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On September 13, LG CNS and Korea University announced a new partnership agreement to foster talent in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. Through this collaboration, a new academic department, provisionally named "AI and Data Science," will be established within Korea Unive
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.09.23 16:06
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At around 10:45 A.M. on September 18, a fire broke out in Woodang Hall, resulting in the prompt evacuation of everyone in the building. As of now, the fire has been successfully extinguished and ventilation measures are in progress.Due to the incident, however, all classes taking place at Woodang Ha
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.09.18 14:00
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After the rugby match that took place in the morning, the pressure that was on the soccer teams of both Korea University (KU) and Yonsei University (YU) could be felt by every student in Goyang Stadium. The nerve-racking 90-minute game concluded with a landslide victory from KU against YU with a sco
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.09.10 12:14
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Following the first day of the Ko-Yon Games where Yonsei University (YU) took the lead by winning the ice hockey and baseball matches, the rugby game was filled with anticipation and nerves as it was Korea University’s (KU) last chance to recover from its losses and keep its shot at winning the comp
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.09.10 12:06
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Korea University (KU) faced a challenging start to the 2023 Ko-Yon Games, grappling with a disappointing 4-6 defeat in the official baseball match against Yonsei University (YU). The game occurred on September 8, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Mockdong Baseball Stadium. YU seized an early
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Park Jaewon
2023.09.09 15:48
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The game burst into life as YU launched a relentless offensive right from the opening whistle. In a mere 1 minute and 29 seconds, the action reached a fever pitch when Choi Won-ho (’20, Physical Education) of Yonsei found himself in the penalty box, putting Korea University at a numerical disadvanta
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.09.09 11:40
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During the initial quarter of the game, both teams maintained a consistent gap, resulting in a score of 25:16 in favor of KU. In the second quarter, YU managed to narrow the score difference to three points, with a score of 30:27. However, Park Mubin (’20, Physical Education), wearing the number thr
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Cho Hana
2023.09.09 11:34
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On July 12, 2023, Korea University's (KU) 52nd College of Liberal Arts Student Council Muneui announced that they were unilaterally notified of the absence of student self-governing spaces in the blueprint of the Humanities Building. Student self-governing spaces for the College of Liberal Arts are
ON CAMPUS
Kwon Herin
2023.09.03 18:33
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The Korea University Music Appreciation Center (KUMAC) offers a serene Classical Music Room located in Korea University (KU) Central Plaza room 120. Its primary objective is to provide KU students with an enriching experience of the cultural dimensions of classical music, given the absence of music
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Son Jiho
2023.09.03 00:42
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Open to professional designers and students from all over the world, the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is one of the longest-running and most prestigious design competitions to exist. Every year the contest is hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) which ensures
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.09.02 09:02
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Living in a foreign land is undeniably an adventure packed with thrilling perks, yet it also presents a formidable array of barriers to overcome. At the forefront of these challenges lies the intricate web of socio-cultural differences that can severely hamper one’s chances of forging meaningful con
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.09.01 23:54
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The successful installation of elevators in the College of Law Annex Building at Korea University (KU) was made possible through a donation of 110 million Korean Won (KRW) contributed by alumni, professors, and current students from the School of Psychology. The College of Law Annex, which comprises
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Cho Hana
2023.09.01 19:22
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During the course registration process, it is a common struggle for students at Korea University (KU) to find a course that aligns with their interests. Consequently, in this September issue, The Granite Tower (GT) aims to feature four KU students to share their experiences of academic enjoyment, wi
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Cho Hana
2023.09.01 19:09
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There are existing studies that claim a positive correlation between marriage satisfaction and cognitive function. However, there are no studies that have explored the possibility of this relationship also depending on gender. Professor Kim Jinho and student Kwon Keun Young (’20, Health Policy and M
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.08.25 23:52
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As Korea University's (KU) Soccer Team commemorates its 100th anniversary, a heartwarming gesture of support has come from an esteemed alumnus and a true legend of Korean soccer. Ulsan Hyundai Football Team coach Hong Myung-bo, a graduate of the university's Department of Physical Education in 1987,
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.08.25 16:04
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In a groundbreaking research study, a team led by Professor Kim Hyung-dong (College of Health Science) has unveiled a complex relationship between aging, dual-task walking abilities, and the activation patterns of the prefrontal cortex. The findings, published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.08.19 23:37
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Park Jungu (‘62, Philosophy), the current chairman of Wooshin Chemtech, made a generous donation of 500 million Korean Won (KRW) to the Korea University (KU) College of Liberal Arts. In the Research Fund Donation Agreement Ceremony held on August 9, 2023, he expressed his desire for students studyin
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Cho Hana
2023.08.18 21:57
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A revised edition of a memoir of Kim Junyeop, an independence activist and former president of Korea University (KU), was published in August, 2023 to commemorate Kim’s 100th birthday. The memoir provides a detailed account of Kim's life as a young man and his challenging experiences as a member of
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Cho Hana
2023.08.11 22:07
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The World Scout Jamboree, set to take place in South Korea this year, is an event for scouts from all over the world to come together and build connections. Yet, despite high hopes for the jamboree, the organizing committee came under fire for the inadequate site preparation and management ultimatel
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.08.11 18:12
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On July 28 at 1:00 P.M., Korea University (KU) President Kim Dong-won hosted an academic conference focusing on the theme “70 Years of the Republic of Korea (ROK) – United States (U.S.) Alliance” and its future. In collaboration with the Reunification and International Peace Center (RIPC), the event
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.08.07 12:58