Chonnam Tribune

15/10/2025

CNU Named as 'Glocal Lab' Institution by Ministry of Education

Chonnam National University has been officially selected for the Ministry of Education’s “Glocal Lab” project. With this selection, the university will receive 1.5 billion won in state funding annually over the next nine years. This support will drive the university’s development into a principal research hub in the fields of defense and AI convergence, centered around the Intelligent Defense Unmanned System Research Institute....

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Chonnam National University (CNU) has been officially selected for the Ministry of Education’s “Glocal Lab” project. With this selection, the university will receive 1.5 billion won in state fun...

16/09/2025

Wellness Trends for Better Bodies and Minds

What is wellness? “Wellness” is a conceptual integration of the ideas of “well-being” and “fitness,” and it refers to an ideal state of physical, mental, and social well-being in harmony....

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What is wellness? “Wellness” is a conceptual integration of the ideas of “well-being” and “fitness,” and it refers to an ideal state of physical, mental, and social well-being in harmony. A n...

16/09/2025

A Shiny Rainbow Toward Equal Rights for All

Preparations are in full swing for the q***r parade in Gwangju, returning after a five-year hiatus. The first Gwangju Q***r Parade was held in 2018, continuing annually through 2020, when the organization disbanded due to gathering restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2025, for the first time in half a decade, sexual minority activists in Gwangju will come together to demand a world free from discrimination....

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In this issue’s People section, the Chonnam Tribune introduces a member of our community who has dedicated herself to assisting those whose needs benefit from a uniquely tailored approach. – Ed.P...

16/09/2025

A Life of Exploring Freedom Through Shakespeare

What led you to focus on William Shakespeare as your primary research subject?
I encountered Shakespeare at three important moments in my life in high school, college, and graduate school. In high school, my Korean literature teacher assigned us a year-long reading diary....

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On Aug. 31, Professor Emeritus Roh Seung-hee retired from the Department of English Language and Literature at Chonnam National University. She specialized in Shakespeare, early modern literature, ...

16/09/2025

Navigating the World as a Young Adult in South Korea

Back in grade school, studying abroad was something I always dreamed of doing in university. Last September, I had the unique opportunity to make that dream a reality by spending nine months at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K., where I studied international business management....

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Back in grade school, studying abroad was something I always dreamed of doing in university. Last September, I had the unique opportunity to make that dream a reality by spending nine months at Nor...

16/09/2025

Turning Pledges Into Protection: Advancing Migrant Workers' Rights

Migrant workers now account for approximately six percent of all unskilled manufacturing workers in South Korea. As of 2024, the number of migrant workers in South Korea had risen to 1.56 million. This influx has occurred in response to the nation’s declining population and rapidly aging society, which have led to labor shortages across numerous sectors....

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Migrant workers now account for approximately six percent of all unskilled manufacturing workers in South Korea. As of 2024, the number of migrant workers in South Korea had risen to 1.56 million. ...

16/09/2025

CNU Holds 73rd Commencement Ceremony

CNU held its 2024 Fall commencement Ceremony at Minjumaru, on Aug. 26. A total of 1,689 graduates were awarded their degrees, including 978 bachelor’ s degrees, 542 master’ s degrees, 168 doctoral degrees, and one honorary doctorate. CNU President Lee Keun-bae gave a congratulatory message, “Dear graduates, join your region and move forward into the world and the future....

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CNU held its 2024 Fall commencement Ceremony at Minjumaru, on Aug. 26. A total of 1,689 graduates were awarded their degrees, including 978 bachelor’ s degrees, 542 master’ s degrees, 168 doctora...

16/09/2025

CNU International Summer School Successfully Completed

International and domestic students completed the 2025 International Summer School (ISS) program with a closing ceremony held at Cosmos Hall on July 25. During the farewell event, participating students received certificates recognizing their completion of the four-week ISS program and enjoyed a variety of activities, including awards for outstanding students and groups, reflection speeches from professors and students, a program recap video, and talent performances....

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International and domestic students completed the 2025 International Summer School (ISS) program with a closing ceremony held at Cosmos Hall on July 25. During the farewell event, participating stu...

16/09/2025

Chonnam Tribune_September Issue (No.379)
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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=

30/05/2025

What Do Character Goods Mean in Our Daily Lives?

Do you have favorite characters? We are constantly exposed to diverse characters through media, and popular ones are often featured on diverse products. Now, character goods are used by people of all age groups. According to the 2024 Character Industry White Paper ...

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Do you have favorite characters? We are constantly exposed to diverse characters through media, and popular ones are often featured on diverse products. Now, character goods are used by people of a...

30/05/2025

Behind the Dots: Bridging Education Through Tactile Writing System

Gwangju Sekwang School is the only special education school for visually impaired students in Gwangju, offering programs ranging from kindergarten to high school, as well as two specialized courses. For these students, braille is the most essential tool for acquiring fundamental knowledge and skills, just as printed books are for sighted students. Kim Seon-deok works as a braille transcriber at this school ...

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Gwangju Sekwang School is the only special education school for visually impaired students in Gwangju, offering programs ranging from kindergarten to high school, as well as two specialized courses...