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
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!).
Souvenirs from the Lake District :)
August 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Souvenirs from the Lake District :)
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.
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.
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. 😶
Spring in Cambridge 🌸
March 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Spring in Cambridge 🌸
Partial solar eclipse seeing through a kimbap roll-mat and colander 😆
March 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Partial solar eclipse seeing through a kimbap roll-mat and colander 😆
14-15 March 2025
A short trip to Dresden. What a beautiful city! It was surreal that the city centre was once the ruins during WW II.
A short trip to Dresden. What a beautiful city! It was surreal that the city centre was once the ruins during WW II.
March 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
14-15 March 2025
A short trip to Dresden. What a beautiful city! It was surreal that the city centre was once the ruins during WW II.
A short trip to Dresden. What a beautiful city! It was surreal that the city centre was once the ruins during WW II.
4-6 March 2025.
A short visit to Edinburgh. Had a wonderful time catching up with my friends. It felt strange to walk around a city that I used to call home for a few years. Such a nostalgic feeling — apparently, I even missed a crappy pedestrian road along Lothian Road. 🥺
#iphone16 #edinburgh
A short visit to Edinburgh. Had a wonderful time catching up with my friends. It felt strange to walk around a city that I used to call home for a few years. Such a nostalgic feeling — apparently, I even missed a crappy pedestrian road along Lothian Road. 🥺
#iphone16 #edinburgh
March 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
4-6 March 2025.
A short visit to Edinburgh. Had a wonderful time catching up with my friends. It felt strange to walk around a city that I used to call home for a few years. Such a nostalgic feeling — apparently, I even missed a crappy pedestrian road along Lothian Road. 🥺
#iphone16 #edinburgh
A short visit to Edinburgh. Had a wonderful time catching up with my friends. It felt strange to walk around a city that I used to call home for a few years. Such a nostalgic feeling — apparently, I even missed a crappy pedestrian road along Lothian Road. 🥺
#iphone16 #edinburgh
I’ve been visiting London for work this week and am having a wonderful time. London has such a different vibe from Berlin, and I wondered if it is because of the weather. 🤔
February 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I’ve been visiting London for work this week and am having a wonderful time. London has such a different vibe from Berlin, and I wondered if it is because of the weather. 🤔
Attended a RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting, titled “Space-weather science from the fifth Lagrange point”.
It was my first time visiting RAS and attending a solar physics meeting. Learned a lot about space weather forecasts, solar physics, and two new missions, Vigil and Punch. :)
It was my first time visiting RAS and attending a solar physics meeting. Learned a lot about space weather forecasts, solar physics, and two new missions, Vigil and Punch. :)
February 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Attended a RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting, titled “Space-weather science from the fifth Lagrange point”.
It was my first time visiting RAS and attending a solar physics meeting. Learned a lot about space weather forecasts, solar physics, and two new missions, Vigil and Punch. :)
It was my first time visiting RAS and attending a solar physics meeting. Learned a lot about space weather forecasts, solar physics, and two new missions, Vigil and Punch. :)
My very first visit to the Berlin Philharmonie Chamber Music Hall. So excited! 😊
February 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My very first visit to the Berlin Philharmonie Chamber Music Hall. So excited! 😊