In this blog post, I’d like to examine the advantages and risks of nuclear power, along with South Korea’s current energy supply and demand situation and the potential of renewable energy, to consider whether it is necessary to continue relying on nuclear power.   Nuclear power generation refers to a method of producing electricity by generating steam using the energy released during the...

In this blog post, we will examine the problems facing South Korea’s education system—including rote learning, school violence, and issues with public education—and consider the direction and measures needed to foster a diverse pool of talent.   The Meaning of Education and the Problems Facing South Korea’s Education System Education is like the flower and hope of a nation. Education...

In this blog post, I’ll examine the achievements and limitations that South Korean engineering has produced throughout the nation’s industrial development, and consider what engineers must do to go beyond technical expertise and develop an understanding of business and society so they can take a more proactive role in leading society.   This is a conversation I had last winter over drinks...

In this blog post, we’ll examine—with a focus on the global warming debate—how scientific theories can be exploited or distorted when combined with political and social interests, and what conditions are necessary to preserve the objectivity and independence of science.   In the 2006 film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, Al Gore, as a politician and environmental activist, strongly...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the evolution of displays—a core component of smart devices—from LCD to AM OLED, as well as the operating principles, pros and cons, and future potential of these two technologies.   The Evolution of Smart Devices and Display Technology Now, several years after Apple launched the iPhone, competition in the smart device market is fiercer than ever. The...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the structure and features of DSLR and mirrorless cameras, the differences in their image sensors, and the advantages these cameras offer compared to smartphone cameras.   As recently as the 1990s, before digital cameras became widely available, it was common to take photos using film. Not only did film require processes such as development and printing after...

In this blog post, as I approach graduation, I’d like to reflect on my current self across various areas of life and, using the concept of the “possible self,” think specifically about the kind of person I want to become in the future.   Introduction I have less than two months left until I graduate from college. Up until now, I’ve been so preoccupied with solving the immediate tasks and...

In this blog post, I’d like to examine the problems facing the rapidly evolving mobile phone industry and discuss whether it’s necessary to slow down its pace of development.   Why is the mobile phone industry evolving so quickly? These days, it’s common to hear news of a new smartphone model being released shortly after purchasing the latest one. Furthermore, when a new model is released...

In this blog post, I’ll examine how mask-wearing became commonplace as yellow dust and fine dust problems worsened, and reflect on the relationship between individualism and societal changes underlying this trend.   The Severity of Yellow Dust and Fine Dust On February 23, 2015, the internet was abuzz. The reason was news that Seoul’s fine dust concentration had skyrocketed to 999 μg/m³. For...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the problem of sandy beaches disappearing due to coastal erosion, the principles and potential applications of submerged breakwaters, and their impact on the coastal environment.   Everyone probably has memories from childhood of building sandcastles on the beach. You likely also have fond memories of spending hours playing in the sand with friends during...