POSTECH ranked second in Times Higher Education (THE) World’s Best Small Universities 2024, continuing its previous year’s placement and setting a national record as the first Korean university to hold this rank for two consecutive years. THE, a British publication renowned for its comprehensive coverage of higher education, produces globally recognized rankings based on millions of data points from over 7,000 institutions worldwide. With over 50 years of partnerships with universities, THE rankings are regarded as reliable measures of institutional performance on the global stage.On Aug. 7, 2

The First POSTECH AutumnFest (PAF) was successfully held on Oct. 2. During the prior evening, a German Film Screening Night held at ChangeUp Ground showing “Goodbye, Lenin!” and “The Lives of Others.” Meanwhile, the Culture Muncher was held during lunchtime as a pre-event and aroused anticipation for the German-themed festival. German food, made by PBUD and international exchange students, was served for free. Postechians could enjoy German foods including Kartoffelpuffer with Gluwein, Knodel in Pilzsobe and SauerKraut, and Bienenstich.Most programs, including pre-events, operated based on pre

A joint team from POSTECH, Chungnam National University, and KAIST has developed a breakthrough technology to significantly increase the commercialization potential of spin wave-based solutions, a promising next-generation approach to solving electronic device overheating. The research, led by Professor Hyungyu Jin (ME) and Dr. Sang Joon Park (National Institute for Materials Science, Japan), was conducted in collaboration with Chungnam National University and KAIST. The results were published in Matter.If you have ever felt your smartphone or computer suddenly heat up after extended use, it i

Recently, the research team of Professor Young-Tae Chang (CHEM) and Doctor Sun Hyeok Lee of POSTECH Basic Science Research Institute (BSRI) succeeded in formulating fluorescent dye using a single-carbon molecule, formaldehyde, more cheaply and more efficiently than before. Their findings were published in a well-known academic journal in general chemistry, Angewandte Chemie International Edition on Sept. 18. Organic fluorescent molecules are substances that emit fluorescence by absorbing light of a specific wavelength and are widely used in the fields of medical diagnosis and bioimaging. Howev

According to the Ministry of Education, “Artificial Intelligence Digital Textbook” (AIDT) will be introduced in schools starting next year. Beginning in March 2025, AIDT will be implemented for 3rd and 4th-grade elementary students, 1st-year middle school students, and 1st-year high school students. AIDT will be introduced first in mathematics, English, and informatics, with plans to expand it to all grades and subjects by 2028. While AIDT has been used in certain cities abroad, Korea will be the first country in the world to adopt it nationally.The core framework of AIDT is personalized learn

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to South Korean novelist Han Kang. On Oct. 10, the Swedish Academy announced that Han Kang was chosen as this year’s Nobel laureate for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical trauma and exposes the fragility of human life.” She is the first Korean writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature and the first Asian woman to win the prize.AP News noted that this recognition reflects the growing global influence of Korean culture, pointing to Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar win for the film “Parasite,” the success of the Netflix series “Squid

On Oct. 7, Philip S. Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, visited POSTECH. He discussed with President Seong Geun Kim ways to enhance cooperation between South Korea and the United States, including through higher education. Afterward, he held a town hall meeting at the Auditorium of the POSCO International Center for POSTECH members, such as undergraduate students, graduate students, and staff. About 150 students participated in the town hall meeting, which served as a platform for POSTECH members to communicate and interact with the U.S. Ambassador to Korea. Attendees disc

The POSTECH Reader’s Club, organized by the POSTECH Academic Information Team, successfully completed its recruitment for the fall semester, and the reading groups are already actively engaging in discussions. This program, which opens for applications at the beginning of each semester, offers students a platform to develop intellectual growth through reading and discussion. The core goal of the Reader’s Club is to broaden participants’ perspectives by encouraging a deep understanding of books and lively debates with peers from diverse academic backgrounds. This semester, the teams, composed o

Please introduce yourself and the work you do.My name is Bae-geun Kim, and I work in the General Affairs team. Since joining in 2001, I have been responsible for photographing major events at POSTECH and archiving photographic and video materials to share with university members through the POSTECH Gallery. Along with taking part in planning and executing major university events, I have also been managing the POSCO International Center since it opened in 2007. After 2022, the Dining Services team was put in charge of operating the POSCO International Center, and I have been managing the center

About the research field of Air Pollution and your Laboratory.Our “Air Pollution Lab” strives to connect science to air quality decision-making. Specifically, we aim to mitigate air pollution exposures and improve social equity of air pollution. Ultimately, our research goal is to alleviate health outcomes associated with air pollution. Our lab conducts research in several key areas: (1) Human exposure assessment of air pollution and health impacts associated with air pollution exposures, (2) Exposure assessment using geospatial modeling (incorporating statistics and machine learning) and sate

The 2024 KAIST-POSTECH Science War (KPSW), AI competition featured AI agents playing “Super Smash Bros. Melee” on the Nintendo GameCube. I want to share the challenges we faced during preparation as the lead of the POSTECH AI team.POSTECH AI team spent four months for discussing with the KAIST AI team the game to choose for our AI agents. After the Spring semester began, we concluded that “Super Smash Bros. Melee” was the best choice. We then formed a joint programming team to ensure we could create AI agents capable of playing the game well.During the joint development period for “Super Smash

Over the past few years, indoor climbing has surged in popularity across Korea, with new gyms sprouting up in urban areas, including Pohang. Climbing is enjoying a boom in popularity among young men and women in their twenties or thirties. The sport has especially become familiar among engineering students. There are even memes sarcastically making fun of how employees in Silicon Valley always list climbing as their hobby.After trying it myself, like in the meme, I found myself falling in love with climbing. I was, sure enough, an engineering student through and through. Climbing was indeed an

Since the Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953, Korea has remained divided into two separate states for more than seven decades. Despite the ceasefire, military tensions have persisted, leading both sides to engage in an arms race. While North Korea has focused most of its resources on developing nuclear weapons, South Korea has advanced in the production of conventional weapons, such as tanks, missiles, and aircraft. As a result, South Korea’s arms and defense industry has grown significantly, enabling the country to emerge as a global exporter of military equipment.In 2022, South Korea’s defen

Google is under investigation for its tie-in sales of YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services. According to the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), KFTC is inquiring whether Google’s policy to restrict the purchase of YouTube Premium service without YouTube Music is against the Enforcement Decree of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act. After the launch on Nov. 12, 2015, YouTube Music started its services in Korea in February 2020. At the time, YouTube was a latecomer to the music streaming market of Korea, since domestic music streaming services, such as Melon, were holding a large u

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) provides a unique experience you cannot experience at any other film festival. Known for its focus on the Asian film market and embrace of diversity, BIFF is one of the most influential film festivals in Asia. Held in Busan, the vibrant city resonates with the atmosphere of the festival, adding to the festivity. Founded in 1996 and greeting its 29th edition, the festival has grown to become a platform for the international exchange of films, actors, cultures, and artistries.From world-class to emerging directors, BIFF provides filmmakers, especially Asi

The flame of the fire garden, located in the Railway Forest of Pohang, no longer blazes. According to Pohang-si officials, the flame of the fire garden completely died out on Sept. 27 after seven and a half years of burning and has not come back to life. As one of the landmarks of Pohang, the restoration of the fire garden presents a significant challenge for Pohang-si.The fire garden was established in 2017 after the flame was ignited by natural gas during the construction. In 2017, the construction of a park using abandoned railroads, now known as the Railway Forest, was in progress. The fir

We used to cite Thomas Kuhn’s Paradigm Shift to talk about the history of science. We highlight the discontinuous progress point that accompanies the process of entering normal science. Every typical point of this “discontinuous” progression is indexed with well-known scientists. Einstein, Rutherford, and Copernicus are examples. It is easy for us to think their genius “conception” has brought the phosphorus of present science. This misconception may lead us to ignore countless marginal parts of science history. The book Horizons tells us another half of the history of science.The writer claim

The 21st KAIST-POSTECH Science War (KPSW) was successfully held at POSTECH from Sept. 20 to 21. The festival blasted with enthusiasm and talent. Even the pouring rains could not stop the two universities from enjoying the exchange of fierce competition, camaraderie, and a shared passion for science and technology. KPSW Advisory Committee and many student clubs prepared a variety of booths and events to run throughout two days, adding to the festival vibe. Booths included a photo booth, face painting booth, 3D tic-tac-toe, PO-casino, and more. Each booth had small treats for the participants, a

On the evening of Sept. 19, the POSTECH campus came alive as students gathered for the highly anticipated Eve Festival, a key event leading up to the 2024 KAIST-POSTECH Science War (KPSW) held on Sept. 20-21. Organized by the KPSW Advisory Committee, this year’s festival served not only as a celebration but as a rallying call for the entire community. The festival symbolized the beginning of two days of intense competition, drawing together athletes, students, and supporters in a spirited show of unity. Since the 2023 PKSW took place at KAIST, the 2024 KPSW was hosted at POSTECH, continuing th

A research team of Professor Jongmin Kim (LIFE), Jeongwon Kim, Minchae Seo, and Yelin Lim (LIFE Integrated Ph. D Candidate) has developed an RNA-based sensor platform that enables precise control of bacterial gene expressions. The research was published in the international scientific journal Advanced Science.There is increasing interest in using beneficial microorganisms to manage obesity. Probiotics decompose food, absorb nutrients, and produce nutrients. They also regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. Consequently, “Smart Probiotics,” which integrate probiotics with advanced t