| Amid Continuous Controversy, “PRO” Wins Election |
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The 58th Student Council election has come to an end. According to the results of the vote held from 9 a.m. on Nov. 25 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 27, the slate “PRO” was elected with 4097 votes (63.17%) and a turnout of 52.9%. PRO, short for People Right Organization, ran with the aim of listening to and representing students’ voices at the forefront. It presented major pledges such as establishing links between students and corporations or institutions, planning new student-oriented content, and introducing a participatory presidential election system for the practical benefit of students. |
| No-Smoking Zone Violations at E8-7 |
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The bench area in front of the College of Electrical & Computer Engineering (E8-7) was originally created as a resting space for students. However, despite being designated as a no-smoking zone, many students continue to smoke in this area, causing ongoing inconvenience to those passing through. Multiple no-smoking signs and slogans have been installed, yet violations persist. |
| 2025 Job-A-Dream Club Performance Report Exhibition |
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The 2025 Job-A-Dream Club Performance Report Exhibition took place on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gaesin Cultural Square. The Job-A-Dream club, established in 2021, is the university’s largest career and employment-focused organization. It aims to strengthen students’ job analysis skills and enhance their employment competitiveness. Club members form teams based on desired job sectors or companies and engage in a variety of activities tailored to their career interests. |
| Water Drops Born from Bullet Wounds: Kim Tschang-yeul |
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A drop of water, born from the scars of war, has become one of the symbolic images of Korean contemporary art. This whole journey is brought together in one place at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Korea, Seoul, which is presenting this fall the first large-scale retrospective Kim Tschang-yeul since the artist’s passing. The exhibition runs until Dec. 21 in MMCA Seoul B1, Gallery 6 and 7, and 2F, Gallery 8. Kim Tschang-yeul was an abstract painter who lived through Korea’s modern history, its liberation, division, and war with his whole body, and he is now regarded as one of the representative artists of Korean contemporary art. |
| Hangang Bus: Public Transport? |
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The Hangang Bus (Han River Bus) began operation on Sept. 18, 2025, running along a 28km route between Magok and Jamsil, with seven piers in total—Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil. The vessels operate using environmentally friendly electric and hybrid systems, and their seating capacity ranges from 155 to 199 depending on the type of vessel. At the launch ceremony, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated confidently, “I can say without hesitation that, in terms of improving the quality of life for Seoul citizens, the history of the Han River will be clearly divided into two eras before and after the Hangang Bus.” |
| The Perpetual Struggle in front of the Statue of Peace |
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A short while ago, the Statue of Peace, which had been erected in the Mitte district of Berlin, Germany, was forcibly removed. In response, the Korea Verband (Korea Association) in Germany has initiated legal action. Within Korea, citizens who share this purpose, primarily led by the Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance (the Korean Council), are guarding the statue against hate groups demanding its removal. Why are these people striving to protect the statue? |
| Two Rhythms That Shape a Day |
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Among Korea’s MZ generation, two seemingly contradictory lifestyle keywords have risen to prominence, “Godsaeng” (a meticulously structured and productivity-driven lifestyle) and “Aboha,” short for “aju botong-ui haru,” meaning a very ordinary day. While Godsaeng celebrates disciplined routines and constant self-improvement, Aboha embraces the comfort of an unremarkable and restful day. Interestingly, these two attitudes do not negate each other; rather, they coexist within the same generation— reflecting a landscape where some prioritize constant striving while others cherish the freedom of not burning out. |
| Gen Z Rallies Under the Pirate Flag |
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From Asia to Africa and South America, anti-government protests led by Gen Z are spreading simultaneously across the globe, even triggering regime changes. Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, are often described as Digital Natives who grew up in a digital environment. They use social media platforms like Discord, TikTok, and Instagram as tools to organize protests. According to an analysis by Modern Diplomacy, experts view these movements as a more evolved form of resistance than Occupy Wall Street, the 2011 protest against economic inequality, or the Arab Spring, the wave of pro-democracy uprisings across the Middle East in the early 2010s. |
| [Desk Column] Jeon Tae-il’s Cry Echoes in 2025 |
| In Nov. 1970, at around 1:30 p.m. near the Kookmin Bank building in Cheonggyecheon, Seoul, cries pierced the air, “We are not machines!” and “Stop exploiting workers!” Moments later, a young man drenched himself in gasoline and set his body ablaze. Even in his final moments, he shouted, “Do not let my death be in vain!” That young man was Jeon Tae-il, who sacrificed himself to defend the most basic rights of workers. |
| The 46th CUBS Broadcasting Festival, Freeism |
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The 46th Chungbuk University Broadcasting System (CUBS) Broadcasting Festival was held on Nov. 22 in the large lecture hall on the 3rd floor of the National Headquaters CBNU (N10). Held under the name Freeism, this event showcased various videos and audio content produced by CUBS staff members. The title, Freeism, conveys the idea that, through the prism of CUBS, each CUBS members reveals a unique spectrum of their own. The event featured a diverse lineup of works—including two short films, music videos, a special news feature, and a documentary—each produced to reflect the individual themes and perspectives the directors sought to express. |
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