Japanese Universities’ Efficient Globalization Drive- Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto - By Lee Ji-woo, Head Student Editor The Chonnam National University Press and Broadcasting Center (CNUPBC) sent special overseas teams to cover Japanese universities’ efforts to improve their global competitivenes
If I’m the First to Try, I Can Create My Own Path - Jang Seok-gyun, Studying Russian at CNU- By Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter As multi-lingual proficiency is a powerful weapon in the globalized world, some job applicants have paid special attention to acquiring a second foreign language
Why Did Kim Jung-il Visit China? By Bak Han-byeol, Student Editor American ex-President Jimmy Carter visited North Korea from August 26th to 27th. During his visit, North Korea’s leader Kim Jung-il visited China from August 26th to 31st. The Korean media focused on Kim’s comp
President Lee’s New Cabinet Arouses Controversy By Jeon Joo-hee, Tribune Reporter Last August 8th, Lee Myeong-bak, President of South Korea has reshuffled his cabinet. He nominated Kim Tae-ho, former governor of South Gyeongsang-do, aged 47 for Prime Minister, while seven min
The OPCON Transfer: Why the Delay? By Kim Sun-woo, Cub-Reporter South Korean and the U.S. agreed in Toronto on June 27th to postpone the U.S. transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea until 2015, three years later than the previously agreed schedule of 2012. The U.S. decision fo
Celebration Messages from Readerson the 42nd Anniversary of the Publication of Chonnam Tribune It has been 42 years since Chonnam Tribune published its first issue on July 15th, 1968. For 42 years, Chonnam Tribune has been trying to provide distinctive content that is different from other off campus
How Do Reporters Spend Two Weeks? By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor Chonnam Tribune always has tried to provide up-to-date news and useful information and to generate opinions about campus issues at CNU for 42 years since 1968. In this issue in commemoration of the 42nd anniversary of the foundatio
South Korea at World Cup 2010 How the World Saw Us By Jeon Joo-hee, Tribune Reporter The FIFA World Cup 2010, one of the world’s most passionate festivals, was started on June 11th in South Africa and 32 qualifying teams will compete in the World Cup until July 12th. Man
I’m Enjoying My New Life at CNU!By Choi Hye-seon, Student EditorYou may have seen many foreigners on campus at Chonnam National University (CNU). Among them, you could have passed by or encountered Tam Tran, professor of the Department of Energy and Resources Engineering. On December 1s
"Give It A Try" to adapt yourself to Korean Life Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, Honorary Ambassadors for Studying in Korea By Jeon Joo-hee, Tribune Reporter On March 22nd, Mai (Senior, Dept. of Economics) became one of the Honorary Ambassadors for Studying in Korea selected by the Ministry of
“I Was Impressed with KInd CNUians!” By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter If you had come to Chonnam National University (CNU) during last winter vacation, you could have seen the group of Japanese students participating in International Winter School (IWS) around campus. IWS was organized for Japan
Want to Improve Your Creative Imagination? By Kim Chang-soo, Guest Reporter It’s a new semester! Looking for something fresh? New challenges? Something to make life a little more exciting? If so, why not explore some of the clubs at Chonnam National University (CNU)? They will help you lead a more a
Flexibility Or StabilityThat Is the Question By Bak Han-byeol, Tribune Reporter On August 6th, Ssangyong Motor management and union leaders reached an agreement over dismissal plans. During the 77-day strike, Korean media reported various opinions of the union’s strike and pointed out the company’s
“Global Voice for Women” Kim Min-seon, the Governor of the Soroptimist International of America, Korea Region By Park Sue-hye, Guest Reporter During summer vacation, I met a special woman who has enlivened people’s life with a cordial heart Governor Kim Min-sun, head of the Soroptimist International
Delicious Coffee-recommended by barista By Choi Hye-seon, Student Editor Nowadays, many people like to drink coffee. Want to know how to make a great cup? A Tribune reporter interviewed a barista, an expert in coffee, and got some information about hand-drip coffee, a great method for making a delic
Coffee, Your Identity-Coffee Culture, A Reflection of Who We Are By Choi Hye-sun, Student Editor Um So-min, Tribune Reporter Lim Seon-hye, Tribune Reporter Coffee is everywhere. A man carrying a take-out coffee cup is walking down the street. Two or three cafés are located in the same distric
North Korean Rocket Launch:Shaking up the World? By Lim Seon-hye, Tribune Reporter On April 5th, North Korea launched a three-stage long-range rocket named “Unha-2” built in Kwangmyoungsung-2. Other nations proclaimed that it might be a missile and not a satellite. It failed to achieve orbit, indica
Your Choice Changes the World -Julian WarmingtonBy Jang Min, Guest Reporter World Fair Trade Day was held on May 9th. Chonnam Tribune met Julian Warmington who has been involved in fair trade activity in Gwangju. He is from New Zealand and working as an English instructor at Chosun University. He ha
Go Together, Relationship of University-Community By Jeong Ha-na, Head Student Editor Lee Min-young, Student Editor Heo Si-joon, Tribune Reporter In the 284th issue, Chonnam Tribune covered the specialization and globalization of four national universities located in Pusan, Daegu, Chuncheon and Daej
CNU to Create Eco-Campus: Small Steps, Big Impacts By Oh Uhl, Student Editor Ryu Seung-hyi, Guest Reporter Lim Seon-hye, Tribune Reporter Many universities currently have made an effort to create the ‘Green’ or ‘Eco’ campus conserving the environment and pursuing the coexistence between humanity and