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This blog post examines the trend toward privatization in Korea’s healthcare system and the resulting erosion of public healthcare.   South Korea’s Healthcare System Stands at the Threshold of Privatization Long ago, on June 10, 2014, the South Korean government sparked controversy by announcing a legislative proposal for the ‘Medical Service Act Enforcement Rules’ that would...

This blog post examines corporate ethics issues and the flaws in the hazard assessment system, focusing on the Oxy humidifier disinfectant incident.   The Oxy humidifier disinfectant incident is the worst disaster in South Korean history, resulting in 239 deaths and 1,528 cases of lung disease. The specific causative agents in the disinfectant were PHMG and PHG, toxic substances classified...

This blog post examines the motivations behind the uprising of Korea’s righteous army during the Imjin War period, prompting us to reconsider for whom they truly fought.   Few research topics in Korean history have accumulated as much scholarly output as the Imjin War. The Imjin War holds significance beyond a mere conflict, profoundly impacting all aspects of Joseon society and...

In this blog post, we examine the value of plastic, which has driven the development of modern civilization, alongside the environmental problems it has caused, and consider the direction we should take moving forward.   Materials and Human Civilization From prehistoric times to the present, civilization has developed at a dazzling pace. Human civilization has developed through the interplay...

This blog post explores the flip side of IoT technology that innovatively transforms daily life: security and privacy issues.   At 6 a.m., still early for commuting, but upon receiving news of traffic congestion, the smartphone analyzes its owner’s sleep duration, tossing and turning during sleep, body temperature, and sleep patterns to wake him at the optimal moment in his sleep cycle...

In this blog post, we explore whether Facebook’s dominance in the video market can continue through its VR technology investments and content strategy.   At some point, videos began occupying a significantly large portion of Facebook’s News Feed. This clearly shows that Facebook has succeeded in its push into the video service market. Last year, it already surpassed YouTube, the...

This blog post examines the conceptual differences between patents and know-how, explores the pros and cons of each protection method, and discusses their application as technology protection strategies.   As technology advances, the value of intellectual property rights has increased daily. Among these, patents possess such formidable power that they can determine a company’s survival...

In this blog post, we explore what the essence of science is and where its beauty stems from, based on the philosophies of science by Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn.   It was a long time ago. As a first-year high school student, I was faced with the first situation in my life where I had to make a decision on my own. It was the choice between the liberal arts and science tracks. My parents left...

This blog post explores whether philosophy remains meaningful wisdom in the age of science or if it is a relic of the past that has served its purpose.   As Cicero already pointed out, the only thing to be found in a philosopher’s books is folly. Certainly, philosophers reject common sense and pursue all manner of wisdom. They are captivated by the desire to explore the principles of...

This blog post reveals the scientific secret behind why it’s called a ‘gift from God,’ exploring the structural advantages of reinforced concrete and the principle of thermal expansion.   You’ve probably seen ready-mix concrete trucks while walking down the street. The sight of those gray cylindrical trucks slowly rotating as they deliver concrete is common anywhere in the city...