Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets, where not only common people but influential figures in politics and the CEOs of massive companies all over the world take an interest, are currently considered an important part of the economy. It is suggested that bitcoin be acknowledged as a major currency; it
In 2020, Chungnam University temporarily introduced a new grading policy providing students with an increased opportunity to receive higher grades, such as A+, A, or B, than in previous semesters. Much has been said about this, and I would like to express my opinion in this regard.First of all, in m
I believe this world would be a better place if we all strived to work together. For this reason, I agree with easing grading standards.College is where individuals find their passion and dig deep to follow their dreams. We, especially as Korean students, were raised in a competitive environment. Un
April is a fresh, beautiful month when flowers are in full bloom, but it is also one of the hardest months for students due to midterm examinations. During this period, the atmosphere at Chungnam National University (CNU) usually becomes quiet and calm amidst the refreshing scent of spring, since mo
This film, directed by Inudo Isshin, was the first film I saw in high school. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is about the story of an ordinary college student, Tsuneo, who accidentally meets a disabled person, Jojee, and falls in love, but eventually ends the relationship. It might sound like this mo
The movie Good Will Hunting―whose behind story resembles that of the movie Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone―made stars of two young actors, Matt Damon and his friend Ben Affleck. Matt Damon wrote the film as a final assignment for a playwriting course when he was studying at Harvard University.In t
The Florida Project, which was released in 2018, is a movie about the lives of poor people who live around Disney World in Florida. The movie title, The Florida Project, refers to the real estate purchasing plans of Disney who built an amusement park. After Disney World opened, cheap and fancy motel
1. Please introduce yourself.Hello, I’m Ga Chae Won. I’m majoring in playwriting at Seoul Institute of the Arts while working as a planning PD and editor in parts of the media like commercials and movies.2. Why did you want to be a video PD?I entered this line of work through video editing. When I w
Q1. Simply introduce yourself!I was born in Daejeon and spent my childhood and school days in Daejeon. After going through the Student Military Education Program (ROTC), I served in the military for 3 years. I wanted to walk the path of a soldier to fulfill my childhood dream. However, I was serious
Have you ever heard the exciting song called “The Tiger is Coming Down”? This is a song by Leenalchi that appeared in the “Feel the Rhythm of Korea” video produced by the Korea Tourism Organization in July last year for overseas promotion. The advertisement received an award at the 2020 Korea Advert
On April 25, 2021, in Los Angeles, the Korean actress Yuh-Jung Yoon was awarded the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 93rd Academy Awards. She starred in the movie Minari. She played a Korean grandmother named Soonja. Her acting has captivated movie fans all around the world. It was
The original Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit recently attracted the attention of Netflix users, ranking among the top 10 most-watched shows in Korea. In addition, it also set a new record by taking the top spot in more than 60 countries around the world and made chess, the main subject of the seri
The subject of this ‘Review’ by the Chungdae Post’s Culture Department is ‘Cine Indie U,’ an independent movie theater in Daejeon. Before we get to Know Cine Indie U, let us look at what independent films are first.What is an independent film? It is a film produced according to the intention of the
There is a famous art museum in Daejeon. It is the Lee Ungno Museum of Art. Maybe some people already know this art museum and some people do not. Today, we will find out what kind of art museum Lee Ungno is and what exhibitions are currently being held. The Lee Ungno Art Museum was established in 2
We have been suffering from Covid-19 for more than a year. Many people have died and many more have received medical treatment due to the virus. It is sweeping through the country. As it became a pandemic, developing effective vaccines was necessary more than ever. To develop a new vaccine, it norma
C-ONE, the only team running in the CNU Student Council election, was finally elected as the 52nd CNU Student Council after a second election. Let’s find out what the future of CNU will look like should they follow through on their campaign pledges.The representatives of C-ONE, the President and Vic
Students from over 50 different countries study at CNU’s Daedeok Campus. It is common to see people from all around the world on campus, and this makes for a more international academic environment.However, how well do we know our foreign peers?What is Worldwide CNU?In Worldwide CNU, we interview CN
In this edition of The Chungdae Post, Alumni, we met up with François Alonso, who studied at Chungnam National University for his master’s degree and is currently working in Korea.We asked François how he felt about where he is now as well as about what he wants to do in the future. Al
The curtain has just come down on 2020. Throughout the year, ‘Is it worth it?’ was my guiding principle, making me a better person.On a delightful day waiting for an airplane at an airport in February, I saw two girls talking about their friend who was successful in his career. While I was listening