The Pioneer No. 148

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No. 148 December 2009
COVER STORY
Incorporation of the
National University
SOCIAL EXPLORER
Credits for Serving
in the Military
The Pioneer Campus English Magazine

CONTENTS
No. 148 December 2009 The Pioneer Campus English Magazine
1 EDITORIAL The Crossroad of Change
3 CAMPAIGN How to Increase Enjoyment of Festival!
SOCIAL EXPLORER 18
4 CAMPUS BRIEFING
11 CARTOON ‘Chosik-nam’ & ‘Geoneomul-nyeo’
14 CAMPUS WORLD Namhae Attration of the South Sea
16 PHOTO ESSAY
A Place for Contemplation at GNU
23 GNU VOICE
24 GLOBAL ISSUE COVER STORY 6
26 ESSAY CONTEST
- Being Afraid of Wearing New Clothes
- Meaning of Family in One’s Life
- The Most Priceless Time in My Life
: Teaching Practice
30 REVIEW Artwork
TRAVEL 12
32 HEALTH Underworld Exploration
PEOPLE 2
The Pioneer is Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine.

Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gajwa-dong, Jinju Si, Gyeongsangnam-Do, Korea. Publisher
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ra(bokshalabong@gnu.ac.kr) Reporters Lee, Gi-il(lovesweetly@gnu.ac.kr) Seong, Hyeon-
cheong(cjddl1215@gnu.ac.kr) Cub-Reporters Kwon, Min-seo(minseo7@gnu.ac.kr) Kim, Hye-seung
(zongka@gnu.ac.kr) Moon, Hyun-jin(jjin724@gnu.ac.kr) Park, Ki-jeong(wy6424@gnu.ac.kr) Yang, Song-
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E D I T O R I A L
The Crossroad of Change
Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief
I
walked along the streets strewn with fallen leaves. As I watched those signs that winter will become
reality, this saying filled my mind, ‘Time flies.’ It has been three years since I entered the university,
which ultimately means the same amount of time has passed since I joined the Pioneer. The hair style I
sported for the first time looked very strange at first. In the early days, everything around the Pioneer
seemed unfamiliar: the atmosphere of the office, using new kinds of computers for editing, etc. However, as time
passed, I became accustomed to working with them, and sadly now is time to say good bye to the Pioneer, my
lovely Pioneer.
I wonder how I should manage my new circumstance. My thoughts go blank. Someone told me, “We should
think about what things remain after leaving so that we will be able to prepare for another change.” What will
remain when I am no longer an editor and student? As time passes, many feelings come to the surface. On the
one hand, I will acquire independence, which means that I have to be responsible for my own livelihood, and
have I prepared adequately for my future?
What things will remain if GNU is not a ‘national university’, but rather a ‘national autonomous university’?
There have been arguments related to the incorporation of national universities in South Korea. If the law being
considered is passed in the National Assembly, the decision cannot be reversed. In the circumstance that
changing a national university to an incorporated university is put on the congressional table, members cannot
help but to feel anxious: ‘We cannot guarantee our future and tuition fees will increase’.
To date, GNU has drummed up support for achieving something new: bilateral cooperative affairs with
global universities, a second university hospital to be built in Changwon, the first Korean Aerospace graduate
school which opened last year, the nursing graduate school has been newly established, and remarkable
achievements in life sciences. GNU has been approved for supreme grade four out of five BK (Brain Korea) 21
projects, and chosen as a World Class University given the third ranking following Seoul National University
and KAIST. GNU’s advancement has been steady if not spectacular.
I am proud of being at the intersection of this astonishing development. A GNU slogan reads ‘Regional
GNU, Global GNU, and Future GNU’, I too have my motto, Be bright, be positive, and be active, which my
high school homeroom teacher taught me. The words inspired me whenever I had difficult times and will
continue to encourage me ever after. Someone said, ‘Life is a continuous change’. Now is the time to change for
with everything there is a season.
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THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 1

P E O P L E
A Who Is
student enrolled at manner. My goal is to cultivate
Gyeongsang National my own musical style and
University performed presentation and not to
a song which was impersonate other artists.
GNU
quite an inspiration! This However, the audience
Internet video ranked first, Nate appreciated my efforts.
(an Internet portal site). This
student is currently studying You must of have had experiences
mathematics at GNU. The singing that we very pleasing to
Pioneer had the opportunity to the audience? When I was a
‘Na-Ul’?
talk to this student: trainee, the drillmaster asked me
to sing and so I performed during
When did you start to practice mealtime. When I was serving in
singing? I started to practice the military service, I performed
singing as a middle school as well. This allowed me to gain
student. During that period of my confidence due to the positive Moon, Hyun-jin Yang, Song-hee
life, rock music was a popular reception as well as earn money Kwon, Min-seon Cub-Reporter
genre among teenagers. Some of when enduring financial
pictured by Lee, Gi-il

my friends practiced songs hardships.
which were in the rock and roll
musical style. This genre of Does your girlfriend support your
music appealed to me, so I musical career? Currently I am
decided to give it a try. not in a relationship, however
many females in the audience
How do you practice songs? To were very supportive. They said,
have similar voice and style like “You are so good at singing”,
a professional singer, I practiced and other women were surprised
many songs from Jo, Sung-mo, to learn that I was trying out in
Whee-Sung, Fly to the Sky, and an audition.
Na-Ul. As a high school student,
I found it challenging to adopt Do you have any particular songs
Whee-Sung’s musical that present a challenge? Where
performance and approach to the do you practice your craft? I have
material. For this reason, I no specific song that I find a
always practiced his songs. At challenge, however I practice
that time, I was called ‘Whee ‘Do you know that’ by Kim,
Suk.’(haha). Recently I practiced Bum-soo, and ‘Love seat’ by
Na-Ul’s “Don’t go, don’t go” Whee-Sung. As I reside in the
among other songs. However, university dormitory, I cannot
my objective is to find my own practice in the dormitory out of
musical voice and presentation respect for my peers, so I usually
of the music. practice outdoors. When I am
alone, I feel free to sing loudly. I
Are you fond of being called ‘GNU often go to a byroad of the
Na-Ul’? The master of ceremonies English Only Zone to practice
introduced me as ‘Gyeongsang my material and sometimes to a
National University Na-Ul’ at singing room. P
the festival which put some
pressure on me to perform in that
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C A M P A I G N
Lee, Gi-il Reporter (pictured by Kang, Gyeong-min)
T
he Gaechuk Daedong festival was held from October 13th to the 16th, 2009. This year’s festival participation was
decreased due to swine influenza. Many GNU students were dissatisfied with the reduction of events which
diminished the overall enjoyment somewhat. The freshmen, who began their studies at GNU this year, had quite
high expectations for the festival. Although this was an unfortunate reality for many students, there are ways to
promote the enjoyment of the festival for all. Below is a list of positive actions which will contribute toward a positive
experience of the Gaechuk Daedong Festival. P
How to Increase Enjoyment of Festival!

C A M P U S B R I E F I N G
The Sixty First Museum of Ancient Memorandum of

Anniversary Literature Understanding
contributed by GNU library

contributed by gnnews.co.kr
contributed by umsl.edu
Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief Kim, Hye-seung Cub-Reporter Kwon, Min-seo Cub-Reporter
G G G
yeongsang National NU plans to build a NU and Missouri
University which opened on Museum of Ancient University (MU)
October 20, 1948 with 38 Literature. GNU reported established the ‘MU-GNU
students, greeted its 61st that for the Museum of Global Star Teaching &
anniversary this year. The 61st Ancient Literature to become a reality Research Complex’. The President of
anniversary ceremony was held October approximately 19 billion won are GNU, Ha, Woo-song visited MU from
19th 2009, in the Pioneer Auditorium in required by 2010 by the Ministry of August 12th to the 17th, 2008 and an
SOLEIP with 500 participants including Education Science and Technology. agreement of Memorandum Of
the President of the university, faculty The museum will manage, Understanding(MOU) was established.
members, students, and the Chief of the research, exhibit, and promote The contents of the MOU encompassed
University Hospital. education of cultural assets in The International Association Research
This year, ten people received Gyeongnam, and the Gyeongnam Center, the establishment a
Gaechuck Honors. Citations for long term Ancient Literature Specialty Library Biotechnology and Research and
employees were given to 72 people will manage ancient literature and Development Centre.
including Professor Yang, Min-seok, who cultural heritage preservation. There a GNU-MU International Association
has been employed by GNU for the last vast amount of recorded material, but Centre is being established at Songdo in
40 years. the library’s capacity is only 562.81 . Incheon Free Economic Zone. GNU and
GNU was promoted from a college to The Museum of Ancient Literature MU agreed that the school will open in
a university in 1980, and now has nearly which has a scale of 9200 will September, 2010.
20,000 students and 1,420 faculty possibly commence as soon as 2011. The first entrance quota will
members. The school of Agriculture and A GNU faculty member commence with 1,000 students. If
Life Science, Aerospace, and Materials commented, “It has not been decided if competitiveness increases, it will be able
Science and Engineering are specialties. the Museum and Ancient Literature to accept 3000 students. The
President Ha emphasized, “No mater Library will be integrated into one International Association Campus
how challenging the uncharted territory, building or divided into two. Single administers academic courses and
we should go forward as pioneers and construction may be better taking the graduate school courses, and plans to
reform for our future prosperity.” cost into consideration”. Even though develop the ‘GNU-MU International
The unremitting efforts of students the building design process is not Association Research Center’.
and faculty have made GNU the choice completed as of yet, many parties are President Ha commented, “It will
for high educational standards. GNU has showing interest. P enhance globalization, and promote the
already become a world leader among top role of research oriental university.” P
ranking universities, and the future is ours
to behold! P

The Genome of Female Employment
Foreign Professors
a Cucumber Opportunities
contributed by unn.net
Contributed by Female Labor Employment Service agency
contributed by Nature Genetics
Park, Ki-jeong Cub-Reporter Yang, Song-hee Cub-Reporter Moon, Hyun-jin Cub-Reporter
G G G
NU professor Kim, Jae- NU conducted the Barista NU foreign professors are
yeon’s Research team Education Program, one of a welcome addition! This
(Dept. of Applied the Female Labor will promote the
Bioscience) decoded a Participation Programs, university internationally.
genome of cucumber with other team from June 4th to the 9th. This was However, compared to other
members. The paper entitled, The compromised of small courses which universities, provincial universities
Genome of the Cucumber, Cumis include: Nail art, Nature Soap Making, currently have insufficient foreign
sativus L.) was published in ‘Nature and Organic Cookie Making from instructors.
Genetics’ on November 1, 2009 on the August 18th to 20th and there was also To strengthen the university’s
web site. Cucumbers are categorized as a workshop for Image Making. faculty, GNU has hired two foreign
gourds along with melons, water melons, The workshop for Image Making professors. One professor is Amalendu
and pumpkins. These crops encompass sponsored by the Development for Sau (from India) presently instructing
farmland which is approximately nine Female Employment program had in the Department of Mechanical &
million hectares and produces about one GNU course instructors participating Aerospace Engineering. The other
billion and 84 million tons of fruit, seeds with students for three hours over the professor is Haike Hermanns (from
and vegetables annually. Cucumbers are course of three days which was held Germany) instructing in the
the first vegetable in which the genome from November 10th to 22th. The Department of Political Science. For
was decoded and the seventh plant as a course was offered by the Human new professors from abroad, GNU is
specimen for studying following the Resources Development Center, and an attractive choice for employment.
Arabidopsis thaliana, rice plant, millet, every day the instructors were rotated. Amalendu Sau commented, “GNU
poplar, grape and papaya. The course was compromised of three has a good working environment in
According to Professor Kim, “The segments: Voice Consulting for a general, particularly excellent research
cucumber genome initiative began with Successful Interview, First and teaching activities. I intend to
the decoding of the genome of cucumber Impressions, and ‘Interview Manners’. serve as a very dynamic teacher and an
this year”. Research teams The employment coordinator of the excellent researcher, and I hope this
compromising of BGI-Shenzhen, two course commented, “The class course eventually brings some recognition as
universities of China, three universities went favorably and progressed rapidly a successful scientist based at GNU.”
located in the US, South Korea, to theory-centered education, and then GNU plans to employ more foreign
Australia, and Netherlands, are led by on to training centered education. This professors and this will ultimately
Dr. Huang Sanwen who is employed at course could be useful for the all GNU broaden the school’s horizons. P
the Academy of China. The genome of students.” P
the cucumber contains information as to
the sex being selected. P

C O V E R S T O R Y
Incorporation of the
A
banner which reads, ‘No
National
to the Bling-Bling
University’ appeared in
French earlier this year.
These days, the
controversy regarding
incorporation of the national universities
is becoming an issue again. The
incorporation of a national university
permits the university administration to
University
conduct business similar to a private
company in terms of management of
organizations, assessment of results,
financial operations, promotion of
faculties, etc. National universities have
been regulated by the nation; however, if
incorporation becomes a reality, the
regulations would decrease. The national
autonomous universities are responsible
“Improving the competitiveness is the
for their own administrative management
in many areas.
ultimate reason of incorporating
In Korea, this issue has remained
controversial since 1987 when the
national universities.”
Education Reform Deliberation
Commission reported on the
“The rich universities will be richer, the
incorporation of national universities for
the first time. In 1995, it was suggested
poor universities will be poorer.”
again in Congress. In 2007, the legislative
bill related to the incorporation of national tuition fees. To alleviate some of these Committee for Education, Science and
universities was submitted, but it was concerns and to fulfill the incorporation Technology, stated, “The financial
dispelled. In the interim, Japan plan in degrees, the nation sponsored committee which consists of 9 to 15
incorporated 87 national universities in other projects of integrating national members will be granted responsibility to
2004. In Korea, Ulsan National Institute universities in each province and arrange the operating expenses with the
contributed by Kang, Moo-seong

of Science and Technology began as a proposing the National Universities Kyobi accounts (a new term including
national autonomous university for the Finance and Accounts Bill. Kiseong accounts (action committee
first time in 2009. By integrating national universities in expenses) plus general accounts
The application of the new model of one province, administrative tasks will (governmental support) and also tuition
administrative management may be a ultimately become more efficient. Also, fees”.
challenging task. Although the the integrated universities would have According to the report ‘Major
government announced that the total higher student enrollment rates and Policies and Plans for 2009’ by the
amount of money given to the national consequently more financial resources. Ministry of Education, Science and
universities would be similar, many Therefore government can evade Technology, ‘In return for expanded
universities are concerned because they estimating monetary budgets. Also, the autonomy, universities will be supposed
envision less financial support and higher bill which is under consideration by the to meet requirements and disclose school

contributed by image.hani.co.kr
administrative and analytical data.’ The Ministry will require competitiveness is the ultimate reason of incorporating national
universities to conduct self-evaluation reports and publicize the universities.”
results.’ This will result in accurate and precise administrative On the other hand, there are inherent disadvantages as well. If
data disclosed for the responsibility of self-regulation. a national university is incorporated, the university may become
Incorporating national universities is like a double edged commercialized. The departments which may become
sword. On the one hand there are advantages. First, the overcrowded with students are favorable to gain employment;
universities can attain more autonomy by removing red tape, however, other basic learning skills could deteriorate. Second, the
especially in finance. The university can open a variety of selection of the first members of the financial committee is given
profitable businesses by itself. Also, the decision making to the President of the university; this may ultimately result in an
processes will be more flexible. Second, the expenditure uneven distribution of responsibility. Kim, who works as an
procedures would be efficient by integrating national accounts advisor in the Korea Federation of National University Professor
and non national accounts. The government can also reduce the Association, commented, “Although the reports said that the total
burden of financial support in general. Third, it can activate the amount of operation expenses are given to national universities,
endeavors of members of other universities. Finally, it can if the privatization really happens, the government will distribute
promote national universities to become competitive in the global money based on accomplishment. The rich universities will be
world. A member concerned with the project in Education, richer, the poor universities will be poorer,” he added, “The
Science and Technology commented, “Improving the essential reason of existing national universities is to give
opportunities to many students who want to study but are not
wealthy.”
contributed by Kang, Moo-seong
The incorporation of national universities have many merits

and demerits. There are many questions related to this issue.
What potential complications will the national universities
encounter once they get incorporated? What should the effective
measures be to resolve the slow progress of Korean national
universities in the world? What is the reason the national
universities exist? GNU also researches the topic with foreign
national autonomy university cases. Before any final decisions, it
is evident that much discussion is required. P

C O V E R S T O R Y
GNU : What Does
the future Hold?
Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief
I
f GNU implements an Moreover, GNU is going to build a of six parts. They focus on the
incorporated national university hospital which is affiliated with GNU’s integration of universities, research
model, what strong points does hospital in Changwon City. involving the incorporation of
GNU have that would assist in Although GNU has enhanced universities, establishing Songdo
this decision? GNU has struggled competitiveness in various fields, GNU international campus, improving
to enhance international has to consider the other consequences. employment, managing assets, and
competitiveness in various fields. If GNU implements the Incorporation governing GNU symbols.
First of all, GNU and the of the National University, perhaps In the case for community to
University of Missouri-Columbia several undesirable consequences will integrate the university, it has practiced
(MU) reached an agreement that both appear. two activities. First, it has sought to
universities will construct the MU- Firstly, GNU will not be provided invest in universities which are suitable
GNU Global Star Teaching & much financial support from the to integrate with GNU. It found five
Research Complex at Songdo in government. If so, GNU has no choice universities and then researched strong
Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). but to increase the tuition fees in order points and weak points if GNU
The GNU-MU Global R&D Centre to administer GNU. One of the most integrates. Second, it has prepared
will have many scholarships available. important purposes of a national survey for members of GNU about
GNU contracted Mutual university is to guarantee students who integrating with other university.
Understanding of Intent with MU. The suffer from financial difficulty to study It is considered that the integration
purpose of contraction is to cultivate with lower intuition fees than private of universities is for the purpose of
creative and talented students. universities. Therefore, GNU may not incorporating national universities. The
Second, GNU is qualified with achieve this objective. plan for integration was offered;
notable achievements in agriculture Second, GNU will reinforce the however, it had to combine into one
and life science research. According to specific fields which make a profit such university with other colleges within
the research conducted by the as the College of Engineering, the same district. It is difficult to solve
JoongAng Newspaper which annually Agriculture and Life Science, the problem without the consideration
provides ranking of universities in Medicine, Nursing, and Veterinary of student’s opinions.
Korea, GNU achieved the first ranking Medicine. Relatively, other colleges, Do you wonder about GNU
of the field of animal bioscience among especially the college of Humanities students’ opinion? If you took part in
Korean universities in 2009. which focuses on studying the survey, how did you answer the
Third, GNU’s Embedded Research foundational knowledge may questions? The Pioneer polled more
Centre was selected ITRC (Information ultimately be undermined. The than 300 students to find out what they
Technology Research Center) in 2009. Humanities emphasize acquiring think of integration of the universities
The centre will have put two billion natural knowledge rather than earning located in Jinju area. Those are
dollars in oder to develop a highly profit. Also, a plan for integration of composed of GNU and International
efficient Embedded SW(Software) universities has been raised because it University of Korea and Chinju
until December, 2012. Also, it focuses can lose the financial support from the National University of Education, and
on developing an OFP(Operating government. Jinju Health College.
Flight Program) and an integrated Furthermore, GNU implemented a
IMA(Intergrated Modula Avionics). strategy committee which is composed

universities. The International University of
Survey Questionnaire : Korea and the Jinju Health College aim at Survey analysis :
training professionals while GNU's
1. What do you think about integration educational objects are acquiring and Approximately 76.6% of students
among GNU and International University researching knowledge. (37.4%) disagree with the integration. Students believe
of Korea and Chinju National University GNU students may lose their sense of the educational purposes are different among
of Education, and Jinju Health College? belongings and identity through integration. universities. Moreover, GNU students
Do you agree with integration or not? (36%) worried about losing their sense of belongings
Agree (23.3%) Disagree (76.7%) There are no concrete steps for and identity through the integration.
integration. (10.9%) About 23.3% of students are inclined to
2. If you agree with the integration, what It is not an essential plan for GNU the integration. The reason is it will be helpful
is the reason for approval? because GNU can strengthen the to improve GNU's competitiveness because
Many local universities have suffered competitiveness enough without the GNU students can take lectures of excellent
from a lack of a quorum, so it is an essential integration. (15.7%) professors. Also, if it is implemented, the
alternative plan for GNU. (10%) government will provide financial support.
It improves GNU’s competitiveness 4. If GNU doesn’t implement the Due to this support, GNU facilities and
because GNU students can take a lecture of integration, how can GNU increase its lectures will be improved. They are looking
excellent professors. (54.3%) competitiveness? forward to a promising future.
If it is implemented, the government will GNU adopts more full time lecturers and About 72.7% of students hope that if
provide financial support. Due to this part time lecturers. (24.3%) GNU diversifies scholarship and activates
support, the GNU facilities and lectures will GNU diversifies scholarship. (32.7%) more overseas program, GNU can promote its
be improved. (35.7%) GNU activates overseas programs such as competitiveness by itself. Besides, there are
an Overseas Internship, exchange student other opinions which consist of establishing a
3. If you disagree with the integration, programs, and others. (40%) law school, lowering tuition fees, and
what is the supporting reason for Other (3%) changing the school name to Gyeongnam
disapproval? National University.
Education purposes are different among
P
A University Crisis Approaches

Kim, Dal-gon Professor of Dept. of Accounting
W
hat will GNU be like in quorum and 22.5% of Korean percentage of employment rates is very
10 years? Have you universities didn’t fill the quorum important. However, it may be time to
ever imagined the future requirements. integrate with other universities. GNU
of GNU? Many One of the most serious problems is has no choice but to follow the direction
students and members of GNU are trying the decline in student enrollment. If we of the government’s action plans.
to improve our competitiveness. Do you assume that the entrance quota of the It may be hard to consider that
think that GNU will strengthen in this university is maintained, the graduation integration with other universities will
regard? When we consider the of high school students will be reduced improve our competitiveness. It is true
environment of education that we are by approximately170,000. This number that some universities, which are already
confronted with, perhaps the direction means the same number of graduating unified, face disagreement with each
that our university must take needs to be students will remain after 50 universities other. However, a positive outlook may
carefully considered. are closed. The crisis will be a pressing be the key. In the case of GNU, we may
A branch university, the state one within 10 years. have an opportunity to rectify potential
University of America, will be built at Perhaps the university should change. weak points in unification with other
Songdo, Incheon in 2010. GNU with We must make a university that attracts universities. GNU has to choose whether
inevitably have to compete with student enrollment. GNU has to change this change will come from within the
universities abroad. Also, in 2008, 42 its name as well as to strengthen institution, or it will be forced to change
universities were short of a necessary publicity. Moreover, increasing the via external sources. The choice is ours. P

C O V E R S T O R Y
Raising the Viability

incorporated national universities. They
acquire competitive power over the
world and are ranked 16 in evaluation of
the world’s leading one hundred
universities from the United States
University is required to
magazine, Newsweek. They also can
promote research and study with
provided funds without any approval
take more responsibility from the government. In other words,
instant practicability can be
accomplished by reducing a course and
Seong, Hyeon-cheong Reporter not having to obtain approval from the
government. However, Tokyo
U
niversity graduate practical abilities of graduates. However,
University is required to take more
students are only one national university was ranked
responsibility as they manage and
accustomed to the in the top ten. Perhaps this translates into
undertake education independently.
practical ability that private universities in competitive
Therefore, they encourage general
required for official fields outrank national universities.
education courses such as Human
work. In particular, Therefore, they considered incorporation
Studies. In addition, they revitalized
graduates are responsible for for encouraging more competitive power
some education courses such as biology,
contributing toward the solution of social and providing a higher level of
social economy, ideology and art. There
problems such as low birthrates, education. In the meantime, the
are also integrated courses in science and
decreasing population, and
literary education for upgrading
aging. Perhaps universities
personal knowledge. They have
need more reformation to
made connections not only with
upgrade professional
other incorporated national
knowledge, creativity, and
universities, but private
widen the global understanding
universities as well. Moreover,
for students.
they have obtained some
An incorporated university
contribution for funds for the
in America offers unrestricted
university by forming class
studies of research and
reunions and solidifying alumni.
educational programs. In fact,
They recently accelerated
there are only state managed
internationalizing the university
universities in America, no
to provide a prestigious choice to
national universities. This
study.
situation differs from the
However, Japanese
university management
universities already have a solid
systems in Korea. On the other
financial basis from the onset. It
hand, in the case of our
can disrupt the educational
neighbor Japan, they have
environment without a well
completed incorporating
executed plan of operation.
national universities. Much analysis has educational system of universities in
However, perhaps we need to obtain
been completed which may lend insight Japan is similar to Korea in that
more information regarding this issue
for comparison to the national government manages the budget,
before any final decisions. Furthermore,
universities. administration, infrastructure etc. The
the university should explore some cases
Eighty nine of the national national universities should be
and analyze the incorporation models of
universities in Japan were changed to responsible for self-regulation due to
other universities to get a true reflection
incorporated universities. In fact, they government control.
of the viability of this decision. P
conducted research regarding the future Tokyo University is one of the best

C A R T O O N
‘Chosik-nam’ & ‘Geoneomul-nyeo’

Jeong, Seong-gyeong Dept. of Biochemistry, 07

T R A V E L
Namhae
raction of the
Att
South Sea

Lee, Gi-il Reporter (pictured by Lee, Gi-il)
I
n the southeastern part of with the most beautiful natural scenery dedication to the previous art centre in
Gyeongnam, there are many where one could see a panoramic view appearance and construction. The art
places of interest to visit which of mountains. As we walked up to the center displays the subject of Jangseung
include an art centre, an hill on the way to the village, we could (a wooden sculpture with scared and
extraordinary German village, and see a rock with the inscription ‘German wicked face), including a permanent
a small port in South Sea. Village’ in Korean. We felt like we were exhibition of paintings produced by the
accessing an entrance to a fantasy world. artists. Visitors can view the making of
A German village in Korea The town’s layout reminded us how metal, egg craft, ceramics, workshops
In the 1960s, when Korea was going much travel satisfaction we could derive and the exhibition of miniatures, crafts,
through a difficult time, the Korean from it. Also, there are forests for rest sail boat models, and recycled materials
government decided to support Koreans stops, and a butterfly ecological area are on display throughout the room.
who were living in Germany. These right next to the settlement town. In Numerous collections are exhibited in
residents devoted their life to the Hamburg we encountered an authentic the playground with an outdoor stage, a
development of the economy and German style restaurant. fountain, and walking trails.
modernization of Germany.
As this plan took shape, a German The Sunup Art Center The Yacht festival
village was erected in Korea for social An elementary school which was The Yacht festival was held in
interaction with residents and to abandoned by closure was renovated Mulgeon Port in Namhae from Oct. 9th
maintain a close connection with and became a cultural art space which to October 11, 2009. Approximately
German culture. The village was opened on May 10, 2003. It is located on 200 participants and 70 ships were ready
developed in coordination with the the hill overlooking the sea. The Sunup to depart from the port for the second
exotic culture of Germany. The Art center was refurbished to look like a yacht festival. The large crowds and
traditional cultural art village was European school hut with the ships made the experience very
donated by the government with framework in keeping with the original enjoyable! The location of this event has
approximately 30,000 square feet building. Approximately 50,000 proven to be successful due to tourism
located in the South Sea which aided collections (domestic and foreign) are resources to draw visitor’s attention and
development of the town. Housing exhibited in the center. Exhibition of interest. It also helps the community to
construction was completed in the paintings, crafts and photographs are gather local citizens to cooperate to
traditional German style as materials often exhibited. Also, various programs make this event an overwhelming
were imported from Germany. As a are utilized by the students which success. Dedicated people operate this
result, 29 buildings owned and operated provided an experiential learning space. festival and provide a temporary
by Koreans living in Germany operate There is the Folk Museum which houses restaurant to help nourish hungry
inns for tourists. collections of folk artwork. visitors. P
Koreans settled in the German town Memories of the classroom is a

CAMPUS WORLD
GNU WINTER
W
inter is becoming a reality. GNU students are
FASHION
preparing to protect themselves from the
coming winter. It is absurd to wear
fashionable clothes without thinking about
Lee, Gi-il Reporter
For men’s clothing trends, summer rich color which resembles

color bleached from sunlight emerges as the new luxury color
elegantly expressed when harmonizing with grey. This trend in
men’s winter jackets permits comfort and is practical at the same
time. The major considerations when choosing a winter coat are that
they should be slim fitting and well designed.
Pea-coat
A
winter coat is an excellent option for men who
want to look smart and classy. For a man, first
impressions are very important. You may have that
excellent trench coat that you wear often, but when it is
really cold, you need something warmer. A pea-coat
however, will permit warmth and protection from the cold
with sensible styling.
pictured by Lee, Gi-il
Padding
P
adding is no longer just for sporty casual. Padding is
about to be reborn into a slim fitting, fascinating
design, and it provides much winter warmth and
comfort. Winter padding satisfies men’s needs for being
fashionable with a sporty style. However, we recommend
that padding needs detailed styling for each man.Padding
with horizontal stripes generally looks good on everyone, and
diamond shapes promotes an intelligent image.

the necessity of keeping warm in the winter season. What
should we consider when choosing fashionable, affordable,
and sensible coats for the winter? What kinds of coats for
men and women are fashionable right now? P
Seong, Hyeon-cheong Reporter
Women’s strongest trends,

in jackets are made up of a monochrome and neutral color with a
point of bright color such as red or orange. Fashion experts say this
coming fashion winter will include strong silhouettes and
sophisticated glamour. Focus will be on the jacket which is made of
basic wool.
Shaggy Furs
Y
ou can be a special woman! Shaggy coats can keep
us both warm and looking fabulous. This choice is
more sophisticated with a long haired fox sleeve
and mixture of several fur materials.
pictured by Seong, Hyeon-cheong
Female dandy
M
asculine fashion takes a dandy turn in this season
in the tuxedo trend and military fashion. The
2009/2010 trends are definitely feminine. Those
can be accentuated with a wasp waist and a silhouette style.

P H O T O E S S A Y
A place for
Contemplation at GNU
Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief (pictured by Cho, Ah-ra)
W
hen we discover trees discarding their leaves, perhaps we also feel that winter will soon become
a reality. When the weather gets colder, we bundle ourselves up in thick coats and hide
ourselves under the bedclothes. We blow our hands to keep them warm. This leads me to long
for the quiet places at GNU in the fall. In autumn, the leaves have turned yellow, red, and gold.
In October and November, autumn is in full bloom. I would like to introduce rather novel places at GNU where
one can appreciate the beauty of nature.
The First GNU Campus Photograph Contest

contributed by Lee, Hui-seong
Festival contributed by Cho, Ki-bong

There was an exciting
atmosphere which left an
everlasting memory for all
participants.
Highest award of contest
contributed by Cho, Seung-hyun
Night view of Dormitory

Yegrina Upon opening the window of
It was an extremely cold dawn after the my room in the LG dormitory,
rain had fallen. I wandered through the GNU the stars glittered. A moment to
campus with my boyfriend and reached for reflect on nature’s beauty!
his hand. The weather was cold, but my heart
only housed warmth. Award of Excellence
Award of Excellence

P

S O C I A L E X P L O R E R
In 2009, the Ministry of National Defense readjusted
the rate of additional points. It dropped from 5% to
2.5% and the percentage will be applicable to the
examination score that applicants earn.
Credits for Serving
in the Military
contributed by the Ministry of National Defense
Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief
H
as the question In Korea, military service service. Perhaps due to these delay for men to participate in
of military is compulsory. Most young circumstances, some of men public affairs. Thus, the
service been men have to enlist in the wish to avoid military service. system was introduced to
explored lately? military to satisfy citizen The Ministry of National assist in facing the inherent
In Korea, there obligations to the national Defense implemented the obstacles upon discharge from
are five obligations of Korean defense. Some Koreans credits for the serving in the service. Discharged service
citizens which include paying consider military service for military which began in 1961 personnel would provide
taxes, the conservation of young men not a constructive to 1999. assistance in obtaining
nature, education, labor and use of time and energy. The The system’s objectives positions as public officials.
national defense. Perhaps one service involves training in the were to bring opportunities Also, it encouraged men not to
of the most important duties is army for two years. and economic advantages to evade military service.
national defense. Most Korean Moreover, the sons of Korea’s the men who were discharged Participants of the credits
men perhaps need to large conglomerates and high from the army. The service for the serving in the military
strengthen the moral ranking government officials men were accustomed to life were given additional points
obligation to national defense shirk their responsibility and as a solider for two years, according to the term of
which encompasses duty to the Korean nation. An which ultimately may lead to military service. If service
approximately half of GNU Olympic gold medalist was difficulty to adapt to everyday personnel desired to enter
student population. exempted from military life in society. It also caused public service, Credits for

percentage will be applicable
to the examination score that
applicants earn.
contributed by Chung,Sung-jun/Getty Images

This issue does affect the
student population of GNU
because of the half number of
men and woman students. The
Pioneer is going to follow this
controversial issue in future
articles by conducting a
serving in the military was Korea terminated the system additional points earned was survey with the aim of
beneficial in the written because it was perceived as a too high. In 2009, the Ministry providing clarity of this issue
examination process. If men violation of right pertaining to of National Defense so that all involved will make
trailed a pike for two years, women and people with readjusted the rate of informed decisions that will
five percent of additional disabilities. Secondly, the additional points. It dropped ultimately result in stronger
points were awarded upon Constitutional Court of Korea from 5% to 2.5% and the Korean. P
completion of a full mark in judged that the system
the civil service written imposed a restriction on the
examination. Men who were merit system for the equality
discharged from military of recruiting government
service within two years were officials.
given three percent of Two perspectives were

additional points. entertained regarding this
However, the system was issue. One view of the
abolished in 1999 for several program was the program did
reasons. First, it infringed not support the constitution
upon the privilege of equality. itself. The other view of the
The Constitutional Court of program is the rate of

The Pros & Cons

of the Credits for Serving in the Military
I
n Korea, the discussion that men who have finished their mandatory military service should be granted additional scores (especially
in state-run exams) has been suggested again. There have been lively debates and strong arguments for the positive and negative
factors inherent in this issue. There are different points of view regarding the system itself and the perceived inadequate
compensation. Perhaps we could explore these various opinions further.
Related Articles :
In Korea, according to the 10th article of the constituent, All members of the nation have dignity and value, and the right to pursue
happiness. The nation has to guarantee inviolable fundamental human rights’. However, in the 37th article, ‘All freedom and rights
can be restricted by law in a necessary situation for national security, order maintenance, or public safety. The level of restriction
should not infringe upon the nature of individual freedom and rights.’ In 39th article, it states, ‘The whole nation has the duty of
national defense based on the law.’ It has been obligatory that Korean men should attend the military service. Based on these related
articles, is compensating men who may or may not have enlisted in service be given additional scores fair?
The credits for the serving in the military and the Adequacy of Compensation
What specific factors are being taken into consideration? To whom will it apply? It will apply to men who have finished their two
year military service. Also, it will be applicable to people preparing exams to become public servants. The main point is to consider
perhaps is an additional 2.5% points to the acquired scores and the number of people selected by getting the additional points will be
limited to 20% of all capacity. Although the number of people preparing for state exams increases and the number of men increases
also, it does represent a large proportion of the population. Also although it is a minority, there will be people who want to perform
their military duty, but cannot. Perhaps that is the reason why there is controversy regarding the issue of adequate compensation.
Pros Cons
People who have done army service for two years are A more comprehensive argument is needed.
relatively disadvantaged. The lost time must be compensated. Disadvantage for disabled people and women who cannot
The nation should be responsible for the sacrifice made on get the same benefits by providing army service.
behalf of military personnel. The number of beneficiaries is limited. The benefits are
It will reduce the number of draft dodgers. applied to only people who will be preparing for the civil
Participants who are destined for success will pass the exam service examinations.
without the additional scores and people who are destined to The system violates the law that all citizens of Korea can
fail will not pass the exam with additional scores. be inaugurated into public office based on their ability and
Korea has been enforcing the conscription system, so the aptitude, by giving extra points irrelevant to those factors.
legislative and political assistance should match this. The compensation is not appropriate. Instead, wider
measures should be examined such as offering career
Additional scores are applied to people who have passed the
development programs, reducing tax, and supporting a
first examination. The grade of those affected by the additional
pension program. P
scores is evaluated by adding points to the evaluation score
itself.

Seong, Hyeon-cheong Reporter
What Do
GNU
Students
Think?
women 1. If you support this system, please select one opinion :

men
women 2. If you oppose this system, please select your opinion :

men
women 3. What should we focus on as the most important issue?

men

Endless
contributed by http://cafe.naver.com/kaistdebating/499
Issue
Lee, Gi-il Reporter
S
ince December 23rd 1999, credit for
military service has been deemed
unconstitutional. The issue is whether
military exemption invades civil rights
contributed by http://blog.naver.com/gls1132
or not.
The constitutional court ruled that credits
issued for military service discriminates against
women. There is also the problem of those who
attempt to evade their military duties by seeking
service exemptions.
Perhaps we should find a permanent solution,
not just temporary one. The system of military
recruitment needs to be overhauled. Another
solution is to reduce tensions on the Korean
peninsula. If Inter-Korean reconciliation and
cooperation can ease military tensions a Korean
peninsula disarmament process can go forward
which may establish a safer, less confrontational
relationship between the two Koreas. Lastly, we
should accept a new framework for analyzing

citizenship and human rights.
Serving in the military can be of great
advantage to those to know how to use this
opportunity wisely. However, many see military
service as a chore, a burdensome obligation, and
this causes many problems. We should
understand that this division affects our nation's
destiny. It is evitable that some may need to take
risks and endure inconveniences, but we must
also remember that this is a service that we owe
to our country. Let’s accept this privilege and
make it more equitable for all by making military
duty free of discrimination and unfairness. P

G N U V O I C E
An Unjust Poicy Jeon, Young- bae Professor of Dept. of Mathematics Education
professor. To elaborate further, a this issue further it is apparent that this

foreign student applied for the general issue can be resolved in a flexible way
graduation admission(doctoral to contribute to the integrity of the
program) under my guidance. However, university. University rules and
this was rejected because of the regulations must exist to develop
negligence of the non-legitimate GNU’s excellence for both staff and
authorities with unclear objectives. This students. However, an unjust bylaw
potential student was willing to give up negatively affects not only the quality
all of the benefits that the university of GNU itself but the futures of
G
NU offers many benefits offered if only to gain permission to be qualified and dedicated students.
to study in ideal living a student under my supervision, yet the In an era of endless competition,
conditions and application was denied. Perhaps this is and with the necessary consideration of
scholarships are also evidence of just how unjust this the position of GNU to become a
within reach for students from foreign university policy actually is. leading university, should potential
countries. However, there are some In similar case histories of other foreign students be confronted by
students who are not offered these colleges and universities from abroad, policies that result in unfair practices?
benefits. A certain case became evident when students apply to graduate school, This issue needs to be addressed by the
when a foreign student was refused they consider if there is an advising Mathematics College and other
admission to GNU because of a professor who can assist them in their concerned authorities. P
problem in choosing an advising chosen field of study. If we examine
Communication at GNU
David Afamefuna Graduate Mechanical Engineering
opportunity to study as a graduate health. My professor, the international

student at GNU. As a student from office of GNU, and my friends all
Nigeria and adapting to Korea, this rendered assistance.
presented a challenge. As time went by, I The teaching modes and study
adapted to my new environment. techniques are of an international
However, the process of complete standard. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile
adaptation still remains a potential to mention here that the social life at
problem; for example, the Korean GNU is not as flexible as it can be. I feel
language. The regular three month this is equally due to the problems that
P
otential challenges for students Korean language course organized at exist among the Korean students who
from abroad experience may GNU for new international students is may find it difficult to interact with
pertain to communication, unfortunately not sufficient. The foreign cultures.
food, access to information, university should increase the study Potential challenges for international
culture, etc. It is my belief based on my period to six months or more to enable students are bound to exist in any
own personal assessment, observation international students to learn more dynamic system having diverse lifestyles
and experience that these potential about ‘Hangul’ and Korean culture. and of course GNU is no exception.
challenges can be met with an open mind Despite the adaptation problem I am Thus, I fervently believe that if all
and a positive attitude. Perhaps the main currently experiencing, I remain highly students and staff, regardless of country
challenge is the ability to adapt to the satisfied with my stay and study at GNU. of origin, interact freely, all potential
Korean culture. I vividly remember when I encountered adaptation issues can be overcome with a
A year ago, I was given a rare some difficulties with respect to my positive attitude. P

G L O B A L I S S U E
A Korean Wave in a Global Village

Kim, Eun-jeong Professor of Dept. of English Education
W
e often hear about the Korean Wave respective countries. In the
through the media such as TV, beginning we felt somewhat
newspapers or the Internet. We may awkward conversing with each
think that Korea is gaining more other. However, thanks to the
recognition in the global village. However, some Korean Wave, our
consumers may question whether this is actually true conversations became quickly
and if it may be media hype. In the flood of animated. When we dined at a
information available to consumers, one may become Chinese restaurant together, I
frustrated determining what information is true and to was about to give them a
what extent. Nonetheless, I have realized that the lengthy explanation about what black noodles
Korean Wave is indeed making quite an impact in (jajangmyeon) are. However, the Cambodian professor
Asia, although I am not sure about other countries. immediately understood what they were because she
Last summer, I went to Japan to attend a saw them often in the Korean soap opera Fantasy
conference. On my way back from Miyazaki to Couple. It was an amusing experience. My dinner
Fukuoka, I saw a huge bulletin board downtown which companions explained that Korean pop songs are quite
showed the Korean actors Bae, Yong-Joon and Choi, popular in their countries as well. One of the
Ji-Woo. I was surprised to learn that many Korean assignments for the Philippine professor during his
stars were shown on the covers of Japanese magazines. visit to Korea was to buy a Super Junior CD for his
I recently had another opportunity to learn about teenage niece. Who would have dreamed of this a
the upsurge of the decade ago?
contributed by nocutnews.co.kr
Korean Wave - this time When I was in the U.S. during the late 1990s as a
in Southeast Asian foreign student, I often went to street festivals in New
countries! While hosting York City. It was a real joy for me to walk around
an international multi-ethnic food neighborhoods and shopping stalls.
conference on However, amidst a myriad of vendors from Italy,
multicultural education, I Greece, Turkey, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand,
met three professors who Mexico, and India to name but a few, I became
came from Philippines, somewhat saddened because I could not see a Korean
Cambodia, and Thailand. shopping stall. As of today, I am uncertain if this
While conversing with circumstance has changed. Nonetheless, I have recently
them, I learned that read a newspaper article from Newsweek which
Jewel in the Palace(Dae reports that references to Korean culture are seeping
Jang Geum), Fantasy into American films and TV. How refreshing!
Couple(Hwansangui Like the Korean Wave, I hope that my students will
Keopeul) and Lovers in thrive in the global village. P
Paris(Pariui Yeonin) are
quite popular in their

The Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement
Heike Hermanns Professor of Dept. of Political Science
R
ecently, South Korean and the European able to offer a wider range of
Union (EU) initiated a Free Trade services. This will help to further
Agreement (FTA) to ease the economic integrate Korea into the global
interactions between the two economic economy, or in the words of the
regions. The agreement now awaits ratification, which Korean government, make
negotiators hope to achieve in the second half of 2010. Korea an Eeconomic hub.
The EU is Korea’s second largest trading partner after While the Korea-US FTA
China, while Korea is the EU’s fourth largest trading has been strongly debated in
partner. The EU is also Korea’s largest source of South Korea, the negotiations of
foreign direct investment (FDI). The Korea-EU FTA the Korea-EU FTA have received less public attention.
aims at eliminating 82% of Korea’s tariffs and 94% of Public protests in Korea are limited because the
the EU’s tariffs immediately, with further decreases in relationship with the EU is less emotionally charged
tariffs in the following years. Bilateral trade is than Korean-American relations. Overall, the FTA is
estimated to grow by 30 to 40% following the likely to bring benefit and increased opportunities for
implementation of the FTA. The EU expects to gain Korean businesses and consumers that are likely to
greater access for services and specialized agricultural outweigh the disadvantages for certain segments of the
products, as well as manufactured goods. Korea in turn economy. On a personal level, I am looking forward to
can hope to export more cars, steel and electronic the implementation of the FTA as duty free and tariff-
goods. free quotas will affect imports of wine and cheese from
Negotiations started in May, 2007 and concluded in day one. P
October, 2009. Now, the FTA needs to be passed by
the Korean National Assembly, the European
Parliament and by each of the 27 EU-member states.
contributed by hankyung.com
There are areas of concerns in both regions, but

opposition is more limited to specific sectors. One of
the controversial areas is the automobile market. While
Korea exports over 600,000 cars a year to Europe,
imports from Europe are only around 30,000.
European critics fear further losses because South
Korean manufacturers import many parts from abroad
(in particular China with preferential tariffs) while
European imports are subject to strict, country specific
regulations that pose problems for European exports
due to the small sized market in Korea. Some
opposition in Korea is related to agricultural products
such as the import of beef. The Korean service sector
will also be affect by the FTA, as foreign firms will be

T H E 2 3 r d E S S A Y
Being Afraid of Wearing New Clothes

Jang, Won Dept. of English Education
A
s a child, I used to be afraid and then have me try them on later. whenever I’m confronted with a yes/no
of anything new; a distant Surprisingly, it worked. question about doing something, I
relative whom I had never I do not know exactly when, but always try to say, “Yes” to that question.
met, a kind of food which I suddenly I changed. Sometime during If I say,“No” and decide not to do
had never tasted before or even new my puberty, I closed my eyes and began whatever it is, I can never know what is
clothes which my mother gave me as a to accept new things. I came to know beyond that question. And the thing
birthday present made me feel that new clothes were not that bad at all. waiting for me there could be something
uncomfortable. Something unfamiliar Since then, the uneasiness and hesitation that can never come back. I had a ‘free
was a huge burden to me, whatever it I felt about strange, new things have hug’ campaign in Paris, France when I
was. Since I grew up like a bamboo turned into an expectation and was backpacking there with one of my
shoot when I was young, which is no excitement about them. Now, I am not friends. We spent an hour just deciding
longer true, my mother had to often buy afraid of new clothes or anything new whether we should or should not hold up
me new clothes because I outgrew my anymore, and of course, my mother does a sign with Free Hug written on it.
old ones so fast. However, as I was so not have to get my older brother to wear Waiting for others to come to us and
reluctant to wearing new things, my my new clothes first, she, in fact, give us a hug sounded really
mother had to figure out a way to make stopped buying me any new clothes a embarrassing but interesting at the same
me wear them. The solution she came up long time ago. time. After an hour of hesitating, we
with to solve this problem was to have Actually, still making a decision to went to a stationary shop and bought
my older brother wear the new clothes do something which I have never done is colourful markers and made the sign.
first to get me to feel familiar with them not easy for me sometimes, but The next morning, soon after I held up
Meaning of Family in One’s Life

Gwon, Gi-uk Dept. English Language & Literature
F
rom the moment an alarm happiness comes to us. filled with a lot of men who have given
rings in the morning to night Once one finds out an answer that up hope. It seems that each of them has
when heads can't help hitting guides him or her to the end, they can their own reason, but if you see carefully
the pillow by the fatigue of see the different aspects of life. It would around reasons and go straightforward to
the day, lives are filled with questions. be filled with possibilities, and troubles the problems, soon those converge on a
Of course, most are easily answered and that have been tough to solve become spot. Simply, they are afraid of being
soon forgotten, but some questions are easier, or go beneath their interests. changed. Their worries are obviously
much harder to answer and remain in Unfortunately, not everybody can take seen because gloomy and desperate
your mind, bothering you. Because we're this amazing experience, because those atmosphere come out from their faces.
so afraid of the answer. "Can I be around experience usually ask for people severe But, of course, every once in a while you
to accomplish what I want in future? Am changes in life and almost nobody would do come across some lucky people
I making a mistake by marrying the man readily do that. If you take a drive or whose dreams have all come true. The
or woman? Could he or she ever truly walk down any street in boulevard, you keys which make differences are simple
love me?" These questions make people will meet a crowd of people wearing the but crucial, which are sincere supporters
perplexed, though they have been same expression on faces. It's a look that and confidence in oneself.
thinking about this to get answers. And says several things. “Oh, God. My If someone ask me to pick up the
what happens when we ask ourselves the dreams are never going to come true.” hardest moment through the life, I will
hard question, and get the answer we Or, "I will never have a life free from say a year of 2004. It was the time when
have been hoping for? Well, that's when failure," and like, "I will never get to tell I was discharged from the military
her how I feel." Actually, the streets are service and I found how despairing and

C O N T E S T
the sign in front of the Eiffel Tower, I believe in yourself and believe in your doing.
started to regret my decision to do it. potential. During this past summer Nowadays, I quite enjoy hanging
However, around a half an hour later, vacation, I had an opportunity to direct around with old friends and meeting
when an old lady came to me and gave an English musical for the annual new people as well; I occasionally see
me my very first hug, everything festival of my department. Actually, it is some of them being reluctant to wear
changed. People who were laughing at not really easy to decide who will be the new clothes like I used to be. They seem
us or taking pictures of us stopped what director of the musical every year as to be afraid of experiencing something
they were doing and gave us a hug, too. everybody knows that it is not an easy they haven’t had before, something
We hugged more than six hundred job, and many think that they incapable strange. Although they are grown men
people from all around the world that of doing it. To tell the truth, how many and old enough to deal with something
day. Truly, it was one of the most of us have had the experience of new, they tend to avoid facing with
unforgettable moments in my life; one directing a musical? However, there is unfamiliar situations or people and
which I wouldn’t have had if I had always someone who takes the job and eventually miss the chance to broaden
decided not to do it. ends up having a wonderful experience their horizons. They just want to
Occasionally, we think that there are and lasting memories at the end of the continue wearing the old and familiar
certain things that we are not up to musical. He is usually one of us who clothes they have been wearing all their
dealing with because they look so used to think that he would never be lives. Especially, for the students of
difficult or challenging to us. Therefore, able to be a director. Though it is true Gyeongsang National University who
we leave the work for somebody else to that something which looks difficult is are supposed to be pioneers, being afraid
take care of, and we look up to those usually somewhat difficult, you will get of challenges does not suit them at all.
who look better than us. Truly, this is a to know that it is not as difficult as you To make good on our title, the pioneers,
big mistake. If you had chosen to face have imagined it. Furthermore, if there is I wish we can all learn to face and deal
the task and tried to deal with it, you somebody around you who could share with things we have never experienced
would have handled it, although it might the burden with you, he or she will be before. P
not have looked easy. You have to just happy to take part of what you are
hopeless I really was. Learning on, it was a burden that became too one factor. One’s confidence should be
something in classes was out of my heavy for me to bear just like that time accompanied. Changes usually bring
sight, only drinking and internet games of 2004. about crisis on the way to go its end.
gave repose to my miserable spirit. I found out a key which let me out And that is the moment of desperation.
Although I knew that all these things of the situation in a place of my life-long But if we can face them head-on, having
were vanities, finding way-out from this supporters, family, though it was not the confidence in oneself, that is when we
darkness looked beyond my reach. So in usual option for grown-ups. They are the find out just how strong we really are.
a world filled with darkness like this, I ones who showed up when I was in Everybody can be a loser in the arena
hoped to get some kind of light. trouble, the ones who push me to called life, getting hurted by the cruelty
Whether it’'s a great flame that shows us succeed, and also the ones who punish of the world. But whatever the harm was
how to win back what I have lost, or a me for mistakes. It was my best but final caused by vicious enemies or
powerful beacon intended to scare away resort to be out of the cliff's edge. To say unpredictable disasters, the moment
threatening enemy, or a few glowing the result first, it was really successful. finally comes when we must take myself
lamps that reveal to me the hidden exit Going Australia to learn English, up and continue the last of life. At that
of our desperate present, I really needed working as a supervisor in a company time, you will be aware of that family is
something to help me get through the and staying almost all day in the library the only one waiting and encouraging
night. Even if it's just the tiniest glimmer over a year were part of my life behind you. If there is anyone who kept
of hope. But hoping something is not changed. These all formed under the complaining about the family and the
appropriate behavior to the people name of love. It's impossible to grasp circumstances, I say it's time to change
around my ages. Because when I just how powerful love is. It can sustain your idea. Truly, because, there is
became an adult, I have learned to give us through trying times or motivate us to nothing more important than family.
P
up what I want to be responsible just like make extraordinary sacrifices. And it
others so I could choose to do what was can force stained man to realize things
right. Yes, a life time of responsibility which looked like unattainable desire.
isn't always easy. And as the years went But great changes cannot be achieved by

T H E 2 3 r d E S S A Y
The Most Priceless Time in My Life: Teaching Practice

Park, Jung-sin Dept. Japanese Education
M
ost people may live talking to them about their lateness. The students and try to find the right tasks to
holding with their teachers always came to school before help them strengthen their weak points.
priceless time in their 7:30 a.m. for them. If they did not care First of all, I always tried to retain their
life. It can be their about their students, teachers would not attention while I was teaching by
childhood, or the period of the young do that. Furthermore, warmth and maintaining eye contact with them. To
adult, or now. If someone ask me, affection can make a good relationship elaborate, I did my best to check whether
“When is your the happiest time?” I, between teachers and students. During they were concentrating on the lesson or
definitely, say It’s the time that I went to the class, if the teachers show interest not. When they didn’t seem to be
teaching practicum. Because it and caring when they give instructions, concentrating, I told them stories about
determines my dream to become a students will feel this and respond with my stay in Canada and about good
language teacher by making me realize more enthusiasm for the material being learning strategies to study English, in
the most important thing, my strongest taught, which will lead to a more active, order to return their attention to the
point, the way how to improve my interesting class. As a result, the lesson. Secondly, I tried to look for the
teaching as a real language teacher and teacher’s caring attitude can change a weakest points of each student using a
how clean eyes students have. student’s negative attitude to a positive tracking system, and then I gave them
First of all, I have realized one of the one, and also, it makes a great lesson the appropriate task to improve their
most important things to know is the based on interaction. The affection level of English. As a result, I elicited the
value of caring about the students. displayed by the teacher will be helpful students’ interests during the lesson, and
Besides teaching them English, it is also to the students’ future because they will some students demonstrated their
important to teach the students be more motivated to learn and will have enthusiasm by asking for more strategies
appropriate behavior and to improve better interpersonal skills. to study English.
mutual interaction. To start with, to Also, I have noticed my strongest Thirdly, the teacher practicum makes
instruct students how to behave point as a language teacher is my heart- me notice that how to improve my
correctly, the teacher should sincerely warming personality. During the language teaching skills. During the
care about them. For instance, I have practice, I tried to become a caring teaching practice, I experienced a great
seen the teachers checking the students’ teacher as well as a qualified one for two deal of try and errors. It, however gave
hair, doing a dress inspection, and reasons: to keep the attention of all me these three fundamental but valuable
Jang, Won Says ... Park, Jung-sin Says ... Jang, Jae-hyuk Says ...
[1] When I saw the advertisement for [1] I thought this English essay contest [1] I was tempted to participate in
the essay contest, so I decided to would be a good opportunity to test my this kind of contest due to the
enter. I enjoy writing in English and this writing abilities. challenge it presented.
allowed me the opportunity to know
my writing abilities. [2] It is important to read other authors [2] I enjoy watching mainly American
of English essays as they usually have dramas in English speaking
[2] I learned how to write in English in a lot of information in their fields and countries. Also, I keep writing an
my major class. It really helped me to write professionally. English diary and the discipline
write more easily. If you have an The Korean and English languages required has served me well. Last, I
opportunity to write in English, you have different stylistic structures. For believe setting a goal is important,
should write a script in English and example, Koreans usually write the and keeping a clear and attainable
then translate into Korean; however, it main idea at the conclusion of the goal determines how we learn
is more helpful to write a script directly article; however, English writers do English.
in English. Finally, write freely not. For this reason, I strive to
whatever comes into mind in English understand the English style of writing
as this is also good practice. s well as my approach to the material.

C O N T E S T
principles. To start with, I have to do my teaching, I should keep in mind that group work aggressively. Also,
rehearsal as many times as I can. When I studying material hard is indispensible. sometimes they asked me some
taught English for the first time, I was Last but not least, I should think questions. Their eyes looked pure and
assigned to do that before a day. about the extra factors of the lesson such clean. Until now, I cannot forget their
Therefore, I didn't have enough time to as weather, what time the lesson allotted eyes and they makes me study hard to
arrange it. However, after making a is. Because it influences the lesson prepare for teacher's exam. Secondly, I
lesson plan, I practiced a lot of times in directly, it is necessary to consider can use endless enticing authentic
the lecturing room during the night not carefully. To illustrate, when the materials such as animation, pop song,
to spoil my lesson. After the lesson I whether is gloomy, the atmosphere in gossip or any others. Fortunately, many
heard many comments from my the class can be seemed calm and students are interested in Western
homeroom teacher such as intonation depressed. This factor influences the culture. I means I can motivate them
and time controlling. At the time, I class directly. Therefore, I should check continuously with the materials and
realized how important the lesson is. the weather, whether it is rainy or hot, improve their English. In conclusion, the
Also, it is not insufficient how much I before the class, then prepare for the students' eyes, which was so pure, made
focus on about the importance of the story or humor to elicit students' me satisfied and help me keep dreaming
studying materials. Before going to the attention. the language teacher. Also, being able to
practice, My senior said “What you Finally, with the experience of my motivate the students with the endless
know and what you teach is totally teaching practice, students’ face made authentic materials makes me feel
different, so study your text book as my dream to become a language teacher satisfied.
many times as you can before the class”. is firmly determined. Whenever I In summary, the period of teaching
Before teaching in the school, I could entered the school, the school gave me practice has made me notice how
not understand why he said. I, however, happiness and the students' looked so valuable job the teaching English.
realized even simple word or grammar pure. Also, these two factors satisfied me Whenever I close my eyes, my students’
needs careful considerations as times during the teaching practice as smiling face comes in to my mind. I
passed. Also, how students accepted the following: fortifying my dream and think whenever I come across difficulty
lesson depended on how a teacher endless authentic materials in Western in studying for teachers’ exam, I could
deliver it. That is, if the teacher taught culture to deal with. To start with, overcome it thinking their pure eyes. P
the lesson as a wrong way, students language teaching fortified my dream to
accept them like a sponge, it would be become a teacher and let me know how
really hard for them to change the wrong much students are cute and lovely.
acception as time goes on, because it's During the class, I have seen most
first acception. Therefore, to improve students looking at me and joining the
THE PIONEER asked the

English essay contest prize
winners the following two
questions:
[1] Why did you participate?
[2] What are your secrets to

good writing?

R E V I E W
Seong, Hyeon-cheong Reporter (pictured by Seong, Hyeon-cheong)
T
he Department of Art My coverage began with the No. 2
Education of GNU opened the exhibition hall. There were Korean and
26th Art Exhibition in Western paintings. I was fascinated with
Changwon Sungsan Arts Hall gorgeous colors and attracted by the grand
from October 6th to October 11, 2009. scale of pictures. The pictures expressed
The exhibition is held annually in the method of handling a brush
coordination with the festival to cultivate effectively.
student artistic talents and artistic merit in One of the works entitled Monster
artwork. GNU students of the graduating was memorable in my mind. It seemed so
class arranged for the exhibition as a primitive that perhaps any person may
graduation thesis. This show enabled have had the ability to draw it. One glance
students to radiate their artwork with was not enough to recognize the figure
sensitivity and passion. The audience however that is not the deciding factor in
enjoyed exciting and rare shows. I visited appraising art. In particular, I could see
this event not only because of its that the canvas was covered with thick
reputation as an art education exhibition, dyes. The monster (a figure like a
but also as a patron of the arts. monster) was depicted as dyes
My mind was full of excitement as I overlapping one another. There was a
visited the art exhibition. I’m greatly feeling of massiveness in the painting. I
interested in art; however, one must was impressed that the massiveness made
remain objective to accurately assess the the monster so full of vitality.
art work for the Review column. My After the painting exhibition, there
objective was to communicate individual were installation arts and design work
artist effort, creativity, and artistic located at No. 3 exhibition hall. The great
displays with due objectivity and size of artwork attracted visitors. One felt
professionalism. admiration for these artists for their hard

work and talent. One of the installation from the author's memory. Moreover, this
works titled An-Nyeong(Goodbye) author might evoke memories of
attracted my attention. There were some childhood. Thus, this event might not be
translucent photos hung in the ceiling a good chance to inspire curiosity and
with thick lines. These photos were made observation among adult visitors,
by a style that in some part made a whole. although it could be an educational place
Its special atmosphere when lighting for children. Therefore, perhaps the
matched with the translucent material was exhibition needs to focus on attracting
remarkable. Some pieces of the photos audiences as well as GNU students
were put on the wall from a light shaped through more special events. Thus, it may
film near the larger photos. encourage more GNU students to study
A design work titled Life was art conception and design and ultimately
interesting in that it could present life in exhibit their own artwork in the future. P
one shot by arranging specific materials

H E A L T H
will immediately come in contact with

other participants which may lead to
sustained friendships. When you
participant in scuba diving, one must have
a ‘buddy’ as part of safety precautions.
Diving with someone else involves
attending to another diver and to assist if
there are any problems. You will feel safe
and a close connection through the buddy
system. Many clubs hold social events
such as night dives followed by a
barbeque party or diving vacations for
members.
We all know that one should be
contributing to the environment. Scuba
diving can have a tremendous benefit in
Lee, Gi-il Reporter that it brings people into contact with
(contributed by GyeongSang Scuba) fragile underwater habitats and educates
Etymology of the term, SCUBA: them as to how important it is to preserve
S
CUBA(acronym for Self the marine ecological system.
Contained Underwater
Breathing Apparatus) arose How to approach Scuba diving
during World War II, and program for GNU:
originally referred to the U.S. combat
frogmen’s oxygen rebreathers.
Preface
Any excursion into the underwater is an
adventure. Scuba diving is the most
common sport for the study and
exploration of this extraordinary
underwater world.
Why do we scuba dive? What factors
draw us to the ocean that requires carrying
about 100 pounds of equipment onto the particularly the core muscles.
beach? We could have our own unique Another benefit is the mental health
and personal reasons to do it, but there are aspects of scuba diving. Most of us will
a few universal motivations for all divers. have heard the theory that watching fish
in an aquarium is a stress release. Imagine GNU has Gyeongsang Scuba which
Benefits of Scuba how the calming qualities of observing an operates the program for regular scuba
One of the biggest benefits is maintaining underwater environment are intensified diving to students who are members of
physical fitness. For those of us who dive when you’re actually observing and scuba club. However from September,
regularly during the season, the interacting in the environment. Many 2009 to December, 2009 the club has
cardiovascular benefits are tremendous! people discover scuba diving is an opened the scuba program to non
We acquire higher levels of excellent way to get back to nature to members. This program will resume the
cardiovascular health, less stress, better ultimately to release stress and to relax. same month next year and summer
sleep patterns and are less likely to Scuba diving also presents an opportunity season. P
experience depression. Also scuba divers to increase calm breathing techniques.
acquire improved muscle tone and There are social benefits as well. By
strength in virtually all muscle groups, joining a scuba diving class or club, you

Regional
Global
Future
The Pioneer Back to Heaven
by Chon Sang-Byeong
I'll go back to heaven again. I'll go back to heaven again.
Hand in hand with the dew At the end of my outing to this
that melts at a touch of the dawning beautiful world
day, I'll go back and say: It was beautiful.
I'll go back to heaven again.

With the dusk, together, just we two,
at a sign from a cloud after playing
on the slopes Translated by
Brother Anthony of Taize
From.
To. The Pioneer

The Pioneer
The PIONEER No. 148 PUZZLE
ACROSS
1 2
3 3. This year s festival participation was decreased due to s______

influenza. (CAMPAIGN)
4. GNU has d________ up support for achieving something new.
(EDITORIAL)
7. Perhaps this translated into private universities in competive fields
4 5
o____ national universities. (COVER STORY)
6 8. The leaves of g______ were moist with rainwater and it made the
outline of yellow leaves vivid. (PHOTO ESSAY)
7 DOWN
1. The i________ national universities have many merits and

demerits. (COVER STORY)
2. Those can be accentuated with a wasp waist and a silhouette
8
_______. (CAMPUS WORLD)
5. Most young men have to enlist in the military to satisfy citizen
obligations to the national d_________. (SOCIAL EXPLORE)
6. In the f_______ of information, we become tired of ascertaining
whih information is true to what extent. (GLOBAL ISSUE)

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The Pioneer Campus English Magazine

The Pioneer is Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine.

The Crossroad of Change

Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 1

pictured by Lee, Gi-il

2 Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine

Lee, Gi-il Reporter (pictured by Kang, Gyeong-min)

How to Increase Enjoyment of Festival!

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 3

The Sixty First Museum of Ancient Memorandum of

contributed by GNU library

4 Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine

Park, Ki-jeong Cub-Reporter Yang, Song-hee Cub-Reporter Moon, Hyun-jin Cub-Reporter

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 5

Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief

contributed by Kang, Moo-seong

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The incorporation of national universities have many merits

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A University Crisis Approaches

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Raising the Viability

10 Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine

‘Chosik-nam’ & ‘Geoneomul-nyeo’

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Lee, Gi-il Reporter

For men’s clothing trends, summer rich color which resembles

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Seong, Hyeon-cheong Reporter

Women’s strongest trends,

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 15

The First GNU Campus Photograph Contest

Festival contributed by Cho, Ki-bong

Highest award of contest

contributed by Cho, Seung-hyun

Night view of Dormitory

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Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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contributed by Chung,Sung-jun/Getty Images

given three percent of Two perspectives were

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 19

The Pros & Cons

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women 1. If you support this system, please select one opinion :

women 2. If you oppose this system, please select your opinion :

women 3. What should we focus on as the most important issue?

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 21

should accept a new framework for analyzing

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An Unjust Poicy Jeon, Young- bae Professor of Dept. of Mathematics Education

professor. To elaborate further, a this issue further it is apparent that this

opportunity to study as a graduate health. My professor, the international

THE PIONEER, NO. 148, DECEMBER 2009 23

A Korean Wave in a Global Village

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There are areas of concerns in both regions, but