In this blog post, we’ll examine the necessity, economic benefits, and technical feasibility of a Korea-Japan undersea tunnel, as well as the reasons why its construction has not moved forward, and together consider the future direction of South Korea’s development.   Let’s Push for the Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel “Dreams Must Run. Toward the Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel” 1592: The Imjin War...

In this blog post, we’ll explore Peter Rice’s philosophy and his representative works, which transcended the traditional role of a structural engineer and helped create a new architectural culture through collaboration with architects.   Architecture is a cultural heritage unique to humankind, dating back to the dawn of civilization. Its origins lie in the human instinct for...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the principles of pattern recognition technology and machine learning using the “Pudding Face Recognition” app—which was once hugely popular—as a case study.   Do you remember the “Pudding Face Recognition” app that caused a huge sensation in South Korea in 2011? At the time, “Pudding Face Recognition”—a game-style app that found celebrities who looked like...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles and advantages of superconducting cables, their current status of commercialization, and their potential in future power systems.   The figure “3.58%” refers to South Korea’s power reserve rate at the time this article was written. At that time, television and newspapers urged the public to conserve energy, and South Korean citizens and...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concepts, principles, applications, limitations, and future potential of regenerative medicine, with a focus on stem cell therapy.   Things that once seemed like the stuff of science fiction movies are now becoming a reality. Treatments that regenerate cartilage in people with worn-out knee cartilage, regrow hair, and repair damaged skin are being...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how avian influenza (the AI virus) spreads, its potential to infect humans, and measures for prevention and response.   What Is Avian Influenza? Do you remember the avian flu crisis? In 2017, South Korea culled more than 30 million poultry, particularly chickens, to respond to the worst avian influenza outbreak in its history. The government also implemented...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the scientific principles of electromagnetic induction and the pickup—the key component that produces the electric guitar’s diverse sounds—and examine how the electric guitar creates such a rich tonal palette.   Have you ever listened closely to the subtle, warm sound of a guitar while enjoying some mellow jazz? If so, what about the lively, crisp guitar...

In this blog post, I’d like to talk about the confidence of the person I most want to emulate and what that confidence means in life.   South Korea’s college entrance exam is a crucial test for students, as it evaluates their performance over the course of 12 years of elementary, middle, and high school. For students whose admission depends on an in-depth interview, it’s common to feel...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the situations in which human altruism and selfishness manifest, and explore how altruistic behavior has been maintained and passed down through generations.   The moment that determines whether a person acts selfishly or altruistically always occurs when something is in short supply. When two people face each other with limited resources, the decision of...

In this blog post, we will examine the process by which altruistic individuals are formed, focusing on the “birds of a feather flock together” hypothesis presented in ‘The Emergence of Altruistic Individuals’, and explore its significance and limitations.   If we think of Korea’s leading independence activists—Kim Gu, Yoon Bong-gil, and Lee Bong-chang—as well as Mother Teresa and...