The Pioneer No. 145

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NO. 145 MARCH 2009

COVER STORY

Make Your Heart Full of Warmth

SOCIAL EXPLORER

To Overcome Economic Difficulty PHOTO ESSAY

Eight Scenic Spots in Jinju CARTOON

Promises of 2009 Students’ Council WRITING

Effective Writing in English

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CONTENT NO.145 March 2009 The PIONEER, Quarterly Campus English Magazine

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EDITORIAL To Be a Good Leader

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FOCUS From Oxen of GNU

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REVIEW a Sweet Woman at Her Sweet Home

CAMPUS WORLD

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PEOPLE Work for Student’s Profits

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WRITING Effective Writing in English

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PHOTO ESSAY In Search of ‘Eight Scenic Spots’ in Jinju

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CAMPUS BRIEFING GNU’s School of Medicine Takes the BK21 Developing Liver Cancer Therapies Academic - Industrial Cooperations

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CAMPAIGN Think Globally, Work Creatively, Act Locally

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CARTOON Promises of 2009 Students’ Council

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SURVEY If You Have a Partner......

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NOTICE Q&A about New Buildings

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LETTERS TO THE PIONEER

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SOCIAL EXPLORER

The PIONEER is Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine. The PIONEER, Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gajwa-dong, Jinju Si, Gyeongsangnam-Do, Korea. Publisher President Ha Woo-song Executive Editor Im Gyu-hong Faculty Advisor Oh Sei-rang English Advisor Kolon Joon Burnham Editor-in-Chief Park Gun-hee Deputy Editor-in-Chief Lee Young-a Cover News Editor Cho Ah-ra Reporters Lee Young-joo Jeong Kihyeong Park Ji-hae Shin Myung-soo Layout&Design The PIONEER (055)751-5241 Printed by Seorin Design 055)756-5151

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To Be a Good Leader Park Gun-hee Editor-in-Chief

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inally, the 145th edition of The PIONEER was published without incident. There were few small printing problems but all of The PIONEER’s reporters finished the work on time like the other issues have done before them. Some of our readers may be a little surprised about the changing of the Editor-in-Chief. The changing of the guard at The PIONEER may be surprising news to some. As an Editor-in-Chief who is in charge of leading The PIONEER, I always strive to find a way of making our magazine the very best that it can be. And it’s also my resolution to be a good leader. I asked many people I respect what it takes to be a good leader. They suggested that a good leader should have a positive and determined attitude toward work. Motivation seems a small thing but as a proverb goes, ‘well begun is half done. Those who are motivated and determined are very often the most successful of people. A leader must have good skills and maintain a professional attitude toward work. According to a resent newspaper survey, the most important thing that good leader must have is a capacity for hard work. People can respect a leader that can lead by example. Responsibility is also important. When leaders do their duty they can have the power to lead people. In addition, I was also advised not to complain about the mistakes of the past. Politicians usually fight amongst themselves about water which has already flowed under the bridge. Perhaps it is best to forget about what happened in the past whether it be for good or for ill and concentrate on the present. Consider what needs to be done today and let that be your guide. The most important thing is to carry those precepts into practice. History never remembers a person of no action. Theory without practice will serve for nothing. Now that I’ve learned something about how to be a good leader please watch what I do and advise me. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, my gentle readers, for your patience and understanding. p [email protected]

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From Oxen of GNU

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elcome 2009! This year is called Ki-chuk-nyeon (己丑年) in Chinese Characters, which means The Year Of Ox. Koreans regard the ox as a very diligent, sincere, and truthful domestic animal. The PIONEER reporters listened to the 2009 wishes and resolutions from‘oxen of GNU’who were born under the sign of the Ox. We hope that this year will be a fruitful and happy year. p From Kang Ho-young, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 04 “I met my girlfriend, Eun-joo when I was 24 years old. She is 4 years younger that me but always calls me Uncle. I really want to change that name that she has for me.” From Cho Dong-min, Dept. of Control and Instrumentation Engineering, 04

“I want to find

a girl friend!”

From Kim Ki-teak, Dept. of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering, 04

From Lee Eun-Cheol, Dept of Business Administration, 04

“ I will study hard and I want to have a girlfriend.”

From Hwang Seong-jin, Dept. of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering, 04

“I want to grab all A+s this year.”

From Choi Sun-yong, Dept. of History Education, 04

“I want to be diligent

“More reading rooms are needed!”

From Lee Hwang-gyu, Dept. of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering, 04 “ I was discharged from military service last year, so I will do my best for my school life and obtain good results. Also, I hope happy, bright things happen for my family and friends in 2009.” 2

in my studies. I hope to become a history teacher in next year.”

From Lee Cheol-hun, Dept. of English Language and Literature, 05

“ I hope to realize all of my dreams.”

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From Hong Seung-jin, Dept. of Humanities, 04

“Show me the money!”

From Seo Jeong-sang, Dept. of English Education, 04

“Spring has come. If you felt cold last year, I wish you feel a warm breeze this year. And I wish that your family will be healthy. Happy New Year! ^^” From Park Sung-hoon, Dept. of Humanities, 04

“I hope my family will be healthy in 2009!”

From Jung Seong-hoon, Dept. of Control and Instrumentation Engineering, 04

From Ha Dong-hyun, Dept. of Business Administration, 04

“I hope more job positions will be created for university students!” From Park Jin-joo, Dept. of Public Administration, 05

“I want to get a good career after graduation.”

From Wee Seong-Ok, Dept. of Business Administration,04

“ I would like to lead our Dept. of BA. Also, I wish good luck for my friends.”

From Lee Sang-hun, Dept. of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering, 04

“I was sick at the end of the last year, 2008; I don’t want to be sick again. I hope to be healthy.”

“I hope that GNU will build more cultural facilities.”

From Hong Keun-woo, Dept. of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering, 04

From Seong Hyun-Cheol, Dept of Business Administration, 04

“Many students don’t know “I want about the English magazine, Korean businesses to recover The PIONEER. and create more jobs.” Therefore, I hope they will find out about the magazine and read it more often.” THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

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We Can Meet a Sweet Woman at Her Sweet Home Cho Ah-ra Cover News Editor

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When it comes to spring its a good time for reading books. Some people have heard of the ‘divorced’. Whenever people hear of divorced people, they draw their eyebrows together. If they read ‘Home Sweet Home’, they might change their minds and let go of their prejudices.

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ark Twain said the most necessary book is the one that makes you think. In his opinion, whenever we read a book, we think about its story or the characters therein. If you read a sad story book, you feel pity. On the other hand, when you read a comic book, you feel interested , engaged somehow. That is an important bi product of much reading; we can improve our imagination. Although we know the important of reading books, we don’t read as much as we should. According to a survey, the Albating,also a part-time job site, www.albating.com, nowadays, university students read books for only 30minutes for a day. Why don’t they spend their time reading more. Some people say that they have insufficient time for reading books because of homework. Others say that when they are looking for information searching the Internet is more convenient than reading a book and that studying and job applications are more important than reading. We are busy and we want more convenience. Why should have put a lot of time into reading. Reading shows us how to experience and share. We can call that catching two pigeons with one bean.

When it comes to spring its a good time for reading books. Some people have heard of the ‘divorced’. Whenever people hear of divorced people, they draw their eyebrows together. If they read ‘Home Sweet Home’, they might change their minds and let go of their prejudices. When people see divorced people, they have pity for them. However, if they read this book, they are going to change their thinking. By this time, you may have a glimmer of the story. That’s it! The book deals with a divorced woman who is famous author. When you try to read the book, you may find that the book consists of trivial stories. There is a lively mother who divorced three times, however, she has warm heart for her children. She has three children who have different family names, however, they live together as as a family at first. Although she suffered the pain of divorce, she overcomes these pains. What I want to tell you is that unless prejudice doesn’t change some of people, immigrants those in interracial marriages, and divorced people will suffer. We have to help them live in harmony. p [email protected]

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To Overcome Economic Difficulty Park Gun-hee Editor-in-Chief

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he New Year has started and it is getting into March already. Everything should look lively but not in Korea nowadays. Why do people say they feel pain especially since early last year and this year? The value of the Won is decreasing and the worst economic slump that Korea has seen in a long time seems to have no end in sight. Jinju citizen are undergoing many changes caused by economic hardships. There are no people on the street on market days. There are not many customers in the department stores as in the old days. Despite these circumstances, they are struggling to find their own ways to live. To overcome Economic difficulties, GNU is trying to save every resource. The university has economized on water, electricity, and of course office supplies. Buildings at GNU which are less than five stories high are prohibited from using the elevator. The central library which is a six story building uses the elevator to 5th floor only. Needless to say, GNU students’ pocket money has been shorted compared with 2007. Many GNU students want to earn the money by themselves through a part-time job but there are not many students’ jobs. The cold wave of business has had a huge effect on graduated students. Many students who graduated from GNU on 25th February 2009 can’t find work.

On the next page, The PIONEER reporters went to downtown Jinju and covered how citizens are living these days and heard their voices. In addition, we surveyed how GNU students use their money and [email protected] interviewed several students. p

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GNU students feel the difficulties of this economic crisis. Seeking a part-time job is getting more difficult. The road to employment is getting longer and longer. That’s why The PIONEER reporters, went downtown in Jinju. We asked and heard on the roads about peoples lives nowadays. This article contains stories about people who live all around us.

The PIONEER asked......

“How are You Doing These Days?” Jeong Ki-hyeong Reporter

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stall keeper who works on the ‘road without cars’ wore a tearful face because of the price of raw materials. She was constrained to raise the egg-bread price 100 won from the current 500 won. Customers don’t come out shopping as much as they used to. The shopping road has seen better days. She said, “This is a sad season” during the time we interviewed her. Even when there weren’t a lot of costumers; she didn’t stop baking bread. Obviously, the situation of food service industry in Jinju is the worst it has been in 10 years. Food expenses are the first things to reduce in this economic crisis. According to Mrs. Song, a famous restaurant’s manager, said her restaurant sales have decreased 20% this winter. The 19~25 year-olds are main supporters of the restaurant. They don’t frequent the restaurant as much as they used to. “The winter vacation selling season is our most important time. This year is different. Customers don’t go to restaurants enough even after the day of the college entrance exams.” They have prepared a lot of events to entice customers but the response was still rather under whelming. This winter has been the most difficult in

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seven years history of the restaurant. It’s not the only shop in trouble. Other downtown bakery workers were told, “The Christmas season is one of the most important seasons because of cake sales. Cake orders are unexpectedly fallen. Even when we’ve had orders, those orders were usually for small cakes only. Many customers also complained that the price of bread was too high.” Our reporters moved to the Joong-ang market. When people think about a market, they imagine a crowd, many traders and customers. This day was a week before New Year’s Day(lunar calendar). The day was supposed to be more crowded than ordinary shopping days. However, customers were seen only occasionally. The central market was sadly quiet. The biggest market in Jinju seemed to be desolate and dreary. Empty spaces were seen where traders left for more fertile ground. A fruit trader was still working at her roadside stand. Mrs. Choi answered questions with big smiles. She said

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customers spend less money. Some day, she makes less than 20,000 won. Although she works 6a.m. to 10p.m. “People are going to department stores and hypermarkets. But I have no choice. I have to work. What should I do?” She responded with the adage The rich get richer, the poor get poorer. Actually, we saw many costumers at the department store and at the hypermarket, shopper we didn’t see at the Joong-ang market. Many luxurious and high-priced goods shone out around crowded costumers on the ground floor of the department store. According to a seller, who works in a scarf shop, luxury brands sales in Jinju have steadily grown over the last few years. She added a reason for her observation. Education and culture industries are main industries in Jinju. Therefore, a lot of public officials are working in Jinju who still make the

same salary. She insisted that public officials pay a lot of money to buy expensive goods. There was simply a different scene between the one on the ground floor of the department store and the empty Jinju market. That shows one what socioeconomic polarization really is. We interviewed many costumers at the department store and the hypermarket. Ur Our question was: “What has changed because of the economic crisis in your life?” Mrs. Gwon who lives in Chojeondong goes out to hypermarket once a week and usually spends 120,000~130,000 won at once. "I don't feel the crisis very much actually. But when I talk with my neighbors, I feel that my heart is freezing." She said her family hasn't gone out to eat since last autumn and that we don't buy high-priced goods such as luxury brands clothes and/or

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“This is a sad season.” “Customers don’t go to restaurants enough.” “But I have no choice. I have to work. What should I do?” “When I talk with my neighbors, I feel that my heart is freezing.” “We have to reduce expenses of life’s necessities. But the prices of these basic necessities have increased.”

accessories. Mrs. Kim who introduced herself as a housewife told us her worries. "We can't give up on education expenses so we have to reduce expenses of life's necessities. But the prices of these basic necessities have increased. Many families spend a lot on social costs. Especially the education costs. The government has tried to help common families but it hasn't materialized yet. On the contrary, the national public welfare budget has fallen this year. Ordinary people have to share the sufferings. According to a result of the interviews, people don't trust the government quite as much as they used to. Many government mistakes, past and present, may be the reason why confidence in the government has been undermined. The world economic condition is also a reason. Mrs. Jo who lives in Sangbong-dong is a very clever costumer. The teacher at a THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

piano institute always writes lists to buy. She has written housekeeping books since she married. "Sometimes I compare the housekeeping books. Then I realize the difference of rates." This is a very difficult time for families that we now must remain frugal.

It was dark outside when our reporters came out of the hypermarket. The sun had already gone down. It was a cold night but we thought that we felt colder because of the interviews. The economic crisis was clearly showing. When will the crisis finish? Most of experts say it would take at least 1 to 2 years. This is March. The weather is getting warmer and nature is going to get up from a long sleep. However, warming up people’s minds will take more time and effort. p [email protected]

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Let’s Look Into GNU Students’ Economic Life Lee Young-a Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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ow much money do you get for a month? Do you get allowance from your parents, or earn your own money? As the economic situation is getting worse, do you have a special way of managing your money? The PIONEER surveyed and interviewed students to know how they earn and spend their money. Let’s see how they feel about financial difficulties and the prospect of a better economic situation.

#1 Survey On Pocket Money ❷ Do you get your pocket money regularly or occasionally?

❶ How much pocket money do you usually have for a month? Over 400.000 won(20%)

0~100.000won(8%)↓ 100.000~200.000won↓ (11%)

Occasionally(36^%) Regularly(64^%)

300.000~400.000won↓ 200.000~300.000won↓ (28%) (33%)

❹ Do you think your allowance is enough?

Excessive(2%)

❺ On what do you spend the most of your pocket money? Etc. Hobby (5%) (17%)

Insufficient (9%)

Enough (12%) Lack (27%)

Academy (10%) Shopping (12%)

Moderate (50%)

❼ Do you write the expenses down in a journal? Yes (10%) Sometimes (14%) No (76%)

Food (56%)

Parents+ Your own Your (15%) own(6%) Relatives or Parents siblings(1%) (76%)

❻ Do you save your rest money for your future?

Yes (30%) No (70%)

❽ How much pocket money do you think the university students should get? 0~100,000 won↓(3%) Over 400.000won (19%)

300.000~400.000won↓ (31%)

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❸ Where do you get your pocket money from? Etc.(2%)

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100.000~200.000won↓(10%) (=Won, Korean currency) 200.000~300.000won↓(37%)

The majority of students have pocket money over 200,000 won and fewer than 400,000 won for a month. Most of them get it regularly. 76 percent of students say they get an allowance from their parents. Half of the students think they get a reasonable amount of money, but over 30 percent think it insufficient. Food is the first commodity that students spend money on. Only 30 percent of the respondents say they are saving money for unpredictable future times. 76 percent of people say they don’t use a journal at all to write down daily expenditures. The result to question number 8 was similar to that of question 1. 68 percent of those surveys said that the amount of pocket money for university students should be over 200,000 won but under 400,000 won.

#2 How Do You Spend and Prepare I try to get more certificates to prepare for a job!

I do a part-time job to relieve the burden from parents! Dep. of Economics, 3

Dep.of Agricultural Economics, 4

Kang Bo-hyun

Kwon Hye-joo

She said there was the time that two people could enjoy the day with 10,000 won. However, as the overall price rise, this seems to be impossible. The prices of movies and food have increased. She gets 300,000 as allowance and is careful that the sum of food and traffic expenses don’t exceed 200,000 won. She uses the rest of the money for watching movies or buying books. The economy is stagnating, the necessity of getting into a stable career is even more pressing. She recognizes the notion that one career for a lifetime is a thing of the past. She makes an effort to get as many certificates as possible and to proceed with a direction of study which she hopes to be as rewarding as it is profitable. As the U.S. protectionist policies are enforced, the economic downturn in Japan and China will deepen. The same must follow suit for Korea. As a student looking forward to being employed, she hopes that we have all opportunities she will need for a successful life.

After finishing army service and returning once again to school, he felt the rising costs, mostly in transportation fees. He was also surprised to see that most entertainment related costs had also risen. The Standard price for pocket ball costs more now. Once he could enter the singing room for 10,000 won for an hour, but now, he has to pay 3,000 won or more. As he gets an allowance from his parents, he doesn’t feel the economic difficulties. He has about 400,000 won for pocket money. Although, he doesn’t keep a money entry journal, he makes plans about how much money to use on where and in advance. Food is a big expense, he tries to make food by himself at home to reduce wasting money on eating out. Also, he sometimes works a parttime job to ease the burden on his parents. The government is struggling to find proper solutions in currency swaps, reconstructing of companies as well as expanding fiscal policies. He thinks the economic problems can be resolved positively by the end of the year. Most of all, he wishes the unemployment problem to be solved. The world situation affects Korea, and it also effects Jinju, and it is thereby linked either directly or indirectly to each of us. All have their own way of managing. It’s time to come up with our own ways of coping with financial difficulties.

The world situation affects Korea, and it also effects Jinju, and it is thereby linked either directly or indirectly to each of us. All have their own way of managing. How about you? It’s time to come up with our own ways of coping with financial difficulties. ples in nowaday situation. p [email protected] THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

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Work for Student’s Profits Lee Young-joo Reporter

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ere is a public official who works devotedly for GNU and GNU students. His name is Joong-gon Ha, a section chief in the Department of General Affairs, HQ. He was selected as an innovative public official. As a result, he received a presidential citation as a good public official on December 31st, 2008. Most of all, he has reduced the university’s estimate especially with superior business ability since he worked at the Chilam Campus. For example, he bought goods carefully, and used them economically. He also brought in, and operated, the Global Pioneer Program (GPP). Then, he offered healthy food to students through the highest tendered bid, and approved credits for blood donation. How could he think of these

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practical and helpful ideas for GNU and GNU students? He said that it’s enough to take just a small interest and effort. Moreover, when his colleagues congratulated him on receiving his testimonial, he thanked them and said that the testimonial was an undeserved reward and that his work was the natural thing for him to do as a public official. However, it’s not first time that he received such accolades; he took an award from the Prime Minister in 1996, the Korea National Red Cross Society in 2006, and the Ministry Education and Human Resources Development in 2007. He advises many GNU students who are preparing to become public officials. He hopes that they will be diligent and have abilities connected with the occupation, and recommends

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that they will take an aptitude test at the Human Resource Development Center. Besides, he feels sorry for resignations of youthful public officials owing to inconsistence their aptitudes and emphasizes that to know one and to view oneself objectively is important. Furthermore, he has done volunteer work with his co-workers since 2005. He visits homes for the aged and orphanages every month. He and his colleagues gather money to buy foodstuffs or gifts. Here, at last, is a real public official who not only solves problems in person, a person full of not only innovative ideas but also one with a warm heart and humble smile. It’s important that public officials work for the people as he works with patient diligence and quiet generosity. p [email protected]

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1st Jinju Castle with Chockseungnu Pictured by Lee Young-a

In Search of the ‘Eight Scenic Spots’ in Jinju Lee Young-a Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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ast year, I met a man from Bangladesh with curly hair. He asked me several questions with inquisitive eyes. Among the many questions were, “Where are the places to go in Jinju?” This question was difficult to answer. I recalled the pictures of some fantastic views of Jinju which hung in the bus stop. They are called the ‘Eight scenic spots in Jinju(晋州 八景)’. Chinese and Koreans traditionally chose good landscape in certain areas and called them ‘OO O景(blank scenic spots in blank area)’. Originally, there were twelve famous examples, but some places had changed as time passed. That’s why the members of the ‘Jinju Munhwa Sarang(community for preserving Jinju cultures)’ revived them in 1997. See the fascinating places of scenic beauty in Jinju!: Jinju Castle with Chokseongnu, Nam River Uiam, Dwibyeori, Saebyeori, Mangjinsan Bongsudae, Spring of Bibongsan, Sunrise in Warasan, and Sunset over Jinyang Lake.

#1. Jinju Castle with Chockseungnu The castle wall encircled with shimmering, diaphanous light reminds me of lanterns floating softly down the Nam River. Many have seen those fabulous sights. Jinju Casltle, which is 1760m round and 5~8m high, was constructed during the Goryeo Dynasty. It helped General Kim Si-min lead Korea to win Jinjudaechup (one of

the three greatest victories against Japanese invasion in 1592). It also had been the provincial office of Gyeongsangnam-do from 1895 to 1925. Chokseungnu, which is in Jinju Castle, meaning the pavilion built on a cliff. It was used as a place for the director to give orders in war, and as an examination hall in normal times.

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Autumn scenery across the Nam River in the daytime is said to be the most scenic. Of course, the night view with sparks of all sorts spread around the sky and the lamplight glittering here and there at festival time is a picture of beauty of which words can but vaguely suggest.

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The night views and the road near where the cliffs are shining, mirroring the street lamps, is a sight to behold.

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#2. Nam River Uiam

2nd Nam River Uiam

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4rdSaebyeori

#3. Duibyeori ‘Byeori’ is dialect for cliff. Duibyeori is based on the Seonhak Mountain and continues for 1.4km along the riverside. I used to see small musical festivals on the weekends with my parents near Jinju Gyeongnam Culture & Arts Center, but I wasn’t familiar with the cliff. If you stand on the right side and see the Nam River, you can enjoy the cliffs with the mountains. The roof of the Dongbang Hotel is also said to be suitable place to see both Namgaram Culture Street and Duibyeori. There are two origins of the this word. It was traditionally said that there were lots of bats living in

Seonhak Mountain, so it was called Juibyeori(jui: a bat) which became Duibyeori. The other is that, it’s far behind (dui: behind) the position of Saebyeori on the opposite side. Nowadays, cars can go along the road here. The night views and the road near where the cliffs are shining, mirroring the street lamps, is a sight to behold.

#4. Saebyeori ‘Sae’ means ‘new’ or ‘a bird’ in Korean. The cliff is said to be named because a lot of birds live there and that it was newly created with the new road. Knowing only the way to go, I started to walk from Gajwa-dong. Walking about 10 minutes, I could see the MBC THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

broadcasting station. Passing by it a little bit more; there is the pomegranate park which is on the Saebyeori. I had been there before, so I continued to walk on the bicycle road. On the left side, a portion of the cliff could be seen. It was just a cliff as the word said. To prevent it from turning into a landslide, a barbed-wire fence was to be seen. Walking along the bicycle road, the memory of going there on foot to get to the Nam River with my friend flitted over my head. It made me smile. Continuing from Gajwa-dong to Juyakdong, it guided us to the Nam River. On the right, there’s a riverside road where people can walk. To be continued in the 146th issue. p [email protected] 15

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NU was quiet in February due to winter vacation, but two days weren't. There was a graduation for university graduates and an orientation session for freshmen. University graduates were filled with bittersweet emotions and the freshmen seemed to have tense, curious, and anticipative eyes. (Pictured by Lee Young-joo)

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Farewells Farewells

#1. First of all, you need to share joy with your parent and say “Thank you and I love you, sincerely.”

#3. Now, you have made precious memories with your friends who have shared your sorrows, pleasures, and difficulties since you entered GNU together.

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#2. Then, you can see professor Morrie who is not only a capable professor but also your true mentor and now introduce the professor to your parents.

All moments have a beginning and an end, accordingly it's natural to experience meeting and parting in this life. It's a matter of course if we meet someone, we will have to part someday, and if we separate from someone, new encounters inevitably await. We can be Lee Young-joo Reporter mature and learn through such encounters and partings. p

Greeting Greeting

#1.After the welcoming address, representatives signal their departments with shouts and wait for their future juniors. Find the representatives and and listen to their explanations.

#2. You don't need to feel awkward with unknown people who feel as you feel. First, talk with them.

#3. Please don't be nervous and especially don't be afraid of the many wonderful new beginnings that await you at GNU. [email protected] THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

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Make Your Heart Full of Warmth Park Gun-hee Editor-in-Chief

I Ask You You should not kick a used briquette thoughtlessly by foot. Have you ever thought about the heat it gave to someone once?

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his poem was written by Ahn Do-hyeon in 1994, a famous poet in Korea. Even though a used briquette burned and is useless now, the briquette gave its warmth for someone once. The poet wants people to have warm heart for someone. There are so many people who have warm heart around you.

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What do you think a warm person is? You may be reminded of a great person like Mother Teresa. Great people dedicate and sacrificed themselves for needy neighbors. Some people might think: ‘I couldn’t help unfortunate neighbors with big hands because I can’t volunteer like the great people.’ However, there was a very famous public education campaign, 1 minute to make a world beautiful: 6 seconds to put the newspaper in the right place to cover newspaper boy’s mistake. 23 seconds to cross the street at the crosswalk helping an old man to cross. 27 seconds to make a coffee for your coworkers. 4 seconds to push the bus bell for a person who feels it difficult to push the bell because of the crowd in bus. To make a world beautiful, 1 minute is enough. It’s easier than you think to be a warm person. The PIONEER met people who have very warm hearts. They will show that you can be the one if you make a resolution. What will follow is their [email protected] stories and what GNU students think about their contributions. p

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nternational volunteers have a passion that they could do anything. They are full of confidence and warmth. So, they went India to meet people most in need. The republic of India has a caste system which has governed the lives of Indians for thousands of years. The caste system is divided into four classes; Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaisya and Sudra. The Untouchables are the lowest class. International volunteers met these people who are in urgent need of help.

village seniors, young men of volunteer’s age and person who suffer from poliomyelitis, subsist by begging. The Untouchables asked for money but the volunteers could not help them in this way. The international volunteers said, “If you give money to the Untouchables, they may live peacefully in present but they will spend the rest of their lives as beggars. Korean volunteers worked on barren land that was always short of provisions, water and electricity. They taught children and work without dissatisfaction. The Korean volunteers’ faces were full of true love for each person.

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They arrived at Donggeswari in India. The sight was heart wrenching. They were much affected by misery they saw there. Donggeswari, which means ‘untouchable land’, was in a very poor condition. It was extremely cold so the international volunteers wore warm coats. But the untouchables had nothing from which to escape the cold. Sadly, three poor children died of hypothermia. Life’s hardships left its traces on the faces of these unfortunate people. They broke stones, use dung for fuel, drank alcohol, and even begged for money to feed their families. They take begging in stride. The

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These practices made an impression. The Korean students could feel a newly born enthusiasm. Indian laborers and students both felt an enormous sense of pride. The volunteers were oftentimes moved to tears. All of them performed miracles. A person who begs with hopelessness can make a difference in their lives and in the lives of those around them. This is truly miraculous isn’t it? To change someone’s mind and to heal a sick and damaged heart is a great miracle. A miracle occurred for us in the Donggeswari where the land is so barren. In short, the time in the Donggeswari for that one month was an amazing experience. All who participates were left with good memories. They want to say to the Donggeswari, to the Sujata academy and especially to the thousands of children,

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A Most Valuable Miracle

“We experienced miracles and are deeply grateful to you.” p [email protected]

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o you know some people who do volunteer work? How can you describe their character? A bright smile and positive thinking may be the answer. The PIONEER reporters met people who also showed their cheerful smiles and generous hearts. They are GNU students and also volunteer teachers in the Jinju Pureunsol Middle and High School (a.k.a. Solschool) Solschool was founded 45years ago. The school building is located in Sangbong-Dong (1991). A motto for school discipline is Living School. A Jinju-city Volunteer Prize was given to the night school in 2004. Solschool is one of the representative charity organizations in Jinju. There are 24 students studying in two classes; middle and high school. They study from 7p.m to 10:20p.m Monday to Friday. Most of students are in their forties or fifties. The women who look like mothers couldn’t get a chance to study in school when they were young because of many reasons. But now, these reasons are no matter to them. The passionate students study very hard at night in the Solschool. If you look at their books and notebooks, you can easily see how diligently they

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study. The living school exists as a result of volunteer work. Who teaches the students? Who manages and organizes the school? 13 GNU students are the devoted teachers. They do a lot of things to run the school. The financial condition and work environment didn’t seem to look very promising, but the teachers appeared to be very happy. What makes them happy? What does the school mean to them? What is volunteer work? Let’s hear some Solschool teachers’ voices. Im Byeong-gil, who teaches middle school Ethics, told about the happiness of volunteer work. “Actually, volunteer work is not large stuff. Everybody can do as I do. I’m glad that I can be here and work for many people who need my hands.” The Ethics Education student added, “I’ve been able to get valuable experience from Solschool. Nowadays, people always focus on better and bigger things. Through volunteer work, you can see people from diverse backrounds.” A Dept. of Humanities sophomore, Bak Ji-hun emphasized continuous charity. “Many people donate to social service organizations. The base of volunteer work is expanding. That’s a positive situation obviously but it THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

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Why Do They Go There at Night ?

shouldn’t be just temporary. Steady interests and helpers are needed.” “At Solschool we have worked a long time for our local community. I’m very proud of it.” Sin Mi-yeong who teaches Chinese in middle school showed us various aspects ßof the school. A dept. of English Language and Literature student told she loves the mood of Solschool which is lovely and peaceful. “We don’t just teach and study. We have a lot of active education programs: a literary exhibition, a sports meeting, and a picnic. I’ll never forget the time that I’ve had with Solschool people. That memories and experiences are very precious to me. We share love and humanity.” A high school Science teacher, Jinyeong Choi agreed with her. He added his opinion. “Solschool is not just a school for me. I don’t think I teach. We teachers learn from students. Their attitudes strengthen ours. We learn from them.” All of the teachers and students agreed, “The school makes us comfortable.” With volunteer work, people become honest. It’s not a one sided sacrifice. Everybody learns how to get peace of mind. Modern society is tough. Paradoxically, that’s why we have to be interested in volunteer work. Your little help will be a big help for many people. Why don’t you consider what you can do for your community and for yourself? Everybody can do it like the Solschool people. Here’s the secret to bright smiles and lives worth living. p [email protected]

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How Can We Encourage Making a Contribution?

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Cho Ah-ra Cover News Editor

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ave you ever made a donation to a charity? In the Christmas season, we can see people contributing money to relieve the poor. These actions are very impressive. Have you ever taken part in a ‘Red feaher’ campaign? When you see people who want to canvass for the poor and homeless, what do you think about that? You felt pity for them so you might give money. On the other hand, although someone asks you to give money, you might overlook him or her. It is just your choice. There are lots of community organizations raising money in Korea. For example, the Beautiful Fund Organization, or the Eland Gleaning Spikes organization, etc. In spite of the vastly different economic conditions every community faces, there is a commonality of the issues that arise - poverty, homelessness, and families or individuals in crisis or need, and so on. In the case of EGSO, members raise money through the gleaning spikes fund and contribute a portion of their salary for social-minded activities. Lots of companies, SK Telcom, GS Caltex, gave matching grants. Their employers conducted a campaign to raise funds. Money that is collected contributes to social-minded activities. In 1970~80, at that time the people didn’t contribute voluntary and government forced them to engage in contributions. A part of their tax was designated for charitable contributions. After the1990s, chartable companies expanded as a culture of personal contribution also expanded. Though the depression in the economy, personal donations increased because of they felt they should help each other. People who contributed money for relieving the poor said when they contributed they felt satisfaction and warm heartedness. However, there are still some problems remaining. In according to survey of the BFO, 52.6% of Koreans had experience making contributions, while their endowment was 51,000won per person. Most Koreans took part in collecting small contributions, while their endowment was very low. Moreover, 18.2 percent of Koreans are regular donators while 70 percent of Americans are regular donators. As you know, we know of the necessity help to help people who are poor, the homeless, and families or individuals in crisis or need. We need to think about how we can encourage contributions. A donation is a gift given, typically to a cause or/and for charitable purposes. A donation may take various forms, including cash, services, new or used goods as i.e. clothing, toys, food, vehicles, emergency or humanitarian aid items, and can also relate to medical care needs as i.e. blood or organs for transplant. Charitable gifts of goods or services are also called gifts in kind.

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The Jinju Monologues

Contributed by The Munhwa Ilbo

The PIONEER polled more than 300 students to find out what can they think of charity. Percent of 12 freshmen, 34 sophomores, 40 juniors, and 14 seniors participated in this survey. Do you wonder about GNU student opinion? If you took part in the survey, how did you answer the questions? Some of people have an effort to revitalize charities. For example, now Kim Jang-hun and Moon Geun-hyung as well as some celebrities made contributions. We asked GNU students a question: what do you think about our donation has been actively. 3 percent of students agreed that people aware of donations culture exactly but also make contributions in our country. 71 percent of students were aware of our donations while 26 percent of students agree that people were unaware of donations. We asked GNU students if they have ever donated voluntarily. Of those surveyed 50 percent said they have donated and 50 percent said they have not. As we saw these results, most student think that our donations don’t have any appreciable benefits although it is necessary to continue to try help the poor and the homeless The noticeable thing is that if they are given a chance to participate as volunteers, most students, 74 percent, answered that they feel inclined to participate. Our students are warm-hearted towards the poor. You’ll be tickled pink to know that your donation will help feed many hungry people. Any small donation from each of you will amount to much. p [email protected]

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ew York, London, Paris, Seoul and now, Jinju. The Vagina Monologues are coming to Jinju. First performed in 1996, The Vagina Monologues have become a world-wide theatrical phenomenon. In the past decade, performances have raised over $50 million for women’s anti-violence causes. Controversial? Yes, and gloriously so. Birth, menstruation, sex, rape, body image, orgasm and love are among the many themes of these monologues. In Jinju, an international group of women will be performing The Vagina Monologues in April. We will also be hosting a series of fundraising activities for Korean women’s organizations throughout March and up until our performance date. Please watch for posters around campus, information from your English teachers, or email us at [email protected] for more information. If you’d like to help us or perform with us, we’d love to hear from you. With the help of the Gyeongsang National University community, we hope to give generously to local groups and we are looking forward to Jinju’s Vagina Monologues being a huge success. p THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

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Effective Writing in English Prof. Fredrik Stark Dept. of English Language and Literature

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he staff of The PIONEER asked me to respond to the two pieces of student writing that appear below and to offer some tips on what makes for effective writing in English. These texts were considered to be below the staff’s expectations but still deserving of constructive criticism that could be of use to the readership. I address my comments to all who would share my interests in improving student writing in general and submissions to this magazine in particular.

Essay 1: Good Ideas, But Not Fully Developed Let’s start by reading Essay 1. As you read through it, you’ll likely notice some mistakes in sentence-structure and spelling. However, aim to focus only on the writer’s content. Consider to what extent the writer expands on the essay’s topic. Essay 1 Delight of Finding Forgotten My Money I think people are happy to find unexpected money by accident. In addition to its happier to discover my money at forgot place is mine than to pick up other’s money on the street. Maybe most of people indicate pleasure due to money isn’t innocent, but the happiest moment in my life is to feel the lost money by hand in close’s pocket for a long time. It doesn’t matter how much is it; just that money is a bit of joy to me. When I became depressed owing to lack of allowance, I got better to grab the unforeseen money in pocket. Although that money is a little bit, at that moment I don’t envy of rich person. Through these experiences, I comprehend how precious the small money and notice unknown gladness. I’m sure most of you understood what this essay was going to be about simply after reading the title. Once you started reading, I imagine you were hoping to glean a new or unique perspective on the delight of finding forgotten money. At the end, I bet you were a little disappointed. Why? What’s wrong with this essay? Perhaps you’re thinking the text first needs to be edited. After all, if the English is awkward in spots, the overall

message is weakened, right? Not really. Although clarity in writing is important, the main problem with this essay is the lack of development of the ideas in it. To underscore the point, let’s try an activity that writing instructors often use. Below is a “cleaned-up” version of Essay 1, edited in the least intrusive way I feel possible. Read through it and look for answers to the following questions:

1) How often does the writer find lost money in his or her pockets? 2) When was the last time this happened to him or her? 3) Where was the writer when it happened last? 4) What did the writer do with the rediscovered money last time? 5) What is the largest amount of money the writer has rediscovered? 6) Who are some of the rich people the writer envies?

Essay 1: Proofread Version Delight of Finding Forgotten Money I think people are happy to find unexpected money by accident. In addition, I think people are happier to discover their own money than to pick up another person’s money on the street. Maybe most people indicate pleasure due to money isn’t innocent, but the happiest moment in my life is to feel lost money by hand in my clothes pocket after a long time. It doesn’t matter how much it is; just that money is a bit of joy to me. When I become depressed owing to lack of allowance, I get better when I grab the unforeseen money in my pocket. Although that money is a little bit, at that moment I don’t envy rich people. Through these experiences, I comprehend how precious small money is and notice unknown gladness. The language is clearer in the proofread version, yet this clarity doesn’t significantly strengthen the writer’s treatment of the topic at hand. Answers to Questions 1 and 2 are only dimly present: The writer broaches the subject of finding forgotten money when lacking 24

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topic. In fact, rather than a proper essay, the piece looks more like a short journal entry or an informal vignette for a personal Web page. It doesn’t reach out to us like an accomplished essay or magazine piece does.

Essay 2: Amusing Story, But Tell Us More This takes us to the second essay, which in some ways is more developed than the first one but nevertheless still lacks vital substance. This second one

tells a story. As you read through it, consider to what extent it captures your interest. The text appears exactly as it did when the student sent it in. Once again,

while reading, disregard any spelling, grammatical, or formatting mistakes.

Essay 2 The Memory, Never Forget in My Life The story was started in navy training center time. All trainees are like that, I was also feeling hungry. So I always thought about some special food before slept. Also that day I was tired like as usual in training and hungry. It never rains but it pours, I kept a meal duty after training. This situation made me anger. As a proverb goes like “Good coming out of evil,” the chance which the sky gives came. I was made to throw away the leftovers of the drill instructor (DI). There were eggs in the food which it throws away. I thought a trick. I called the one person that was my friendly brother. And we made a plan of special operation. Eating the eggs pretense throw away the food. As soon as we made plan of special operation, we breast trembled because this place was military force. After a while we went to the corner so slowly. We didn’t read a person’s feelings, so we had an egg at a mouthful with wear a smile each other. At that time, we had heard big yelled, “Stop and don’t move”. And we thought, it is day to die. It is a terrible drill instructor (DI) who yelled us. It was one of the special delicious eggs that I had eaten until now so I wouldn’t forget it forever. What do you remember most about this writer’s unforgettable story? To support an answer to that question, let’s try another activity similar to one that

writing instructors often use. First, let’s briefly summarize the story. Next, let’s identify its three main parts, that is, its beginning, middle, and end. Finally, let’s

retell it like in a conversation. The summary I came up with appears below. In order to get the effect of hearing someone tell it, read it aloud.

Essay 2: Summarized Version Beginning Once I was a trainee in the navy. I was always tired and hungry during those days. Every night before sleeping, I would think of some special food. Thus, when I was assigned kitchen duty in the evenings, it made me angry. Middle But one evening I got lucky. I had to throw away the leftover food of a drill instructor, and there were eggs left on the DI’s plate. When a friend and I snuck into a corner to eat them in secret, the DI shouted at us. End ? Those eggs were delicious. Summarizing the story in this way presents its events in sharper, somewhat simpler terms and reveals how lopsided its structure is, with adequate material in the beginning and middle but next to nothing in the end. That’s why I put a question mark before the last sentence of my summary; the ending leaves me hanging. Don’t you also wonder if that’s

all there is? Don’t you also want to know what happened next? Essay 2 would be much more effective if it told us more. Even if the writer intended to make an open-ended story, the essay still offers only the skeleton of what should be a full-bodied narrative that describes specific places, people, and impressions. These are some

Words of Advice To be continued in the 146th issue of The PIONEER.

additional questions I would want to ask the writer: Where did you do your naval training? What special food did you think about when you got really hungry? What did that drill instructor look like? Why was the DI so terrible? What was the name of your friend? Why were those eggs so delicious after all? What exactly made this experience so memorable?

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GNU’s School of Medicine Takes the BK21

Park Gun-hee Editor-in-Chief Gyeongsang National University’s School of Medicine was finally selected for the BK21 (BrainKorea21) project. In 2006, GNU’s School of Medicine’s project group failed to be chosen for BK21. At the 3rd BK21 evaluation, GNU School of Medicine’s project team was elected new the BK21 project group with Chungnam National University and Chungbuk National University. GNU is only group which was picked in Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam. GNU is currently running 5 project groups and 4 teams. To nurture world class graduate schools and to foster excellent researchers, BK21 consists of programs designed for Masters and PhD courses and advanced researchers. By implementing the BK21 team, GNU’s School of Medicine will be given 40,000,000,000 won for subsidies. Cho Gyeong-jae, president of GNU School of Medicine said, “GNU School of Medicine will use half of the subsidies for research and the other half for supporting students who have graduated.” p [email protected]

Developing Molecular Targeted Liver Cancer Therapies Cho Ah-ra Cover News Editor

Park Ki-hun (Prof. Gyeongsang National University, College of Agriculture) and Lee Jung-won (Prof. Seoul National University, College of Medicine) discovered the protein ‘TM4SF5’ which is a factor in the creation and movement of liver cancer. They opened the possibility of developing therapies to control the creation and movement of liver cancer. Their thesis was published in the authoritative magazine Hepatology, December 8th 2008. They were also confirmed as having intellectual property rights in regards to their thesis and its subsequent publication, receiving both American and domestic patents for a new substance called TSAHC, a chemical compound beneficial in the treatment liver cancer. Prof. Park said we can anticipate the creation of a valuable product because we have already achieved the development of a compounding technology that can [email protected] produce TSAHC on a large scale. p

Academic - Industrial Cooperations

Lee Young-joo Reporter GNU has concluded contracts with KICC (Korea Industrial Complex Corporation), December 19th, KFS (Korea Forest Service), December 26th, and UBC (Ulsan Broadcasting Corporation), January 8th. GNU entered into three contracts. These contracts covered exchanging news, the promotion of cooperative relations, the improvement of companies within KICC, the foundation of the Forest Technological Educational Information Center, network construction, the education of foresters, education concerning forest organizations and companies, and site management concerning forest technological information with KFS. The contracts also included GNU public relations and publicity, the vocational education of students, the development of Internet broadcasting content, broadcasting techniques, and the intern system of student reporters with UBC. Most of all, GNU officials responsible for these contracts expect that GNU student employment at GNU will increase. Companies can train their employees through programs with GNU. It’s now certain that GNU needs to work cooperatively with companies to ensure mutual development. p [email protected]

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Contributed by Park Jae-young

Think Globally, Work Creatively, Act Locally Lee Young-a Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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he title of this article was proposed by Park Jae-young, a professor in the department of Politics and Diplomacy, Public Administration. For a long time, he had thought that international organizations were important for Korea because they would foster interest in our country. That’s why he majored international organization and attended international conferences like the UN as one of delegates from Korea as a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Every society is bound together in

today’s world. Korea cannot be isolated from the international community. That’s why people are required to act like global citizens; for all societies are in the same boat, and we must act in harmony with our interests and in the interests of the community as a whole. Last, he emphasizes the words, ‘Think globally, work creatively, and act locally’. First, though the body stays in one region, it is important for you to think globally and take a broad view of the world. Second, be creative. You should be creative based on what you’ve learned

and understood. It surely works as an asset for the future. Third, put your thoughts into action! You may know the proverb ‘An ounce of practice is worth a pound of theory.’ To realize it, even though it’s small, the little practice in your daily life is necessary. Take a field trip. Through this process, you can better understand what you’ve read and heard, free yourself from narrow-mindedness, and find solutions to international problems. p [email protected]

Contributed by Park Jae-young

Contributed by Park Jae-young

Profile Dr. Park Jae-young received a Master’s and Doctoral degree majoring in the field of international organization at Northern Illinois University in Illinois, U.S. He wrote , , , , etc. and wrote also many papers related to international organizations. He has cooperated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and has also worked as the selection committee for international organizations (JPO), and a judge of a UN thesis contest, a jury member of the KOICA thesis contest, and has given advice to a Korean university students’ UN mock conference. He also works as the head of an International Organization Forum Society and plays an active part as an advising professor for the UNA-KOREA, KFUNSA, KOPION, GCS, and the GPP.

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Promises of 2009 Students’ Council By Jeong Seong-gyeng, Dept. of Biochemistry, 07

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If You Have a Partner...... Lee Young-a Deputy Editor-in-Chief [email protected] re you a couple or a single? Do you wanna love? If you are singles, what type of women and men do you want to meet? If you are couples, where do you want to go in this spring together? Let’s see the opinion on love from GNU students. (180men and 120women answered the questionnaire, assuming every had partners.)

A 1. What do you want your partner call you? Etc. (15.3%) Yeob oya (8.7% ) Jagiya (34%)

Your Name (40.7%)

Dwaejiya (piggy) (1.3%)

2. What gift would you like to receive most from your partner? Etc. (28.3%) Perfume (10%)

Clothes (32.4%)

l Jewelry D i g i t a ts c u (20%) prod (9.3%)

3. This would make me dislike my partner. Etc. Not punctual for (6%) an appointment(5.7%) Interested in x se e th opposite %) Not .3 9 2 but me( considering you(52%) (6.3%) Showing dirty features

* ③, ④: similar to darling/honey in English. ‘ya’ : a Korean vocative postpositional.

4. Love springs out of my heart with this act. Etc.(6.7%) Winsome Concentrating on acts to me something(15%) (21.3%) Taking care Smiling of me(31.7) at me(27.3%)

7. Your ideal type of a woman is: (Only men responded) Etc. (17.1%) Cute and Humo rous(4 .5%) adorable Pretty (37%) (12.2%) Pure llec (16.6%) Inte tual(12.7%)

5. What do you want to do most with your partner in this spring? Etc. (6%) Traveling Cherry by train blossom (38.3%) viewing (37.3%) Going M ou nt ai n to climbing a beach (9.3%) (9%)

8. Your preferred factor of a man is: (Only women responded) A muscular body (7.6%) l Etc. tua r c e ell we Outstan (18.5%) Int po 6%) ding . apperan (17 c e Economic (10.08% ) strength (16%) A sense of humor(28.6%) Singing ability (1.7%) THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

6. Where is your secret to spellbind someone? Appea ranc (8.4% e Etc. ) Smile (28.3%) (27%) Volubility (31%)

A love song (5.3%)

For No.1, Oppa(Brother), Aegiya(Baby), Gongjuya(Princess) follow in Etc.. In No 2, Most students wrote ‘Money’ in Etc, and flowers, a kiss, a car, etc.. How about smiling and acting sweetly to your partner? It would make him/her cheerful and happy as you see. Among many secrets to attract the opposite sex, volubility is the highest(31%). There are answers like kindness, push-and-pull strategy, etc.. Cute and adorable woman is the first ranking among men, and humorous men are likely to catch women’s mind. Sexy are the most among Etc. for no 8, Kindness are the most in no8. p 29

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o you know of the three famous Buddhist temples in Korea? There is the Tongdosa in Yangsan, the Haeinsa in Hapcheon as well as the Songgwangsa in uncheon. Among these temples, The PIONEER reporters have been to the Tongdosa. I will explain roughly about Tongdosa before taking a journey.

A Revered Buddhist Temple Shin Myung-soo Reporter

Tongdosa is located on the southern hillside of Youngchuk Mountain, which is 1,050m high, and Jisan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, and Gyeongsangnam-do Mountains. It is the head temple of the 15 districts of the Korean Buddhist Chogye Order. It is Bulbojongchal, which is the best temple among the three treasure temples in Korea. The temple is called Tongdosa for several reasons. Tong(通) means ‘to realize’ and Do(道) means ‘truth’ in Chinese. Also, the meaning of Tongdo is to save suffering people with noble truths. Here are interesting things related to Tongdosa. First, everyone who wants to be a Buddhist monk must receive the commandment at Geumganggyedan in Tongdosa. Second, Mt.Youngchuk, which is located behind Tongdosa, looks similar to Mt.Gradra in India where the Buddha taught. Jajang Yulsa, the chief monk, founded Tongdosa in 646. He went to China in 30

638. While he was practicing asceticism on Odae Mountain, he received a bone and a surplice of Buddha from Munsubosal and returned in 643. He had it enshrined at Hwangryongsa, a ninestory wooden pagoda, the Taehwasa pagoda. He built Geumganggyedan at Tongdosa and also enshrined a bone of the Buddha here. Come now, let’s take a look around Tongdosa. This is the door of Tongdosa. On arrival, you expected that a Buddhist temple is just there. From here, although you should walk continually, a view of nature in the winter is breathtakingly beautiful. Also the air is clear. On the way to Tongdosa, there is a valley next to it. The valley’s water was frozen hard because of wintry weather. It was very cold. Passing by the Iljumun (mun means the door), you can see the Four Devas, which are the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism. You can enter into the temple. A tense atmosphere and religious mystery could be felt in front of THE PIONEER, NO. 145, MARCH 2009

Iljumun because it was difficult to see its inner part from there. After following the door, the street turned and the Cheonwangmun, the temple gate dedicated to the Four Devas, dramatically appeared. Finally, you can visit Sungbo museum. The Cheonwangmun is the shrine that worships the Four Devas’s, so entering here means that the world of the Buddha begins. Before the door, one part of the temple bell and Geukrakbojeon (This is where Amitabha, Hyupshibosal and Daesaejibosal are enshrined.) started to be seen gradually through gaps between the doorframes. After turning the door, a wonderful, wider view, was spread befire mine eyes. Also, unimaginable beauty spots appeared. Bongbaltap is a pagoda shaped like the rice bowl of the Buddha. It also means Brahma seeking. After passing by Bulimun, you can go to Daewungjeon, the main temple. This is the Bulimun that means a truth is not multiple but one. It

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The beauty of the Daewungjeon takes your breath away. You can feel miraculous,obscure fear and peacefulness in Buddha’s mercy.

Geumganggyedan

reminds you of many things. Going through it, you can see another imaginary world. Have you ever imagined Daewungjeon without a Buddhist statue? The Daewungjeon in Tongdosa is the only one without a Buddhist statue in Korea. This is it! The right-up side of this picture is Geumganggyedan. The beauty of the Daewungjeon takes your breath away. You can feel miraculous, obscure fear and peacefulness in Buddha’s mercy. Furthermore, watching Buddhist priests and saints remind you of a sutra, you should take a pious attitude. Plus, there is Geumganggyedan making you graceful and pious. You must feel solemn and serious in front of the bone of the Buddha. The bone of the Buddha was put and sealed in something like a bell. In this way, your winter travels to the Tongdosa are ended! p [email protected]

Pictured by Shin Myung-soo

Pictured by Shin Myung-soo

Daewungjeon

Pictured by Shin Myung-soo

A fairy-tale landscape

web site : http://www.tongdosa.or.kr phone : 055-382-7182

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Q&A about New Buildings Lee Young-joo Reporter

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ew buildings are coming to GNU students in the spring, a season of birth. Two buildings will wait for GNU students. The two new buildings are the Education & Culture Center and BTL (Build Transfer Lease) dormitory. The establishment of the Education & Culture Center was started on March 17, 2006, and the BTL dormitory began on June 11, 2007. In addition, the completion of the Education & Culture Center was on January 5, 2009, and BTL dormitory on January 30, 2009. The Education & Culture Center is located between the College of Humanities and the College of Natural Science. The BTL dormitory is located next to English Only Zone dormitory.

#2. BTL dormitory

Contributed by Park Jin-kwon

Contributed by Park Jin-kwon

#1. Education & Culture Center

Q1. Why did you build this center? A1. Because we need to supplement education. Q2. How is the center built? A2. We have all eight floors. The 1st floor is a restaurant for students, the 2nd floor for faculty, the 3rd floor has classrooms for Lifelong Education, and from the 4th floor to the 8th floor there are classrooms and professor's laboratories within the College of Education.

Q3. Which departments of the College of Education have classrooms and laboratories? A3. There are classrooms and laboratories for General Public Education, History, Geography, Korean Language, Ethics, Home Economics, and Physical Education.

Q4. How will you use the former classrooms and laboratories? A4. They will go side by side in this center.

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Q1. How many students live in this dormitory? A1. About 1,434 students. Q2. Do you have any specific method of selection? A2. It's certain that at first we will select freshmen, and then other students. We will announce students who will live here at the same time as we announce students who will live elsewhere on campus. Furthermore, students whose hometown is Jinju can also apply.

Q3. How much is the room charge do you expect? A3. We expect about 1,100,000 won. Q4. What’s in the new dormitory? A4. We will have a new restaurant in Chilam Campus, and students of Gajwa Campus will use an existing restaurant. We've already thought a change of the restaurant, and we will work hard to offer comfortable meals. Moreover, we offer a free fitness center, study rooms, seminar rooms, cafeteria, multimedia rooms, and all of which will be available to students in the BTL dormitory. p [email protected]

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H From Lee Eun-ju, Dept. of Business Administration, 08

ello. I’m Lee Eun-ju. My major is Business Administration. It has already been one year since I went to GNU. I didn’t know about The PIONEER until my friend became a PIONEER reporter. Nevertheless, the magazine contents are very instructive; I never read The PIONEER magazine. Like me, it is difficult for students my age to read The PIONEER. We can find The PIONEER magazine in front of many GNU buildings. So I want many students to read it. The contents are wonderful, but it is also inconvenient. First of all, I felt pressure before I read the magazine. I think that the contents are very difficult. If only the font was a bit bigger it would be easier to read. Second, I recommend that you should pay more attention to both politics and economics. I think that it’s necessary that university students know about problems in these areas. It will also be a help to seniors who are preparing for employment. Lastly, I wish for a daily English section that introduces useful examples of conversation that occur in everyday life. I’m glad to read the beneficial content in The PIONEER magazine. I will read very carefully in the future. Hard working PIONEER reporters are excellent. In the future, I wish that The PIONEER reporters would work even harder to provide more useful information. Fighting in 2009 year! Thank you. p

You Are My Sunshine

T From Sim Jeong-kyu, Dept. of Agricture, 05

he PIONEER, and readers..Hello. I’m Sim Jeong-kyu, sophomore. My major is Agriculture. As you know, 2009 passed away about three months ago. How are your new plans going everyone? Girls may be trying to go on a diet for the S bodyline. I guess some boys are trying to quit smoking. I also made a new year’s resolution. It’s just trying to read four English books a month. I don’t read enough English books, magazines, or even comic books. However, through this chance, I will read The PIONEER magazine regularly to improve my English and quality of life. My story may sound strange but it’s my decision. English is going to be more important for our lives. We need English to get a job, to travel around the world or to meet foreign friends. I’ll read The PIONEER to improve my English. Moreover, when I read it, it makes me comfortable, gives me inspiration and information like that found in newspapers. I think it’s one of the happinesses I have found in The PIONEER magazine. PIONEER reporters, do not forget your readers who always wait and expect your publication. Thank you for reading. p

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30th Anniversary of THE PIONEER

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n July 10th 1979, The PIONEER started an English language newspaper, the Gyeongsang Herald which did not begin as an English magazine. The Gyeongsang Herald was published a 4 to 8 page newspaper every two weeks. To give more useful and helpful information to GNU readers, Gyeongsang Herald changed its name to The PIONEER. The PIONEER quarterly campus English magazine has 36 pages including 20 color pages. The PIONEER reporters are very proud of their publication in which reporters format the pages using a sophisticated Macintosh computer. This is the only magazine that does so in Korea. The PIONEER reporters have made every effort to communicate with foreign students, to express public opinion, and to produce a magazine that will aid in the study of English. We are all very proud of our commitment to our magazine and we promise to provide our many readers with interesting and informative articles.

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ACROSS 3. If someone is given an ________, something is done or said about them which shows how much people admire them. (PEOPLE) 5. The ________s are the lowest class. (COVER STORY) 7. Buddhist monk must receive the _______ at Geumganggyedan in Tongdosa. (TRAVEL) 8. “What has changed because of the economic _______ in your life?” (SOCIAL EXPLORER) 9. By this time, you may have a _________ of the story. (REVIEW)

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