
Evolution Korea
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Evolution Korea
In the fight over evolution, Korean scientists aren’t taking their chances. The Society for Textbook Revise (STR) has been battling to get the Archaeopteryx and horses removed from textbooks, claiming they are common symbols of evolutionism.
Confucian practices that emphasize worldly success and high valuation of education, continue to dominate the country’s culture. However, Korea is seeking an alternative model of development.
Origins
The development of Iron Age culture brought more sophisticated states like Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla to the Korean peninsula. They all developed a unique cultural style that was influenced from their powerful neighbours. They also adopted aspects of Chinese culture, including Confucianism, Buddhism and shamanism.
Goguryeo was the first of these kingdoms to impose its own form of government on the Korean people. It instituted a king-centered system of government in the 2nd century. It expanded its territory to Manchuria and the north of the Peninsula by several wars that drove Han loyalists from the area.
It was during this time that a regional confederation was formed called Buyeo. Its founder Wang Geon was given the title king and his name was written down in the 13th century Samguk yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms). Buyeo was changed to Goryeo and hence the name was adopted by Korea. Goryeo was a great commercial state as well as a center of learning. They raised sheep, goats as well as other livestock, and made furs out of them. They wrote poetry and masked dance-dramas such as tallori and sandaenori and also held an annual festival called Yeonggo in December.
The economy of Goryeo was boosted by rapid trade, including with the Song Dynasty of China. Traders from Central Asia, Arabia, Southeast Asia and Japan came to Byeongnando which was the entrance to the capital city of Gaeseong. Among the goods they brought were silk and medicinal herbs.
Around 8,000 BCE The Koreans began to establish permanent settlements and cultivating cereal crops. They also developed polished pottery, stone tools and began to organize themselves into clan societies. The Neolithic Age lasted until the 12th century BC. Around this time Gija, a prince from the Shang dynasty of China was believed to have introduced a high culture to Korea. Many Koreans believed, until the 20th century that Gija and Dangun gave Korea their people and basic culture.
Functions
Korea’s previous development model that emphasized the importance of state-led capital accumulation as well as government intervention in industries and business, led to rapid economic growth that took it from being one of the world’s poorest nations to the ranks of OECD countries in three decades. However, this model was filled with moral hazard and outright corruption which made it not sustainable in a global environment of liberalization, trade and democratic change.
The current crisis has exposed the flaws of the current paradigm and it is likely that a new model will be developed to replace it. The chapters 3 and 4 examine the genesis of Korea’s state and business risk partnership. They demonstrate how the emergence economic actors who had an interest in maintaining the system impeded Korea from making major changes. By focusing on corporate governance and allocation of financial resources the chapters provide a thorough examination of the underlying causes of the crisis and provide suggestions to the best ways to move forward through reforms.
Chapter 5 explores the possible routes of Korea’s development paradigm evolution in the post-crisis era, examining both the legacies of the past and the new developments triggered by the IT revolution and globalization. It also focuses on how these changes will impact Korea’s current political and social structures.
The main conclusion is that there are many emerging trends that are altering the nature of power and will affect the future of the country. For instance, despite fact that political participation is still a major issue in Korea new ways of political activism bypass and challenge the power of political parties, thus transforming the democratic structure of the country.
Another important finding is that the power of the Korean elite isn’t as strong as it once was, and that a large segment of society has a sense of being disconnected from the ruling class. This is a sign of the need for greater civic participation and education as well as new models of power sharing. The chapter concludes by stating that the success of Korea’s new development paradigm will be determined by the extent to which these trends can be combined and whether people are willing to make difficult decisions.
Benefits
South Korea is the world’s ninth largest economy, and the sixth fastest growing. It has a substantial and growing middle class, as well as a strong research and development base that is driving innovation. The government has also recently increased its investment in infrastructure projects to help boost the growth of the economy and promote social equity.
In 2008 the Lee Myung-bak administration announced five leading indicators in a bid to establish a new system of development with a focus on change and practicality. It made efforts to streamline government operations and privatize public corporations for greater efficiency, and overhaul administrative regulation.
Since the conclusion of the Cold War, South Korea has been pursuing a strategy of economic integration with the rest of the region as well as beyond. The exports of advanced manufacturing technology and high-tech consumer electronic products have become a significant source of income. Additionally the government has been pushing the Saemaeul Undong (New Community Movement) initiative, transforming the country from an agricultural society into one focused on manufacturing.
The country also has an extremely high standard of living and offers various benefits to employees, such as the right to maternity leave and job security. Employers are also required to purchase accident insurance, which covers payments for work-related illnesses or injuries. Likewise, it is common for companies to offer private medical insurance that offers insurance for illnesses not covered by National Health Insurance.
South Korea is viewed as an example of success for many emerging nations across the globe. However, the global financial crisis that swept through Asia in 1997 challenged this notion. The crisis challenged the traditional wisdom about Asia’s miracle economies, and prompted an overhaul of the role of government in managing risky private activities.
It appears that Korea’s future remains uncertain in the following changes. A new generation of leaders have embraced the image of an “strong leader” and are beginning to experiment with market-oriented policies. On the other hand, a powerful domestic power base has made it difficult to implement radical change.
Advantages
The revival and influence of the creationists is a major obstacle for Korean science in its efforts to educate the public on evolution. While the majority of Koreans are in favor of teaching evolution in schools one small group of creationist groups–led by a microbiologist named Bun-Sam Lim, the head of the Society for Textbook Revise (STR)–is pushing for its deletion from textbooks. STR claims that teaching evolution encourages “atheist materialism” and 에볼루션 코리아 creates an “unhopeful” perspective for students, which can cause students to lose faith in humanity.
The roots of anti-evolution opinions are a complex and diverse. Some researchers suggest that it is due to religious belief, while others point to an increasing prevalence of anti-intellectualism, which has been exacerbated by growing political elite fragmentation along ideologies, regions, class, and gender. The one-sided populism, supported by powerful conservative think tanks, business interests and other influential groups has also led to a growing distrust of the scientific community.
In the end, the numerous vulnerabilities identified in this study highlight the urgent need for targeted policy interventions to preemptively mitigate them. As Seoul continues to work towards becoming a cohesive urban landscape, these insights provide a basis for an unifying push for greater inclusivity in its policies.
In the COVID-19 case, identifying the vulnerable neighborhoods and their occupants is essential for the development of precise, compassionate policies to improve their lives and safety. The significant impact of COVID-19 on Jjokbangs, for example is a reflection of the socio-economic differences that could increase vulnerability to natural and man-made catastrophes.
To overcome this, South Korea needs a more inclusive civil society that brings all communities together to solve the most pressing issues facing the city. This requires a fundamental shift in the structure of the institution beginning with the power of the president. The Blue House is able to mobilize a vast bureaucracy and strategically leverage the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office and intelligence bureau, which are not subject to oversight by the parliamentary bodies or independent inspection agencies. This gives the president tremendous power to force his or her views on the rest of the country. This can lead to the emergence of partisanship, which can lead to stagnation and polarization throughout the country.