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Touring around the heart of Seoul, it is nearly impossible not to realize the significant influx of travelers. According to Chemical News, tourist number surged from 470,000 in October 2022 to 1.08 million in August 2023, which aligns with the rising number of foreigners learning Korean. As a result
KU LECTURE
Cho Hana
2023.12.01 12:02
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Founded in 1954, The Granite Tower (GT) serves as Korea’s longest-running collegiate magazine written in English. This year marked the 69th anniversary since the publication of its first issue, which is customarily celebrated in a yearly gathering that brings together previous and current reporters
NEWS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.11.27 11:19
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To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the College of Health Science of Korea University (KU), a Harvard-Stanford-Korea University joint conference was held on November 17 in the multimedia room of Hana Square from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The conference consists of three major sections: ‘Ecological and
NEWS
Cho Hana
2023.11.22 18:22
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On November 7, the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled (KEAD) and Korea University (KU) formalized their commitment to fostering inclusive employment through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) titled “Advancing Disabled Employment for Social Value and Environmental, Social, and
NEWS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.11.14 15:43
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Korea University (KU) Guro Hospital recently celebrated the inauguration of the Precision Genome Clinical Medicine Center with an opening ceremony and a commemorative symposium on November 3, 2023. Leveraging clinical trial linkage, pharmacogenetics, nutritional genetics, and microbiome analysis, th
NEWS
Mariana Sotelo
2023.11.13 14:00
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The "Breakfast of 1,000 won" initiative represents a collaborative endeavor involving the government, local authorities, and educational institutions to provide students with affordable breakfasts. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, the initiative's overarching goal
NEWS
Mariana Sotelo
2023.11.04 20:32
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The Korea University (KU) Museum recently found itself at the center of a mystery involving the disappearance of a precious 17th-century artwork, sparking a police investigation into the case. The missing artwork, known as the “Cormorant Painting,” is attributed to the renowned artist Chang Gang-do
NEWS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.11.04 13:23
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Of all the imminent issues that plague the complex world of international politics, very few are as divisive and migraine-inducing as North Korea. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, amplifying the importance of keeping in touch with the present and past through events
ON CAMPUS
Ekin Sevinc
2023.11.03 18:46
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In recent years, the academic landscape of South Korea has dramatically changed, mirroring the broader currents of globalization. Universities across the nation, with Korea University (KU) at the forefront, have actively sought and welcomed a significant influx of international professors to elevate
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.11.03 14:07
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In the 2023 Annual Conference on Human and Cognitive Language Technology (HCLT) held on October 26, 2023, Korea University (KU) was given one top thesis award and three excellence awards, being honored with an impressive record for winning the highest number of awards in the conference. The NLP&AI r
NEWS
Cho Hana
2023.11.02 16:29
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Sparking outrage among eventgoers was an issue concerning seating allocation, which has now been fueled by a recent misunderstanding during preparations for the last Ko-Yon Games. Contrary to some expectations, the controversy between the two campuses has not yet subsided; campus wall posters spread
ON CAMPUS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.11.01 14:13
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Horseback riding, an exhilarating blend of athleticism and harmony with nature, has long been a coveted pastime and a distant dream for many due to the high costs involved with maintaining a horse’s care. In Korea, a 40-minute lesson at a government facility can cost as much as 60,000 Korean Won (KR
STUDENT LIFE
Mariana Sotelo
2023.11.01 12:38
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From academic challenges to friendship issues, life’s trials may take various forms, and hobbies stand as sound companions during these moments. Hobbies become a sanctuary where people find solace and the canvas on which people can freely paint their dreams. It can help one overcome difficulty or br
SURVEY
Son Chaewan
2023.11.01 12:17
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In a splendid gathering that exuded academic excellence and camaraderie, the Seokrimhoe Scholarship Awards Ceremony – a cherished tradition inaugurated in 1970 by faculty members of Korea University (KU) – made its grand return on October 5, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. This year’s edition took place at the h
NEWS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.10.09 16:31
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Lying has always been regarded as sinful in different cultures, as little fibs lead to bigger lies. As the American Baptist minister and activist Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “No lie can live forever.” However, at some point in life, everyone has either lied or been lied to. Some even trust lie
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Kwon Herin
2023.10.06 22:22
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In particular, the impromptu smoking area of the cigarette tree has previously been a matter of concern for student unions of the College of Political Science and Economics (PSE), as apparent in their 2023 campaign material. The document proposed the installation of a smoking booth in the shape of a
ON CAMPUS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.10.06 21:14
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Embarking on the journey as a student at Korea University (KU) can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. With an ever-evolving social environment to navigate, countless experiences to try out, and academic challenges to face, it is essential that students are equipped with the right resources. Amid
SURVEY
Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.10.06 20:03
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Lacrosse is known as “the fastest game on two feet” – a type of contact team sport in which two teams of players use long-handled lacrosse sticks to catch, carry, or throw a ball down the field or into the opponent's goal. It is the oldest sport in North America, known to have originated in a sport
STUDENT LIFE
Jung Haine
2023.10.06 19:34
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The Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) presented the ministerial award to the research team from Professor Lim Hee Seok's NLP&AI lab, which consists of Kim Myeong Hoon, Lee Jung Seop, and Lee Seung Yoon. The ICT Challenge of 2023 was an idea competition conferenc
NEWS
Cho Hana
2023.10.05 15:45
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Korea University’s (KU) Sejong Campus, under the guidance of Vice President Kim Young, has recently wrapped up its application cycle for the 2024 undergraduate admissions, unveiling an extraordinary level of competition characterized by an astonishing 8.71:1 applicant-to-seat ratio. Particularly not
NEWS
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.09.23 20:02