‘Random killing of a female in Gangnam Station – the murder said “because women have always ignored me.”’ ‘Top celebrity being prosecuted for sexual assault’ ‘Korean women face the thickest glass ceiling among OECD countries.’ These are the headlines often appearing in newspapers recently and
April may be the cruelest month for Jeju islanders. This year marks the 68th anniversary of the Jeju April 3 incident. The incident occurred on April 3 in 1948. It resulted in the massacre of many people on the island by the soldiers who got the orders from the Korean government. At this time, the N
“Youth never returns.” What comes to your mind when you hear this? We want to enjoy our youth and to realize our dreams. But, look around you, how many students have passion to make their real dreams come true? Sadly, students do their best to earn good grades and think of what makes good specs. Som
On May 18th, 1980, thousands of Korean people fought against Chun Doo-Hwan’s military regime and during the uprising many citizens of Gwangju were killed by the military. Similarly in Indonesia, countless innocent people were killed by a man who seized power in a military coup. “The Act of Killing”
Recently, due to a popular TV drama named "Meesaeng" based on a webtoon by the same title, Korean people are now more interested in the society of office workers and laborers than ever before. A newly-coined word 'webtoon' which is a mixture of the words 'web' and 'cartoon' often shows issue
You can expect how the weather will be during winter. Cold and strong wind makes you want to get away from it. The thickly frozen river is not easily broken even though people step onto it. Sometimes people’s eyes are the same as the frozen river in winter when dealing with minorities. They are so i
This is about him, Joe. Joe has been well known to everyone since before I was born. I do not remember exactly when I saw him for the first time at the front door of my house. At that time, I did not pay any attention to who he was. As time goes by, I can figure out what kind of person he is. What d
This is really momentous year for Koreans art to be acknowledged throughout the United States. Following Silla Kingdom exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, three Joseon Dynasty exhibitions are coming to Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Houston. However, there is still more dynamic Korean Art a
Have You Wanted to Live in Another Life? By Jang Da-hye, Guest Reporter 'If I got a new life...'Perhaps, most of us have thought about it at least once in our lifetime. We are living in the real world but at the same time we live at one moment from reality with dreaming blue-sky thinking.
Why Hesse again, and of All Books Siddhartha? By Suh Yong-Jwa, Emeritus Professor, German Language and Literature I came across the book unexpectedly. I read Hesse's Siddhartha for the third time recently. In English this time. First time was in Korean when I was a teenager in high school,
“White Jungle” Exposes the Reality of the Korean Medical World! By Noh Yeon-jung, Guest Reporter Patients usually receive 30 seconds of treatment in a polyclinic in Korea. Some patients are not able to enter a hospital because they cannot afford to pay 20 million won, a hospitalization
What were the most impressive things in 2011 at Chonnam National University (CNU)? The Chonnam Tribune reviews 2011 through three top news of the last year, and looks ahead to 2012 through imaginary three news of this year that CNUians hope to be fulfilled. &ndas
KAIST Tragedy Is a Preview of Ours By Lee Han-na, Guest Reporter We "Korean Twenties" have been in severe unrest. We are entering into an excessive competition system that only a few can survive and are forced to struggle in a game where the result is already determined. Frie
Love: the Hottest and Coldest Spot in Your Heart By Shin Hwa-jeong, Senior, Dept. of English Language & Literature Love: When you hear the word do you feel warmth inside, very close around you? Action: Are you a doer? When you decide to do something do you do it right away? If so, are
Communication through Pop Art-“POP: ART SUPERSTAR KEITH HARING in Gwangju”- By Kim Han-na, Tribune Reporter Many people would flash on Andy Warhol when they think about master maestros of pop art. However, the fame of his works is about the same level with that of Keith Haring who was
Are the Disabled Different?- Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish By Choi Hye-seon, Senior, Dept. of English Language and Literature In November, a symposium on the anti-discrimination movement and human rights law in Asia was held at the Law School of Chonnam National University. The 15th G
A Life among the Images- The 8th Gwangju Biennale 2010, “10,000 Lives” - Generally speaking, modern society is represented by the media. Very many images in the media are constantly in production. In particular, people are exposed to a lot of tremendous, inviting, attractive images. Suc
We Live In a Global Village- The Pulitzer Prize Photographs- By Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter I had the opportunity to see The Pulitzer Prize Photographs on display in Seoul from June 22nd to August 29th. I did not have profound knowledge of the photographs, but I really looked forw
Musical Monte Cristo: Fantastic Combination between Technology and Actors By Bak Han-byeol, Student Editor I enjoy cultural experience from listening music to watching plays. Not long ago, I really wanted to watch a special performance. At that time I spotted a placard advertising a musical. The mus
Boarderline Case, The Fourth Kind By Lee Ji-woo, Student Editor What makes a movie successful? Some will say it is the actors or a unique visual style. But most will agree with me to a degree. I think a movie must have an interesting story, and it must be believable, at least while you