In the Itaewon disaster that occurred on the night of October 29, 157 people have died so far and a large of portion of the dead were in their 20s. As investigation into the cause of the disaster continues, it is becoming clearer that the crowd crush could have been prevented and was “absolutely avo
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of CNU, the Chonnam Tribune designed this series of special articles to provide its readers with a glimpse into the 70-year history of CNU by taking a look back at some of the seasonal student-focused activities and events. This issue contains photos about the
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for the chance to remark on this Tribune. Although this was my first time reading the tribune magazine, it was quite interesting and fun to read it throughout. It contains various significant up-to date information such as the campus news and perspe
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.
Beyond barrier-free design that focuses on providing access to people with disabilities, universal design aims to create products and usage environments that anyone can easily use regardless of gender, age, or disability. Here are some examples of universal design abroad. – Ed.The UK’s Foldable Seat
The Chonnam Tribune has published this page in collaboration with the members of student clubs at Chonnam National University this year. The fourth club is CIC that means CNU International student Community founded in 2018. Its club room is located on the fourth floor of the Student Union 2 building
Fiona Boettinger (Exchange Student, Dept. of Biological Sciences and Techniques, Germany)Q: What did you enjoy at the festival of CNU? And how was it?A: I tried different dishes with my friends that were offered there. My favorite was kimchi pancakes. I also wrote a wish on a piece of paper that you
Yang Yung Wei (Global Korea Scholarship Student, Language Education Center, Taiwan)Q: Have you enjoyed a festival in your country before?A: I studied at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, Taiwan, which is located at the center of the city. Therefore, there is not much space to hold big act
Nina Zaplatilkova (Exchange Student, Dept. of Biological Sciences, U.K.)Q: What were the impressive memories that you experienced at the festival ?A: At the festival, I enjoyed my first concert in Korea and it was also one of my first experiences with Korean music. Before the festival, I was not ver
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
Since the early 2000s, many people have been trying to enact the anti-discrimination law in Korea. A survey conducted by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea in December of 2021 showed that 54.8 percent of respondents had seen or heard some forms of hate expression. According to the agency’
Chonnam National University (CNU) provides a number of programs for its students to help them find their job and progress their career as an international or Korean student. However, most international students do not know that there are different types of job programs on campus. Many of them have s
Hi, I’m Youngung Seok, an assistant professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. It’s my pleasure to meet you. I always hope to encourage foreign students and wish them my best. I also have work experience abroad. From Mar. 2020 to Aug. 2022, I worked in the University of Pennsyl
The Chonnam Tribune listened to students’ opinions on two social issues. What do you think about these issues? – Ed. 156 people were crushed to death during a Halloween celebration in the Itaewon area of Seoul on October 29. I think the crowd crush accident, “Itaewon disaster”, occurred in a narrow
International and Korean students enjoyed cultural exchange activities and food from different countries at a venue to celebrate the 2022 International Day of CNU on November 17. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) organized the event in collaboration with the Language Education Center (LEC) w
The elections for the 2023 General Student Council (GSC) of CNU will be held online on Dec. 6. The Central Election Management Committee (CEMC) announced on November 5 that it will conduct the election in a non-contact way and the procedures for holding the election will be carried out in accordance
Chonnam National University (CNU) organized a venue to share the achievements of university-industry cooperation with local companies and residents from Nov. 8 to 10. The 2022 Tech Fair was held for the first time in three years at Yongji Hall since tech fairs over the past two years were held on me
“Yongbong Daedongpuri,” the annual festival at Chonnam National University (CNU), took place from September 21 to 22 after two years of absence due to COVID-19. The festival’s theme “7UP!” (Cheer Up!) was centered around two things: One was to celebrate CNU’s 70th anniversary and the other was to en
Being almost certain that nobody reading this has ever read “Sein und Zeit” (Being and Time) by German philosopher Martin Heidegger, I will try to explain it in the easiest way possible. Like all philosophical literature does, the book strives to find the answer to a simple yet perplexing question:
The Ministry of Education in Korea announced on July 29 a policy plan to lower the age of elementary school entry from six to five from 2025. This policy aims to increase the birth rate and increase the economically active population and also intends to expand public education to provide high-qualit