| A Freshman’s Guide to CBNU: From Campus Navigation to Study and Relaxation |
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CBNU has a sprawling campus where various colleges and research facilities are widely dispersed, which may initially feel overwhelming for freshmen. Since classrooms are often located in different zones, failing to consider travel routes can make it difficult to move between classes. Understanding the campus layout is a crucial element in successfully adapting to university life. |
| Dormitory Rule Changed with Insufficient Notification |
| The recruitment process for student dormitory residents for the first semester of 2026 began on Jan. 19 when the initial application period opened for both returning and incoming students, and concluded on Feb. 26 with the submission of move-in documents and the announcement of room assignments for selected applicants. During this process, students typically choose and apply for specific dormitories based on their scores, location, and cost. Since each dormitory has a different cutoff score, applicants generally calculate their scores in advance and apply strategically. |
| CBNU Sports Center Introduces New Changes |
| The CBNU Sports Center partially raised its facility fees starting in 2026. Fees for free swimming and swimming lessons each increased by 10,000 KRW, while daily admission fees for swimming, squash, and the gym rose by 1,000 to 3,000 KRW. Golf fees saw an increase of 2,000 to 5,000 KRW. The center attributed the hikes to rising inflation and considering facility operating conditions. |
| Tracing the Footsteps of King Danjong |
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Following the box office success of the film The King’s Warden, public interest in King Danjong, the tragic king of the Joseon Dynasty, has once again risen. Surpassing 10 million viewers within just a month of its release, the film has drawn significant attention by portraying the life of King Danjong—a king who was deposed at a young age and died in exile. This renewed interest has naturally led visitors to Yeongwol in Gangwon State, where traces of Danjong’s life remain. Going beyond the story depicted in the film, CBT reporters visited Yeongwol to encounter firsthand the historical sites where King Danjong once stayed. |
| A Young Farmer’s Strawberry Forest |
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In Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, there is a unique farm where youthful sensibility meets innovative technology. The protagonist is STRAWBERRY FOREST, run by Lee Jung-hyun, who not only cultivates high-quality strawberries based on optimal conditions but also offers an immersive farm experience. This farm goes beyond a simple cultivation site, gaining attention as a complex agricultural space that combines efficient smart farming with education and hands-on activities. The strawberry picking experience is available annually from Sept. to May, and the farm spans approximately 2,975 m². It can accommodate a large number of visitors simultaneously for hands-on activities. |
| The 4.16 Memory Archives: Danwon High School 4.16 Memorial Classroom |
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The warm scent of spring and flowers in full bloom greet April—the month when students of Danwon High School, full of dreams, left this world as beautiful yellow butterflies. On the 12th anniversary of the Sewol Ferry Disaster, CBT reporters visited the Danwon High School 4.16 Memorial Classroom, operated by the 4.16 Memory Archives, to reflect on the meaning of the tragedy. The 4.16 Memory Archives began shortly after news of the Sewol Ferry’s sinking broke by citizens, scholars, and experts who gathered voluntarily with one shared conviction that the disaster had to be preserved in records. Archiving efforts soon followed to collect and organize the flood of memorial records pouring in from across the country. |
| Hands-On Stress Relief: The Rise of Squishy and Clicker |
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The number of people using tactile stimulation toys to relieve stress and improve concentration is increasing. Although they may seem like simple toys, many people in their 20s and 30s use them to relieve academic or work-related stress. These toys have rapidly spread through social media such as Instagram and TikTok, becoming a popular trend. A variety of tactile stimulation toys has been introduced through short-form videos—including reviews, demonstration, and DIY content. This trend made them easily accessible through online shopping sites, stationery stores, and other retail shops. |
| 2026 Mega Sports Events |
| 2026 is truly a series of mega sports events relays. Starting with the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in February, major global sporting events will continue throughout the year, including the World Baseball Classic (WBC), in which Korea reached the quarterfinals for the first time in 17 years, the World Cup in North America, and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September. The public goes wild over their national teams’ victories and medal counts. However, off the field, a fierce global business involving astronomical amounts of money lies behind it. |
| [Desk Column] Beyond the Iron Age |
| The great Greek philosopher and poet, Hesiod, divided human history into five ages: The Golden, Silver, Bronze, Heroic, and Iron Ages. The Golden Age was a time of peace and abundance, free from suffering and labor. However, as the ages progressed, human life gradually declined into corruption and hardship. The Silver Age, though still prosperous, was inferior to the Golden Age; its people lacked wisdom, failed to honor the gods and ended up being destroyed by Zeus. War first emerged in the Bronze Age. |
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