kim Mingyu ('23, Economics) is a name that has been gaining attention in the political sphere. In 2021, as a high school student, he participated in the first competition for the spokesperson public recruitment program of the People Power Party (PPP). His remarkable performance during the competitio
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Son Jiho
2023.09.03 01:03
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“I feel like I am sneezing when I hear your name. When did you become such pollen in my heart?” Meet Park Yoon Seo (’21, Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering), a future biologist who continues her hobby as a singer-songwriter. Despite her impressive pursuit of knowledge in her major, she
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Jeon Hye Seo
2023.06.07 23:35
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"There will be many external factors that try to undermine your dreams, but if you have a passion that drives you to pursue it, even the most challenging roads won’t deter you," says Professor Seo Eun-Suk (Physics, Univeristy of Maryland), a professional in the field of astrophysics. After being bor
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Son Chaewan
2023.05.01 14:25
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Korea University (KU) is famous for its beautiful landscapes and nature which have long been a source of pride for the university’s community. The welloriented and peaceful atmosphere of the campus provides students, faculty, and visitors of KU with a familiar yet new experience every season. The s
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Son Jiho
2023.04.01 17:26
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Coding is a valuable tool in today’s world, yet it requires much time and effort to learn how to do it correctly. Jo Dong Keun (’11, Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering), a non-information-technology (IT) graduate, created the YouTube channel JoCoding in November 2018 and currently has
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Son Jiho
2023.03.04 02:40
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The U.S. was involved in a scandal concerning the illegal dumping of metals into Korean rivers during the Cold War. The pollution stopped once environmentalists released findings about the importance of freshwater and potable water for all citizens. Although that problem was curtailed, pollution is
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Lee Sang-jun
2022.12.04 17:36
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Xiomara Rendon (’18, Economics) is a community manager at Nimble Neuron, a gaming company which has developed games such as Eternal Return and Immortal Soul. Behind the screens of these popular games, Rendon communicates with gaming influencers, reports bug fixes, provides translations, manages soci
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Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.10.02 20:59
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It has also been well documented that memories created before puberty subconsciously affect how a person thinks in their conscious mind. Dr. Yang Yongjoon (‘93, Psychology) is a prominent doctor in South Korea who studies the mental health behind nostalgia and other diseases, making him one of the l
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Lee Sang-jun
2022.09.03 07:41
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"Let your company be the seed,” is the motto of Be the Seed, a business consulting firm co-founded by Yoowhan Lee (‘07, Business Administration) that finds potential in business ideas and helps startups get off the ground. Today’s society is a place of constant change and innovation, and it can be d
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Yun Sunwoo
2022.05.02 02:05
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"Kilitkomori, Kilitkomori.” Does this lyric sound familiar? As a member of TERRA, Korea University’s (KU) central club for black music, Cold Bay (’12, Chemical and Biological Engineering) participated in the viral diss track “Kilitkomori,” which gathered over 6 million views on YouTube. Since the tr
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Kim Minji
2022.04.01 15:38
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In a society of engineering and research sciences where medical technology is being prioritized, Korea University (KU) graduate Erick Chica (18’, Electrical Engineering) has shown that advancements in these fields are of utter importance for revolutionizing the future of Korea’s workforce. In Decemb
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Lee Sang-jun
2022.02.28 22:27
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As an A&R (artists and repertoire), Michelle Cho (‘07, Division of International Studies) participates in various fields of K-pop, such as discovering artists, producing music, and promoting them. She is building her career at an impressive rate by working with many popular K-pop artists such as Kai
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Jang Hyegyeong
2021.12.05 14:00
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In a predominantly white, male-dominated profession as the physical sciences, Korea University (KU) graduate Kim Young Kee (’80, Physics) makes history as the first Korean president to lead the American Physical Society (APS). On September 17, APS elected Kim as its next president, a position she wi
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Jie Yeowon
2021.11.07 16:25
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DEMIAN is a philosophical literary work by Herman Hesse that touches on the subject of enlightenment and growth. Singersongwriter DEMIAN (’13, Business Administration), who shares the same name as the novel, deals with his intimate process of healing and growth through trendy sounds and candid lyric
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Ryu Jiin
2021.10.01 17:57
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Kang Dasom (‘10, Law) talks of her experiences as a former undergraduate law student at Korea University (KU) and an announcer at Korea’s broadcasting company, MBC. Not only does she mention the delights of achieving her dreams, but she also points out all the barriers she had to overcome to become
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Jung Anna
2021.09.01 12:40
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A lot of people face the dilemma of making a choice between an ideal, such as what they have passion for, and reality, but Kwon Soon Seok (’21, Division of International Studies), known to listeners by his stage name Liam K, has managed to achieve both. He has been involved in the music industry for
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Choi Minji
2021.06.01 19:10
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Kang Yin Gyu’s anecdotes about his experiences and his own messages are condensed into a single book for perusal, and the book does an excellent job of capturing his very passion for baseball as a sport. The flashback to the past reminded him of the intensity of what he felt during these competition
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Kang Yun Yeong
2021.05.02 23:38
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For today's youth living in such an unstable and unpredictable world, stability has great value. Nonetheless, is it reasonable to indefinitely put off your dreams just for a stable life? With this question in mind, three alumni of Korea University (KU) began a YouTube channel that grew to have over
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.04.01 00:57