Time to be graduate

(First snow in Gwangju, 2008)

In South Korea, this day is the period of thesis defense for most of graduate students who have studied and are going to graduate in February 2011. For Chonnam National University (CNU), the thesis defense period has been started from Nov to Dec 2010, depending on individual department.
The Department of Biotechnology, occasionally, the thesis defense will be carried out on 3rd Dec 2010. There are two Master and three PhD course candidates will defend their thesis. Mr. Thavrak Huon, one of Cambodian student in CNU and former president of CNU-CSA, will defend his thesis in the title of "Oxylipin formation by fusion proteins of allene oxide synthase with lipoxygenase or allene oxide cyclase" at 4:50 to 5:30 pm, room 419, building 4, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University. CNU-CSA wishes him success in his hard time and final one to be graduated.

Visitors from Mean Chey University

In these couple weeks, there are two Cambodian visitors in Chonnam National University (CNU). Mr. KONG Vannak and Mr. NGY socheat, vice dean of Faculty of agriculture and food processing, Mean Chey University (MCU), Cambodia; will continue their trip until the middle of December 2010.

The main purposes of the trip are to do some kinds of experiments on food microbiology and food safety at laboratories of food processing and preservation and food microbiology; and and to discuss with dean and professors of College of Agriculture and Life Science, CNU for our joint research project, future collaborations, and student exchange programs between our schools, Vannak said.

The College of Agriculture and Life Science, CNU and MCU were conducted their MOU on 28th March 2010. CNU-CSA fully hope that the MOU and this kind of trip will be able promote the relationship between two universities, especially, we wish to see more Cambodian students come to continue their study in CNU.

សេចក្តី​ចូល​រួម​មរណទុក្ខ

Korean Government Scholarship Program

2011 Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students for an Undergraduate Course

1. Program Objective

The objective of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for an Undergraduate Course is to provide international students with the opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

2. Total Candidates for Selection: 100 people from 59countries

※ Only those who hold a citizenship of the countries in the attachment are eligible for the program.

3. Academic Programs

Undergraduate degree courses for four years after successfully completing a one-year Korean Language Training. ※ University transferring is not allowed (e.g. Beginning from the 3rd year is not allowed.)

4. Fields of Study

4-year undergraduate courses provided by the universities designated by NIIED

※ Not applicable: fields the study period of which exceeds 4 years (e.g. medicine, dentistry, architecture)

Download the Detail Information

Kimchi Festival

Korean Study

Recently, Korean Language Study Club has been built by CNU-CSA. It strongly focuses on promoting the relationship between members and improving Korean speaking ability. This group is directed by Mr. Chum, Puthy Roath and assisted by Mr. Nop, Sophea Donang.

This group was already held the meeting two times, on September 25th and October 11th, 2010. The meetings were discussed about making Korean self-study books which explained in Khmer. Even though all members are very busy with their own classes, homework, and so on, there were a lot of members, who could share their time joining this group discussion. These indicated that we are now on the right way improving our Association Activities.

Wonders of Jeju named ‘geoparks’ by Unesco

World culture body Unesco on Sunday named nine unique geological attractions on Jeju Island world “geoparks,” making them the first sites in Korea to earn such recognition, the local government in Jeju said... (read more)

Russia and Poland look to Cambodia for rice

Cambodian trade delegation to Russia and Poland has attracted buyers to discuss deals that could see 40,000 tonnes of rice exported to the two countries in 2011. (read more)

Korean language rises in Southeast Asia

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, about 30,000 people participated in an orientation session for the TOPIK (Test for Proficiency in Korean) in March of this year. (read more)

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010

(CNN) -- A Scotsman providing free daily meals to 400,000 children, a former child soldier clearing land mines in Cambodia and a Texas builder giving injured vets mortgage-free homes are among the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010.

The top 10 -- remarkable individuals nominated by viewers for their sacrifices and accomplishments -- were revealed by CNN's Anderson Cooper at 1 p.m. Thursday on CNN.com.

This year marks CNN's fourth annual global search for everyday individuals changing the world. Since January, the network has aired weekly profiles of CNN Heroes, chosen from more than 10,000 nominations submitted by viewers in 100 countries.

Aki Ra is helping to make Cambodia safer by clearing land mines, many of which he planted years ago as a child soldier.

Jet Li, Angelina Jolie targeted for new movie in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- A famous Chinese action movie star Jet Li (Chinese name: Li Lianjie), and American movie actress Angelina Jolie are expected to be included in a new movie to be produced in Cambodia.

In a press conference held on Wednesday in Phnom Penh, Thomas Magyar, a project manager for the planned movie, and Tony Schiena, a project coordinator and a Hollywood star said the film they had planned to produce will be named as "Great Khmer Empire."

They said the film might cost approximately 70 million U.S. dollars and it will need about three years to make it, saying the large time span will be caused by the consultations with Cambodian government and historians on accuracy of the history as well as the script writing.

Both Tony Schiena and Thomas Magyar said, to date, they are looking at several famous movies stars such as Jet Li, Chinese action star, Angelina Jolie, an American movie actress, John Cena, world's famous wrester and South Korean movie actress Song Hye Kyo among others.

The movie will focus on history of Cambodia, especially, during the glorious period in 11th and 12th century under the King Jayavarman the VII, who until today, considered as the great King of Cambodia and who finished up the building of Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.

Angelina Jolie adopted a Cambodian son and was granted a Cambodian citizenship.

She was also a star in the famous movie titled "Tomb Raider" which some parts of the episodes were also shot in Siem Reap province where many temples including Angkor Wat Temple are located in.

Meeting on 11th Sep 2010

On September 11th, 2010, Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University held first meeting after the 4th election. The meeting was attended by president, Mr. Sereyvath Yoeun, vice-president, Mr. Kongkea Phan, and other ten members.

Two main topics were put into meeting agenda including preparation of Korean book, which explain in Khmer; and financial contribution of member for supporting association activities.

After two hours (8:00 pm to 10:00 pm) discussion, the meeting was found their appreciate results by building up a Korean Education Center of Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University. Mr. Puthy Roath Chum and Mr. Sophea Donang Nop were recruited as head and secretary, respectively; and Mr. Sansouci Ty, Sereyvath Yoeun, Veasna Phan, Sovannarith Ngoun as the member.

In the shortly future, we do expect that CNU-CSA will be able public Korean language book which describe in Khmer.

Updated information on new members

There are four new Khmer students, has arrived Chonnam National University (CNU) for their master course. They have been in CNU campus since the end of August. Mr. Chankrasna Im comes for his master degree of General Management at College of Business Administration, Mr. Sophearith Yen and Mr. Saophuong Neung come for their master degree of Geology, whereas Mr. Sovannarith Ngoun comes for master degree of Educational Administration. We appreciate and welcome to all of four new members to join our Association (CNU-CSA).

The 4th election for the president and vice president of CNU-CSA

The 4th election for the president and vice-president of CNU-CSA hold on August 29, 2010 at Chonnam National University campus. Mr. Sereyvath Yoeun has been elected as the president of CNU-CSA and Mr. Kongkea Phan has been elected as the vice president of CNU-CSA by Cambodian students at Chonnam National University.

On the other hand, Mr. Sophea Donang Nop has also been selected as the general secretary of CNU-CSA by Mr. President at that day too.

Two new members of CNU-CSA

Mr. Sophearith Yen and Mr. Saophuong Neung just arrived at Chonnam National University on August 28 for their master degree study in Geology at Chonnam National University. The Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University (CNU-CSA) is very happy and welcomes them as the new member of CNU-CSA.

A new member of CNU-CSA

Mr. Im Chankrasna just arrived at Chonnam National University on August 21 for his master degree study in General Management at College of Business Administration, Chonnam National University. The Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University (CNU-CSA) is very happy and welcomes him as a new member of CNU-CSA.

Congratulations to professor Seung-Ju Moon

The Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University is very happy and congratulates to professor Seung-Ju Moon for his election as the 29th Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Chonnam National University. Dr. Seung-Ju Moon is a professor of the Department of Animal Science. He will begin his two-year term as dean of CALS September 1.

Books donation to Mean Chey University in Cambodia

CALS CNU preparated many books for donation to MCU

CALS CNU deligates in MCU, Cambodia (Photo in May, 2010)

Last month, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University (CALS CNU) was preparing to donate many books to Mean Chey University in Banteay Mean Chey Province, Cambodia.

CALS CNU concluded an MOU for establishing a sisterhood university relationship with Mean Chey University (MCU) in Cambodia on April 3rd to prepare for the knowledge-based society in the globalized future.

Congratulations to Mr. TY Sansouci for his coming wedding ceremony

The Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University (CNU-CSA) is very happy and congratulates to Mr. TY Sansouci for his coming wedding ceremony on July 28, 2010 in Kazakhstan.

We would like to wish him and his wife all the best in their future together, fun together, love, and eternal happiness forever...

Congratulations to Mr. PHAN Kongkea for his MSc graduation

The Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University (CNU-CSA) is very happy and congratulates to Mr. PHAN Kongkea (a honorary member of CNU-CSA) for his graduation in Master degree from Department of Environmental Science and Engineering on August 18th, 2010 at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju city.

Mr. PHAN Kongkea will defense his Master's thesis

Mr. PHAN Kongkea is going to defense his Master's thesis entitled: "Health risk assessment of inorganic arsenic intake of Cambodia resident through groundwater drinking pathway" on June 8th, 2010 at 3:00 pm - 4:oo pm, at Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST).

A dinner for celebrating Cambodian new year

In this year, CNU-CSA does not make a big party to celebrate Cambodian happy new year because of the economic crisis. To celebrate Cambodian happy new year, we just had a dinner together on April 16, at a restaurant. There are many students came to have a dinner such as 10 Cambodian students (9 students from Chonnam National University and a student from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology), a Kazakh student, and a Kirghiz student. All people enjoyed talking together and eating with a duck soup.

Cambodian New Year Ceremony at Hanam Road 8 in Gwangju city

Cambodian New Year's Days are coming on April 14-16, 2010. There are many Cambodian people joined the Cambodian New Year ceremony on April 11, at All Nations' Culture Center, Hanam Road 8, Gwangju city. In the ceremony, there are 5 Cambodian students from CNU-CSA, 4 students from CNU such as Mr. YOEUN Sereyvath, Mr. HEM Lina, Mr. PHAN Veasna and Mr. CHUM Puthy Roath, and a student from GIST, Mr. PHAN Kongkea.

Happy Cambodian New Year 2010!

The Cambodian or Khmer New Year Days are coming soon on April 14-16, so the Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University (CNU-CSA) in South Korea would like to wish all members, alumni of CNU-CSA, and all Cambodian people in the world all the best, healthy, success in study or research, joy, peace, prosperity and happiness...

2010 Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for International Students for Graduate Courses

Chonnam National University is accepting applications for Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for Graduate Programs. This program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the participating countries. If you are interested, download the information file and send in the application by April 30, 2010.

1. Application Deadline: e-mail application file and then send the original documents by mail
- e-mail: MS Word or PDF documents(including all attachments) to
gradia@jnu.ac.kr by April 30, 2010(Friday)
AND
- mail: original documents to CNU by May 4, 2010(Tuesday) original documents to CNU by May 4, 2010(Tuesday)

2. Qualifications:
- Applicant and parents must be citizens of the country to which scholarships are offered.
- Under 40 years as of September 1, 2010.
- Hold either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1, 2010.
- GPA 80% (out of 100%) or within top 10% among graduates
- Should have GPA of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4. 3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale or
grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previous attended institution

3. Scholarship Period:
- Start of Scholarship Program: September 1, 2010
- Master’s(3 yrs): 2010. 9. 1 ~ 2013. 8.31(1 yr of Korean language + 2 yrs. of Master’s)
- Doctoral(4 yrs): 2010. 9. 1 ~ 2014. 8.31(1 yr of Korean language + 3 yrs of Doctoral)
- Integrated Master’s & Doctoral(5 yrs): 2010. 9. 1 ~ 2015. 8.31(1 yr of Korean language
+ 4 yrs of Integrated Master’s & Doctoral)

4. Academic Programs and Fields of Study:

5. Contact: Office of International Affairs, Chonnam National University, CHOI Jin (530-1267, gradia@jnu.ac.kr)

9 Cambodian people visit South Korea

There are nine Cambodian people visit South Korea on February 10-15, 2010. They are working for Chang Min Industrial Construction Co., LTD. in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. On February 11, they visited three farms (Tomatos farm, Stoberry farm and Paprika farm) in Hwasun county. Mr. HUON Thavrak also accompanied them to visit those farms too.

First honorary member of CNU-CSA

Mr. PHAN Kongkea became a first honorary member of CNU-CSA on January 29, 2010. He was accepted by Mr. HUON Thavrak, a president of CNU-CSA. Mr. Kongkea is a graduate student (Master's degree) in Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST).

Korean Government Scholarship for Undergraduate Course‏

Chonnam National University is one of the universities in charge of recommendation of qualified candidates for Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate. If you are interested in this program please apply by deadline

1. The deadline of Application Submission: Jan.22, 2010(Fri), please send your application package to the following address:

To. Kim Miyong
Chonnam National University
Office of International Affairs
77 Yong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South-Korea
Post code: 500-757
Tel: +82-62-530-1267

2. Qualifications [for details check application]
- Under 25 years as of April 1, 2010
- GPA 80% (out of 100%) or within top 10% among graduates
- Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before
- Who are good at Korean or English

3. Study Term: one year Korean Language Training + 4 years undergraduate course

4. Contact: International Office, Tel.+82-62-530-1267, email: gradia@jnu.ac.kr

5. List of Countries and Quota of Scholarships in each country:

The procedures:
57 universities can make recommendation up to 10 candidates to the NIIED, and NIIED will select only 150 scholars for 2010 undergraduate course from the worldwide.
If the candidate recommended by CNU and finally accepted, then they will study language and degree course in this university, or if they are recommended by the other university then they will study at that university.

The selection will be in order of higher score in all factors such as high school GPA score, language ability, recommendation letters, self introduction and study plan as well.
Beside the applicants must complete all the required document, and if some of documents are delay then they must fax us or email with scan file before the deadline.

Schedules:
- The deadline of Application submission: Jan 22, 2010(Fri)
- The selection of 10 candidates by University: Jan 25~26, 2010
- Mailing all the documents to NIIED: Jan 27, 2010
- Final selection by NIIED: Feb 25, 2010
- Come to Korea : Mar 25~30, 2010
- Start Korean Language Training : April 1, 2010