| The Reduction of Volunteer Scholarships |
| On Aug. 1, a notice titled “Guidelines for Selecting Volunteer Scholarships by Department for the Second Semester of 2024” was posted on the CBNU website. According to this notice, the number of volunteer scholarship students available has been reduced to 8 (5 from the General Education Division, 2 from the Disability Support Center, and 1 from the Section of Career and Employment Office of Student Affairs), which is a staggering decrease of 43 from the total of 51 selected in the first semester of 2024. |
| Reporterʼs Exchange Student Experience Story |
| CBNU offers exchange student programs every semester, with options for a semester or a year. The program allows students to attend partner institutions abroad, earn credits, and experience new opportunities for learning. A CBT reporter also participated in the aforementioned program and went to Canada as an exchange student. |
| Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Ddu-beog-i Walking Tour |
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was constructed to realize filial piety of King Jeongjo, break of factional politics, and implement kingly governance. This place was also used as a defensive base to protect the southern part of the capital. It was partially damaged during the Japanese Colonial Period and Korean War, and bullet marks and cannon marks can be seen on the stones inside the fortress walls. CBT reporters visited Haenggung-dong in Suwon, an area rich in historical and cultural heritage, to explore the intentions of King Jeongjo and observe how Hwaseong Fortress and its surroundings are changed today. |
| Anti-environmentalist Trump Abolishes All Environmental Regulations |
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In 2015, a new agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol was signed in Paris, France. The Paris Agreement aims to ensure that the average global temperature does not rise more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. It requires all countries to set and implement their own greenhouse gas emission targets, with the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions. |
| Dongduk Women’s University Protests: Extinction But Not Open |
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The protests at Dongduk Women’s University (DWU) began on Nov. 11 in response to the school’s plans to convert to coeducation. Although the school announced that it would stop the process, the situation has not been resolved. There is a dispute over the cost of repairing facilities damaged during the protests. |
| The New Reading Life of the MZ Generation: From a Hobby to a Cultural Phenomenon |
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A new cultural phenomenon known as “Text Hip” is gaining traction among the MZ generation. The term Text Hip combines “text,” referring to written words, and “hip,” meaning trendy or cool, to describe a burgeoning trend that views reading as a fashionable and appealing activity. More than just a casual hobby, Text Hip reflects a deeper engagement with intellectual curiosity and serves as a means for individuals to showcase their cultural capital. |
| Are They Scammed? |
| The University System of Chungbuk Pride is a higher education initiative launched in 2022, involving 15 universities within the Chungbuk region, including CBNU, and the Chungbuk Bio-Health Industry Innovation Center. This program aims to cultivate specialized talent tailored to Chungbuk’s key industries: biotechnology, semiconductors, and batteries. |
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