Chonnam National University (CNU) has organizations dedicated to research and activities that accord with the core idea of CNU’s 6oth Anniversary, ‘Human-Creative’. The Chonnam Tribune visited two centers as the key examples of Euiin (righteous person) and Yein (artistic person) among the organizati
This upcoming Saturday is the 60th anniversary of the foundation of Chonnam National University (CNU). Its members have been preparing for this anniversary by planning a variety of events under the theme of ‘Human Creative’, which is CNU’s new vision to commemorate the 60th anniversary and to cultiv
President’s Cup Soccer Match held in CNU by Kim Hyun-Kyung, Cub reporter The 18th CNU President’s Cup Soccer Tournament opened this year on May 1st at the main stadium of Chonnam National
The Research Center for Overseas Korean Business and Culture (RCOKBC), Chonnam National University (CNU) holds the Global Diaspora and World Chang Po-go CEO Forum on May 29th to 30th at the Yongbong Hall and College of Social Science, in cooperation with the Gwangju Metropolitan City Government and
The 5th Flea Market was held on May 24th at Chonnam National University by a marketing club ‘ReStu’ . Many sellers applied beforehand to participate in this flea market event on the shaded road in front of University Library 1 (Hong-do). The club ReStu started this event with the concept of introduc
Chonnam National University (CNU)’s Public Relations Department held a photo exhibition showcasing pictures of CNU through the years in relation to its 60th anniversary. “Today will be remembered as we step to the new world”, said President Kim Yoon-soo in the opening speech. Many photos related wit
Unemployment, Late Marriage, and No Baby By Kuk Min-ho, Professor, Dept. of Sociology In Korea, with the Confucian tradition, well-educated people dominated the society and only the educated people could become government officials in the most respectable jobs. Koreans believe that education is the
The Gwangju Uprising and the Occupy Movement By George Katsiaficas, Professor, Dept. of Humanities and Social Science, Wentworth Institute of Technology At first glance, the armed citizens’ uprising that erupted in response to severe military brutality beginning on May 18, 1980 may appear to be worl
Chaesang: Korean Traditional Bamboo Weaving Art By Pyun Ja-seong, Tribune Reporter Damyang is famous for its bamboo trees and products such as bamboo fans, mats and Dutch wives. Did you know that there is also a colorful Korean bamboo box called Chaesang? Most people are not familiar with it even ha
Muslim Women Have Individuality By Ahn So-hee, Overseas Correspondent Do you know the difference between Muslim and Islam? Islam is a religion. A Muslim is a follower of Islam. Most Muslim women wear the Hijab because they think that their sprit goes out through their arm and head. They have to hide
The third student that I interviewed is one of our alumnae, Yu Yajing, who graduated from Chonnam National University (CNU) in 2011. She currently works for a Korean company in Shanghai, China. Yajing has a special story on her decision to head for CNU. With prior knowledge that Gwangju is known as
Students’ Basic Rights to Education By Kim Yeon-yu, Junior, Dept. of English Language and Literature When the date of course registration comes, students often say, “Good luck with your course registration! You can make it!” Every semester, students have experienced difficulties when registering for
Are International Programs Safe? By Yang A-reum, Guest Reporter “CNU’s programs are still safe.”Jeon Ji-eun (Junior, School of Business Administration)I think the international programs of CNU are still safe. I think the Office of International Affairs is doing its best to ensure the maximum safety
This article is part 2 of 2 of the series ‘Programs for International Students in Japanese Universities’ of the CNU Press and Broadcasting Team sent to three Japanese universities last January 2012 for its Special Winter Coverage. – Ed. Currently, Chonnam National University (CNU) houses more
Great Power Comes with Great ResponsibilityBy Jung Hyun-young, Head Student EditorThe illegal surveillance on civilians, which has recently become the most controversial issue in South Korea, is likely to have been a result of an abusive exercise of ‘power’. All the people related to the surveillanc
An accident, as one dictionary definition tells it, is something undesirable and unfortunate, but by all means, something unintentional as well. Prima facie, it is something inevitable where pointing fingers is a hard process, sometimes even impossible. However, having the ability to practice full c
John Lennon sang in “Love”; love is real, real is love. But these days, unfortunately, we have to change the lyric. “Love is reality, reality is love.” If you have ever had a hard time going out because of money shortages, you would understand our reality. Now the Chonnam Tribune asks you; To what e
Why is that nowadays young generations choose to abandon romantic relations, marriage and babies in Korean society? Could we do something to change their situation and make our society a better place to live? The Chonnam Tribune interviewed Yang Gi-yung (Associate Professor, Department of Art) about
Last February, a New Progressive Party, called Jinboshindang, announced its youth policy entitled “Make the Sampo Generation Have a Romantic Relationship” in order to promise the electorate that the party would make an effort to reform social circumstances for young Koreans. The word Sampo is made o
Spring is coming with full blooming flowers, pushing out new shoots and reviving all things. Students also welcome the spring. They can enjoy looking at flowers and going on dates. When I was searching for a place to go out, I came across the 5.18 Road which commemorates the spirit of the Gwangju De