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Student rooms are one of the most intimate spaces for Korea University (KU) students to spend their free time. Although they are not well equipped, student rooms are places where memories are created, as many students freely sleep, study, eat, or even stay up all night before exams. In this April is
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Son Chaewan
2023.03.31 22:11
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Professors of Korea University (KU) announced a public statement urging the national government to withdraw the "third-party repayment" plan to compensate for forced labor or mobilization under Japan’s colonial rule. Eighty-five professors signed their names to the statement, and as of March 31, thi
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Jung Haine
2023.03.31 20:54
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A team led by Korea University (KU)'s Professor Robert Rudolf (Division of International Studies) and Professor Dirk Bethmann (Department of Economics) published a study on the Springer's Journal of Happiness Studies that demonstrated the negative correlation between a nation's wealth and the subjec
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Park Jaewon
2023.03.31 19:23
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During a conversation with The Granite Tower (GT), the president of Humans of Korea University (HoKU) posed a thought-provoking question – “Think of the people in your class who are all studying the same material. You see each other, but time goes by, and you do not say a word.” Now, there is a reme
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.03.31 15:36
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At 5:00 P.M. on March 16, 2023, Korea University (KU) hosted the Seoklimhoe scholarships awards ceremony for Spring of 2023 in the Samsung Centennial Memorial Hall. Seoklimhoe is a scholarship foundation established and maintained by KU professors since 1970. With 864 members as of March 2023, the f
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Park Jaewon
2023.03.26 14:06
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As communicated in the scientific journal Applied Catalysis B: Environmental on March 11, a team of researchers from Korea University (KU) made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of renewable energy sources. Led by Professor Lee In-hwan (Department of Materials Science and Engineering), a group
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.03.25 22:31
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From March 15 to 16, Korea University (KU)’s official 2023 Clubs Fair was held in People’s Square and the basketball court each day from 11:00 A.M. through 6:00 P.M. The fair was titled “Come and Play: Forest of Dong-bak” (abbreviation of Korean term for clubs fair) and was organized by KU’s 39th Cl
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Jung Haine
2023.03.17 19:23
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On February 22, 2023, Korea University (KU) and Art Linker Co., Ltd., a digital platform that promotes the appreciation of culture and arts, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to offer new freshmen a free premium account. The premium account includes unlimited access to art house data,
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Giorgio Cioffi
2023.03.17 18:46
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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
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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
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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