Seeing generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude open on laptop screens is no longer an unusual sight in today’s university classrooms. From completing complex coding assignments to summarizing large amounts of foreign-language text to creating report outlines, AI has embedded itself deeply in t

Founded in 1946, Kyungnam University (KU) celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Over eight decades of change in technology, politics, and culture, the university has met challenges with resilience and wisdom, while achieving significant growth and building a lasting legacy. This year, students,

Personal data breaches have become increasingly widespread in recent years. Largescale data leaks at major online platforms and public institutions are no longer isolated incidents; they now represent a recurring social problem. As the scope of leaked data expands to include bank account information

Earth’s climate is changing faster than ever. Korea, once known for its four distinct seasons, now faces extreme and unpredictable weather—from heatwaves to heavy rains and cold spells. Global warming has disrupted atmospheric circulation and altered precipitation patterns, affecting the environment

Digital Overload: The New Normal The first thing many of us do when we wake up is grab our smartphones. Before our day even begins, we are bombarded with emails, messages, social media notifications, breaking news, and app alerts. On the subway to work, during school breaks, at the dinner table, and

Today, the streets of our cities are changing. Once, people relied on cars and buses to reach their destinations, but now, electric scooters have become a familiar part of the urban landscape. With these new vehicles leading a mobility revolution, we’ve entered an era where transportation is faster,

Autonomous Driving Robots: Concept and Development Autonomous driving robots are designed to perceive and analyze their surroundings, enabling them to perform assigned tasks without human intervention. These robots leverage various technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, and c

What generation are you part of? Are you in the MZ Generation? While the MZ Generation was once a hot topic on social media, it is now being overshadowed by a new cohort: the "Photopress" Generation (PG). In social media, the current generation is being referred to as the PG, since most of their act

The Impact of AI Technology Development on Future Labor Market Changes The advancement of AI technology is poised to replace jobs involving repetitive and predictable tasks. Examples include factory workers, employees performing calculation and data entry tasks, and those in simple customer service

1. What Is Platform Business? A platform business refers to a model where operators or suppliers establish a network that allows consumers to participate freely without the constraints of time and space. Manufacturers of smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles provide platforms where various sof

The greatest challenge facing modern individuals living in the 21st century is environmental pollution. Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) confirmed the concentration of microplastics in the ocean by measuring the stratigraphic ages from samples drilled into the sediment off the c

Infringed Teachers' RightsA woman teacher committed suicide at Seoi Elementary School in Seoul on July 18, highlighting the phenomenon of "infringement of teaching authority." After her suicide, it was revealed that the parents of one student in her class made her nervous and feel scared by continuo

It has been three years since the outbreak of COVID-19 at the end of 2019 and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. After the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korean government adjusted and implemented various levels of social distancing

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI that specializes in conversation. The name "Chat" is short for "chatting," while "GPT" stands for "Generative Pre-trained Transformer." The free version of GPT-3.5 was released in November 2022, while the paid version, GPT-4, was rele

Throughout the long history of mankind, major diseases have always changed people's lives and society. In the past, the Black Death did it, and now COVID-19 is doing it. The infectious disease that started in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China on November 17, 2019 has bullied us so long. Since COVID-19, t

"How old are you?" Koreans ask about age at the first time they meet someone. It is a normal act in South Korea, where people must use honorifics depending on a person’s age. With respect to age calculations, there was a new announcement on December 27, 2022. It was that Korea will use the internati

These days, the world has been rapidly changing due to the dramatic development of technology and globalization. It might be true that we don’t afford to see the stars in the sky and the flowers in the field since we are living a hectic life which makes us just look ahead. However, even in this radi

Until recently, we dreamed of embracing a ‘You Only Live Once (YOLO)’ mentality to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime life without regret. But these days, the key word ‘God-saeng Life’ is popular on various social media services such as Instagram and YouTube, focusing on the MZ generation. What is ‘God-saen

These days, game character industries such as Pok mon, Cookie Run, and MapleStory are more popular than ever. The reason for this surge in popularity might be sweeter than could imagine: the stickers that come packaged with the bread. The enthusiasm to get sticker bread is so hot that it sometimes c

The main purpose of the Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel Plan Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel Plan is to connect Tsushima Island and Iki Island in Japan as intermediate stops on the Korean Peninsula and connect them to the Kyushu region of Japan. In previous history, Japan occupied the Korean Peninsula and T