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The harmonious tunes of a dozen Korean instruments echoed throughout Korea University (KU) last Friday. On March 3, 2023, the Korea University Gugak Orchestra Gugak Yeongu-hoe held their 72nd biannual concert Eoulim at the Incheon Memorial Hall. Gugak Yeongu-hoe is a KU club that specializes in Kore
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Park Jaewon
2023.03.10 22:52
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On Monday, March 6, 2023, The Granite Tower (GT) opened its first promotional booth, titled “GT’s Homecoming Party,” at People’s Square from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The event was held as part of its efforts to attract and recruit new cub reporters for the 2023 Spring semester, as well to help other
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Jung Haine
2023.03.10 11:06
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The extensive role professors play in the lives of college students today extends beyond the realms of academia and education. This is no different at Korea University (KU), as they help to bridge the gap between mentorship and allow students to build meaningful connections on campus. As professors
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Yoon Sunho
2023.03.05 13:04
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The spring semester has just begun, and students are already looking for clubs to join. Although there are several clubs run in English, many of them still require Korean and due to language barriers, international students are not able to participate in them. Additionally, they face difficulty find
STUDENT LIFE
Son Jiho
2023.03.04 09:46
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Experiencing stress and anxiety is a frequent cause of concern for teenagers and college students. Adolescence and young adulthood are times of radical change due to the exposure to new surroundings, growing expectations from society, and pressuring ambitions. Regrettably, many face challenges to th
SURVEY
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.03.04 00:29
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"Transform KU: Together to the Future.” Professor Kim Dong-One (Business School) was elected as Korea University (KU)’s 21st president on December 22, 2022, with his term commencing at the same time as the 2023 spring semester. Both a KU alumni and seasoned leader, Professor Kim now plans to execute
ON CAMPUS
Jung Haine
2023.03.03 23:00
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On January 31st, 2023, the 5th biannual Liberty, Truth, Justice (LTJ) presentation contest finals were held in Korea University (KU). The contest was held as an extension of the Liberty, Truth, and Justice program, KU’s unique core general studies course obligatory for all freshmen.The domestic cate
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Park Jaewon
2023.03.03 20:56
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On February 24, Korea University (KU) hosted its 116th graduation ceremony, where over 6,000 students received their diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Inchon Memorial Hall, and the event was graced by various speakers, including the university's former President, Chung Jin-taek. He congratulate
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.03.03 16:38
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A research team led by Professor Jeon Seokwoo (Department of Materials Science and Engineering) discovered a new method to improve the solid emission efficiency of graphene quantum dots, two-dimensional material light emitting material. The study, titled “Aggregation-induced Emission of Matrix-free
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Jung Haine
2023.02.24 21:36
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Three years after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), freshmen across the nation were once again welcomed to partake in orientation activities according to the tradition. The Saenaegi Baeumteo, as known in Korean, is a yearly event held at the start of each new school year where newl
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.02.24 17:13
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Several major universities across South Korea including Korea University (KU) saw record levels of application withdrawals for the 2023 school year. According to admissions results released by KU, 580 out of 1887 accepted regular admissions students withdrew their application, resulting in a 30.8 pe
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Park Jaewon
2023.02.17 23:45
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On February 12, 2023, five Korea University (KU) students who were part of a university league ski club lost their lives in an accident in Pyeongchang, Gangwon. The students were heading back to their accommodations after a club event. The car that the students were in caught fire due to the shock f
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Jung Haine
2023.02.17 17:49
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On January 30, Korea University (KU)’s Jean Monnet EU Center of Excellence (JMEUCE) and the SK CHEY Institute of Advanced Studies cohosted a special lecture by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Held at the Chey Institute in Seoul, the lecture covered t
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Park Jaewon
2023.02.10 21:57
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On February 1, Korea University (KU)’s Asiatic Research Institute (ARI) announced the opening of its first Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies (CMEIS). Professor Kim Jong-do, appointed as the first director, proudly foreshadowed a bright future for the institution as a long-awaited add to the
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.02.10 17:39
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Korea University (KU) formalized in July the implementation of new scholarships for foreign students. “Starting from the second semester of 2022, the scholarship system for foreigners has been reorganized, expanding the type of allocated scholarships,” reads the post on the Korea University Portal t
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.02.04 11:32
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A research team led by Professor Jeong Seong-Yong of the Institute for High Technology Materials and Devices developed high-sensitivity gas sensor design technology that can detect harmful airborne indoor gases. Material specifically targeted by this technology are aromatic hydrocarbons, which has p
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Jung Haine
2023.02.03 10:36
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On January 26, 2023, the Korea University (KU) Policy Institute and Innovation Support Project Operation Team held the 12th annual KU Innovation Forum in the Choi Jong-Hyun Hall of SK Future Hall from 2:00 P.M. to 5:10 P.M. Presentations from a total of 7 different universities from the Hongreung (E
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Jung Haine
2023.01.28 13:13
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On January 19, 2023, Korea University (KU) hosted a commemorative ceremony redesignating room 223 of the College of Liberal Arts as the Kim Choon Mie lecture hall. The ceremony was held in honor of Professor Emeritus Kim Choon Mie (Department of Japanese Language and Literature) and twelve of her st
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Park Jaewon
2023.01.27 22:19
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When the monotony of daily classes feels too overwhelming, students love to look for amusing ways to spice up their lunch breaks. Anam has witnessed the opening of varied kinds of businesses through the years, but who would have thought to find authentically made Turkish and Azerbaijani food so clos
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.01.21 23:50
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Korea University (KU) has recently opened a metaverse platform known as MetaForest to give psychological counseling to international students. The platform is known for featuring different areas of counseling in the metaverse, including a camping spot, a serene forest, a one-to-one counseling area,
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Lee Sang-jun
2022.12.06 15:59