As the city’s name “Busan” originates from the mountains, the city has many mountains throughout its area. From “Geumjeongsan,” which connects to Pusan National University (PNU), to “Bongnaesan” located at the heart of Yeongdo, and “Baesan,” perfect for trekking, various mountains harbor diverse lan
Dongbaek Pass, Busan’s integrated transit discount system, launched a prepaid version to advantage those who had difficulty using it as they are foreigners and minors.On March 18th, Busan launched the prepaid Dongbaek Pass, available to anyone without opening a bank account. The initial Dongbaek Pas
Pusan National University (PNU) student Lee Ji-Min (School of Public Policy and Management, 22), who is preparing for admission to the Law School, is facing difficulties due to PNU’s Grade Point Average (GPA) conversion regulations. Despite high grades, the resulting score according to the GPA regul
Here is a Youtube channel named “Techmong.” It is a combination of his favorite field, “tech,” and the character, “Cocomong,” which he looks like. The operator of this channel is Jang Won-Jae (School of Mechanical Engineering, 07), one of the Pusan National University (PNU) alumni. After working for
With the 22nd National Assembly member elections approaching, the General Students’ Association (GSA) president attended a political event, which caused controversy within Pusan National University (PNU). The event which the GSA president attended has sparked more controversy as it was a venue for a
Pusan National University (PNU) student Kim Ji-Min (School of Global Studies, 22) firstly looks for “AliExpress” (Ali) when buying clothes. This is because products on these Chinese platforms are relatively cheaper compared to domestic fashion platforms most preferred by young women. Kim said, “I al
The pilot project for the discounted transfer between Personal Mobilities (PM), the kickboards, and public transportation is being conducted around Pusan National University (PNU), which is the first operation nationwide. Similar to using conventional public transportation, users can simply tag thei
Students are experiencing inconvenience with the Pusan National University (PNU) club webpage, which has been neglected for several years. Although PNU Division of Student Affairs promised a year and six months ago to improve the neglected webpage, the situation remained unchanged. Recognizing the p
About 10 drug addicts gathered at a certain place in Busan. They came together to escape the terrible pain of drug addiction.On February 26th, “Channel PNU” found a Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting held in Busan. NA is composed of drug addicts who strive to overcome it together sharing their experie
On the morning of March 1st, Gwangbok-ro became yellow with people who came out to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry tragedy. During the “Nationwide Procession for the 10th Anniversary of the Sewol Ferry Tragedy” in Busan, about 200 participants walked through the cold with a windc
“Explore the World” is a series where we hear vivid stories from international students studying at Pusan National University (PNU). The first guest for the 2024 is Ngô Thanh Việt (Graduate School of International Studies, 19) from Vietnam. Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, shares similarities wit
Six out of 10 drug users in Korea are in their 30s or younger. That is, it can be said that the youth can face a crisis of drugs. Although there are more and more young drug addicts, there hasn’t been sufficient support to prevent being addicted to drugs and rehabilitate the addicts. “Channel PNU” s
Amidst the government and medical community’s standoff over the expansion of medical school admissions for the 2025, Pusan National University (PNU) students of the School of Medicine submitted a collective petition for a hiatus, signaling a growing opposition to the increase in medical school admis
Pusan National University (PNU) held an entrance ceremony for the freshmen. It was held at the Kyung-am Gymnasium on a large scale for the first time in five years. The ceremony featured a famous idol group, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a festival, and garnering enthusiastic responses. On M
Amid the emergence of “climate-conscious voters" around the world in response to global warming, it is analyzed that Korean voters are also affected by climate issues. Ahead of the general election on April 10th, people are paying attention to whether voters who are willing to “climate vote” can inf
Pusan National University (PNU) is able to enjoy various administrative benefits thanks to the high Korean proficiency of the international students. Not only do we receive additional points in related government projects, but the visa issuance process for international students entering PNU has bee
Pusan National University (PNU), which had been troubled by illegal parking, carried out “traffic control.” With enhanced enforcement, it is expected that illegal vehicles threatening safety with each new semester will disappear. Starting from March 1st, PNU will impose administrative sanctions on i
Supermarkets that have stood over all parts of the country for decades are disappearing from our daily lives. For Busan, Homeplus branches in Yeonsan and Haeundae closed last year and Homeplus Seomyeon branch closed in February this year. Furthermore, Megamart Namcheon branch and NC Department Store
When I strolled along the avenue from the northern gates of Pusan National University (PNU), I used to settle upon Café Haecceity. Café Haecceity was nestled on the second floor of a commercial building, adorned with its shingle sign. There, the sun lazily poured in, and I played with a cat named He
When stepping into a traditional market, visitors immediately feel a distinct atmosphere compared to big supermarkets. While both places offer a variety of goods, what sets the market apart from the other is the presence of people’s lives intertwined within it. The display of merchandise along the a