Gwangju Theater, the Heart of Movies and Culture for 70 Years By Ahn Seon-woo, Tribune Reporter Nowadays, it is hard to see movies that lack commercial potential and popular appeal in local areas. However, Gwangju citizens can enjoy unpopular but valuable movies that have no
The KBS hit program "One Night, Two Days" has sparked sudden interest in roads (or gil in Korean) across. When we think about gil, Ollet-gil in Jeju or Dullet-gil in JiriMountain comes to mind. However, as usual, we overlook things that are close at hand. Moodeung Mountain - visible from Chonnam Nat
Love: the Hottest and Coldest Spot in Your Heart By Shin Hwa-jeong, Senior, Dept. of English Language & Literature Love: When you hear the word do you feel warmth inside, very close around you? Action: Are you a doer? When you decide to do something do you do it right away? If so, are
Everything began when Chonnam National University gave us the opportunity to change our perception of traveling to foreign countries. It is a tremendous chance to discover, investigate, study and of course enjoy experiencing the culture and national spirit of the country you visit.My teammates and I
Yangrim-dong, the Modern History of Gwangju By Jang Kuen-won, Tribune Reporter How much do you know about your region? I am not from Gwangju so I do not know much about this area. Before this new semester started, I wanted to go day trip around Gwangju. I found a nice place
Travel into a Water World By Seo Jung-eun, Tribune Cub-reporter What one item do you think is most desired by travel lovers? I think it is a map of the world. When you spread out a world map, you can see hundreds of countries in the world. However, one thing forms the bulk o
Communication through Pop Art-“POP: ART SUPERSTAR KEITH HARING in Gwangju”- By Kim Han-na, Tribune Reporter Many people would flash on Andy Warhol when they think about master maestros of pop art. However, the fame of his works is about the same level with that of Keith Haring who was
Are the Disabled Different?- Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish By Choi Hye-seon, Senior, Dept. of English Language and Literature In November, a symposium on the anti-discrimination movement and human rights law in Asia was held at the Law School of Chonnam National University. The 15th G
Art Museum Journey in Seoul By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter Are you interested in the arts? On November 5th to 6th, this reporter, majoring in an art-related field, took a tour of four renowned art museums in Seoul. On the bus going to Seoul, I was so excited, since it was
A Life among the Images- The 8th Gwangju Biennale 2010, “10,000 Lives” - Generally speaking, modern society is represented by the media. Very many images in the media are constantly in production. In particular, people are exposed to a lot of tremendous, inviting, attractive images. Suc
A Gallery of Murals- Sihwa Culture Village, Gwangju - By Jeon Joo-hee, Student Editor Have you ever heard of a Mural village? On September 26th, “One Day Two Nights”, the hit entertainment program on KBS, broadcast several scenes in which Lee Seung-gi visited Leehwa village,
We Live In a Global Village- The Pulitzer Prize Photographs- By Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter I had the opportunity to see The Pulitzer Prize Photographs on display in Seoul from June 22nd to August 29th. I did not have profound knowledge of the photographs, but I really looked forw
My Festival behind the Stage- Gwangju World Music Festival Volunteer Supporters - By Um So-min, Tribune Reporter When I first heard about a music festival that was going to take place in Gwangju, I was so excited that I applied for a volunteer position right away. That was a few
Musical Monte Cristo: Fantastic Combination between Technology and Actors By Bak Han-byeol, Student Editor I enjoy cultural experience from listening music to watching plays. Not long ago, I really wanted to watch a special performance. At that time I spotted a placard advertising a musical. The mus
Europe, who does not yearn for that word which hides every romantic sense and sight? From the moment I confirmed my trip to Europe with 2010 Summer Worldwide Study Tour (WST) program operated by Chonnam National University, I could not stop thinking and dreaming about the journey. I was a Korean del
Happy Memories in Seomjingang Train Theme Park By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter Have you ever visited the train station where a train does not stop anymore? Most of the old train stations have disappeared or have been left as cultural assets.The old Gokseong Station which this reporter visited i
The First CNU Flea Market By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter A flea market, an outdoor market which sells used goods for little money, was held in front of Library Ⅰ at Chonnam National University (CNU) on May 20th. It was the first time that a flea market was held by university students around th
Boarderline Case, The Fourth Kind By Lee Ji-woo, Student Editor What makes a movie successful? Some will say it is the actors or a unique visual style. But most will agree with me to a degree. I think a movie must have an interesting story, and it must be believable, at least while you
By Choi Hye-seon, Student Editor Birthday Celebrations in Korea Korean people normally eat two things on their birthday: cake and brown seaweed soup. They have brown seaweed soup, called ‘Miyeok-gook’ in Korean, on the morning of their birthday. Most have a party with their fri
A Walk Alogn Gwangju Art Street By Um So-min, Tribune Reporter Ye-hyang, which means homeland of arts, is one of many nick-names of Gwangju Metropolitan City. In the middle of the city, there is an avenue filled with arts. It is Yesurui Geori, the Street of Arts, which is located near Geumnam-ro 4 g