The First CNU International Education Fair: Fairly Prepared? By Kim Sun-woo, Student Editor, Seo Jung-eun, Tribune Reporter There has been a recent rising interest in studying abroad and working with foreign people among university students. The International Education Fair (IEF), r
International Students Need Help Understanding Lectures By Kim Sun-woo, Student Editor, Ahn Seon-woo, Tribune Reporter The number of foreign students at Chonnam National University (CNU) has increased steadily over the last several years and it has reached 1,024 this semester. As t
The International Education Fair (IEF) at Chonnam National University (CNU) was held at Yongbong Hall on March 25th. The IEF was hosted by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and each program was held at the conference room and seminar room in the OIA. Students who have studied abroad related
Is the SAF Program an Unattainable Goal for Students? By Kim Sun-woo, Student Editor As Chonnam National University (CNU) has signed an agreement with the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF), its students have more opportunities to study abroad at distinguished foreign universities throu
Joyful Comeback to CNU! By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter How many people on our campus can picture an image of Chonnam National University (CNU) about 30 years ago? There will be, of course, only a few people who can remember our campus back in the 1980s -- apart from several senior fa
Better Notice System for International Students RequiredBy Yu Yajing, Guest Reporter In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between Korean and foreign students, and to develop cooperation and exchange in the fields of education, science, culture, economy a
CNU Holds English Camp for Pre-Freshman By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter The opening ceremony of the first session of the 2011 Chonnam National University (CNU) Freshman Jump-in Program (English camp) was held at Yongbong Hall on January 10th. At the ceremony, Shin Gyong-gu (Direc
. Chonnam Tribune Needs a Little More Light to Read- Criticisms and Suggestions for Improvement of Chonnam Tribune - By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune ReporterJang Keun-won and Seo Jung-eun, Tribune Cub-reporter It has been a year since Chonnam Tribune changed from a bimonthly magazine to a biwee
The New 2011 GSC and FSC Be Elected By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter, The elections for the 2011 General Student Council (GSC) and Female Student Council (FSC) at Chonnam National University (CNU) was held from November 23rd to December 2nd. This election which two parties of candidates
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
Language Education Center (LEC) at Chonnam National University (CNU) had a celebration for Hangul Proclamation Day on October 8th. In commemorative event, main program was the competition of Korean language. It had a purpose to test foreign students’ knowledge of Hangul and to give the foreign stude
The commemoration seminar for cultural heritage cooperation between Korea and Mongolia was held at Yongbong Hall at Chonnam National University (CNU) on September 30th under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Office for Hub City of Asian Culture. The purpose of this semin
Foreign Minister’s Resignation May Cause Diplomatic Problems By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Yu Myung-hwan, has decided to resign after accusations of nepotism, his ministry’s hiring of his daughter on September 4th. Yu’s resig
By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter C: Yes. We have already received lifetime supplies of baby powder and Pepsi. A: Free baby cola! Apu hits the jackpot and I’m stuck with* these useless one-tuplets! B: Gee, sorry for being born. A: I’ve been waiting so long to hear that.-From The Simpsons
2010 International Summer Session By Kim Sun-woo, Cub-Reporter The Office of International Affairs (OIA) at Chonnam National University (CNU) operated 2010 International Summer Session (ISS) program from June 21st to July 15th . As the 2010 ISS provided various lectures about several ma
The OPCON Transfer: Why the Delay? By Kim Sun-woo, Cub-Reporter South Korean and the U.S. agreed in Toronto on June 27th to postpone the U.S. transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea until 2015, three years later than the previously agreed schedule of 2012. The U.S. decision fo
Meeting for Exchange Programs with Europe By Kim Sun-woo, Cub-reporter On May 27th, there was a meeting at Office of International Affairs (OIA) of Chonnam National University (CNU) about how to enhance exchange programs with universities in Europe. The meeting was attended with Shin Gyung-gu, Vice