Among COVID-19 vaccine research reports submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10 of them are tested on human bodies. Remdesivir is one of the most promising medicines. It is made by Gilead Sciences, the American pharmaceutical company that developed Tamiflu, a medicine for influenza. The
In the first half of 2020, many people in Korea were angered by the Nth Rooms incident, in which many women were sexually exploited. Since May 11th , when God God, the founder of the Nth rooms, was arrested, people’s attention has focused on digital sex crimes in Korea. Therefore, the Sungkyun Times
In April, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, a group of oil-producing countries that are not in OPEC, like Russia, agreed on reducing oil production to 9.7 million barrels per day in May and June to deal with the dramatic drop in oil prices. Oil prices rose continuou
About the Korean Version of the New DealOn May 4th, Hong Namgi, a minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, stated that a Korean version of the New Deal would be announced in early June. Also, President Moon Jae-in illustrated how the government would introduce it in his special add
With Korean Memorial Day, the June Democracy Movement, and the commemoration of the beginning of the Korean War, June is the month of patriots’ and veterans’ affairs. Though many Kingos will be busy because of the final exam period this month, let’s recall the history that made us who we are today.
The popularity of the Netflix original series Kingdom, which returned for its second season earlier this year, is alarming. In Season 1, all of the knots that seemed to appear out of the blue were solved in Season 2 and sublimated into strengths, which is one of the reasons why Season 2 has been wid
This spring, Apple released its new iPad Pro with a LIDAR scanner, showing its interest in the XR industry. There is no doubt that many have heard about extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR), but there are not yet many opportunities for people to
The nearest dormitory to Seoul campus of SKKU is the K-house, and it is also known for being the toughest dormitory to enter. Only female students are accepted in this building, and to be qualified to apply, Kingos must have an average grade of 4.2 or higher. The competition is fierce, because there
The unexpected longevity of the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting individuals all over the world in many different ways. Most businesses, establishments, and institutions have essentially been forced to halt operations for an indefinite period of time, and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) was no exceptio
Through their research, Professor Yoon Won-sub and his research team from SKKU’s Department of Energy Science (DOES) have pointed the scientific community into a new direction regarding lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of rechargeable battery used in most consume
Professor Oh Sang-ho’s research team from SKKU’s Department of Energy Science (DOES) worked hand in hand alongside Prof. Lee Su-bin’s team from the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) of the Institute of Basic Science (IBS), and the collaboration has led to a novel discovery. The res
The joint research team of Professor Baik Seung-hyun, Prof. Moon Hyung-pil, and Prof. Kim Moon-ki from Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) School of Mechanical Engineering joined hands and succeeded in developing moldable nanocomposites that are able to retain their conductivity after 1,000 breaking an
Translations are essential in current society since people who use different languages increasingly interact with each other as transportation and technology continue to develop. Following this trend, Kim Won-chung, a professor of English Language and Literature at SKKU, has put effort into translat
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Due to the Korean War, many Korean cultural heritages were taken to foreign countries. In fact, there are still about 190,000 Korean heritages in 21 countries. The Sungkyun Times (SKT) investigates the current state of the Korea
Here comes the month when forests are lushly covered with green trees and shiny sunlight. In the month of June, when the sky is colored with a vivid sky-blue and the sunshine is gently heating the ground, we somehow want to blindly leave all the things behind and go somewhere different to enjoy natu
When people order deliveries, they pay more than the original price, because they also pay delivery fees. It means that if a user wants a payload to be moved to a place, the user should be charged more for a shipping fee. Recently, as the 5G era begins, greater quantities of data can be transmitted
Animal cafés have become exceptionally popular among adolescents and young adults. People are seemingly attracted by the fact that for a reasonable price of 6,000 won to 10,000 won, one can enjoy a drink while interacting with cute and interesting animals. What people fail to realize, however
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic does not seem to have an end in sight. Under such circumstances, eventhe most daily activities, such as going to the movies or getting a cup of coffee, can make people feel uncomfortable. The school has also lengthened the online lectures indefifinitely, and
On April 11th, the United Nations (UN) envoys in the Middle East urged Middle Eastern war nations to stop the war immediately. Along with the appeal of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, he urged all parties to take concrete steps in stopping the war. Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and IsraelPalestin
According to the European Space Agency’s assessment of the nitrogen dioxide emissions satellite, there has been a significant air quality change in China, which has had the greatest impact on global air pollution. Factories and cars had a major impact on the amount of smog, but operations were suspe