commit 2e8b1158935855b26bc12def1352c85c3ed08e90 Author: evolution1832 Date: Mon Dec 16 09:20:44 2024 +0300 Add Guide To Evolution Korea: The Intermediate Guide The Steps To Evolution Korea diff --git a/Guide-To-Evolution-Korea%3A-The-Intermediate-Guide-The-Steps-To-Evolution-Korea.md b/Guide-To-Evolution-Korea%3A-The-Intermediate-Guide-The-Steps-To-Evolution-Korea.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1b5f194 --- /dev/null +++ b/Guide-To-Evolution-Korea%3A-The-Intermediate-Guide-The-Steps-To-Evolution-Korea.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +[Evolution Korea](https://evolutionkr.kr/) + +When it comes to the battle over evolution, Korean scientists aren't taking their chances. The Society for Textbook Revise has been fighting to eliminate Archaeopteryx horses, the Archaeopteryx, and other evolutionist icons from textbooks. + +Confucian traditions with their focus on achieving success in the world and their high value of education still dominate the culture of the country. But Korea is seeking an alternative model of development. + +Origins + +The growth of Iron Age culture brought more sophisticated states such as Goguryeo Baekje and Silla to the Korean peninsula. They all developed their own culture that merged with the influence of their powerful neighbors and they also adopted aspects of Chinese culture, especially Confucianism and Buddhism, although shamanism continued to be practised too. + +Goguryeo was the first of these kingdoms to impose its own version of government to the Korean people. It established a king centered system of government in the 2nd century. It expanded its territory into Manchuria and the northern part of the Peninsula through an array of wars that drove Han loyalists from the area. + +It was during this period that a regional confederation emerged known as Buyeo. Its founder Wang Geon was given the title of king and his name was written down in the 13th century Samguk yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms). Buyeo was changed to Goryeo, and thus the name Korea. Goryeo was a thriving commercial state and a centre of learning. They raised sheep, goats as well as other livestock, and made furs from them. They danced in masked dramas like tallori and sandaenori, and held an annual festival in December, which was called Yeonggo. + +Goryeo's economy was boosted by trade briskly with other nations as well as the Song Dynasty of China. Traders from Central Asia, Arabia, Southeast Asia and Japan came to Byeongnando the gateway to Gaeseong's capital city. Gaeseong. Silk and medicinal herbs were among the items they brought. + +Around 8,000 BCE The Koreans began to establish permanent settlements and cultivating cereal crops. They also developed polished stone tools, pottery and began to organize themselves into clan societies. The Neolithic Age lasted until the 12th century BC. Around this time Gija, a prince of the Shang dynasty in China, purportedly introduced a high culture to Korea. Many Koreans believed, until the 20th century, that Gija and Dangun gave Korea their people and their basic culture. + +Functions + +Korea's old paradigm of development, which emphasized state-led capital accumulation, government intervention in industry and business as well as an explosive growth in its economy that took it from being one of the poorest countries in the world to the ranks of OECD nations in just three years. However, the system was plagued by corruption and moral hazard which made it not sustainable in a global environment of liberalization, trade and democratic change. + +The current crisis has revealed the weaknesses of the previous paradigm, and it is likely that a new model will emerge to replace it. Chapters 3 and 4 look at the roots of Korea's government-business risk partnership, and show how the emergence of economic actors with an interest in preserving this system prevented the country from implementing fundamental changes. By focusing on corporate governance and the allocation of financial resources the chapters provide an in-depth analysis of the causes of the crisis and provide suggestions to the best ways to move forward with reforms. + +Chapter 5 explores the possible paths for Korea's post-crisis evolution of the development paradigm, exploring both the legacies of the past and the new trends brought about by the IT revolution. It also focuses on how these changes will affect Korea's political and social structures. + +The most important finding is that there are several emerging trends that are changing the nature of power and will determine the future of the country. In spite of the fact that political participation in Korea is still extremely limited, new forms are emerging that are able to bypass political parties and challenge them, thus changing the system of democracy in Korea. + +Another important finding is that the power of the Korean elite is not as great as it once was, and that a large portion of society is feeling of being disconnected from the ruling class. This is a sign of the need for greater civic education and participation and new models of power-sharing. The chapter concludes that the success or failure of Korea's development model will depend on how well these new developments are incorporated with the willingness to make difficult choices. + +Benefits + +South Korea is the world's ninth largest economy, and the sixth fastest growing. It has a substantial and growing middle class, and a robust research and development base that drives innovation. Additionally, the government has recently increased investments in infrastructure projects to help growth in the economy and to promote social equity. + +In 2008, Lee Myung Bak's administration introduced five indicators of leadership in an attempt to create an economic system that was focused on changes and practicality. It aimed to streamline government organization and privatize public companies for greater efficiency, and reform the administrative regulations. + +Since the ending of the Cold War, South Korea is pursuing a strategy for the integration of its economy with the rest of the world and outside the region. Exports of high-tech consumer electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies have become an important source of income. The government has also been encouraging Saemaeul Undong, which is a new movement of the community, to transform the country from one that is primarily agricultural into one that is focused on manufacturing. + +The country also enjoys an excellent standard of living, and provides various benefits to employees, such as maternity leave and job security. Moreover, employers are required to sign up to accident insurance which covers costs related to work-related illness or injury. Likewise, it is common for companies to provide private medical insurance which provides coverage for illness not covered by National Health Insurance. + +South Korea is viewed as a success model for many developing countries around the world. The global financial crisis of 1997, that swept across Asia has challenged this perception. The crisis shattered the myths about Asia's miracle economies, and prompted an entirely new understanding of the role of government in managing risky private activities. + +It appears that Korea's destiny is not certain in the aftermath of these changes. On the one side, a new generation of leaders has adopted the image of an "strong" leader and started to experiment with market-oriented policy. On the contrary, a strong domestic power base has made it difficult to implement fundamental changes. + +Disadvantages + +The reemergence and resurgence of creationists is a major obstacle for Korean science's efforts in educating people about evolution. While the majority of Koreans favor the teaching of evolution in schools, a small group of creationist groups--led by a microbiologist called Bun-Sam Lim who is the president of the Society for Textbook Revise (STR)--is advocating for its removal from textbooks. STR argues that teaching evolution promotes "atheist materialism" and paints an "unhopeful" worldview for students, which could cause them to lose faith in humanity. + +The causes of anti-evolutionist sentiments are 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 that is backed by powerful conservative think groups, business interests, and other influential groups, has also contributed to the public's distrust of the scientific community. + +In the end, the study's findings on numerous vulnerabilities point to the need for targeted policies that can mitigate them preemptively. These findings will assist Seoul to reach its goal of creating an urban landscape that is harmonious. + +In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, pinpointing vulnerable neighborhoods and their occupants is essential to devise specific compassionate policy measures to improve their safety and welfare. The significant impact of COVID-19 on Jjokbangs for instance, is a sign of socio-economic inequality that could increase vulnerability to natural and man-made disasters. + +To overcome this, South Korea requires a more inclusive and diverse civil society that can unite all communities to tackle the most pressing issues of the city. This requires a fundamental shift in the structure of the institution, starting with the power of the president. Currently, the Blue House is able to mobilise a large bureaucracy and politically leverage the Supreme Prosecutor's Office and intelligence bureau, all of which lack any checks from the parliamentary bodies or independent inspection agencies. This gives the president a lot of power to dictate their own vision on the rest of the country. This recipe can result in polarization and stagnation of the country. \ No newline at end of file