By Son Hyun-jee, Tribune Reporter A: Why don't I introduce you around? You can get your foot in the door*, and meet potential clientele. B: I would love to, but my purses. I should keep them.From The Office, Season 1 Episode 6 *Get your foot in the door: You can use this expressi
The Korean Wave and Hangeul: Hallyu Can Spread the Korean Language around the World By Son Hyun-jee, Tribune Reporter Korean pop singer Psy's ‘Gangnam Style’ became the most ‘liked’ video on YouTube, breaking the Guinness World Record on September 22nd. Of course, it could have been a hot potato be
Lend Me Your Ears By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student Editor In the next few days a new president will be instated as the 19th president of our university. He will represent the dreams and aspirations of faculty, staff, alumni, and, most of all, the students of CNU. In order to fill the seat, howev
"Gangnam Style" and Sustainable Hallyu By Kuk Minho, Professor, Department of Sociology The first Hallyu was led by South Korean dramas and the second led by K-Pop. Psy's "Gangnam Style" showed the outlet for the third wave of Hallyu. Hallyu, the South Korean wave, refers to the significant inc
Living a Dignified Life for Human Rights By Pyun Ja-seong, Student Editor Many countries including the Republic of Korea democratized after several revolutionary movements but the work to be real democratic countries is still not complete. There are still plenty of incidents related to democracy and
What Do You Think of the Presidential Candidates Pledges? By Yoon Ji-yeon, Guest Reporter Kwon Min-young (President of the General Student Council)I consider that the collaboration between working groups and students is much more important than many other things. This is because a good policy depend
In a Foreign Student’s Perspective ByShahrul Hafiz, Freshman, Department of Business Administration, Exchange Student from University of Malaya As an exchange student as well as a freshman, I barely know Chonnam National University (CNU). But it is good to know that there is an English newspaper bei
Look after the Final Top 3 NomineesThe Future of CNU in the Hands of Three Professors By Hwang In-Sik, Tribune Reporter The rise and fall of a nation is determined by the country’s top executive, the president. Similarly, the university president has an important role to determine crucial college po
Infinite challenge to make Korea Wooden Furniture worldwide By Kim Hyun kyung, Tribune Reporter Most people would probably think that the word ‘Somokjang’ means a farm that raises cows. However, it refers to the people who make small wooden furniture or stationery, and ‘Damokjang’ makes palaces, Bud
What Makes Culture?‘All Eyes on Korea’ through Korean Lenses By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student Editor What comes to our mind when we think about Korean culture? Most of us will think about people in hanbok, the traditional Korean clothes, and to some maybe a wonderful tea ceremony in the late aft
“Oppan Gangnam Style”Finally, the World Has Recognized K-pop By Lee Ji-song, Overseas Correspondent “Oh, are you from Korea? Then do you know Gangnam Style?” When I answered the question of my origin in San Francisco in the U. S., the person who asked the question added other questions ‘Do you know
A Brief History of the Korean Wave By Son Hyun-jee, Tribune Reporter Hallyu, also known as the Korean wave has spread like a fever across the world beyond Asian countries. Though the word, ‘Hallyu’ was originally used to refer to the popularity of Korean TV dramas and pop music in the mid 90’s in Ta
Pollutants and Climate Change By Sergio C. Trindade, PhD In political discourse and in the news media, there is confusion between pollutants and climate change. Generally speaking, pollutants are controlled substances that are emitted to the local environment (air, soil and water). C
Chinese Yell Out Anti-Japanese Protest Over Territorial Dispute By Jung Hyun-young, Overseas Correspondent Recently, the territorial dispute between China and Japan about the tiny islands called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, has brought about serious tension internationally. The islands attr
America’s Presidential Election By Yang A-reum, Overseas Correspondent A few days ago, Ahn Chul-soo formally announced his entrance into the race for President. His announcement has drawn a lot of attention from people of all age groups. Korea’s presidential election has just begun to be much more i
Chuseok Festival for CNU International Students Chonnam National University-Office of International Affairs (CNU-OIA) organized an event for international students of CNU on September 27, 2012 around the Bongji Pond. There were various events held from 12PM to 5PM including foreign food
Alumna Gives Back to CNU By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student Editor Soprano Lee Seung-hee, alumna of Chonnam National University (CNU), gives back to the university through a homecoming recital held at the Gwangju Performing Arts Center last September 25, 2012. Lee, an alumna from the
Three Hopefuls Remain19th CNU Presidential Candidates Finalize with the Top 3 By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Head Student Editor Three hopefuls for the 19th (Chonnam National University) Presidential Elections were selected as the three final candidates today, September 26, 2012 at the Yongbon
During last summer vacation, Chonnam National University (CNU) opened its 2012 International Summer Session (ISS). It provided high quality lectures of 17 professors from top universities in the world. This year, three CNU alumni, visiting professors from the University of Redlands, Columbus State U
2013 CNU Rolling Admission Results By Hae-in Kim, Cub Reporter Chonnam National University (CNU)’s application deadline for the 2013 Rolling Admissions last September 11, 2012 garnered a competition rate was 5.48 to 1, lower than the 7.11 to 1 rate last year. CNU received applications fr