The Institute of Honam Studies at Chonnam National University held a colloquium entitled "The Present and Future of Community Media That Connects a Village with People" at Storium on March 22. Park Chae-eun, a director of the Independent Media Laboratory, lectured on community media around the world
On March 19, the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Chonnam National University held a special lecture by Lee Nak-yeon, a South Korean politician who served as the 41st Prime Minister from 2017 to 2020, in the Annex of the College of Social Sciences Building. He, currentl
Search the underlined words below in the above puzzle. The words are in all directions: vertically, horizontally and diagonally.①The greatest challenge is to raise recognition for the students, yet there remains a bit more to improve. ②It is important to be open-minded about new cult
The November issue mainly focused on drug addiction and the environment and facilities of the dormitory. In particular, the article on the situation of the dormitory was the most impressive, and I felt shock and the seriousness of the situation through the picture of mold on the clothes. It was amaz
The November issue of the Chonnam Tribune offered a diverse and informative exploration of university events, personal narratives, and global challenges. The article on ‘Storium’ provided a much-needed clarification of its purpose and accessibility, while the foreigner's Korea travel log resonated w
Q. Why are students unconcerned about campus politics?One of the factors that causes students’ low political interest is that student councils at CNU continue operating traditionally from the past. They act as a hindrance to getting active political engagements from students. In fact, from the persp
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
The Chonnam Tribune has published this page to share the voices of foreign students at Chonnam National University. For this issue, we interviewed new international students about starting fresh to study abroad and what they look forward to during their university lives. We could listen to voices of
My college life was truly global. As a member of the International Students Community and the International Students Supporters at Chonnam National University (CNU), I interacted with international friends and realized how big the world was and how much I have not experienced yet. Motivated by my de
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
The Free Semester Program was first introduced at Chonnam National University in 2019, and it has been executed for six years this year. The purpose of the program is to help students get to know their interests and explore their capabilities through a range of learning activities. Over the last few
“Hot stove league,” which is the off-season in sports, especially in baseball, is the secondary league to the fans. During this time, all the club members prepare for the next regular season while training on their weak points, new strategies, and changing the composition of the players. Each team c
The Chonnam Tribune has published this page in collaboration with the members of student clubs at Chonnam National University since 2022. The ninth club is the Council Research Society, which studies parliamentarianism in association with the Dept. of Political Science and International Relations. –
On Oct. 7, 2023, the Israel-Hamas War began when the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a massive surprise assault in and around the Gaza Strip. Most media outlets and think tanks, a group of experts, concluded that Hamas initiated the war to sever the path toward normalization between Saudi
In Gwangju, which has a variety of cultural assets, some young people do cultural and artistic activities for their future. However, it may be difficult for them to have a sustainable career as a working artist in a local region because there are fewer opportunities and the infrastructure is not as
Applying to Drop Classes will begin from March 25 to 26. Students can change their schedules for the first week of each semester, but a few freshmen and exchange students are unfamiliar with this system. The university allows students to cancel classes for two days during the semester. Two specific
Renovation of the Library Annex has been delayed until March 31. This construction will rearrange the interior of the library, also called “Baekdo” (White Library) located behind Bongji, to enhance students’ learning environment. Until then, the 3rd and 4th floors of the building will be closed. Thi
April 10 General Election Day is one of the public holidays in Korea. There will be no school classes on that date, and make-up classes for classes that were not held because of the election will be scheduled on June 10. In addition, there are no classes on Buddha's Birthday, May 15, and Memorial Da