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
President Moon Jae-in and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have agreed to strengthen cooperation for developing treatments for COVID-19 as important partners to maintain close communication. On April 10th, the two had a 25-minute telephone conversation at the request of Gates, who is also co-chairman
A local food research institute in Gyeonggi Province has launched a so-called Good Customer Campaign to help local farmers hit by the COVID-19. A Good Customer Campaign that promotes consumption to help farmers, restaurants, and businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 has emerged. As farms that supply f
Nanta is a popular non-verbal performance and has appeared on various television programs. It has a history of 23 years and is continuously loved by the public. Starting from 2009, it has been on an open run until now and showcases every day. However, due to the current issue regarding the novel cor
Professor Won Sang-min of Electronic Electrical Engineering at SKKU and his research team have introduced and suggested a guide for future implantable biodevice technology for nerve diagnosis and treatment. Until recently, research on nerve systems using implantable devices has taken the role of pro
Kingos have had to focus on their studies online during a chaotic three months from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Moreover, Kingos may have passed difficult times until now as test methods and grading systems changed because of the current situation. In this situation, the Sungky
Professor Kim Sang-woo of Advanced Materials Sciences and Engineering at SKKU developed the technology that can recharge implantable medical devices. It utilizes energy harvesting technology, which collects wasted energy like light and heat and resupplies these energies to a place in need. Prof. Kim
Many countries are considering basic income as an alternative to overcoming economic hardships due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Unlike the original basic income, disaster-related basic income is paid temporarily, but the two are common in that both have the universality, which means t