"Reporter’s Pick" is a compilation of recommendations from the Chonnam Tribune reporters since 2024. This new article page includes books, movies & series, music, and "mat-zip" (good restaurant) sessions. We aim to expand Tribune readers' daily choices by providing our recommendations. –Ed.Cho
Thanks to the advance of technology, we can take pictures anywhere and anytime to record our precious moments and express ourselves. Recently, we can see young people waiting for pictures to be printed after posing for pictures in a photo booth on the street corners. Among the younger generations, c
People usually seek out urban facilities like cafes and shopping malls, as there are very few natural places in a city. Here is good news for readers who want to feel refreshed walking among the trees. There is a unique retreat in the heart of Gwangju: Pureun-gil (green road) Park. It stretches acro
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of The Chondae Shinmun, the Press and Broadcasting Center of Chonnam National University hosted a media forum with local society, "Meet a Man Who Heals the City: Kim Jang-ha." The event was held at the Cosmos Hall, located in the College of Engineering 4 building,
Sports have always been a foundation for devotion and boast numerous fandoms. But has there ever been a time when sports were considered an everyday culture for everyone rather than an exclusive hobby for fans or experts? The Chonnam Tribune looked into the phenomenon of people regarding sports diff
When you think of fall, the first thing that pops up in your head may be reading a book. Reading a book while feeling the cool autumn breeze can be a source of happiness for many people. In recent times, the influence of social media has prompted the resurgence of independent bookstores in Korea. Di
People tend to prefer spending on products that cater to their unique taste rather than undifferentiated goods in recent times. Every region has its peculiarities and charm, so products and services with regional-based scarcity have been developed to attract consumers. As a response to this, a new e
The number of people called “diggers” who are collecting particularly rare or hard-to-find things is increasing regardless of their age. This phenomenon might be considered both a hobby and an investment that is frequently related to a love of history, nostalgia, and authenticity. The term "digging
“There is nothing softer and weaker than water, and yet there is nothing better for attacking hard and strong things.” With this paradoxical statement from a line in chapter 78 of Dao De Jing, the 14th Gwangju Biennale invites visitors to consider the transformative power of water as a metaphor and
Y2K fashion, also called “fashion from the end of the century,” is the trendiest fashion this year. Not only celebrities but also the public started to wear clothes of Y2K fashion. “Y2K” means “Year 2000 (Year 2 kilo),” so the Y2K fashion represents the fashion trends from the end of the 1990s to th
Do you recall your most recent indulgence in a delectable pie or cookie? Your answer is undoubtedly "Yes" if you are like most people. Pastries are one of the most popular treats in the world due to their rich and sweet taste. Nowadays, desserts revolve around most of our social engagements. An exce
When cars were first made available to the public, they were a privilege for the wealthy. As time has passed, the automobile has become the dominant form of transportation. People choose a type of car that reflects their identity and they personalize their cars in various ways, such as a simple pain
Rosé, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, posted her selfies on Instagram. There is one element in common about her makeup in the two pictures: neon eyeliner. Rosé stuck eyeliner stickers from Simihaze Beauty, a celebrity beauty brand launched by beauty icons Simi and Haze Khadra, on her eyelids.
Mokpo is a beautiful city that is full of historical sites and cultural heritages, where visitors can learn about Korean history and the culture of modern times. Last October, I took a day trip to Mokpo with my Korean friend. It was my first trip to another city outside Gwangju since starting to stu
Damyang is a place that captivates your heart and soul with its bamboo forest. It was not long ago when all of us had to cancel our summer vacation plans due to the raging pandemic. Visiting family, going to the nearest beach with friends, or maybe a trip to another city or country had been tucked a
About two hours away from the Buk-gu campus of Chonnam National University to the South lies the village of Gangjin-gun. To be blunt, there is not much going on in this small agricultural county, except for the several dozens of local tourists flocking to the green embrace of the hills in the heart
COVID-19 has drastically shifted the focus on health from treatment to prevention. The younger generation is trying to prevent getting sick by maintaining good physical and mental health conditions and to find happiness on the way. It became more important to find one’s own “healthy pleasure” in eve
A fried egg-shaped jelly, a slaps candy and a green onion-flavored cereal. These “funsumer” products have been popular among teenagers and young adults in recent years. “Funsumer”, which is a compound word of ‘fun’ and ‘consumer’, refers to a consumer who seeks the so-called “fun-efficiency” rather
When I first came to Chonnam National University to study, I knew very little about Korea and its culture. I might have learned a handful of things by watching Korean dramas and following K-pop groups, but I did not know much about the history and traditional culture. I was very interested, however,
We go on trips to eat distinctive and delicious regional food across the country, and while traveling abroad, we try to have foods that are popular and traditional in different countries. The world is becoming more globalized, so we can taste the world’s best foods at foreign restaurants on the stre