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From the Light for All to the Eternal: Pope Francis’ Final Journey
From the Light for All to the Eternal: Pope Francis’ Final Journey
Pope Francis’ passing has brought great sorrow to the world. Since 2013, he has led the Catholic Church as the 266th pope, touching many lives with his love and humbleness towards the marginalized. During his papacy, the Vatican experienced positive changes in various aspects, including an inclusive message towards the LGBTQ+ community, an expanded role for women in the Church, and proactive responses to climate change issues.Following the passin...
VR Education Initiative Taking Hold in POSTECH
VR Education Initiative Taking Hold in POSTECH
The recent commercialization of Virtual Reality (VR) technology is stirring up the public with its potential to bring all kinds of extraordinary experiences to life. When it comes to education, VR technology enables students to visualize abstract concepts or conduct infeasible experiments in virtual space, offering intuitive understanding and immersive, interactive learning experiences.Recognizing this potential, POSTECH is the world’s first univ...
Cloned Phones and False Promises : SKT USIM Data Leakage Situation Explained
Cloned Phones and False Promises : SKT USIM Data Leakage Situation Explained
On May 6, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won issued a public apology following a massive data breach at SK Telecom (SKT), South Korea’s largest mobile carrier. SKT first notified some users of a breach on April 19, just a day after the attack. However, most users remained unaware until April 24, when SKT confirmed to the press that its Home Subscriber Server had been compromised by a backdoor malware attack.The data breach occurred due to a BPFDoor h...
“Draw Me in Ghibli Style”: Art in the Age of AI
“Draw Me in Ghibli Style”: Art in the Age of AI
“Turn my photo into Ghibli style.”With a simple prompt, the “Ghibli style” function has quickly become a widely shared trend across social media. Among the new image generation features introduced by OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4o, the so-called “Ghibli style” has become a cultural phenomenon. By simply entering a prompt, anyone can generate images rendered in the signature look of a renowned animation studio. As a result, social media platforms a...
How Do We Say Goodbye to Our Loved Ones?
How Do We Say Goodbye to Our Loved Ones?
“Gwan-hon-sang-je” refers to the four most representative rituals during one’s lifetime. It includes four traditional rituals: coming-of-age, marriage, funerals, and ancestral rites. Especially “Sang,” which corresponds to funeral, is one of the most changing parts among the four ritual as Korean society changes.The traditional Korean funeral consists of 19 steps, which is more complicated than today’s. It is influenced by the Confucian culture, ...