The poetry collection So Long by Kim Sun Hyang, Chairperson of the University of North Korean Studies, was selected as the Book of the Year 2026 by the Mihai Eminescu International Academy, an international literary organization based in Craiova, Romania, on July 27. The academy’s selection committe

The film “The King’s Warden” has drawn significant attention since its release, recording impressive audience numbers and box-office revenue. However, the lasting significance of this work extends beyond its commercial success. Based on a tragic historical episode from the Joseon Dynasty, the film d

According to the Korea Economic Daily, South Korea successfully launched its ultra-high-resolution Earth observation satellite, Arirang-7 (officially designated as KOMPSAT-7), on Dec. 2, 2025, from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite was placed into its designated orbit a

In Korea, Christmas has evolved beyond its religious roots to become a widely celebrated cultural festival. The season’s focus on couples, friends, and the obsession with limited-edition products adds to its festive charm. Yet amid this commercial atmosphere, a growing number of university students

Kyungnam, Soka, and Chinese Culture Universities Co-host 2025 Peace Forum On June 13, former Minister of Unification and current President of KU (Kyungnam University) Park Jae Kyu hosted the “2025 Peace Forum” at the Peace Hall of Changjo Gwan. The forum, held in collaboration with Soka University (

May marks a vibrant time at Kyungnam University (KU), as the campus enthusiastically gathers for the annual Hanma Daedong Festival (HDF). Held in the warmth of spring, this festival goes beyond simple entertainment: it’s a symbol of communication, connection, and unity across the university. The 202

Rosé (Roseanne Park), the main vocalist and singer-songwriter of the K-pop group Blackpink, has captivated the world with her unique voice and powerful charisma. She is not just a beloved musical star, but also a cultural icon, opening new possibilities for K-pop with her bold spirit and originality

On Oct 23, 2024, Kyungnam University President Park Jae Kyu contributed an article addressing the decline of the regional population and the need for industry academia collaboration. It was published by the Dong-A Ilbo. The article was adapted and translated into English for the Kyungnam Times (KT).

Chuseok is Korea’s Thanksgiving. On this day, people in Korea visit their hometowns and meet with their relatives. So many people travel that it is called a “national migration.” The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport estimated over 40 million people hit the road during Chuseok last year

On December 6, 2023, Twitch, a video game live-streaming service, officially announced its decision to cease operations and paid services in Korea. On the same day, Amazon, the parent company of Twitch, stated via an official Twitch broadcast that Twitch streamers would no longer be able to generate

Where does your loneliness come from? Various factors, ranging from individual issues to social circumstances, can trigger feelings of loneliness. In general, loneliness is the sorrowful feeling that comes from being alone. But there is more to loneliness than simply being alone. Years ago, people r

Recent tensions have gripped the world due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The nation of Israel and the Hamas organization, which governs the Gaza Strip of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, are embroiled in a bitter war that has involved abductions and captive-taking. Let's del

The 'Blue Diamond Project,' a collaboration between the Department of Cultural Contents (DCC, led by Professor Yoo Young-jae) and Samsung Changwon Hospital (SCH), has been awarded the Grand Prize at the 14th Korea Healthcare Congress (KHC) 2023 for outstanding innovation in healthcare.Since 2016, SC

Kyungnam University has been selected as a participating institution for the 'Softwarecentered University Project' in 2023. Let's explore what Super-Giant AI and Softwarecentered University are. What is a Super-Giant AI? The Super-Giant AI is at the forefront of related initiatives. Government sta

Natural disasters refer to the damage caused by inevitable natural phenomena such as typhoons, floods, storms, tsunamis, heavy snow, droughts, and earthquakes. Among them, an earthquake is a phenomenon in which a huge rock in the ground is suddenly cracked due to global force, and the ground shakes

How hot will it be this summer? Perhaps it can reach another record high temperature again. This year, you must have seen flowers that bloomed earlier than normal and noticed that the outside atmosphere looks murky due to fine dust in the morning. Most of us are aware of the serious state of the env

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB), and IB program?The International Baccalaureate is an educational institution founded in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland that offers three educational programs for students aged 3 to 19. The IB program is an international certified school program developed an

In 1989, when a photo of a nuclear industrial complex in Yeongbyun, North Korea was released by the French commercial satellite SPOT-2, the North Korean nuclear issue emerged as an international problem. From this point on, the international community's monitoring of North Korea's nuclear activities

What is Nuri, and when and where was it launched?South Korea successfully launched a satellite into orbit with its homegrown Nuri rocket, a significant step for the country's burgeoning space program after a failed attempt last year. Nuri, which means "pioneering a new world to the universe," made i

Where did democracy begin in Korea? Or how long has it been since democracy was founded in Korea? About 40 years ago, there were many democratic movements throughout Korea; specifically, in June. This year marks the 76th anniversary of Kyungnam University (KU). So far, KU with such a long history ha