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Department Night
Department Night
Every year at POSTECH, a majority of the departments hold an event called “OO Night,” where OO refers to the name of the department. The department faculty members, graduates, undergraduates, and freshmen students without majors can attend the event. Although the events usually take place at the end of the second semester in December, their schedules may vary depending on the department. The purpose of the event is to wrap up the year with depart...
Sudden Reduction of WI Classes... What is HSS's Response?
Sudden Reduction of WI Classes... What is HSS's Response?
Last December, two letters about the Writing-Intensive (WI) classes were uploaded to the POSTECH Lounge and drew the attention of many students. The WI requirement has steadily caused a lot of problems such as unnecessary load on specific subjects, curriculum planning, and so forth. Recently, the WI class that opened this spring semester has markedly decreased and received complaints from students who must immediately satisfy the graduation requi...
Strike Over the Minimum Freight Rate System
Strike Over the Minimum Freight Rate System
On Dec. 9, 62% of the cargo truckers who belong to the Korea Cargo Workers Union (KCWU) voted to end their strike as it entered the third week with the government refusing to budge, emphasizing the action had caused tremendous damage to the Korean economy. The strike began on Nov. 24, demanding that the minimum freight rate system set to expire at the end of this year be extended and expanded to include other freight types. The minimum freight ra...
Re-introducing Nuclear Power Plants
Re-introducing Nuclear Power Plants
There have been controversial opinions about nuclear power plants for several years. Some believe that it is a reliable source of energy that is sustainable, but others view it as a dangerous source of energy that may give rise to safety issues. Nuclear power plants have slowly been phased out by former South Korean president Moon Jae-in, but as current South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol plans to re-introduce nuclear power plants and build new ...
Postechian’s Pick: The Greatest Showman
Postechian’s Pick: The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman (2017) is the original musical film inspired by the story of Barnum, the founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus who fascinated the world with his stage. SynopsisThe main character Barnum grew up in a poor family but was a very passionate boy. As he fell in love with a girl named Charity, he worked all sorts of hard jobs to raise money and marry her. Finally, he became the head of a family with two children and a wife. Howeve...