The CNU Institute of Honam Studies organized "The Humanities on Movie Street" during the 2023 Chungjang Festival from October 6 to 8. As part of the program, a film-mediated chat session, "Please Read This Movie," was held at the Chungjang 22, a cultural platform for local residents located in Dong-
Chonnam National University hosted its 2023 Job Festa at Bongji on September 19. The university's Job Center organized the event jointly with on-campus departments, including the Office of International Affairs, BK21 Four, and LINC 3.0, and external agencies, including the Jeonnam Technopark. The ve
The Department of German Language and Literature hosted a series of public lectures called "Chonnam Germania" at Kim Nam-joo Hall located in the College of Humanities 1 building on October 6. Kim Jong-young (Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Kyung Hee University) gives a lecture entitled "The Balanced
Chonnam National University (CNU) hosted its “Yongbong Daedongpuri” for two days from September 20 to 21. The theme for the annual event was “The Secret Garden” to convey the message “Record Our Green,” which is the official university color. The festival started off with an opening ceremony that in
The College of Humanities at Chonnam National University has organized a lecture series on humanities entitled "Exploring Humanities Together" that focuses on the common theme “The New Wave in Humanities: Nouvelle Vague.” The first in a series of lectures was held at Kim Nam-joo Hall on September 21
The CNU International Students Supporters (CIS) hosted a Chuseok celebration event on September 27 at the G&R Hub seminar room. Various traditional games were provided for international and Korean students to enjoy, such as “Tuho” (a game where players aim to throw arrows into a pot), “Ttakjichigi”
Chonnam National University's 2023 annual festival, "Yongbong Daedongpuri," entitled "The Secret Garden" kicked off on September 20. On the first day of the festival, regardless of the rainy weather, festival visitors celebrated the event passionately, and festival staff carried out their roles with
The 2023 English Essay Contest, organized by the Chonnam Tribune, will take place in Classroom 23 on the second floor of the College of Social Science building on October 14. The application deadline is October 9. Please scan the QR code for additional information.
Chonnam National University hosted the 2023 Job Festa at 5·18 Square on September 19. A variety of corporations participated in the event to meet a number of potential candidates and offer information about recruiting trends for 2023.
The Department of German Language and Literature at Chonnam National University has hosted a series of public lectures called "Chonnam Germania," which introduces current humanistic sociology topics related to Germany. In the second semester of 2023, they plan to hold three guest lectures encompassi
An Agora Panel Discussion for finding solutions to overcome the 'local extinction crisis' was held at the University Auditorium, "Minjumaru," on September 19. The first part focused on the causes of the local extinction crisis in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions and the need for regional innovation.
On September 12, the first Yongbong Forum lecture of the second half of the year was held at the Convention Hall at Chonnam National University (CNU). Chung Sye-kyun, the Chairperson of the Roh Moo-Hyun Foundation, presented a special lecture entitled “Roh Moo-Hyun, Democracy, and Gwangju". The foru
While reading May Tribune magazine, three articles piqued my interest. The first was the professors at CNU coming together to oppose the way in which the government was going to handle the payment of retribution to Koreans who were forced in the past to undergo forced labor by the Japanese governmen
In recent times, Korea has found itself shrouded in somber events that weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of its young adults. The news paints a bleak picture, with headlines revealing stories of despair and instability. A school teacher, overwhelmed by the stress imposed by parents, tragically e
On September 12, the first lecture of the Yongbong Forum of the second half of 2023 was held at the Convention Hall. The special lecture called “Roh Moo-Hyun, Democracy, and Gwangju” was presented by Chung Sye-kyun, the Chairperson of the Roh Moo-Hyun Foundation.
I founded 'JNU Toastmasters (hereafter ‘J Toma’)' in 2008 and have been a member and mentor for 15 years since then. During the period, I have experienced a very unique form of learning. ‘J Toma’ is an English-medium learning community that provides equal opportunities to directly experience communi
Q: What are you doing during the holidays in your country?A: I heard Korean people play yutnori, a Korean board game, together with their family during the holidays. In Singapore, people also enjoy board games together on holidays. Out of all the games, they usually play the traditional board game "
Q: Have you experienced Korean traditional culture during the holidays?A: I went to a traditional event where there was a fake traditional Korean wedding. During the fake wedding, I wore a hanbok (traditional clothes) and took pictures. Also, I experienced Chuseok (thanksgiving holiday) at the Gwang
Q: Do you have fond memories from celebrating holidays in Korea?A: I think the experience of Seollal (Lunar New Year) is so fun. When I celebrated Seollal last year, all my Korean friends’ families got together, and the children received money. I sent New Year wishes for a Korean family and received