Due to increasing environmental pollution, it has become notable to find ways to manage human-generated waste effectively. 'Alterpacks' turns spent grains into food containers, which could be alternatives to disposable items. Karen Cheah, the founder of 'Alterpacks,' established the start-up after c
On June 26, Chonnam National University (CNU) commenced its 2023 International Summer Session (ISS), a program that invites renowned professors from different countries to deliver high-quality lectures to not only CNU students but also foreign students. The Chonnam Tribune had the opportunity to int
Students and alumni have celebrated the 70th anniversary of the foundation of CNU. We interviewed two students and received the congratulatory messages from two international alumni. – Ed. Sen Nguyen (’16, Dept. of English Language and Literature)To be honest I did not expect CNU would be my second
How many refugees are around the world and where will they go? As of the end of 2020, approximately 82.4 million people around the world were forcibly displaced due to many causes such as persecution, conflict and violence, according to the statistics released by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Among
Chonnam National University (CNU) welcomed its 21st president, Jung Sungtaek in February 2021. He has expressed a strong conviction in continuing to pursue CNU’s potential and capabilities in spite of the world’s current hardships. The Chonnam Tribune had the opportunity to interview our president a
Originally from Germany, Daniel Lindemann has become well-known in South Korea, not only for his charm in TV-shows such as Abnormal Summit but also for his lectures about South Korea and topics such as its history and people. The Chonnam Tribune reached out to Mr. Lindemann to hear his thoughts on t
The CNU Press and Broadcasting Center has a plan to cover the story of overseas alumni in order to give them a sense of belonging and pride in their university, and to inspire CNU students to dream big beyond the country and to realize their dreams. During the winter vacation, a special coverage tea
Q. What does CNU’s new slogan ‘Pride & Hope’ exactly mean?A: Since CNU first opened its doors in 1952, the university devoted itself to the development of our nation and its democracy. Every time our country was going through difficult times, we endeavored to protect liberty, peace, democracy and hu
The Chonnam Tribune interviewed Moon Ki-seok, the dean of the OIA, and asked about their difficulties and their hopes.Q. What are the biggest difficulties when the OIA offers their various programs to students?A. The biggest difficulty is that they struggle to communicate with the domestic students
Have you heard about the recent hit dramas Decent of the sun, Misaeng or the famous reality cooking show Three Meals a Day? These were made by one of the rising content providers CJ E&M, which has distributed the recent hit media contents through diverse channels. Following the core spirit of the co
Q1. I heard that when you first started to publish a webtoon, you were a student. Were there any difficulties in doing both work and studying together?: It was not hard for me to do both things since I just took a few classes. I always set my work prior to everything else. Sometimes, I took only one
The Chonnam Tribune interviewed three freshmen about their expectations of campus life in order to know what they would like to do during their time at Chonnam National University. –Ed.Choi Yoon-ho (Freshman, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering)I have high expectations for my campus life because I
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Presents Spectacular Loan Exhibition of Art from Korea’s Silla Kingdom from November 4, 2013 to February 23, 2014. The exhibition was organized The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Museum of Korea, and Gyeongju National Museum, Korea. The Chonnam Tr
I appreciate everything about this meaningful experience. I didn’t expect to receive this great prize for my essay. Currently, I am studying in Appalachian State University in the U.S.A as an exchange student. When I saw the announcement about the 2013 Essay Contest by the Chonnam Tribune, I thought
The Chonnam Tribune interviewed two buskers, Park Jae-hyung (Senior, Dept. of Korean Lang. & Lit.) and Moon Yong-ju (Freshman, Chosun College of Science & Technology) who are members of busking bands ‘*23#’ and ‘1%’ respectively and shared their stories related to busking. -Ed. These days, you are b
Job Interview Makeup Class for Men By Kim Sung-young, Cub-Reporter AMOREPACIFIC organized a job interview makeup class for men in the basement job lecture room of Library Annex at Chonnam National University on April 10th. It was held as one of employment camp programs that give student
Crisis of the School of Biological Sciences and TechnologyStudents and Faculty Together to Regain Their Status By Lim Seon-young, Tribune ReporterHwang Jae-hyung, Cub-Reporter Members of the Emergency Measure Committee (EMC) of the School of Biological Sciences and Technology (SBST) held
”An Ingenious Anarchic System, Creative Chaos, Produces Better Effects.” By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student EditorHwang In-sik, Student EditorPhoto by Lee Jae-keun, Reporter, The Chonnam National University Weekly As 2013 opens, CNU enters a new era with its newly installed president, President Je
“Students Need to Be Aware, Informed and Be Active”Nobel Co-laureate talks about Environment to CNU Students By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student Editor As part of a variety of programs to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Chonnam National University (CNU), the CNU 5.18 Institute has bee
“CNU Needs Everyone” By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student EditorPhoto by Hwang In-sik, Student Editor As Chonnam National University (CNU) held its last Direct Presidential Election System (DPES), the demand for change has been higher th