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OpenAI announces Sora, a video generator

OpenAI announces Sora, a video generator

Eric Hyunseung Cho, Copy Editor | Mar 19, 2024

On Feb. 15, OpenAI unveiled Sora, a system that generates videos based on a prompt. OpenAI’s demonstration included short, high-quality videos created in minutes. Video examples included a woman walking...

Source: USA Today

So why rest on Samil Day?

Andrew Shin, Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Watching the news of the sheer number of people traveling to Japan on Samil Day, one can only imagine whether those same travelers are aware of the historical context behind Samil Day. Even within SIS,...

(Fubao with zoo keeper Kang Cher-won)

Fubao to be returned to China

Christie Hwang, Copy Editor | Mar 19, 2024

Fubao, the cherished panda born and raised in Everland amusement park, is being prepared to return to China as her fourth birthday is just around the corner. Born on July 20, 2020, Fubao was the offspring...

Doctors protesting

South Korean doctors engage in mass protest against government plans

Chelsea Kim, Social Media Manager | Mar 19, 2024

Following the government's announcement on increasing medical school admissions from 3,058 to 5,058 starting in 2025, over 9,000 doctors walked out to hold a mass anti-government rally. As a result, surgeries...

China causes global tensions over fishing rights near Taiwan Sea Border

China causes global tensions over fishing rights near Taiwan Sea Border

Mar 13, 2024

On Feb 20, Chinese Destroyers of the PRN caused mass global panic globally when they allegedly fired upon Western tourist boats entering the waters near Taiwan, yet another example of uncalled aggression...

Squid game actor Oh Young-soo accused of sexual misconduct

Squid game actor Oh Young-soo accused of sexual misconduct

Carey Kim, Reporter | Mar 8, 2024

On Feb. 2, Golden Globe award receiver Oh Young-soo’s final trial took place following accusations of sexual misconduct by one of his co-workers from a theater troupe he was previously part of. According...

Source: Doctors News

Doctors protest capacity increase in medical schools

Andrew Shin, Reporter | Feb 28, 2024

Ever since the Yoon administration’s plan to increase the number of available spots at medical schools by 2000 students, dissatisfied doctors, particularly those affiliated with the Korean Medical Association...

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President Yoon vetos Itaewon tragedy special bill

Danny Donghyun Han, Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

On Jan. 30, President Yoon vetoed a special bill appealing to those who lost a family member in the Oct 23, 2023 Itaewon tragedy where several people were pushing and shoving to reach the bottom of an...

(Source: The Independent)

South Korea’s latest trend: eating toothpicks

Christie Hwang, Copy Editor | Feb 8, 2024

A recent trend of eating toothpicks has taken over South Korean social media. The green toothpicks seen at almost every restaurant in South Korea are now being fried, boiled, and cooked for consumption. South...

Influenza season hits South Korea

Influenza season hits South Korea

Everlyn Chong, Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

Since temperatures began to drop, the flu has become increasingly common among the SIS community. However, since the past month, things took a turn as influenza type A and type B have become prevalent...

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/king-charles-diagnosed-cancer-rcna137293

King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Jiah Hwang, Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

King Charles III of the United Kingdom was diagnosed with an unrevealed form of cancer on Feb. 6. This discovery was made after a seemingly innocuous visit during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.  Many...

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania at a luncheon in Washington, DC.

John Fetterman departs from progressive label

Chelsea Kim, Social Media Manager | Feb 5, 2024

Under fire for his controversial statements on Israel and immigration, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has publicly rejected progressive ideals from his past campaigns and garnered right-wing support despite...

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