In this section, the Chonnam Tribune introduces Director Byun Young-joo, who hosted the 2025 Gwangju Women’s Film Festival. She appeared on the well-known TV series “Movie Room” and received the 48th Baeksang Arts Award in 2012. On Oct. 27, she visited Chonnam National University to deliver a lectur
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.Preparations are in full swing for the queer parade in Gwangju, returning after a five-year hiatus. The fi
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
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.Sign Language Interpreter Lee Eun-ilIn Gwangju, a vibrant city with residents of around 1,000 who are prof
Kim Dan-bee, a talented haegeum player based in Gwangju, has built a career by following her own path in both music and life. Embracing the haegeum’s distinctive sound, she has explored a wide range of creative endeavors, spanning from performance to production and pushing the boundaries of traditio
“We create art for people. Our work is not artistically polished, but we share our thoughts with people.” This is how MOIZ The Creators described themselves. MOIZ is a group of three artists; Do Min-ju, Yang Chae-eun, and Mun Da-eun. They are alumni of Chonnam National University, and have been prod
What can bring about real change? As stagnant water cannot flow into the sea, a stagnant community cannot develop. The same is true of the arts. A new form of art can be created through the exchange of thoughts and ideas between artists from various fields. ZeroTax, in Gwangju, is an organization th
In Gwangju, which has a variety of cultural assets, some young people do cultural and artistic activities for their future. However, it may be difficult for them to have a sustainable career as a working artist in a local region because there are fewer opportunities and the infrastructure is not as
98 percent. This is the figure for the proportion of adults over 20 using smartphones in South Korea, according to the report of the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan fact tank in the U.S. It directly shows how many people in the country use smartphones in their daily lives. As the number of smartp
Creativity coming from imagination is a unique human ability. It needs to be created to turn imagined things into a tangible reality. There is someone who plays a role in facilitating this creative process by running a business through innovative maker activities. Sim Eun-ji, who is a 2014 graduate
In an alley behind the College of Business Administration at Chonnam National University (CNU), you will easily find a place named “Plant Village.” From time to time, you can see seasonal flowers or agricultural products on sale. It is run by students from the College of Agriculture and Life Science
The majority of university students live their passions and dream about finding their dream profession or career after graduation. While many students are endeavoring to get a job, other students want to start a business even though it can be more challenging. However, it is much more difficult to l
The title sounds pretty grandiose, doesn’t it? Well, it might not literally be true to its word. But, figuratively, it is exactly how I describe my journey in this city. The irony is that my application didn’t go through Chonnam National University (CNU) for my scholarship. However, I was randomly a
Most of us who live in a community and form a society want to live in a good environment. To live in a better world, we should make an effort to make our world more liveable, healthier and sustainable. The first step to achieve these goals is that we have a personal responsibility to our community a
The Chonnam Tribune provides information about student clubs at Chonnam National University (CNU) on this page from the 361st issue. It is helpful for students who want to have various experiences through extracurricular activities by joining these clubs. This issue introduces two clubs in the sport
Like the lyrics “shining, shimmering, splendid” in the song “ A Whole New World” from Disney’s Aladin, there is a student-led club with the goal to make its members shine more with their dreams through club activities at Chonnam National University (CNU). Founded in 1989 by a nun, the English conver
A photography exhibition was held last November in the College of Arts building at Chonnam National University. During the COVID-19 situation, about 250 people came to the exhibition, hosted by the photography club ‘ZOOM’, which was successful. It proved that people were still interested in well-cho
The emotions people feel after seeing some performing arts influence the way people think and live, and finally it contributes to create their personal values. We cannot all become professional actors and an actresses, but it is good to get practical experience of acting as well as directing and sta
Architectural software including AutoCAD is crucial for the digital design of buildings and interiors. Architecture students need to be able to build, design and construct using those programs. The ability to leverage digital design tools is also necessary for the students to build their own dream h
