Oxford names “Brain Rot” as word of the year

A term describing mental fatigue from excessive social media use has been named Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting growing global concerns about the cognitive toll of digital overload.

People & Events 2024.12.18 06:37 Steven Chanoh Bang

US Prosecutors indict Indian billionaire Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Gautam Adani, India’s second-wealthiest individual, was indicted by US prosecutors on November 21, 2024, over a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian government officials.

People & Events 2024.12.16 23:17 Hanah Park

Regular exercise affects the academic grades of the students

According to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, researchers discovered that participation in sports during childhood improves academic performance and university attendance rates.

Sports 2024.12.16 18:33 Sean Jung

Sports teams leverage SNS to engage the next generation

Sports teams are increasingly turning to social media to connect with younger fans.

Sports 2024.12.15 20:53 Minsoo Park

AI outperforms doctors in medical diagnosis evaluation

A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open in late October found that ChatGPT demonstrated superior medical diagnostic capabilities compared to human physicians when assessing clinical case histories.

Science & Technology 2024.12.15 03:04 Justin Yu

Research reports AI models have begun to lie to their developers

While testing OpenAI’s new model, ChatGPT o1, researchers noticed that the AI model had tried to escape shutdowns when threatened and lied to its developers: actions that did not align with its coding.

Science & Technology 2024.12.15 02:48 Jessica Jiyeon Kim

A physicist cautions on the Northern Lights’ possible communication disturbance

While the public marvelled at the recent display of the Northern Lights in the parts of the United States, an usual venue of appearance, Dr. Kim who is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) issued a cautionary statement that the Northern Lights may interfere with critical infrastructure technologies of today’s world.

Science & Technology 2024.12.14 23:00 Nayeon Kim

AI robot creates Alan Turing painting that auctions for over $1 million

An AI robot created a painting of Alan Turing, the renowned British computer scientist and codebreaker which sold for $1.08 million at auction, making it the most valuable artwork ever sold by a humanoid robot.

Arts 2024.12.14 22:31 Stella Kim

Kazakhstan Koryoin celebrate Korean heritage

Koryoin in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Association of Koreans in Kazakhstan (AKK) and the 30th anniversary of the Mison dance ensemble on October 5, 2024.

People & Events 2024.12.13 21:38 Yunseul Oh

South Korea in crisis as martial law sparks political turmoil and protests

In a move that sent shockwaves through the nation, South Korea faced a seismic political event on December 3, 2024, when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, sparking nationwide outrage and raising concerns about the nation's democratic stability.

People & Events 2024.12.12 23:51 Joseph Shin