POSTECH is a renowned university both nationally and globally. This summer, POSTECH took another significant step towards international engagement with the launch of its new program, Global POSTECH Summer (GPS). The program, organized by the Department of Convergence IT Engineering (CiTE), the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida (UF), and the POSTECH Language Center (POSLEC) offered the experience of CiTE’s unique convergence learning, as well as Korean culture experience, over a five-week period. Activities took place both on and off the POSTECH campus. Twelve stu

A research team of Professor Inseok Hwang (CSE) and Integrated Ph.D Candidate Jungeun Lee, Suwon Yoon, and Kyoosik Lee (CSE) has developed a personalized storybook generation system designed to assist children’s language education. The team collaborated with Prof. Dongsun Yim’s team of Ewha Womans University to create this system using generative AI (GAI) and home IoT-based technology. The research was presented at the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computer System (CHI) where it received the Honorable Mention Award, a recognition given to the top 5% of papers. Language skills in children

Exam periods at POSTECH are famous for their intensity, marked by sleep deprivation and a barrage of assignments, making it even harder. Postechians have various ways of relieving stress to overcome these painful times. “Screaming Day,” held by Laon in the Tae-Joon Park Digital Library, is one of the most unique and celebrated events of POSTECH. On the last Friday before the exam week, weary students stressed from preparing for exams gather around the Atrium, facing the open space connecting every library floor. Exactly at midnight, students let out their loudest screams, releasing the accumul

As numerous online platforms emerge, they have been recognized as national assets. Online platforms are deeply rooted within our daily lives, and thus have a great influence on the economy, politics, and most importantly, information. It is fair to say that the 21st century revolves around information, and these platforms are no longer a matter restricted to tech companies. This is seen in the case of LINE Yahoo. Last November, Naver’s server containing customer information of LINE, a messenger platform, was hacked. This incident resulted in the leak of 510 thousand account’s personal informat

The research team of Professor Jong Kyoung Kim (LIFE) and Integrated Ph.D Candidate Yujin Jeong (LIFE) revealed the mechanism that regulates the inflammation and metabolic dysfunction triggered by obesity through joint research with teams of Prof. Yun-Hee Lee (SNU Pharmacy), Prof. Young-Min Hyun (YU Medicine), Prof. Granneman (WSU), and Prof. Young-Suk Jung (PNU Pharmacy). The research was published in the international journal, Nature Communications. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the obese population took up 16% of the whole population in 2022. Obesity is one of the fastes

South Korea has very steep prices for agricultural products, especially for fruits. According to the Korea National Statistical Office (KNSO), the consumer price index (CPI) of apples and pears in April rose 80.8% and 102.9%, respectively, compared to the prices in the same month last year. These steep prices are related to many causes, but fundamentally due to three main reasons: high production costs, high import prices, and distribution structure. The high production cost due to limited sites suited for agriculture and the high labor cost from small-scaled private orchards makes it hard to

Shared electric kickboards, easily seen all around the campus ground, are now an inseparable part of Postechians’ daily lives. It saves you time, energy, and sometimes your attendance score. Exactly when these electric kickboards were installed on campus is unknown, but they were likely introduced around the Fall semester of 2020, gradually becoming an integral part of campus life. However, issues such as improper parking, reckless driving, and safety concerns have emerged among the members of POSTECH, prompting the need for proactive measures to mitigate these problems. Improper parking of sh

With vintage fashion and Y2K trends ongoing among generation MZ, we can easily spot clothes from the 1980s to 2000s on people who were not even born when the clothes were made. However, I find it hard to imagine the clothes I am wearing now on people 30, or 40 years later, since it would be a miracle if I keep these clothes wearable even for two or three years. It is truly an irony, when the clothes I bought last year look more worn out than the hand-me-downs from my mom. The fashion is changing rapidly every year, day, and second. In a world where staying still means you can not survive, one

The Residential College (RC) has unveiled the first and 11th floors after renovations, welcoming the beginning of the new semester for its residents. As these spaces are now open for all residents to enjoy, a pilot period is underway to fine-tune the operational policies and ensure optimal utilization of the upgraded and newly constructed facilities. Among the notable additions are the Fitness Room, Community Rooms, and Play Rooms, each available for reservation in convenient 30-minute increments via the Postechian’s Portal (POPO), offering the best experience for its residents. To capture the

With the start of the spring semester, fresh faces once again bring a lively atmosphere to the campus of POSTECH. Anticipation fills the air as new students arrive, eager to meet new people and settle into their new surroundings. For many freshmen and exchange students unfamiliar with life in Pohang, one of the quickest ways to acclimate to the city is through a tradition known as “bab-yag”, a compound word derived from the Korean words for a meal (bab) and plan (yag, short for yagsog). Bab-yag is a culture prevalent among Korean universities, where senior students treat lower-grade students t

Growing up in the same neighborhood for as long as I can remember, every street, park, and corner holds memories of my past. My elementary school, nestled within the neighborhood, serves as a constant reminder of my childhood. It has been nearly seven years since I graduated, and while many memories have faded over time, some remain vivid to this day. Only Yesterday is an animated film that has the power to evoke these memories, no matter how distant they may seem.Synopsis Only Yesterday follows the story of 27-year-old Taeko, a lifelong resident of Tokyo who has always admired the peaceful co

While scrolling down Shorts, one commonly sees videos made with generative artificial intelligence. The most common example of GenAI used in the content-creation process is text-to-speech (TTS) GenAI, where you can narrate your content by simply typing the sentences you want to narrate. With the help of TTS, you can now make a clean and sharp narration without buying expensive microphones. Another example of GenAI frequently used in content creation is an AI voice generator, used for making covers of an artist’s songs with another artist’s voice. Even video editing is done by GenAI, easily sho

Synopsis Based on a true story, this movie takes place in the U.S. in the 1960s. Italian American Tony Vallelonga is a man with a firm stereotype about African American people. So, when the club he worked for went under renovation and he was offered a job as an African American pianist’s driver, he was reluctant. The renowned pianist, Dr. Don Shirley was looking for a driver for the eight-week concert tour throughout the Midwest and the Deep South, where people were still hostile to “people of color”. But Dr. Don Shirley offered Tony a large sum of money that Tony could not refuse, and the two

My travels usually revolve around delicacies; pizza, risotto, croissants - mainly because the trips were planned by my parents. This focus often obscured historical wonders that surrounded me, making them look like mere chunks of stone. This is something I regret, but the summer of 2016 was one exception. This trip to Barcelona, Spain was one that greatly influenced me, and one of my favorites so far. This is where I first met Gaudí. From the moment we entered the heart of the city, “vibrant” was the word that first came into mind. Bright colors and lively people greeted me as we made our way

During the holiday seasons every year, streets are filled with holiday decorations from Christmas trees to sparkling ornaments. People enjoy the holiday atmosphere, strolling the decorated streets with their loved ones. In times like these, simply passing through the street that you walk on every day becomes a holiday activity. Stores, cafés, and even the local dentist are filled with Christmas carols, Christmas trees, and colorful decorations. Department stores, in particular, take this holiday spirit to the next level. An LED media wall façade surrounding the whole department store building

Busan’s attempt at hosting the World Expo 2030 was in vain. This news would have been a surprise for many South Koreans, as the government and the media were confident that Busan would narrowly take the win with the final vote. With high hopes, they anticipated that they would narrowly beat Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, in the second round of voting. But the overpowering gap of votes in comparison to Riyadh, 119 versus 29, tells us otherwise. Did we stand a fair chance at all, in the first place? South Korea might have a higher GDP and more technologies, but when it comes to diplomacy, we do

In Aug. 2020, heavy rainfall and a substantial water release in the Seomjin River Dam caused a tremendous flood, causing 160 billion KRW in damage. One of the primary issues that worsened the damage was the failure in the dam operation, as the operators did not discharge enough water before the heavy rainfall. Could this have been averted if we knew in advance and took measures? Research led by Professor Jonghun Kam (DESE) and Eunmi Lee (integrative MSE/PhD program in DESE) in the Hydro-Climatology Research (HCR) group, explored the efficient operation of dams using deep learning and verified

In recent times, Ha-Seong Kim, a Korean player in the Major Leagues, made headlines for being nominated for a Gold Glove Award this year in the utility position. The Gold Glove Award is an award that honors the best defenders at each position in the National League and the American League and is voted by coaches and managers of Major League Baseball (MLB). It is not every day that we see Korean players recognized for their abilities, especially in sports that require innate physical talent. Often, these sports are usually dominated by Western players. But when I think about it, I can see that

With many controversies regarding abortion and scientific experiments on zygotes, whether a zygote is a human being has become an important question. Recently Professor Chunghyoung Lee (HSS) published a paper tackling this question in The Philosophical Review, and it has been selected as one of the “10 Best Philosophy Papers of 2022”. Prof. Lee argues against conceptionism, the view that a human being begins to exist at conception in the form of a zygote, by applying philosophical theories to results of recent biological research. Prof. Lee starts his thesis with arguments from twinning. Conce

In 2011, pro-democracy uprising called the Arab Spring spread across the Middle East and Northern African countries. These anti-government protests were successful in some countries, which resulted in overthrown regimes and the start of democratic governments. But in most countries, these protests backfired as the government violently suppressed the demonstration with military forces, and Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) is one of them. Syria is still under the same government that violently executed protestors to end the Arab Spring movement, and Syria has been suffering from a Civil War for the