It is now the era of flooding information and fresh forms of media. Social media is prospering more than ever, whilst newspapers and magazines have been long gone from doorsteps and breakfast tables. The deterioration of classic media is not only due to the emergence of fast-paced media, but also be
The world of Artificial Intelligence has brought about incredible alterations in human existence. We can mention countless innovations and benefits that AI has provided. AI, especially in the past few years has been in the forefront of multifaceted innovations. Fields like agriculture, medicine, edu
The presidential elections for the 2024 General Student Council (GSC) of Chonnam National University (CNU) will take place online on Nov. 28. Lee Hong-gyu (Senior, Dept. of Sociology) and Kim Seung-a (Senior, Dept. of Forest Resources) completed their candidate registration to the Central Election M
The 2023 CNU Tech and Graduate Fair hosted by the CNU Graduate School and the CNU R&BD Foundation began on Nov. 14. This marked the first year that the Tech Fair and the Graduate Fair were held in conjunction. Yoon Ki-bo, head of the R&D Strategy Team, said, “We organized the two events together in
The Chonnam Tribune listened to residents’ requests and suggestions and then reorganized their opinions. Here are some messages from them. – Ed.Residents ChatWhat’s happening in the dormitory?A: During the summer, many air conditioners installed in each room failed to remove the humidity, resulting
In the Constitution of Korea, it is stated that all citizens shall be entitled to a life worthy of human beings and shall have the right to a healthy and pleasant environment. Due to inflation and the overheated real estate market, it is getting harder and harder to live in a human rights-friendly e
Beginning with the recent drug-related incidents involving celebrities, there are growing concerns about the drug problem in South Korea, once called a "drug-free country." It can no longer continue its reputation as the issue has also spread to the public. The seriousness of this drug abuse is not
Q: Have you ever felt any cultural differences while traveling in Korea?A: I’ve noticed distinct cultural differences in restaurants. Korean restaurants consistently provide complimentary water, dry tissues, and wet tissues. In my home country, some restaurants provide water or tea along with dry ti
Q: What should be considered before touring Korea?A: One thing to be aware of when visiting popular beaches in Korea is that the lifeguards can quickly ruin your fun. Even though you’ve traveled for hours to visit a beach, they can ban everyone from swimming if they think the waves are too big. Sinc
Q: Where was the first place you ever visited in Korea?A: The first place I visited in Korea was Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do in 2003. It was the first time I was in Korea and my first job in Korea, so I spent the first month exploring the city and becoming familiar with Korean culture including food,
The Chonnam Tribune has published this page in collaboration with the members of student clubs at Chonnam National University since 2022. The eighth club is the United Nations Students Association, founded to spread the value of the United Nations in 2023. – Ed.By The United Nations Students Associa
Drug abuse and addiction are pervasive issues transcending geographical boundaries, impacting societies worldwide, including South Korea. Recent news reports and statistical data highlight a concerning surge in drug-related cases within the country. The Korean Customs Service reported a significant
The Korean government is preparing for major changes in the healthcare industry. The Yoon Suk-yeol administration is considering boosting the yearly medical school enrollment quota by more than 1,000, according to official sources and local media reports. In view of an impending physician shortage a
The Ministry of Employment and Labor will test out the “foreign housekeeper” system under a pilot program in December. It is the first time that foreign workers will be allowed to work in the domestic households and the childcare sector. The government will hire 100 foreign housekeepers and send the
Sports have always been a foundation for devotion and boast numerous fandoms. But has there ever been a time when sports were considered an everyday culture for everyone rather than an exclusive hobby for fans or experts? The Chonnam Tribune looked into the phenomenon of people regarding sports diff
98 percent. This is the figure for the proportion of adults over 20 using smartphones in South Korea, according to the report of the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan fact tank in the U.S. It directly shows how many people in the country use smartphones in their daily lives. As the number of smartp
Chonnam National University (CNU) opened its cultural complex “Storium” behind the Library Annex to utilize as a multipurpose cultural space last April. It was originally scheduled to open in September of last year, but the opening was delayed by eight months. Since the opening until now, they have
The Office of Education Innovation has been conducting an online survey on the proposed changes to the grading system until 18:00 on Nov. 22. The survey aims to gather opinions from both professors and students regarding the proposed improvements. CNU runs both a relative grading scale and an absolu
The 2023 CNU Character Design Contest is open to students, faculty, alumni and administrative staff members, except for exchange students. The entry deadline for the competition, organized by the General Student Council, is Nov. 30. The character design should include CNU’s symbols and reflect all f
Jeongbomaru opens on Saturdays starting from Nov. 4. The digital library was originally only open on weekdays from 9:00 to 22:00 during the semester and from 9:00 to 18:00 during breaks. These weekday opening hours are still being carried on, with additional opening hours on Saturday from 9:00 to 13