Chonnam Tribune

22/08/2025

[2025 English Essay Contest] for Domestic and International Students

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The Chonnam Tribune, Chonnam National University’s official English magazine, invites undergraduate and graduate students in Gwangju and Jeonnam Province to enter its 2025 English Essay Contest. The contest will evaluate participants in two categories: Native Speakers (Students from English-speaking countries, including all countries where English is an official language) and Non-Native Speakers (Students from non-English-speaking countries). If you are interested in joining the competition, please read the following outline carefully and feel free to contact us with any questions.

https://tribune.cnumedia.jnu.ac.kr/bbs/view.html?idxno=74527&sc_category=

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Chonnam Tribune_May Issue (No.378)
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