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+[Evolution Korea](https://evolutionkr.kr/)
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+In the debate over evolution, Korean scientists aren't taking their chances. The Society for Textbook Revise (STR) has been battling to have Archaeopteryx and horses removed from textbooks, saying they are common symbols of evolutionism.
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+Confucian practices that emphasize the world's success and the importance of learning, still dominate the country's culture. But Korea is looking for an alternative model of development.
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+Origins
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+The growth of Iron Age culture brought more sophisticated states such as Goguryeo Baekje and Silla to the Korean peninsula. They all developed a unique culture which blended with the influence of their powerful neighbours and they also adopted various aspects of Chinese culture, particularly Confucianism and Buddhism, although shamanism continued to be practiced.
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+Goguryeo was the first of these kingdoms to implement its own form of government on the Korean people. It consolidated its power in the late 1st century and established a king-centered ruling system by the beginning of the 2nd century. Through a series of wars it drove away the factions loyal to the Han dynasty from the north of the peninsula and expanded its territory into Manchuria too.
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+It was during this period that a regional confederation emerged named Buyeo. In the Samguk yusa of the 13th century Wang Geon's name was listed as king. Buyeo was changed to Goryeo, and thus the name Korea. Goryeo was a major commercial state and a centre of learning. They raised goats, sheep and other animals and created furs from the animals. They wrote poetry and masked dance-dramas like sandaenori or tallori and also held a festival every year called Yeonggo in December.
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+Goryeo's economy was boosted by the booming trade with other countries which included the Song dynasty of China. Traders from Central Asia, Arabia, Southeast Asia and Japan came to Byeongnando the gateway to the capital city of Gaeseong. Silk and medicinal herbs were among the items they brought.
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+From around 8,000 BCE The Koreans began establishing permanent settlements and cultivating cereal crops. They also developed pottery and polished stone tools, and began to organize themselves into clan societies. The Neolithic Age lasted until the 12th century BC. Around this time, Gija, a Shang dynasty prince from China, is said to have introduced high culture to Korea. Many Koreans believed, up until the 20th century, that Gija and Dangun gave Korea their people and basic culture.
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+Functions
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+Korea's old development model, which emphasized the role of state-led capital accumulation and government intervention in industry and business, contributed to rapid economic growth, which took it from one of the world's poorest countries to the ranks of OECD countries in just three decades. The system was plagued by moral hazards and outright corruption. It was therefore unsustainable in an economy characterised by trade liberalization and democratization.
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+The current crisis has exposed the weaknesses of the previous paradigm, and it is likely that a new model will emerge in its place. The chapters 3 and 4 explore the origins of Korea's government and business risk partnership and show how the new economic actors with an interest in preserving this system hindered Korea from making major changes. These chapters, which are focused on corporate governance and financial resources allocation, provide an in-depth investigation of the underlying reasons for this crisis and suggest ways to proceed with reforms.
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+Chapter 5 explores the possible paths for Korea's post-crisis evolution of the development paradigm and examines both the legacy of the past as well as the new trends brought about by the IT revolution. It also analyzes the implications of these trends for Korea's political and social structures.
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+A significant finding is that a variety of emerging trends are altering the power structure in Korea, and it is these changes that will determine the direction of the country's future. For instance, despite the fact that participation in politics is still extremely restricted in Korea, new forms of political activism bypass and challenge the power of political parties, thus transforming the democratic system in the country.
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+Another important finding is that the power of the Korean elite is not as great as it was in the past, and that a significant portion of society is feeling of being disconnected from the ruling class. This suggests the need to work harder to educate and participate in civic life and new models of power sharing. In the end, the chapter concludes that the success or failure of Korea's development paradigm will depend on how these new developments can be incorporated into a willingness to make hard choices.
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+Benefits
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+South Korea is the world's ninth-largest economy and sixth fastest growing. It has a huge and growing middle class, and a robust research and development base that drives innovation. In addition, the government has recently increased investment in infrastructure projects to help growth in the economy and to promote social equity.
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+In 2008, Lee Myung Bak's administration announced five leading indicator in an effort to establish an organization for development that focused on changes and practicality. It made efforts to streamline government organization and privatize public companies for more efficiency, and also reform administrative regulation.
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+Since the end of Cold War, South Korea pursues a plan of integration of its economy the rest and beyond the region. The exports of advanced manufacturing technology and high-tech consumer electronic products have become a significant source of income. The government is also promoting Saemaeul Undong, which is an emerging community movement to transform the country from one that is primarily agricultural into one that is focused on manufacturing.
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+The country also enjoys a high standard of living, and provides many benefits for employees, such as the right to maternity leave and job security. Moreover, employers are required to subscribe to accident insurance that covers payments for work-related illnesses or injury. Likewise, it is common for companies to provide private medical insurance that provides insurance for illnesses that are not covered by the National Health Insurance.
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+South Korea is viewed as a success model for many developing countries around the world. The global financial crisis of 1997 which swept through Asia, challenged this view. The crisis challenged the notion about Asia's miracle economies and led to a fundamental reappraisal of the role of the state in managing the risky activities of private business.
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+In the wake of this transformation, it seems that Korea's future is still unclear. On the one hand, a new generation of leaders has embraced the image of a "strong" leader and started to experiment with market-oriented policy. A powerful domestic power base makes it difficult to implement any major change.
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+Disadvantages
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+The reemergence and influence of creationists is a major hurdle for Korean science in its efforts to educate the public on evolution. While the majority of Koreans favor teaching evolution in schools some creationist groups--led by a microbiologist called Bun-Sam Lim who is the president of the Society for Textbook Revise (STR)--is insisting on its removal from textbooks. STR claims that teaching evolution encourages "atheist materialism" and paints an "unhopeful" perspective for students, which can cause students to lose faith in humanity.
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+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, backed by powerful conservative think tanks, business interests and other influential groups has also contributed to the public's distrust of the scientific community.
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+In the final analysis, the study's findings on numerous vulnerabilities point to the need for targeted interventions to mitigate them in advance. These findings will assist Seoul to achieve its goal of becoming an urban landscape that is harmonious.
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+In the COVID-19 case, pinpointing the vulnerable neighborhoods and the occupants is essential for the development of precise, compassionate policies that will bolster their welfare and safety. The COVID-19 epidemic's disproportionate impact on Jjokbangs, for example, is a sign of socio-economic inequality that can compound vulnerability to both natural and man-made catastrophes.
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+To overcome this, South Korea needs a more inclusive civil society that can bring all communities together to address the most pressing issues facing the city. This requires a fundamental shift in the structure of the institution beginning with the power of the presidency. The Blue House can mobilize a large bureaucracy and utilize the Supreme Prosecutor's Office, and the intelligence bureau to exert influence on the political scene. These agencies are not subject to any checks by parliamentary bodies or independent inspection agencies. This gives the president a huge power to force his or her own vision on the rest of the nation. This recipe can result in polarization and stagnation of the country.