Bokyoung Kim
@bokyoungkim.bsky.social
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
Astronomer with a broad interest in the Sun, stars and the Milky Way Galaxy. (she/her)
Hobbyist photographer: @photosbybk.bsky.social
Astronomer with a broad interest in the Sun, stars and the Milky Way Galaxy. (she/her)
Hobbyist photographer: @photosbybk.bsky.social
Reflecting 2025.
This year was a huge turning point for me. Started a new job in a new place. A steep learning curve was quite challenging, but I managed to survive. I am confident that I’ll do even better next year.
But first, I can’t wait to take a long break without seeing papers/emails. :)
This year was a huge turning point for me. Started a new job in a new place. A steep learning curve was quite challenging, but I managed to survive. I am confident that I’ll do even better next year.
But first, I can’t wait to take a long break without seeing papers/emails. :)
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Reflecting 2025.
This year was a huge turning point for me. Started a new job in a new place. A steep learning curve was quite challenging, but I managed to survive. I am confident that I’ll do even better next year.
But first, I can’t wait to take a long break without seeing papers/emails. :)
This year was a huge turning point for me. Started a new job in a new place. A steep learning curve was quite challenging, but I managed to survive. I am confident that I’ll do even better next year.
But first, I can’t wait to take a long break without seeing papers/emails. :)
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"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
A nice summary of the Korean Tal-corset movement (began in 2015): youtu.be/5FOC-0P0UMw?...
목줄을 끊으려는 여성들에게(To Women Breaking Shackles) - The Korean Feminist Movement: "Tal-Corset"
YouTube video by K-Feminist 촬
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A nice summary of the Korean Tal-corset movement (began in 2015): youtu.be/5FOC-0P0UMw?...
Added my name on one of the SKA-Mid dish panels :D
September 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Added my name on one of the SKA-Mid dish panels :D
Currently in Karoo for the SKAO-SARAO media visit. Such a privilege to visit the site and learn about SKAO and their contribution to the local community. When I was an astronomer, I had no clue about how our work could create a socioeconomic impact on society — SKAO-SARAO showed me the way.
September 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Currently in Karoo for the SKAO-SARAO media visit. Such a privilege to visit the site and learn about SKAO and their contribution to the local community. When I was an astronomer, I had no clue about how our work could create a socioeconomic impact on society — SKAO-SARAO showed me the way.
Cape Town! This is my first time visiting to 1) South Africa, 2) the Africa continent, 3) the Southern hemisphere(, and 4) tbd 🙂).
Since Cape Town is not my final destination, I was only able to visit the V&A Waterfront. Still, I had a great time this afternoon thanks to the lovely people in SA. 😊
Since Cape Town is not my final destination, I was only able to visit the V&A Waterfront. Still, I had a great time this afternoon thanks to the lovely people in SA. 😊
September 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Cape Town! This is my first time visiting to 1) South Africa, 2) the Africa continent, 3) the Southern hemisphere(, and 4) tbd 🙂).
Since Cape Town is not my final destination, I was only able to visit the V&A Waterfront. Still, I had a great time this afternoon thanks to the lovely people in SA. 😊
Since Cape Town is not my final destination, I was only able to visit the V&A Waterfront. Still, I had a great time this afternoon thanks to the lovely people in SA. 😊
Paris nowadays is so much better than it was 11 years ago. Clean, easy to get around, walkable, and safe. Art and history are everywhere, food is delicious, and language sounds musical. What makes the city even better is the friendly people — seriously, who said Parisians are cold and rude?
September 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Paris nowadays is so much better than it was 11 years ago. Clean, easy to get around, walkable, and safe. Art and history are everywhere, food is delicious, and language sounds musical. What makes the city even better is the friendly people — seriously, who said Parisians are cold and rude?
Had a great 1/2 day trip in London. Took some time at Tate Modern, then saw Three Bean Salad live show (hilarious!).
September 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Had a great 1/2 day trip in London. Took some time at Tate Modern, then saw Three Bean Salad live show (hilarious!).
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BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really.
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Why ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make
The highly anticipated indie game has been in production for so long that it’s become an internet meme
www.bloomberg.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really.
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Souvenirs from the Lake District :)
August 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Souvenirs from the Lake District :)
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Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty made UK’s first female astronomer royal
Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty made UK’s first female astronomer royal
Physicist who worked on Nasa Cassini mission ‘absolutely delighted’ after being awarded 350-year-old title
A planetary scientist whose research revealed the possibility of extraterrestrial life on one of Saturn’s moons has been made the first female astronomer royal.
Prof Michele Dougherty, a leading space physicist who was a researcher for the Nasa Cassini mission, has been awarded the 350-year-old honorary title. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty made UK’s first female astronomer royal
I felt a strong urge to take care of my health, so I decided to start running. Since early April, I’ve been on (and off due to travelling) the Couch to 5K app. My progress has been very slow, but I think running is gradually becoming a part of my routine. My next goal is to run for 25 min non-stop.
July 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I felt a strong urge to take care of my health, so I decided to start running. Since early April, I’ve been on (and off due to travelling) the Couch to 5K app. My progress has been very slow, but I think running is gradually becoming a part of my routine. My next goal is to run for 25 min non-stop.
One of the fascinating aspects of my job is the opportunity to meet researchers across various fields. Over the past three days, I visited Korean labs to connect with experts in solar physics, space weather, and stellar astronomy. I am very grateful for their kindness and interest in our journal. :)
June 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
One of the fascinating aspects of my job is the opportunity to meet researchers across various fields. Over the past three days, I visited Korean labs to connect with experts in solar physics, space weather, and stellar astronomy. I am very grateful for their kindness and interest in our journal. :)
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Introducing...your sneak peek at the cosmos captured by NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory!
Can you guess these regions of sky?
This is just a small peek...join us at 11am US EDT for your full First Look at how Rubin will #CaptureTheCosmos! 🔭🧪
#RubinFirstLook
ls.st/rubin-first-look-livestream
Can you guess these regions of sky?
This is just a small peek...join us at 11am US EDT for your full First Look at how Rubin will #CaptureTheCosmos! 🔭🧪
#RubinFirstLook
ls.st/rubin-first-look-livestream
June 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Introducing...your sneak peek at the cosmos captured by NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory!
Can you guess these regions of sky?
This is just a small peek...join us at 11am US EDT for your full First Look at how Rubin will #CaptureTheCosmos! 🔭🧪
#RubinFirstLook
ls.st/rubin-first-look-livestream
Can you guess these regions of sky?
This is just a small peek...join us at 11am US EDT for your full First Look at how Rubin will #CaptureTheCosmos! 🔭🧪
#RubinFirstLook
ls.st/rubin-first-look-livestream
IAUS 398 & MODEST-25, 16 - 20 June, 2025. Today is the last day of IAU Symposium about compact objects in star clusters. Lots of interesting works happening in this field (IMBHs, BBHs, GWs, GCs, N-body simulations, etc.)! Had great opportunities to chat with researchers to learn their work. :)
June 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
IAUS 398 & MODEST-25, 16 - 20 June, 2025. Today is the last day of IAU Symposium about compact objects in star clusters. Lots of interesting works happening in this field (IMBHs, BBHs, GWs, GCs, N-body simulations, etc.)! Had great opportunities to chat with researchers to learn their work. :)
It’s the first time I’m in Korea in June —conference — since I went abroad 9 years ago. Sudden heavy rain didn’t bother me today; surprisingly, instead, I realised I was missing summer in Korea. It brought me a nostalgic feeling. I appreciated green trees and the sound of raindrops hitting ground.
June 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It’s the first time I’m in Korea in June —conference — since I went abroad 9 years ago. Sudden heavy rain didn’t bother me today; surprisingly, instead, I realised I was missing summer in Korea. It brought me a nostalgic feeling. I appreciated green trees and the sound of raindrops hitting ground.
London has a great coffee culture, including a variety of independent coffee roasters and cafes. I tried to visit as many venues as possible when I visit London. This time, I went to Rosslyn (Pics 1 & 2) and WatchHouse (Pics 3 & 4). Both were worth visiting; I enjoyed Rosslyn’s flat white a lot. :)
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
London has a great coffee culture, including a variety of independent coffee roasters and cafes. I tried to visit as many venues as possible when I visit London. This time, I went to Rosslyn (Pics 1 & 2) and WatchHouse (Pics 3 & 4). Both were worth visiting; I enjoyed Rosslyn’s flat white a lot. :)
Went to the Embassy to vote for the next president of Korea :)
May 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Went to the Embassy to vote for the next president of Korea :)
Visiting Edinburgh to attend wedding. So wonderful to see many friends and catch up with them. So glad I didn’t miss beautiful blossoms in the Meadow this year. 🥰 See you next time Edinburgh!
April 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Visiting Edinburgh to attend wedding. So wonderful to see many friends and catch up with them. So glad I didn’t miss beautiful blossoms in the Meadow this year. 🥰 See you next time Edinburgh!
19 April 2025
Afternoon walk in Epping forest, London. Met a very polite squirrel.
Afternoon walk in Epping forest, London. Met a very polite squirrel.
April 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
19 April 2025
Afternoon walk in Epping forest, London. Met a very polite squirrel.
Afternoon walk in Epping forest, London. Met a very polite squirrel.
This event... It is irritating and upsetting for many reasons (CO2 footprint/space tourism/feminism/etc). However, I also have very mixed feelings about some of these women who have achieved so much but still willingly participated in this event…
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What’s more vacuous than an endless vacuum? It’s Lauren Sánchez and Katy Perry’s party in space | Marina Hyde
The all-female Blue Origin flight on Monday broke boundaries and set records in the spouting of girlboss gibberish, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This event... It is irritating and upsetting for many reasons (CO2 footprint/space tourism/feminism/etc). However, I also have very mixed feelings about some of these women who have achieved so much but still willingly participated in this event…
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A random fun fact of my workplace: a piece of the Berlin Wall.
Ngl, I was so confused when I first learned about it. My office is in West Berlin, not even close to the old border. Apparently, someone (I’m not 100% sure, but I guess it was the company) bought the fragment and put it here. 😶
Ngl, I was so confused when I first learned about it. My office is in West Berlin, not even close to the old border. Apparently, someone (I’m not 100% sure, but I guess it was the company) bought the fragment and put it here. 😶
April 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A random fun fact of my workplace: a piece of the Berlin Wall.
Ngl, I was so confused when I first learned about it. My office is in West Berlin, not even close to the old border. Apparently, someone (I’m not 100% sure, but I guess it was the company) bought the fragment and put it here. 😶
Ngl, I was so confused when I first learned about it. My office is in West Berlin, not even close to the old border. Apparently, someone (I’m not 100% sure, but I guess it was the company) bought the fragment and put it here. 😶
We won! We continued to fight, resisting the authoritarian madness, and proving that democracy stands strong in South Korea. I am so proud of my country! 😭🥹
youtu.be/qxd7lxMcg2o?...
youtu.be/qxd7lxMcg2o?...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over martial law order | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
youtu.be
April 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We won! We continued to fight, resisting the authoritarian madness, and proving that democracy stands strong in South Korea. I am so proud of my country! 😭🥹
youtu.be/qxd7lxMcg2o?...
youtu.be/qxd7lxMcg2o?...
Spring in Cambridge 🌸
March 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Spring in Cambridge 🌸