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No. 147 September 2009
1 EDITORIAL
Challenges
2 REVIEW
The Gala Concert
SOCIAL EXPLORER 4
9 SURVEY
What Do You Think About a New Dormitory?
The Pioneer’s 30th Anniversary
10 CARTOON
How I Overcame Fear of English
12 GNU VOICE
14 CAMPUS WORLD
Chilam Campus: Warm Hand
23 CAMPAIGN
Send a Message
Cities of Coexistence
24 GLOBAL ISSUE Publicity Application
A Distributed Denial of Service Attack
Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1
Guernica Has Two Indications
26 SPECIAL FEATURE
The University of Hong Kong
28 CAMPUS BRIEFING
Graduation Qualification Certification System
A School Name Change
Industry-Academy Cooperation PEOPLE 29
Strengthening Skills at GNU
32 HEALTH TRAVEL 30
Seasonal Food & Recipe
Challenges
Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief
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homas Edison, one of the world’s great inventors, said, ‘I am not discouraged, because
every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.’ Although many despaired as
the spacecraft Naro failed to enter orbit, it was a step toward future success. If we try
and try again, we’ll eventually make it! This is also the spirit of GNU’s Pioneer English
magazine.
Nowadays, students are looking for a more permanent, more secure future. Many students
believe that it is very desirable to become a public servant especially in the wake of a violent
recession. But our students are an independent lot and many have the courage to follow their
own dreams.
For this reason, there exist other challenges. University students are busy studying, learning
English, becoming volunteers, completing internships, working part-time-jobs, participating in
contests and club activities. Students study continually and many find gainful employ.
Many create their own jobs as introduced in this magazine under Social Explorer. Those
with just a bit of venture capital can become entrepreneurs. Although they may be able to
secure financial support, GNU’s student participation rate is regrettably low. Anxiety may be a
big reason behind this.
How many more times will great things be lost because of our fear of failure? And why do
we forget that failure is not the absence of success but rather the absence of the courage to try
new things.
With a challenging mind and frontier spirit, Marco Polo introduced Asian culture and
history to the Europeans. AhnLab Inc. became a top-ranking venture business in Korea dealing
with vaccines against computer viruses. Young women earned great amounts of money
running online shopping malls. The one thing that these self starters have in common is that
they challenged the unknown.
With a pioneering spirit, the Pioneer will also try to cover a variety of news looking beyond
the present. In this 147th issue, look for some 30th Anniversary news in Cover Story and
information about creating enterprises in Social Explorer, as well as wishes from the GNU
students in GNU Voice, Chilam campus news in Campus World, pictures with stories in Photo
Essay, interviews with Gaechuknarae, a note after travelling to Mongolia, and news
investigating Hong Kong University. The Pioneer also hopes to cover the naming of GNU and
it will also be a great pleasure to report on the success of the Korean spacecraft. P
REVIEW
the period. The word ‘Gala’ has two Jesus’ death. The chorus and the piano
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he World Choir Championship
in Korea 2009, patronized by origins: one is the French ‘gallant’ which melody played simultaneously, which
many organizations opening in means courageous, noble, stylish and the was beautiful. ‘Ascendo ad patrem’ was
Gyeongnam Province, was held four other is the Italian traditional costume a round song. It was surprising that some
days commencing on July 7th. It was ‘gala’ which people wore to go to unique sounds resulted with the
one week earlier than the expected date concerts. Today it generally means movement of the conductor’s fingers. It
due to the dissemination of the H1N1 festive, delightful, gorgeous, to name a was like the sound ‘clink clink’ when
virus. The World Choir Championship is few. Several teams from Mexico, playing a xylophone. If holiness was the
held once every two years to cultivate Indonesia, Germany, Philippines, and motif so far, the dance with lyrics, ‘I will
world class choirs. It also contributes to Korea were in the list and explanations follow him~’, the well-known song by
harmony amongst races beyond nations were outlined in the catalog. the movie ‘Sister Act’ changed the
under the motto, ‘Singing together brings A Mexican ensemble ‘Sonando mood. In a new song, sound of
nations together’. There were three main Hadas’ (the Sound of Elf) is a prestigious raindrops, twitter... came up and soon the
events: the Asian Choir Game, Grand team in Latin America for acappella. stage was full of nature with birds
Prize Contest, and Korea International First, in ‘Hymne a la nuit’, a theme song asinging, and leaves shaking with winds.
Open Choir Contest. I went to the of the movie ‘Chorus’, the soprano and It was ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ of the
Culture and Arts Center to listen to their the alto produced harmonious tones ‘Lion King’! in which I couldn’t believe
musical presentation. creating a peaceful atmosphere. In a that I was listening to the live song. It felt
The Gala Concert felt familiar to me requiem called ‘Pie Jesu’, two women like I was in the woods. The last song
because of the Kim, Yuna’s Gala Show. were standing in the front row, making was ‘La bruja’ which means ‘witch’.
The Concert was said to be one of the high-pitched sounds. Their magnificent The lyric ‘Soba soba essoba’ repeated. I
accompanied events taking place during voices seemed to present the sadness of didn’t know the exact meaning of the
Contributed by the GNU Business Incubator Center Contributed by the GNU Business Incubator Center
A Business Plan : Beco
Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief organizations such as Huimangcheong
(http://www.hopenetwork.kr) are
addressing people who are interested in
K
orea has been stagnant in relation to business activities
over many years. This has perhaps been the result of this endeavor. There are contests that act
to support potential business
businesses vacating Wall Street and Main Street. The
entrepreneurs. The contests are available
number of unemployed college graduates has increased to
for business entrepreneurs to design their
approximately one million. To deal with this problem,
own ideas and to acquire valuable
Korean government has suggested that Korean citizens consider job experience pertaining to managing their
sharing in these tough economic times. This was based on various own company.
reasons which will be elaborated upon further. GNU also provides support for the
Firstly, job sharing is an unavoidable plan as well as a kind of general students who desire becoming
plan. Therefore, the government is taking desperate measures due to the entrepreneurs. GNU established the GNU
economic necessities of the unemployed. Second, companies can Business Incubator Center, which is
maintain their employees through various means such as layoffs, re- equipped with laboratories, consultant
training programs, relocation of workers, and salary peaks. They can be officers, and financial support. The GNU
offered financial support also. Business Incubator Center holds a contest
for a business enterprise annually. The
Although implementing job sharing alternative products, and GNU graduates GNU Business Incubator Center also is
generates favorable results for have succeeded in cosmetic experiments, compromised of entrepreneurial clubs,
unemployed college graduates, President among others. Those entrepreneurs had The Frontier, which collaborates with the
Lee encounters criticism of the issue of experienced financial difficulties, and IT industry and food marketing. In
applying internship for graduates and tasted the bitterness of failure. However, addition, the GNU Business Incubator
ome an Entrepreneur!
curtailment of their initial salary. It has they have dealt with these difficulties Center offers an opportunity for
been an issue of controversy between the successfully and now earn a profit from participating students creating a business.
Korean government and unemployed selling their products. If you drop by the GNU Business
people. The government should perhaps Due to the stagnancy of business Incubator Center, you’ll attain more
institute more specific measures to resolve activities, social enterprises are gathering specific information about business
unemployment for unemployed college strength among people in their twenties. ventures as well as helpful consultants. If
graduates. The entrepreneurs are endowed with an you have an interest in creating a
To overcome unemployment “entrepreneurial spirit,” that is, people business, why not make an attempt? Let’s
difficulties, many of GNU students or who should not be afraid of taking risks or hear about GNU graduates success
other university students started to turn making decisions, with good moral business venture stories! Resources for
their attention to create a business. In judgment and ethical decision making entrepreneurs: Social Venture
Korea, a lot of successful entrepreneurs skills, and who want to make a difference Competition Korea (socialventure.or.kr),
have appeared. For example, some in the organization. Social supports have goodcompany.co.kr, rise.or.kr, and
women succeeded because of an Internet been active to help entrepreneurs. The socijifactory.org. P
shopping mall, other people designed financial supports from societal
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hen I was a GNU student, I had been working for that promotes the extension of the business market. Currently,
the ‘Venture 21’ approximately three years to create KB Cosmetics has developed 38 kinds of products and is about
a business foundation. I also served as student to establish a manufacturing factory.
president in 2000. However, I didn’t prepare for my future to the I want to tell GNU students not to be afraid to fail and to stay
best of my ability. I had already received a lot of financial help focused on what they are interested in and good at. I believe that
from my parents to pay for organizing the school presidential students have a potential ability and need to reap the benefits
election, and after I served as the president, I felt that it was time themselves. The experiences and career training that they attain
to stand up myself. in university is a wonderful background for promoting
In a meantime, I was assigned an accounting job in the independence. The first step will be the choice of a right
mining department of the insurance company. When I observed business through a market research. It is likely to be a setback of
firsthand the extraction of Kaolin from a working field in promoting a business if research is not carried out thoroughly.
Sancheong, I wondered about the potential for this resource. I Secondly, choose the business that you are interested in and
researched this and learned Kaolin is commonly used for which has a chance to make a fortune. Third, after you decide
pharmaceutical or chemical products. I decided to investigate by what business you are interested in, you must concentrate on that
visiting the Korea Food & Drug Administration and related job without any hesitation and distraction. Fourth, don’t be
businesses. I believed that there was great potential as a business friendly with failure. Failure will enhance your future career but
plan/design. I felt that it would be the regret for a lifetime unless getting used to it will not ensure success. Fifth, lots of
I made it a business venture. I formally asked the president of preparation would help you.
the mining company to help and I established a place of business
This article will outline specific cases of entrepreneurs that have created successful businesses. We
interviewed our undergraduate GNU students and researched cases from 7 other universities.
Contributed by LIDS
games and dreamed of being a scientist, an official, or a media. We can easily
professor. The dream about creating a business started with access the programs run
joining the invention club SCIVILL. I participated in many by the government and
invention competitions, and as a result, the club acquired the many related
first place in a competition such as, Youth Technology Camp organizations, and school
Idea Competition, Korea Science and Technology Competition supports are in place to
in the Division of Engineering. My dream about creating a foster a student technology
business became a reality by joining many competitions since I business.
had entered Chungnam University. I started with the item of the As far as I concerned,
Video Output Device as an initiating item for a real business there are lots of
preparation. I had to postpone business registration because of considerations before you
the mandatory military service. begin the business without
After I finished serving in the military, my colleague and I being deceptive by many
finally made a business whose name is LIDS which sets the success stories, CEO’s
models by invention of education contents. However, we met fancy car, and an illusion
obstacles to run the business such as paying fixed monthly of success. Creating a firm is like Double-edged Blade. Starting
expenses. So we reorganized the company and began a the business as a student has an advantage of experiencing the
configuration of a profitable model. risks ahead of time before the business became a success.
As I managed the company, I attained knowledge, Nevertheless, there are also difficulties like money problems
experience, and the expansion of a network through the business which may be hard to overcome for students. Before starting a
application of competitions. We had faith, which is the business, be honest with what your current condition is and what
competitiveness of the individual is also the competitiveness of your inherent abilities really are. P
the company. Secondly, we began to enhance name values of
Invest in Yourself “Rome was not built in a day.” Potential entrepreneurs can cultivate better ideas accumulating
knowledge and actual experience. One should try to join clubs, camps and conferences before
a business plan can materialize with success. There are two or more clubs in GNU. One of the
clubs, The Frontier specializes in food marketing and business related to IT(Information Technology). Another club,
Sinabro specializes in IT industry, mechanics, and shopping malls. These clubs are specific in nature and potential
entrepreneurs can benefit immensely by working together. There is also a particularly larger combination in Changwon. The
union, KOSEN(www.kosen.biz), consists of about 700 students enrolled in 40 clubs in ten universities located in
Gyeongnam. You can broaden your experiences by joining this union. How about a camp? It is a great way to upgrade your
career and begin networking with business partners or contacts. (www.smba.go.kr)
The GNU Business Incubator Center basically supports an essential office and
How about GNU Students? subsidy for the entrepreneur. They also offer active support for those who
participate in a camp or exposition. In addition, some business trainings are
provided for pre-entrepriser. Unfortunately, it seems there is a low rate of students who are interested in pursuing this in
spite of immense benefits. Actually, it’s difficult for students to forecast business trends and determine the feasibility of their
business plan. Also, students may lack the spirit and determination necessary and only focus on the inherent obstacles. P
T
he Pioneer asked GNU students to give us opinions in this simple survey about a new dormitory
building (8th and 9th buildings). This graph shows the satisfaction and opinions concerning new
dormitory. The number of participants in the survey was 267, which was comprised of 177 new and
90 old tenants in the BTL building(8th and 9th buildings). More than half of the old tenants felt satisfied
with a new BTL dormitory(8th and 9th buildings) environment that had lived in the dormitory. The
percentage of those requiring a study place was high, followed by those interested in deliveries or mail.
Waste disposal was the next most unsatisfactory. In addition, people showed interest in soundproof
facilities. On the other hand, about 47 percent of inexperienced people liked living in the new dormitory,
but 40 percent of them worried about high fees. P
①How would you describe your satisfaction ②How would you describe your satisfaction
with the interior of room? with the exterior of room and building?
③Had you unsatisfied things, please ④What do you think about a new dormitory,
respond to the following question? BTL(8th and 9th buildings)?
From this issue, the new corner GNU Voice substitutes Letters To The Pioneer. We would
like to listen carefully what GNU people want to say. Please say whatever you want to say
to the Pioneer, we expect your valuable opinions. In this time, students sent us stories
related to the school cafeteria, the dormitory life, and the internship experience.
A Long Hot Summer Kam, Dong-yeob Dept. of German Language and literature
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his summer was very hot and very muggy. Students at GNU strived to study for
their dream in spite of this. Nevertheless, it’s inevitable to focus my attention on
dormitory environments and systems.
These old dormitories have managed for twenty years. However, facility condition is
still very low. First of all, these are needed to repair overall environments. In particular,
leaking in some of dormitories has caused power failure on rainy days. It caused students
inconvenience. Secondly, a clear condition in lounge and laundry room is poor. Some of
water purifiers, washing machines and vending machines look unsanitary. Lavatories also
stink in spite of cleaning. Moreover, it’s lack of communal facilities like tables and
washing machines. In particular, the washing machines are too insufficient to be used by
about 300 people.
I’m disappointed in the dormitory conditions. Only foreign companies are allowed to
live the new facility, BTL (8th and 9th buildings) and those who participated in the WCC
(World Choir Championship). Moreover, students are not allowed to live English Only
Zone dormitory (6th and 7th apartment type buildings) although there are vacant rooms.
These dormitories are acceptable for about 500 people but there are only 50 elementary
students who are in English camp. It’s an ineffective system.
Administration office, GNU dormitory should allow GNU students to live more
comfortably. P
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here are not enough snacks and food at GNU. Students are fed up with choosing
from only a few restaurants with limited options. Of course, cheap chow helps the
pocketbook, but we are young students who are craving for something newer and
more delicious. It is necessary to build up new food facilities in this spacious school.
A light meal such as homemade ice cream or waffles, quick baked bread and ice tea
can be enjoyable and favorable items for students. People expect that university students
should be creative and passionate when it comes to food. The lack of food choice and
quality at GNU needs to be solved.
I hope the day would come when we have enough places to eat and newer menus to
choose from. P
I
acted as an intern this summer vacation. I’ve usually study and travel to learn English but I decided to
serve my internship and think further upon my courses. In fact, it was kind of actual training and part time
job.
At first, I went to the KT&G Central Research Institute at my professor’s behest. This center generally
makes products such as a cigarettes and ginseng. I took a field trip there with my friends from the lab.
A ginseng field in KT&G consists of four departments including strategy, product development,
production, and marketing. We saw three parts except production. We dissected mice, made ginseng steamed
red juice, and experienced several activities. I could understand how the products come out and what
investment and assessments are also done.
I went to the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and entered into a lab related to
native plants research. Most of experiments were related to improvement and transformation of potatoes and
lilies. The laboratory was divided into two parts, experiment and culture, and I chose the culture part and
washed plates and cultivate seeds. I watched the general process of cultivating various potatoes from
transforming to growing them. My part was hard but I had no difficulty living there because the atmosphere
was very warm and familiar. I knew that somehow I had to find work like this.
I can’t say that my ability to conduct an experiment improved a lot during this vacation. It would be
difficult to raise my experimental acumen through a short-term internship. However, I knew what I wanted to
do.
Last, I hope our school would provide more opportunities for students to experience actual field training. I
think the opportunities should be given equally to all of us. There were many CNU (Chungnam National
University) students for actual training in KT&G and KRIBB. They say they can get 6 credits if they get
training in the Korea Food and Drug Administration, the Ministry of Environment Republic of Korea,
Sinsegae Food, and others. Training in places such as in those companies is not only good for experiencing
where I would like to work in advance, but also leaving a record to my career thus far. I hope GNU would
activate this kind of system. P
T
he Pioneer issued the Tongyeong Campus
in our previous article. As we mentioned
in the last magazine, we would like to
introduce the Chilam Campus this time. Chilam
campus is located at Chilam dong in Jinju, which
Chilam Campus :
is not that far from Gajwa Campus. But, GNU
students in Gajwa and Tongyeong Campus are
still not too familiar with Chilam Campus except
for the fact there are the College of Nursing and
School of Medicine. This article may provide
some insight to help students get more familiar
with Chilam Campus.
The Chilam Campus includes the College of
Nursing and School of Medicine. The size of the e, Gi-il
d by Le
school site is 111, 000 m, which is approximately Picture
reading room.
uted by
: Warm Hand
Contributed by CMF
Lee, Gi-il Cub-reporter
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he CMF is
the only
Christian
M
edical Strings is an orchestral club
club in Chilam
in Gyeongsang Medical School.
Contributed by CMF
Meeting
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e meet large numbers of people as we live. The forms in which these meetings take place are diverse: between
parents and offspring, teachers and students, males and females, and more often than not, encounters with
strangers. ‘Even if graze the collar of a coat, it is destiny.’ Koreans considered meetings precious, and those
meeting themselves affect our lives. In this 147th issue, you can see pictures pertaining to these meetings.
I
simply cannot find the words I need to capture what it felt like to offer
free hugs in Paris. Indeed, it was one of the most extraordinary moments
in my life. Inspired by a story about a man who had a strange experience,
I decided to try “Free Hug” near one of the most famous landmarks in Paris,
the Eiffel Tower, with two of my friends whom I met while I was travelling to
Europe. During the day time, we had hugged approximately 600 people from
different countries of varying ages, races, and religions. Though we couldn’t
understand each person’s language, most of the time we could talk to each
other and communicate. Of course, we were really embarrassed when there
was nobody coming toward us, but an observer was taking photos of us and
laughing. Although the experience was a rather uncomfortable one at times, it
was, nevertheless, an amazing experience of a life time. P
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Contributed by Lee, Da-som
O
n Saturday, August 1, 2009, 21 Habinhoi family
Contributed by Ha Dong-hyun
members arrived at Namildae Beach in Sacheon
City. The family name is Habinhoi and everyone
gathers on the first week of August for two days. Habinhoi
was the result of an amalgamation of the surnames of my
grandparents. My grandparents have raised seven sons and
daughters, so it is not surprising that I have more than 20
relatives. It is difficult for families to gather at one site, so I
was grateful to be a part of this reunion. My grandmother
engaged in animated conversation with her children and we
enjoyed the sandy beach. We sat at a net and played Jokgu
(Korean sepaktakraw), and my father taught cousins how to
fish. We used all of our energy so we became quite tired.
After drinking beer, we slept in the sand bath. We ate
Maeuntang (hot fish stew) for dinner and had time to talk and
stayed the night at Jjimjillbang(a sauna facility with
accommodations). The next day, we dined on Naengmyeon
(cold noodles) for lunch. As the day came to a close, we
hugged each other and made promises for a wonderful
reunion the following year. P
Contributed by Heo, Young-in
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he Republic of Korean Republic’s Special Assault
Commando’s annual event was a march along Mt.Jiri. I
climbed the mountain with our Company for the last time.
We shared many experiences. I think the real memory of being in the
army is that the training we received. I will never forget the memory
of the 8th company and especially that of the 3rd platoon.
Our Company was responsible for the last coast guard operations
before the Company itself was dismantled. Some of our members
complained that our lives were too difficult. But I had never been
involved with the Coast Guard before and for me that time will
always remain a precious memory. In the continuing daily life,
sleeping one night and staying up the other worsened our fatigue.
Although it was the two weeks of a short dispatch, our relationship
hardened and we became friendlier. For me, it was wonderful
opportunity to talk to and share experiences with members of the
platoon. P
EUROPE
ASIA
AFRICA
OCEANIA
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he Pioneer celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009.
On summer vacation, many seniors and reporters Lee, Ju-gyeong. They created the pioneer English newspaper in
gathered for our birthday and displayed the special GNU, Gyeongsang Herald under the President Yoon, Tae-gyu,
affection for the Pioneer. The following is general the managing director Prof. Seol, In-joon, a faculty advisor Prof.
information about our publication. Whang, So-boo. Gyeongsang Herald was originally just four
pages covering campus issues. The main office was located at
1. History of The Pioneer Chilam-dong in the beginning. It was relocated to the student
Thirty years after GNU was built, GNU staff and students union building in Gajwa-dong in 1992. In March, 1994 reporters
realized the university needed a tool for communicating with the in Gyeongsang Herald thought new forms of media were needed.
world. Five reporters recognized this need, they are: Kim, Sang- It changed its name to the Pioneer transforming the format into a
article topics for a new issue of the magazine. For two weeks of meetings,
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e would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations
on the 30th anniversary of the Pioneer. When the
English magazine was founded as the Gyeongsang
I
am fortunate in being able to congratulate the Pioneer, Herald, a campus English newspaper, in 1979, it was a valuable
Gyeongsang National University’s English campus source of pride and self-respect for all GNU people considering
magazine on their 30th anniversary which dates back to the the fact that, in those days, English newspapers had been
campus newspaper the Gyeongsang Herald, launched in 1979. published by only a few prestigious universities. The office of
Thirty years ago, I joined the Gyeongsang Herald, GNU’s the English newspaper perched on the second floor of an old
first English-version campus newspaper and worked as reporter building at Chilam Campus, and the number of the reporters
for two years. I remember that the Herald was not just an were only about 5 or so.
English-version newspaper, but a source of pride for GNU. We are happy to look back those days with fond memories
Colleges competed, which department could publish an English now, but recollecting the conditions of publishing the newspaper
language magazine and which could not? Since it was first at the beginning stage, almost all the production steps were
published, GNU students did not have to feel ashamed about challenging to us. While preparing articles in English, we could
having no English newspaper which they would send to their not find an English native speaker who can proofread the English
friends at other colleges. At that time, college students and writings on the campus, or in Jinju. Thirty years ago, there was
faculty exchanged their own publications to others by mail. not an English speaking faculty member in the university. We
usually needed to visit the Airbase in Sacheon or some other
As an ex-reporter of the English campus newspaper, I have
places to meet an English native speaker who was willing to help
witnessed the progress of the campus magazine into full color
us with English proofreading.
issues. The Pioneer covers a variety of topics as found in:
When the articles were ready, the more demanding task was
editorials, campus news, the global issues section, the survey
waiting for us: typesetting and printing. At that time
section etc, which makes it all look so similar to a professional computerized typesetting was unheard of and all the processes of
English magazine like Time. GNU students and faculty typesetting had to be done by laboriously picking up metal types
members seem eager to express their thoughts, interests, and of every letter. In Jinju, there was no printing house which was
points of view about academic, social or political issues. The equipped with English typesetting facilities of newspaper size, so
Pioneer has surely contributed to the development of students it was printed in Busan. We had no choice but to travel to Busan
and alumni alike. I am proud that GNU community members during the weekend to proofread galley proofs and page proofs
are capable of expressing their ideas in English in this global of the newspaper. Those memories are still so vivid after almost
society. 30 years!
Finally, I would like to add that if I am asked to suggest any It is wonderful to see that the Pioneer has matured into a 30
possible challenges for the Pioneer, I would suggest that it years old full-grown adult, who can keep every GNU people
should always do its best in making GNU a real global society informed of the major developments and events occurring
and to help our students to realize their visions. P around the campus in English. P
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he GNU Library is composed of three main libraries
and two branch libraries: the Central Library, the
Academic Information Library, Muncheongak, the
Medical Library, the Law Library as well as the
Marine Science Library. The main library has 700,000
books, over 2,300 different kinds of scientific journals and a large
amount of data stored on video tape and CD. Thanks to the library,
Pictured by Cho, Ah-ra
Send a
system. If students put in their student numbers, they could reserve
and take a seat. However, the seat reservation system hasn’t been
operated since last year because it broke down frequently. The
attempt to get over the shortage of seats in the library with the seat
A
distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) occurs when multiple systems
flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, usually one or
Contributed by akmg.com
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nfluenza A (H1N1) virus is a subtype of influenza virus A and the
most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans and caused by
breathing air contaminated by the virus. Some strains of H1N1 are
Contributed by rj55.com
endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness
and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly
half of all human flu infections in 2006. Other strains of H1N1 are endemic
in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).
In June 2009, World Health Organization (WHO) declared that flu due
to a new strain of swine-origin H1N1 was responsible for the 2009 flu
pandemic. This strain is commonly called “swine flu” by the public media.
People can be infected by a cough or a sneeze. After infection by
influenza A, the patient may suffer from diarrhea, a cough, fever and runny
nose like symptoms of seasonal influenza. According to Center for Disease
Control (CDC) of America, influenza A can be cured by Oseltamivir or
Zanamivir, medicine of influenza.
To prevent infection of influenza A virus, first, do not touch with the
patient. When sneezing and having a cough, cover the mouth and nose by
tissue and after, throw away the tissue and wash hands clean. Avoid to
tough the nose and mouth by own hands and wash hands often. It’s totally
fine to eat pork because not only pork do not infect influenza A but also the
virus is killed by cooking over 70. P
Contributed by www.wikipedia.org
G
uernica is synonymous. One name is that given to a
great masterpiece by Picasso and the other Guernica is
the name of a small city in northern Spain. There is a
close link between Picasso’s Guernica and the region Guernica.
In the spring in 1937, Hitler supplied newly developed
weapons at the behest of General Franco (Francis Franco). Due
to cruel and merciless attacks, thousands of innocent people
died. Picasso drew a symbolic painting to announce this
horrendously tragic act. Let’s look into more specific story on
this event.
■Basque, the Isolated Region
Guernica is the one of the small cities in the Basque region
in the northern part of Spain. Since the Basque region ranges
from northern Spain to southern France, including the western
Pyrenees, it is difficult for me to mention only one part of the
Basque region.
As Basque region adjoins the main land of Europe and has
abundant and various natural resources, several cities such as
Bilbao have become economically important. Contrary to this
development, Basques confronted the dramatic influx of from Spain in 1958. From 1968, they began to fight with the
mainlanders who were encouraged to migrate. Basque oppression of government with the gloves off. For instance,
especially has completely unique culture and life style, so the ETA killed over 800 people including policy makers, high-
migration of others could be enough to shake core Basque ranking officials and even foreigners and also kidnapped over
values. Furthermore, they were also dissatisfied with the 100 people.
distribution of wealth produced in their region. They believed In 1975, subsequent to the death of Franco, the Spanish
that the central government did not invest enough infrastructure government followed the democratic line. They wrote a new
money. These discontents finally came to the surface and then constitution. But the Spanish government would not authorize
they spurred Basques on to the necessity of acquiring political the right to self-determination.
and economic autonomy within the Spanish state. ■Searching for the ways to coexist
■The Spanish War and Massacre As I mentioned, the ETA killed approximately 1,000 people
World War brought changes to Spain. The monarchial since 1968 in order to attain the Basque independence but a
system swaying over Spain for thousands years was based series of cruel events open doubt about what the ultimate
primarily on a corrupt Catholic church. At last, in 1931, policy purposes of the separatists are. For instance, a car bombing
makers and lawmakers adopted a republican form of attack in the Burgos in northern Spain and Majorca Island killed
government and then proclaimed a new constitution which 2 police officers and injured 60 more. The original purpose of
guaranteed freedom of education, assembly, publishing and so ETA was advocating traditional Basque culture, but it seemed to
forth. In 1936, the general election darkened the future of the becoming much more than that.
Iberian Peninsula. In accordance with the result of the election, The confrontational styles of Spanish government do not
the Popular Front (Frente Popular) supported by progressive help. It banned the activity of Batasuna who played the role of
force-republicans, socialists and communists-established a spokesperson role in 2004. The Spanish government limited the
reformative government. Yet, the government of Manuel Azana range of the negotiation. Furthermore, as the EU and the US
y Diez could not stimulate the conservatives. recognized the ETA as a terror organization. This made it much
Germany, with Italy’s connivance, ‘presented’ new weapons for difficult for those in the ETA to affect legitimacy.
to Guernica, an important, symbolic Basque city which despised ■Mutualism and Coexistence
General Franco. Understanding each other is the best way to solve the deep
■Oppression and Resistance and another conflict conflicts. ETA should throw away arms and participate in talks.
As soon as the dictator Franco controlled Spain, he The Spanish government should solve the inhumane
prohibited the Basques to use their own language and measurements which prohibit of the visiting of families. It
encouraged Spanish to move and settle there. They made an would better recognize the ETA as negotiators for piece as the
ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna; Basque Homeland and Freedom) UK did with the IRA (Irish Republican Army) which was also,
to cope with the unfair measurements and achieve independence at one time, regarded as a terror organization. P
A
ccording to research conducted by two
companies, THES and QS, which annually
provide ranking of universities worldwide,
the University of Hong Kong (HKU) was ranked as the
first among Asian universities in 2009. What has made
the ostensibly small university, the strongest in Asia? The Pioneer visited the
Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) at HKU.
Explanations from the Director of Student Development, Mr. Chong Chan-yau
and Chief Student Adviser Ms. Irene Szeto at the Career and Placement
department offer insight for this number one ranking.
PROGRAMS FOR JOB SEEKERS The cooperation between HKU and corporations in the community is a
successful union. HKU is collaborating with international companies. The
school utilizes the wide relations in the following three major programs to help students. First, through ‘Campus Talk’, students
and managers of employers gather at one site. They have accountability of a presentation which is used as a tool for sharing each
other’s information. Second, through ‘Zone Activities’, students join workshops where they can improve interview skills or
exchange useful tips to prepare for being a member of society. Third, through ‘Campus Interview’, companies in need of
employees offer further information, need of employers, and nominations. Students may have to put a ‘feather in their caps’ to be
nominated. Systematic and realistic programs galvanized the interest of businesses and students and resulted in almost 99%
employment rate of HKU graduates in recent years.
WHE THE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY? Does Mr. Chong believe that HKU has been internationalized to the
farthest extent? He says that English is a primary language, therefore is
used as a teaching language at HKU. There are 50% of staff that of various ethnic backgrounds, each year 10% of freshmen
graduate are from Hong Kong and 10% students from overseas as short-term exchange students. HKU has actively cooperated
not only with foreign prestigious universities, but also with world enterprises including 150 Korean companies.
Also, many students are undergoing community service in various regions: Cambodia, Cameroon, Columbia, etc. Their
educational aim is to make students good global citizens. To make the motto feasible, HKU serves diverse curriculums related to
the environment, astronomy, and community service. Students there are naturally exposed to global issues such as disputes,
poverty, and environment.
EMPLOYMENT WITHOUGHT COMPENSATION? The number of staffs in the CEDARS is three times
as many as that of the GNU Human Resource
Development Center. Among 37 members in the CEDARS, about a quarter of them are advisers, directors representing each
department. Does the government support all of the salaries? Surprisingly, they work free of charge. By their own volition or
another’s request, they work for a volunteer career adviser. Several employees return after retirement from business and others are
alumni. They willingly help students to secure employment. Students are given useful information which can be applied in today’s
diverse globe because it is based on insight coming from the adviser’s lifelong experiences.
Coming back to the main entrance of HKU, I’ve got to meet students gathered in a hall preparing a drama. Members would try to
perform students who have mental problems in funny way. There are students who are absorbed not only in studying but also in
finding interests, acting for the community. With the devotion of staff, professors, and students, HKU enjoyed the Asian university
highest ranking over many competitive universities. Why not GNU? P
Who is the Dr. Ho? Dr. Ho obtained his BCs (Building Surveying)
in the UK, MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and
PhD from the University of Hong Kong. He has successfully trained
six Ph.D.s in the area of assessment of building quality, performance
and sustainability. He was Admission Tutor for the BSc ( Surveying)
program for six years, during which the quality of students recruited
improved significantly. He has co-authored two books and has
contributed to chapters of several other books. Dr.Ho’s contribution to
this research area has also been recognized with two awards.
O
n June 25th, the Pioneer reporters, interviewed Dr. Ho
Chi Wing, Daniel, Head of the Department of Real Estate score from The Global English Test, such as IELTS (International
and Construction, the University of Hong Kong (HKU). English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as
Dr. Ho has been elected to be the Asian representative for a Foreign Language). Therefore, HKU’s students have already
Governing Council of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors acquired their ability to use English to take lectures.
(RICS) from 2009 to 2013. ■What is the specific plan for teaching in English?
■The Pioneer learned his department is one of the most All his lectures are a seminar style of class, not a lecture style.
powerful in HKU. What does he think is the strongest point of He presents the subject through using the PPT. According to his
the department of Real Estate and Construction for students? opinion, the whole point of a seminar style class is that students
His department of Real Estate and Construction is proof of the can learn and benefit from each other. It is very effective and
B.Sc. (Surveying) Program and Curriculum, which is offered with useful to make the subject available and understandable to all
the option of double major in economics or finance. He said that students.
the program is unique, and is granted full exemption from all ■The government of Hong Kong is said to support HKU.
written examinations by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors What type of financial support is also available?
(HKIS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Actually, he doesn’t receive financial support but he is offered
for four HKIS surveying divisions, namely general practice, help by his research assistants. Otherwise, he employs several
quantity surveying, building surveying and property and facilities research assistants, and then the Hong Kong government provides
management, along with a range of RICS Faculties. He said that financial supports with several research assistants who work for
his faculty members encourage students to think across the him.
boundaries of traditional academic approaches and solutions to ■The Pioneer heard his Student Evaluation Score has been
real life issues and prepare students for careers in real estate, consistently above average. What does he think about the
construction, banking and finance. secret of success for getting a much higher score?
■All of professors of HKU teach a lecture in English. Is it He has two strong points, which are composed of passion and
more effective to cultivate students of talent, or should commitment. He contributes his time to prepare for his lectures.
students attain their own degree of internationalization? What He also provides feedback to his students if they wonder about his
does he think? research. As he mentioned, he progresses a seminar style of class
HKU’s strongest merit is that all of the professors teach all in which students can share their opinions as well as practice
lectures in English. He said that the world has became questions and answers to each other. As time goes by, due to the
internationalized, which can be defined as the process by which lectures, students learn more specific information and then can get
citizens of the world are unified into a single society and function a high score. His students appreciate his endeavors.
together, thus, he believes he should make efforts to facilitate the ■What does he want to offer GNU students for advice?
talent of students. The bottom line is teaching in English is most He said that a student’s major is not their career path always.
important to cope with the globalized circumstance. In addition, he gave advice to accumulate a variety of experiences
■Are there difficulties to teach the subject in English? is much more important areas of interest than just their major. If
Actually, he applies his knowledge from his real life. For this is accomplished, students can enjoy their life and the students
example, he held a meeting or seminar regularly in English. Even will have another opportunity to learn and acquire experience in
HKU administrators of department communicate in English. other fields which would be helpful to broaden experience in their
Although HKU administrators’ mother tongue is not English, they field of study.
are generally good at English, which means they can explain what He made an additional remark of the importance of combining
they want to say. He repeatedly emphasized the importance of passion with commitment. He said students need to be passionate
improving student’s ability in English for globalization; thus, he is which is evoked by interest and know of the commitment needed
going to keep teaching in English. There aren’t difficulties to teach to be successful. Students should spend time to prepare for what
the subject in English at all. He explained the reason why if they choose to pursue, and to follow their confidence and
strengths. P
THE PIONEER, NO. 147, SEPTEMBER 2009 27
C A M P U S B R I E F I N G
PUBLICITY APPLICATION :
Pictured by Lee, Gi-il
I
f you heard about the public men and women at GNU, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it
is their sunny disposition that radiates with a smile. The men and women of GNU are a wonderful mix of
energetic, diligent personalities. These basic positive characteristics are very important for students. How
to cultivate a positive attitude? What do the publicity people do for GNU? What are the appraisal
standards? This article may answer these questions.
Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Cities of Coexistence:
Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia
Jeong, Ki-hyeong Dept. of Philosophy
one could imagine. This article is a short and Mongol traditional tents called ‘gels’
M
ongolia is changing. There is a
long history of nomadism, the story about the city of Ulaanbaatar, cohabitate in the same town. Each
realities of socialism and Mongolia which may serve to enlighten represents settlement culture and nomadic
capitalism are relatively recent. The our readers about the diversity and culture. From a foreigner’s perspective, it
capital city of Ulaanbaatar demonstrates historical information regarding this looks unnatural. How could we explain a
this. The past and present coexist region of the world. person who lives in a gel and drives a
efficiently in Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar translated is ‘Red hero’. It Toyota? Ulaanbaatar is city of
One cannot fully predict Mongolia’s is a city which is a central place of coexistence.
future. This country is in an important politics, culture and economy in Mongolia It isn’t difficult to find that traditional
point of history. since 1924 when the city became capital. values and modern values still coexist.
What do you imagine when you hear Following that, Russia has supported the After capitalism is accepted, women
the word ‘Mongolia’? Perhaps grasslands, largest growth of population in Mongolia. adorn themselves with jewels and pretty
Genghis Khan, nomads, the Gobi desert Now over a million people live in clothes; however they continue to have a
and camels etc. Many books and Ulaanbaatar and one third of the residents meal with just one dish. Most of buildings
documentaries illustrate the country of of Mongolia make their home. follow conventional form because they
Mongolia and the history of nomadism. Ulaanbaatar is a cultural symbol of were erected in the socialism period.
However, Ulaanbaatar is a city. This Mongolia’s present and future. Apartments are preferred because it’s
city’s reality is very diverse from what It’s very ironic that modern buildings
warmer but Mongolians also think it is a
form of constriction. Perhaps that is the For a new century, perhaps the politics
reason why many Mongolians live in gels need to be addressed. Mongolians believe
in summer. Ulaanbaatar shows many sides this and they have expressed their political
of a culture which makes it a challenge to will. The Democratic Party’s candidate,
define the social character of the capital Elbegdorj, was elected as a new president
city. last May. Mongolia expects social reform
The Sukhbaatar square is the center of from the young president. The newly
Ulaanbaatar. The square is always full of elected government which began in June
people and tourists also visit there. The has to unite Mongolia’s diverse cultural
extended square shows Mongolian’s values and diplomatic relations.
tolerance and national pride. Sukhbaatar is The Sukhbaatar Square now displays a
a Mongol hero who made a declaration of statue of him astride his horse. The words
Mongolia’s independence in 1921. He is a he apparently proclaimed at the time are
respected hero who has been compared engraved on the bottom of the statue. The
with Genghis Khan. Only these two men words tell meaningfully “If we, the whole
are represented in Mongol tugrik notes. people, unite in our common effort and
The modern hero organized a revolutionary common will, there will be nothing in the
party which had been supported by the world that we cannot achieve, that we will
population. not have learned or failed to do.”
The central office of the revolutionary Even Mongolia’s today is complicated
party is not far from the square. and unpredictable; however the citizens
Unfortunately the office was badly know what to do for a better future. Over
damaged by a fire last year. The fire was two weeks, this reporter could feel positive
the result of citizens because of an alleged power and the strong beliefs evident. After
organized election campaign. After 80 five years, ten years and 20 years and in the
years, the citizens began to doubt the future, their political powers and cultural
revolutionary party’s leadership. Many beliefs will become evident. We will
revolutionary politicians became stained by observe this change with interest. P
irregularities and corruption.
Contributed by Kang Gyeong-min
■Seasonal Meats
for September:
Cooking Instructions duck, lamb, pork, rabbit,
oysters, venison, grouse,
mussels, partridge, brown
1. Take off the mung bean’s husk by scrubbing it a trout, squid, monkfish,
day after bean is soaked, and then grind it by a lobster, salmon, sea bass,
clams, dover sole, sardine,
mixer and add water. scallop, mackerel
2. Wash balloon flowers with salt and cut as much
as you can eat.
3. Put the balloon flowers to a heated frying pan
slightly.
4. Fry fernbrake seasoning with spices such as
soy sauce or salt and chop Kimchi.
5. Slice carrot and cut bean sprouts, wash and nip
off spinach properly.
6. After soaking pyogo mushroom, squeeze the
wetness and slice it.
7. Fry sliced mushroom seasoning with salt.
8. Mix all vegetables and ground bean, then knead
it seasoning with salts.
9. Fry mixed dough into oiled pan. P
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- 경상대학교 학부 재적생(휴
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※응모 제외(재외국민 및 가능
외국인 학생, 21~22회 영어
수필 경시대회 수상자)
2. 영어 수필 주제
제한 없음
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엽서4
① Campus World ② Campus Briefing 6. What is the name of the club GNU medical students
③ Social Explore ④ Cover Story join? (2 answers)
① Medical Angel ② Medical Strings
4. How many times did the word Gaechucknarae appear ③ Medical Smile ④ CMF
in this issue?
7. The Travel column in this edition has covered this
① 2 times ② 3 times country.
③ 4 times ④ 5 times
① China ② Mongolia
3. Who is the Pioneer’s English Editor? ③ Japan ④ Hong Kong