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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
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The KU-Key Class lecture, organized by the New Energy Industry Convergence and Open Sharing System, is currently accepting applications on a first-come, first-serve basis until 3:00 P.M. on August 17. This program aims to explore the industrial and technological trends in the field of energy. Lectur
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Cho Hana
2023.08.02 15:06
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Hosted by the OJEong Resilience Institute of Korea University (KU), the Sustainable Development Goals Youth Academy (SYA) Summer School is currently accepting applicants who are interested in the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Over the course of five days, different renowne
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.07.29 19:46
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On July 14, the beats of K-Pop echoed through the halls of Korea University’s (KU) Hwajeong Tiger Dome, as approximately 120 foreign students danced to the notes of “Kitsch” by the trendy girl-group IVE. Prior to the flash mob, students hailing from various corners of the globe devoted several hours
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.07.29 12:03
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The end of a semester can entail many things. Some might find the time to relax and enjoy the summer, while others may prefer to use the time to catch up on their academics. Yet, as long summer nights and cicada cries loom around the corner, one bothersome concern lingers in the back of many college
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Park Jaewon
2023.06.07 23:47
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Nearly a decade has passed since then, yet the visibility of the transgender community is still precarious in many nations across the world. However, winds of change are blowing through South Korea. As public acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities gradually
ON CAMPUS
Park Jaewon
2023.06.07 23:39
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Six months have passed after the release of ChatGPT, and its influence has spread to every sector of the economy and workplace. Thus, interest in the area of “prompting artificial intelligence (AI),” which entails adjusting inputs to produce the most efficient outcomes, has recently increased. Even
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Jeon Hye Seo
2023.06.07 22:54
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Public Administration and Democratic Governance, led by Professor Kim Sunhyuk (Department of Public Administration), is an exciting addition to Korea University’s (KU) diverse array of courses. As a part of KU’s Signature Class 100, it holds significant influence and importance for students and prof
KU LECTURE
Son Jiho
2023.06.06 22:42
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On May 24, in the occasion of the yearly Granite Tower Festival (Daedongjae), Korea University (KU) forged business agreements with 11 organizations to incentivize recycling and sustainability on campus. The signing parties included the Ministry of Environment, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, LG
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.06.02 15:10
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A Korea University (KU) graduate has risen as a star in the AI developer community. In February 2023, Son Hoyeol (‘16, Department of Statistics) took 1st place in Kaggle, a renowned data science and technology competition hosted by Google. The competition features a series of social issues to which
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Park Jaewon
2023.05.31 11:49
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Korea University (KU) has been selected as the participant of the of Laboratory Specialized Start-Up Universities project, a government-supported business project jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Information & Communications Technology (ICT). The project
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Jung Haine
2023.05.30 17:25
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Food, music, costumes, and dances filled Korea University (KU)’s red-brick plaza last Thursday. On May 11, 2023, Korea University Buddy Assistants (KUBA), KU's foreign exchange program volunteer group, held its International Student Festival (ISF) at the Minju Square. The event featured various inte
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Park Jaewon
2023.05.19 23:15
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May 16, 2023 marked the 200th day anniversary of the 10.29 Itaewon crowd crush tragedy that took over a hundred and fifty lives, with most victims being in their 20s and 30s. The “Korea University (KU), Dongduk Women’s University and Sungshin Women’s University Itaewon Tragedy Meeting with Bereaved
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Jung Haine
2023.05.19 22:56