“Yes, I have heard of Naneun Ggomsuda or NaGgomSu. Yes, nowadays nobody can deny knowing about it. It’s just so hooking you cannot stop hearing it!” says a student about her thoughts on the podcast. NaGgomSu (I’m a petty-minded creep) is one of the most popular podcasts on Apple’s iTunes. Lampooning
Apart from hitting, shooting, and stabbing, you can also kill someone with a word. Even small things can be violent to someone. Why is that violence omnipresent in Korean society nowadays? Could we do something to reduce it and make our society a better place to live together? The Chonnam Tribune as
Nowadays lots of variety shows, such as The Infinite Challenge and One Day Two Nights, create situations which participants must perform tasks and the loser receives penalties for fun. How does it make you feel to watch these programs? Do you think it is simply interesting and exciting? The reason w
Nowadays, the media is making noise about bullying in middle and high schools which could lead to students committing suicide. Bullying, a kind of violence, is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force against others. Bullying is not just composed of visible violence such as physi
Everyone can say that 2011 had a longer whip than other years—the surprises, good or bad, turned out to reveal themselves in the last quarter of the year. It has been eventful as well, and as South Korea continues to flourish in the international field many follow lead in the local and nationa
Before the year closes, the Chonnam Tribune would like to recommend three books and movies just to warm your heart and make you think about the importance of relationships. I hope these recommended books and movies will touch your heart. Read them, watch them and let’s take a dip in love. Considerat
* Boyfriend/Girlfriend Relation Here is an adorable couple who would never forget Chonnam National University (CNU) campus for each other. Klaus Schmidt (German) and Xu Yiran (Chinese, Senior, Dept. of English Language and Literature), who had been in different Korean language classes at CNU Languag
Are You Satisfied with Your Relationships on Campus? By Han Su-yeon, Student Editor A 23-year-old female student had a boy friend for the first time in her life after a blind date. As she had longed for a relationship with the opposite sex, her friends and acquaintances co
Scholarships, Students’ Gateway to the Future? By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Tribune Reporter Chonnam National University (CNU) has consistently been one of South Korea’s best universities in terms of student investment funding, which was one of major factors of CNU’s rise to being th
CNU Festival Needs to Have Quality for All the Members By Kang Min-hee, Student EditorRigoberto Banta Jr., Tribune Reporter Delicious smells, colorful flags and cool music. The General Students Council (GCS) of CNU has been preparing for one of its biggest events in the ac
Volunteering Overseas: A New Trend for University Students? By Kim Eun-ji, Student EditorKang Min-hee, Student EditorJung Hyun-young, Student Editor University students’ interest in overseas voluntary activities has increased in recent years. The growing interest is reflected i
New International Students: Let’s Experience Campus! By Kang Min-hee, Student Editor & Seo Jung-eun, Tribune Reporter A new semester has started. The campus is bursting with students including anticipative freshmen. This year, Chonnam National University (CNU) admitted more for