Evolution Korea
When it comes to the debate over evolution, Korean scientists aren't taking their chances. The Society for Textbook Revise (STR) has been campaigning to get the Archaeopteryx and horses taken out of textbooks, saying they are typical icons of evolutionism.
Confucian practices, with their focus on achieving success in the world and the high value of learning still dominates the culture of the country. But Korea is searching for a new paradigm of development.
Origins
The growth of Iron Age cultures brought more sophisticated states to the Korean Peninsula, such as Goguryeo and Baekje. They all had their own distinct cultural style that was influenced of their powerful neighbors. They also embraced aspects of Chinese culture, including Confucianism, Buddhism and shamanism.
Goguryeo was the first of these kingdoms to implement its own form of government on the Korean people. It consolidated its authority in the late 1st century and established a king-centered ruling system by the early 2nd century. It expanded its territory into Manchuria and the north of the Peninsula by an array of conflicts that drove the Han loyalists from the region.
At this time, a regional confederation called Buyeo was formed. In the Samguk yusa of the 13th century Wang Geon's name was mentioned as the king. Buyeo became known as Goryeo and that is how the name Korea was born. Goryeo was a thriving commercial state and a centre of learning. They raised sheep, goats as well as other livestock, and made furs out of the animals. They danced in masked dramas like tallori and sandaenori. And they held an annual festival in December. It was called Yeonggo.
Goryeo's economy was boosted by the booming trade with other nations which included 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. Silk and
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From around 8,000 BCE The Koreans began establishing permanent settlements and cultivating cereal crops. They also invented pottery and polished stone tools, and began forming clan societies. The Neolithic Age continued until the 12th Century BC. At this time, Gija, a Shang dynasty prince from China, is said to have introduced high culture to Korea. Until the 20th century many Koreans believed that Dangun and Gija gave Korea its people and their basic culture, respectively.
Functions
Korea's old development paradigm that stressed the importance of state-led capital accumulation as well as government intervention in industries and business, contributed to rapid economic growth that took it from one of the world's poorest economies to the ranks of OECD countries in three decades. However, this model was plagued by moral hazard and outright corruption and was unsustainable in a world economy of trade liberalization, openness and democratic change.
The current crisis has exposed the weakness of the old paradigm, and it is likely that an alternative model will be developed in its place. The chapters 3 and 4 explore the roots of Korea's government and business risk partnership and
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Chapter 5 examines possible paths for Korea's post-crisis development paradigm evolution by examining both the legacy of the past and the new trends brought about by the IT revolution. It also analyzes the implications of these changes for Korea's political and social structures.
A major finding is that several emerging trends are changing the nature of power in Korea, and it is these changes that will determine the direction of the country's future. Despite the fact that political participation in Korea is extremely restricted new forms of democracy are emerging which are able to bypass political parties and challenge them, thus transforming the country's democratic system.
Another crucial finding is that the power of the Korean elite is not as great as it once was, and that a significant portion of society has a sense of being disconnected from the ruling class. This fact points to a need for more efforts to educate and participate in civic life, as well as for 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 can be incorporated into the ability to make tough decisions.
Benefits
South Korea has the ninth largest economy in the world, and the sixth fastest-growing. It has a large and growing middle class, and also a strong research and development base that drives innovation. Additionally the government has recently increased its investment in infrastructure projects to support economic growth and encourage social equity.
In 2008, Lee Myung-bak's administration announced five indicators that would be used in an attempt to establish a new development system with a focus on change and practicality. The administration made efforts to streamline government administration,
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Since the conclusion of the Cold War, South Korea has been pursuing a policy of economic integration with the rest of the region as well as beyond. Exports of high-tech consumer electronics as well as advanced manufacturing technologies have become a major source of income. In addition the government has been encouraging the Saemaeul Undong (New Community Movement) initiative, which is transforming the country from an agricultural society to one focused on manufacturing.
The country enjoys a high quality of life and provides many benefits to employees, including maternity leave and job stability. Additionally, employers are required to subscribe to accident insurance which covers costs for work-related illnesses or injury. In addition, it is common for companies to offer private medical insurance which provides insurance for illnesses not covered by the National Health Insurance.
In the end, South Korea has been seen as a model of prosperity for many emerging nations around the globe. However, the global financial crisis that swept through Asia in 1997 challenged this perception. The crisis shattered the traditional wisdom about Asia's miracle economies, and prompted a fundamentally reappraisal on the role of the government in managing risky private activities.
In the wake of this transformation the Korean future is still uncertain. A new generation of leaders have embraced the image as a "strong leader" and have begun to experiment with market-oriented policies. On the contrary, a strong domestic power base has made it difficult to make fundamental change.
Disadvantages
The reemergence and influence of creationists is a major hurdle for Korean science in its efforts to educate the public about evolution. The majority of Koreans are in favor of teaching evolution to students, but a small group led by Bun-Sam Lim (the director of the Society for Textbook Revise, STR) is insisting on the removal of it from textbooks. STR claims that teaching evolution encourages an "materialist atheism" and reflects an "unhopeful worldview" for students. This could cause students to lose faith in humanity.
The causes of this anti-evolution sentiment are complex and diverse.