This year’s POSTECH-KAIST Science War (PKSW) was a culmination of unity and passion. The festival was hosted at the KAIST campus and took place over two days from Sept. 22 to 23, which was the first PKSW after the pandemic. The joyful atmosphere was heightened by the warmth of the sun and the pleasant autumn breeze. There were booths selling a variety of foods and souvenirs. People could also spend time taking pictures or playing carnival games. In particular, POSTECH’s mixology club Eum-ilang had set up their cocktail bars where people enjoyed the delightful non-alcoholic cocktails. The highl

On Sept. 21, POSTECH hosted a spectacular eve festival event in commemoration of the impending POSTECH-KAIST Science War (PKSW). Organized by a dedicated student council, the event drew together a diverse group of Postechians, including the supporters, marking the beginning of a grand celebration that resonated throughout the campus. Under a sea of crimson enthusiasm, they came together raising their voices in anticipation of victory in the PKSW. The eve festival was a vibrant tapestry of sports and artistic activities, with a special emphasis on showcasing the talents of the dedicated athlete

Following President Moo Hwan Kim’s 4 years at the office, Seong Keun Kim was elected the ninth President of POSTECH. The former President’s term ended on Aug. 31, and the new President Seong Keun Kim will serve from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31, 2027. President Seong Keun Kim received bachelor’s degree at the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National Universities (SNU), master’s and doctoral degree from the Harvard University. He served as an assistant professor, associate professor, and professor in the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University from 1989 to 2022. He served as the dean of Col

Postechians go through changes and develop as time goes by, and so does POSTECH. Welcoming the fall semester, this article covers the changes in 2023 that can be of help to many Postechians’ daily lives on campus. Changes such as the Group Study Room (GSR) regulations in Tae-Joon Park Digital Library, the on-campus demand-response transportation service and the Undergraduate Study Abroad program. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been several modifications in POSTECH’s regulations. As a part of the social distancing regulation inside the campus, The GSR has been available for use und

POSTECH Buddy, an organization that leads communications with foreign exchange students, has started anew under the name of PBUD. The pronunciation of PBUD is similar to the English word pivot, which implies that the purpose of this organization is to be at the center of foreign exchange students’ POSTECH life, the globalization of POSTECH, and exchanges between Postechians and foreign exchange students. In addition, the pronunciation of BUD is like a friend in Korean, so it suggests a budding friendship between Postechians and foreign students. PBUD aims to help foreign exchange students adap

In a bid to improve safety, address environmental concerns, and promote sustainability, POSTECH has announced an ambitious remodeling project that includes the replacement of the aging deck and upgrades to the sewage and electrical facilities. This significant endeavor aims to transform the environment, ensuring a safer and more pleasant experience for students, staff, and visitors. The Postech Times interviewed the facility operation team to report the remodeling plan. The primary focus of the remodeling project revolves around Jigok Pond. The pond has been plagued by an unpleasant smell eman

From May 11, the 2023 Sunrise Festival was held for two days. Being the first festival since the pandemic, it consisted of a variety of events, student booths, and performances. The main stage was set up in front of the 78 stairs and event booths were arranged along the Jigok Community Center. In particular, sponsors participated in the festival as well as student organizations, comprising for an abundance of events. On the first day, the festival kicked off with powerful a performance from CHEERO. A congratulatory speech was delivered along with a video of SHIFT UP, one of the main sponsors o

SHIFT UP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with POSTECH on March 29 to build Off-Campus. President Moo Hwan Kim and Hyeong Tae Kim, CEO of SHIFT UP, attended the signing ceremony. Under the agreement, SHIFT UP plans to provide field experience in game development, to actively support students’ career choices, and to help students develop their practical skills. Specifically, SHIFT UP made a policy to guide the students through a research project. They even made a POSTECH Off-Campus Conference Room and have prepared equipment and other amenities so that students can take online classes

Student housing is a crucial issue directly related to the well-being of Postechians. The POSTECH dormitories comprise of 20 men's buildings, three women's buildings, and one Residential College (RC), with a maximum occupancy of 1375 undergraduates. The Postech Times reached out to Sung-Chul Kwon, the Director of the Housing Service Team, to compile accurate information about Dormitory operation. According to the Housing Service Team, out of 1478 undergraduates, all 1280 who wished to live in the dormitory could enter the dorm. The policy of accommodating all Postechians in the dormito

The Undergraduate Research Program (UGRP) is a STEM research competition hosted by the POSTECH Innovation Center for Education and is opened specifically for POSTECH undergraduate students, and exceptionally Yonsei University undergraduate students in collaboration with POSTECH students. In a team of three or more, students are encouraged to choose and investigate a research topic of their choice over the course of 10 months. The motivation behind this program is to provide students with a unique and hands-on experience to conduct their own research with an advisor and research funds of up to

POSTECH’s Freshmen Orientation (OT) was held from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16. The OT was conducted face-to-face for the first time in three years. On the first day of the OT on Feb. 12, the freshmen took a guided tour around the campus, including the CHANGeUP GROUND and the Mueunjae Memorial Hall with the Guide Team. Later in the evening, the freshmen met their classmates and seniors and enjoyed getting to know each other. On Feb. 13, starting with president Moo Hwan Kim’s welcome speech for Postechians, the freshmen learned about the Muenjae School of Undergraduate Studies, including a greeting from

Pohang City hosted a meeting at the POSTECH’s main conference room with major government officials to discuss the future establishment plans for POSTECH’s research-oriented medical science school. A number of high-ranking government officials including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Ju-ho, Mayor of Pohang Kang-deok Lee, Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk-do Kim Hak-Hong, Member of the National Assembly Kim Byung-wook and President Moo Hwan Kim were among the attendees of the meeting. Citing the rapid development and social changes in various industri

Good morning. I am Moo Hwan Kim, the president of POSTECH. Let me begin by sincerely applauding the 754 graduates who have overcome the unexpected crisis and difficulties to complete their long arduous academic journey. Graduates, please give yourselves and your classmates a warm round of applause, and distinguished guests, please join us in showing our appreciation for their growth. Hats off to you. I believe your accomplishments are all the more glorious for having been achieved during an unprecedented crisis. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to the paren

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is widely regarded as one of the most influential tech events in the world. Third-year students from POSTECH had the privilege to visit and participate in CES 2023, which took place in Winchester, Nevada from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. Before participating in CES, POSTECH students traveled to the Valley of Fire State Park, the largest and most historic state park in Nevada. After touring Nevada’s famous park, POSTECH students started their tour with various affiliates from universities and tech companies. On the first day of CES, POSTECH students toured the CES while

The new day of 2023 has dawned and the journey of a Postechian starts afresh on this very day. It is my wish that you will begin this journey with the anticipation of any traveler and move towards your goal with vigor. As I reflect on the past year, I realize that my greatest joy was finally returning to campus after two years. Apart from our new direction of Metaversity, enjoying each other’s company in person brings a sense of warmth to our lives. While many Postechians missed being on campus, our university has implemented several changes to make campus life more enjoyable for our students.

Next year, multiple modifications in student dormitories will take place in 2023. The biggest change will take place at dormitories 20 and 21, also called Residential College (RC). RC was first introduced in English universities like Oxford and Cambridge, and after its establishment in POSTECH in 2008, all freshmen and sophomores were required to stay in the RC. Apart from its primary role of being a place for students to stay, different academic activities led by Residential Advisors (RA) have taken place to provide academic guidance and character improvement which will ultimately elevate aca

On Nov. 18, the main round of the 12th Gwamagi Startup Expedition program was held in the POSCO International Center. The Gwamagi (acronym in Korean for Very Fun Tech Start-up Competition) Startup Expedition is an annual competition in which participants come up with technological startup ideas and present them to an audience. All Postechians and others who are interested in entrepreneurship were welcome to participate, along with participants of various startup-aid projects such as the Korean I-Corps or INNOPOLIS Campus. The competition consisted of a preliminary round and the main round. Dur

On Nov. 12, the “Meeting with the President” was held at CHANGeUP GROUND. The event was open to all undergraduate, exchange, graduate students, and school faculty panels including President Moo Hwan Kim, the Director of Food Services, the Director of Housing Services, and other administrative staff attended. “Meeting with the President” has marked its fourth anniversary this year since the event was first held in 2019 when President Kim took office. Until last year, the event was held online due to COVID-19, but it was held face-to-face this year thanks to eased regulations. “Our university ha

Pohang City opened the Pohang Big data AI Innovation Center on Oct. 13 at the Pohang Institute of Artificial Intelligence (PIAI), and the center will lead the development of the data industry in Pohang. More than 250 people attended the opening ceremony, including the Deputy Mayor of Pohang, Lee Jang-sik, POSTECH President Moo Hwan Kim, and other heads of major institutions in the region. Although the data industry has recently shown rapid growth, there has been a lack of practical support for the industry, difficulty in fostering data science experts in the region, and even related infrastruc

On Nov. 4, Professor June Huh (Princeton University, Department of Mathematics), invited by the POSTECH Mathematics department, had an online seminar at CHANGeUP GROUND with Postechians and several high school students from Pohang. The POSTECH Mathematics department held the 'POSTECH Mathematics Open Lecture Series 2022: Fields Symposium'. The Fields Symposium held on Nov. 4 was divided into three parts: an online conference with Prof. June Huh, a lecture by Prof. Snag-il Oum (KAIST, Department of Mathematical Sciences, IBS) introducing Prof. Huh’s studies, and a lecture about the '