[Part 1. The Yellow Jackal]Q1. Please introduce your band, The Yellow JackalThe band The Yellow Jackal is composed of musicians who were in band clubs at CNU. Our band consists of five members—a vocalist, lead guitarist, bassist, pianist, and drummer. The Yellow Jackal formed last year. There's a fu
Have you ever heard of a cyber wrecker? Cyber wrecker is a combination of cyber and wrecker (meaning tow truck) and it refers to people who instantly post videos online to get many views whenever an issue arises. It is not exactly known when the phrase was first used, but it was only in 2020 that it
"Korean broadcasters do not pay compensation to creators when they play, for instance the movie The Roundup 2. But in France, there is a law ensuring that script writers and directors are paid a certain portion of advertising revenue separately from television rights when their content is broadcast,
These days, many environmental problems are harming the world. Natural disasters constantly strike. Indeed, more disasters are occurring these days than ever before. A few weeks ago, torrential rain pelted Pohang on the south side of Korea. Many people lost their lives. Also, earthquakes are constan
Most people today have worries of one kind or another. Someone tosses and turns all night long due to anxiety and others conceal their real emotions because there is no place to release their pent-up feelings. The artist Shashamiu is holding a private exhibition of her works at the Maju Gallery, off
When I think of the image of Daejeon, I think of it as the city of science. In Daejeon, there are many places we can experience the world of science closely, such as the National Science Museum and Expo Science Park. However, Daejeon is not only a city of science but also a city of culture and art.
“Possibility is the impossibility of any existence at all.”Heidegger, a German philosopher, describes death as the limitation of a human being that must come to pass. According to him, existence becomes clear when non-existence is recognized, only then does one have the opportunity to reflect on lif
The book that I recommend is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It is a well-written and easy-to-read book. The story is about a shepherd boy named Santiago trying to find his personal legend. A personal legend is a dream that one tries to achieve. Santiago’s personal legend is some treasure that is sai
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Chungnam National University's foundation. As the editor-in-chief, I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to our honored university. As we commemorate the foundation, I sincerely hope that CNU students will be prouder and insist on what they
The controversy over the planned merger between Chungnam National University (CNU) and Hanbat National University (HNU), which arose on February 16, has become a hot issue among students. There are still some students, however, who are not familiar with or misunderstand the proposal. For those stude
This year, 2022, is special for Chungnam National University (CNU) because CNU will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Founded as Chungnam Provincial University on May 25, 1952, Chungnam National University became a national university on March 1, 1963. Based on its vision of value-generating leadershi
For the last two years, we have tolerated many major and minor inconveniences—the lockdown of school facilities, extremely limited club activities, the near disappearance of school events, and some feelings of isolation—caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.As for the library, since th
On February 24, 2022, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, announced that he would send troops into eastern Ukraine. Poland, Romania, and Slovakia prepared to accept Ukrainian refugees. We assume that most readers wonder why Russia decided to invade Ukraine and what Putin wants from Volodymyr Ze
Recently, one of the most contentious issues in South Korea concerns President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, a former prosecutor general starting his term as the 20th president on May 10. The people have chosen a conservative candidate this time. Also, it turns out that many voters considered this election a
Arguing for the Abolition of the Korean Age System “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” supports the argument against abolishing the Korean age system. Unlike the rest of the world, Koreans consider the time spent in the womb as one year. Therefore, people born in 2000 could be 23, depending on when
Today’s Culturati interviewee is the artist Joseph Baek!Q1. Nice to meet you! Please introduce yourself and explain your work.Hello! I am Joseph Baek. I do painting, installation art, and image work. I am continuously experimenting with my artwork in two main directions. The first is pictorial. This
If you are interested in popular culture, you must have heard the term OTT at least once. What does it stand for? OTT is the acronym for “Over the Top,” referring to a streaming service watchable anytime with an internet connection. Netflix, Apple TV, and YouTube are typical examples. Recently, the
Freitag is a Swiss bag brand that has gained popularity in the fashion industry over the last 3-4 years. When you walk down the streets in Seoul, you can often see people with Freitag bags. Why is Freitag popular? One of the leading upcycling brands, Freitag recycles seat belts from disused cars, ru
Most K-pop singers release physical albums when they release songs. These physical albums usually include photos of the singers, a CD, stickers, etc. Many fans buy albums because of this. Above all, photocards are very popular. A photocard is a paper card the size of a credit card, with a selfie of