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Why is it possible to cool a space by burning natural gas?

In this blog post, we’ll examine the principles, operating process, advantages, and limitations of absorption chillers, which use the heat generated by burning natural gas for cooling.   On September 15, 2011, a baseball game in progress at Mokdong Stadium was suddenly suspended due to lighting issues, and in residential areas, many people were startled and rushed out into the...

Can We Predict the Future Through Data?

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the vast amounts of data we generate in our daily lives are analyzed and utilized, and how past data can help us predict future trends and inform decision-making.   How Does Our Daily Life Become Data? How much data do you think you encounter throughout the day? Thanks to advances in information and communication technology, everything from the KakaoTalk...

Will the mouse eventually become obsolete? Could motion recognition technology become a new input method?

In this blog post, we’ll explore the types of motion recognition technologies that could replace keyboards and mice, their applications, and their future potential.   You probably clicked on this post while holding a mouse in one hand. As this example shows, keyboards and mice are still essential tools for inputting and receiving information. However, in the not-too-distant future, even...

If we look further and broader, why should we live righteously?

In this blog post, I’ll examine the causes of free-riding in college group projects and potential solutions from the perspective of evolutionary biology, and further reflect on why we should live righteously.   A few months ago, a carbonated beverage commercial became a hot topic. The ad features Seol-hyun, who feels frustrated by a senior’s demand—“Hey, underclassman, I’m a senior, so leave...

Are South Korea’s Operating Restrictions on Large Supermarkets Really Beneficial?

In this blog post, we’ll examine whether the operating restrictions on large supermarkets and medium-sized stores in South Korea are effectively achieving their original goal of strengthening the competitiveness of traditional markets and small and medium-sized merchants, and we’ll consider the problems with the current system and possible alternatives.   Why Were Operating Restrictions on...

Why Is South Korea’s Weather Getting Strangier and Strangier?

In this blog post, we’ll examine how global warming is affecting South Korea’s climate and seasonal changes.   South Korea’s Climate Transformed by Global Warming   “The point of no return for global warming is fast approaching. Someday, Earth could turn into a scorching Venus, where sulfuric acid rain falls.” During his lifetime, Stephen Hawking repeatedly warned of the severity of...

Why Should South Korea Actively Invest in the Aerospace Industry?

In this blog post, we will examine the significance of the aerospace industry for national defense capabilities, industrial competitiveness, and national technological prowess, and consider why South Korea must continue to invest in the aerospace industry from a long-term perspective.   The Significance of the Aerospace Industry as Demonstrated by the Success of the Naro Rocket On January...

Why Should South Korea Designate Hangul Day as a Public Holiday?

In this blog post, we’ll examine the significance and necessity of designating Hangul Day as a public holiday, and consider together why it should be reinstated as one.   Every New Year, search terms related to “public holidays” invariably appear on internet portals. Many people check the public holidays first thing when they open their new calendars. For many people leading busy lives...

Should South Korea Expand Its Alternative Service System? Focusing on Freedom of Conscience and Freedom of Religion

In this blog post, we will examine the introduction and development of South Korea’s alternative service system and explore the necessity of such a system from the perspectives of freedom of conscience and freedom of religion.   Why Is an Alternative Service System Necessary? An alternative service system is a mechanism in countries with conscription that allows individuals who refuse...

Who is liable for traffic accidents involving self-driving cars in South Korea?

In this blog post, we will compare the situation to cases involving designated drivers to explore how liability can be interpreted in the event of a traffic accident involving a self-driving car. We have edited and proofread the content to ensure it is natural and easy to read.   The Debate Over Liability for Autonomous Vehicles and Two Perspectives Scientific progress has always sparked new...