Last year, Gwangju held a ceremony to declare its vision and strategy of becoming ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)-centered City Gwangju’ and is putting in a lot of effort to develop as an AI-centered city. The city decided to invest in establishing an AI Integrated Complex for the first time in Korea
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science and information technology that studies how computers can think, learn, and develop themselves with human intelligence. After Go AI "AlphaGo" was invented, AI began to be developed at a tremendous rate, and the age of AI has accelerated es
Today, AI technology is applied in various areas. Among all of these areas, the Chonnam Tribune introduces two attractive examples of AI application in real life in other countries.Amazon Go in the U.S.Amazon Go is an application that allows customers to buy products without waiting in line and bein
Walking along the street, you can see a lot of trash cans overflowing with trash and also garbage dumped on the street, especially in urban areas. This is a problem around the world, and many countries are trying to reduce waste and get rid of overflowing trash cans, by trying new things such as cha
Under the influence of Corona-19, which started to spread early this year around the world, people have spent more time at home. The use of disposable products such as plastic containers from delivery food, parcels, masks, and sanitary gloves has increased, and the amount of trash generated here has
Internet memes have been used in various ways such as expressing emotion and sharing joyful images with friends. Evolving internet memes which are constantly emerging, especially among younger generations, influence society in unexpected ways. The Chonnam Tribune introduces some popular internet mem
Today’s world is ruled by the Internet. This is why we always have to be aware of the risks of using our smartphones too much. It does not only hurt your eyes, but it can also affect your mental health by impairing your ability to concentrate. In order to encourage the reduction of time spent in the
With the emergence of different types of makerspaces in Korea, maker culture is currently spreading all over the country. In Gwangju, there are mobile makerspaces and special makerspaces that offer maker education programs focusing on food and art. The Chonnam Tribune gives a brief introduction abou
People called makers who are making products by themselves have contributed to the beginning of the ‘Maker Movement,’ which is a cultural trend or mindset whereby makers share ideas and experiences while making their own products. Dale Dougherty said that “Today’s makers enjoy a level of interconnec
Tourism experts suggested that the Korean tourism trend in 2019 is a ‘non-guided tour’. This analysis indicates the people’s demand for seeking their own means of travel, rather than just following the standardized travel routine. Only a few years ago, people wanted to visit famous tourist attractio
While travelling to famous tourist attractions, tourists usually focus on visiting hot places in their destinations without considering the locals living there. It is the most popular travel style that affects the everyday life of residents and may even do serious damage such as tourists being noisy
Known as family month in Korea, May has significant and unforgettable meanings for Gwangju citizens and especially students of Chonnam National University (CNU). 39 years ago, the May 18 Democratic Uprising started at the main gate of CNU to protect Korea’s democracy. It showed Korean’s - especially
The Chonnam Tribune gives a brief introduction to several overseas programs that provide students the opportunity to study, work and travel abroad. Work, English Study, Travel (WEST) WEST is a program that provides an opportunity for Korean students to enhance their global competence by working, stu
The rate of youths considering studying or working abroad to gain international experience while attending university has increased steadily. One of the main factors for this tendency is globalization. In this globalized age where the world is more interconnected and even more borderless, university
As the number of foreigners residing in Korea has been increasing, it is not difficult to find international people around us all over the country. Gwangju is no exception. The Resident Registration Population Statistics 2017 released by the Gwangju City Hall shows that 21,279 foreigners have been r
For the past few years, traditional perspectives towards gender have changed around the world. It is important to avoid discrimination for people who do not see themselves in stereotypical male or female categories, and to fulfill human rights so that everyone should be treated equally regardless of
We can see cross-gender casting on stage for a musical or a play these days in Korea. Jesus Christ Superstar, a musical play presented in 2015, had a female actor playing King Herod. Now that three years have passed, gender-free casting has become a trend to audiences. It is even natural that the au
Many students are walking in the streets on campus holding tumblers in their hands. Inside their tumblers, there is fair trade coffee. Turning around, we can see other students who have badges or phone cases with letterings like “Empathy for Life.” Like the interesting scenery depicted above, nowada
Nowadays, consumption trends have changed. Buying goods based on social value directly connected with supporting those in needs as well as raising awareness of social issues is becoming a new trend. Some non-profit foundations or fundraisers also use meaningful designs or installations to draw poten