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How does the symbol of fire and the uncertainty of its existence reveal the inner lives of the characters in Lee Chang-dong’s film Burning?

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  In Lee Chang-dong’s film Burning, the symbol of fire and the uncertainty of its existence reveal the emotions and actions of the characters, which leads the audience to explore the ambiguity of reality, memory, and belief. In this article, I will discuss two aspects of Lee Chang-dong’s film Burning.   The meaning of the title Burning On the surface, “Burning” refers to two...

Computer education is essential for the future, but is South Korea’s education system preparing students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

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In an era where computer skills are essential, South Korea’s education system is still stuck in basic skills training. To remain globally competitive, it is necessary to systematically strengthen in-depth education such as algorithms and programming.   Computer-related technologies have advanced so rapidly that there are few places where computers are not used. Computer systems are...

How have Korean immigrants achieved economic independence through self-employment in the U.S. since the late 1960s?

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Korean immigrants to the United States since the late 1960s have achieved economic independence through self-employment despite language barriers and cultural differences. They have leveraged their ethnic networks and education to run successful businesses and expand their influence in American society.   Korean immigration to the United States began in earnest in the late 1960s. Today...

Was Mother’s twisted motherhood a desperate struggle to save Do-joon or a dance of oblivion to deceive herself?

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The movie Mother explores a mother’s extreme mothering to protect her son, and how that mothering is twisted into guilt and a desire for oblivion. Mother commits murder to cover up her son’s sins, and then attempts to turn a blind eye to her own sins by performing a dance of oblivion to deceive herself. Through this process, the film explores how motherhood can be taken to extremes...

Book Review – Please Look After Mother (Women’s lives and the need for communication between generations)

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The rapid improvement in the social status of women in Korean society has led to the coexistence of a generation that was stifled by a patriarchal culture and a generation that is no longer so. This article highlights the conflicts between the generations and the need to understand and communicate with women’s inner struggles.   Looking back over the past 100 years, Korean society has...

The Tablo academic controversy, Korean society’s academic meritocracy, and how far can an internet witch hunt go to violate a person’s dignity?

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The controversy surrounding hip-hop group Epic High’s graduation from Stanford University in the U.S. has led to allegations of academic falsification and a severe online witch hunt. The case illustrates the meritocracy of Korean society and the harm of excessive suspicion that goes beyond the right to know.   On August 16, 2007, Tablo (real name Lee Sunwoong), a member of the hip-hop...

Can South Korea’s shipbuilding industry overcome crisis and gain new growth engines with offshore plants and new industries?

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The Korean shipbuilding industry is facing a crisis due to increased competition from China and Japan. It is important to overcome this crisis and find new growth engines through the offshore plant industry and new industry transformation.   In recent years, China has been showing steep economic growth. Industries that have been ranked first in Korea and other countries in the past are also...

Why has the medical school system failed in South Korea?

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  The graduate medical school system was designed to allow people from diverse backgrounds to contribute to medicine in Korea, but it has failed to take off due to competition from medical schools, social resistance, and lack of institutional preparation. It is necessary to compare with the U.S. case and seek ways to improve it.   Introduction The graduate medical school system has been...

Is abandoning nuclear power at environmental risk the best way to solve Korea’s energy problems?

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Nuclear power is an essential alternative to address the energy shortages and greenhouse gas emissions of modern society. However, some people tend to avoid nuclear power due to its environmental risks. This raises the question of whether such a choice would be beneficial to Korea’s energy security and economic development.   The modern world is developing rapidly, providing us with...

Can the Korean education system be reformed by normalizing public education and reducing private education?

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In response to an article in the Swedish media that pointed out the problems of Korean education, the article emphasized the need for reform through normalization of public education and suggested the direction of strengthening and improving public education, citing excessive competition and the burden of private education costs.   Recently, a Swedish media outlet published such an article...

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