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π-ville (or π-ville99), the deemed central hub for Korea University (KU) Pioneer Village’s activities since 2016, will reduce its capacity for startup initiatives. 16 startup studios will decrease to seven, with the remaining nine rooms allocated to the School of Art & Design (seven rooms) and the S
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Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.04.13 15:34
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On March 25, Korea University (KU) hosted the 2024 Spring Beginning-of-Semester Party for international students at Hana Plaza. The event was an informal gathering for KU foreign students to socialize with the school faculty and other international peers. Participants were allocated to their departm
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Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.04.13 15:16
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Time-honored like the history of humanity, chess is an exquisite intellectual game that has been played by myriads of generations, nations and cultures. However, in South Korea, the allure of this game seemed to have eluded the student community until March 2022, when Shin Jeong-Yong, a student at Y
STUDENT LIFE
Elina Kozhokeldieva
2024.04.04 00:35
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The brain creates patterns in everything; habit-formation may be a prime example of this. Habits are an inseparable part of our lives, and in fact, people spend 45 percent of their day in a set pattern. There are many different types of habits, including those that build a healthy life and thus beco
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Kang Yeonsu
2024.04.02 20:39
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For many of our readers, The Granite Tower (GT) is likely to be one among the multitude of papers that magically appear on the stalls of Korea University (KU) at the start of each month. But for those who pour countless hours into its creation, it is a labor of love sprinkled with …lots, lots, lots
GT SPOTLIGHT
The Granite Tower
2024.04.01 15:49
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In December 2023, elections were held on campus to decide the new president of Korea University’s Student Union (KUSU). Unfortunately, the voter turnout proved to be exceedingly low, reaching only 27.99 percent as opposed to the required minimum of 33.33 percent. A similar situation took place durin
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Mariana Sotelo
2024.04.01 15:48
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BURAS, Korea University (KU)’s dance sports club specializing in Latin American ballroom dances, held its 39th performance on March 23 at the Inchon Memorial Hall. The event was not only a showcase of the exceptional talent within the club but also an attempt to introduce the captivating world of La
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Kim Seonwoo
2024.04.01 12:06
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As of last year, more than 1,000 students have been taking advantage of the “1,000 won breakfast” service every day. To meet the enthusiastic responses Korea University (KU) has started offering this service at the university dormitories starting this semester. It is reported by P&P News that after
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Samay Asubadin
2024.03.26 12:04
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The College of Political Science and Economics (KUPE) will be remodeled in June 2024, 20 years after its last reconstruction. Roof construction will be carried out from late March to May, and internal architectural conversion is arranged to take place during the summer vacation when the building wil
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Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.03.25 00:12
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On February 29, Korea University (KU) held the 2024 freshmen entrance ceremony at the Hwajeong Tiger Dome, attended by approximately 7,000 new admittees and their families. During the ceremony, KU President Kim Dong-One delivered a welcoming speech to greet the incoming freshmen and share words of e
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Kim Seonwoo
2024.03.15 18:17
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I nterviews stand as the lifeblood of journalism. Engaging with individuals, posing inquiries, and delving into the depths of their life experiences constitute the cornerstone of a reporter’s journey, both professionally and personally. Feverishly sending out interview request emails rejection after
GT SPOTLIGHT
The Granite Tower
2024.03.13 01:40
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Researchers from Korea University (KU) led by Professor Hyunji Lee (College of Medicine) and his collaborators have engineered a precise DNA-binding protein called Transcription Activator-Like Effector (TALE)-linked deaminases – shortened to TALEDs – that will improve adenine base editing in mitocho
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Samay Asubadin
2024.03.06 20:35
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On February 28, Korea University (KU) hosted a special lecture under the theme “Innovation and Curiosity Driven Research” with Dr. Barry Marshall, a joint Nobel Prize-winner in Physiology or Medicine for acknowledging stomach bacterium as the primary cause of peptic ulcers. Held in partnership with
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Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.03.05 17:09
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On January 23, the General Council of Korea University’s (KU) Graduate Schools held a press conference in Central Plaza denouncing the plan of the institution’s authorities to raise the tuition fee of new graduate students by 5.5 percent. Since this decision was made without any consultation or agre
NEWS
Samay Asubadin
2024.03.04 21:41
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South Korea is known for its rigorous and competitive academic scene. High academic achievements in the country play a crucial role in judging one’s level of accomplishment during college and act as the foundation for any future occupational pursuit. Furthermore, stress induced by academic matters a
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Kang Yeonsu
2024.03.02 23:20
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According to the bestselling book Dopamine Nation, smartphones play a significant role in fostering dopamine addiction. People often rely on smartphones for instantaneous pleasure, endlessly swiping down screens, sending reactions to others’ posts, and constantly checking for new updates. Experts ha
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Kim Seonwoo
2024.03.01 20:27
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For those driven by the thrill of dance and the desire to perform on stage, BURAS is an ideal place for those who have a passion for dance and are looking for a welcoming atmosphere. BURAS is the only dance sports club on Korea University (KU) campus primarily practicing Latin American ballroom danc
STUDENT LIFE
Emilija Julija Neufeld
2024.03.01 18:59
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Last semester, Korea University (KU) Institute for Social Responsibility (KUISP) recruited multiple teams of undergraduate students to participate in various local activities to analyze various problems happening in the community and present solutions. The program was called “Changemakers”, for thei
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Lee Dongwook
2024.02.26 15:01
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Since 2019, Korea University's (KU) School of Media and Communication has been offering its students the chance to partake in the nation’s only fully funded foreign exchange program known as “AJ Media Rookies.” The program is designated to immerse students in the global media industry and foster the
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Kim Seonwoo
2024.02.21 18:38
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Korea University (KU) has decided to discontinue the Freshman Welcome Kit, which has been provided to the ‘20 to ‘23 cohorts, starting this spring semester. When the sudden pandemic struck in 2021, KU hoped to spread out the value of kodaedaum (KU’s quintessence) to students by giving out representa
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Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.02.17 23:47