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Evolution Korea Korean scientists aren't taking any chances when it comes to the debate over evolution. The Society for Textbook Revise (STR) has been campaigning to have the Archaeopteryx and horses removed from textbooks, claiming they are typical icons of evolutionism. Confucian traditions with their emphasis on success in the world and the high importance of learning continue to dominate the culture of the country. However, Korea is in search of an entirely new model of development. Origins The growth of Iron Age culture brought more sophisticated states like Goguryeo Baekje and Silla to the Korean peninsula. They all developed a unique culture that merged with the influence of their powerful neighbours and they also adopted various aspects of Chinese culture, especially Confucianism and Buddhism, although shamanism continued to be practised too. Goguryeo, the first of the Korean kingdoms, was the first to establish their own system of government. It established a king-centered system of government in the early 2nd century. It expanded its territory into Manchuria and the northern part of the Peninsula by several wars that drove Han loyalists from the area. It was during this period that a regional confederation emerged called Buyeo. Its founder Wang Geon was given the title of king, and his name was recorded down in the 13th-century Samguk yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms). Buyeo was renamed Goryeo, and thus the name Korea. Goryeo was a thriving commercial state and a centre of learning. They raised goats, sheep and other livestock and made furs out of the animals. They performed masked dance dramas such as tallori and sandaenori. And they celebrated an annual festival in December, which was called Yeonggo. The economy of Goryeo was stimulated by the booming trade with other nations, including the Song dynasty of China. Byeongnando was the gateway to Gaeseong the capital city of Gaeseong. Traders came from Central Asia, Arabia and Southeast Asia. Among the goods they brought were medicinal herbs and silk. Around around 8,000 BCE In the year 8,000 BCE, the Koreans started to establish permanent settlements and began 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. Around this time Gija was a prince of the Shang dynasty of China is believed to have introduced a higher culture to Korea. In the 20th century, many Koreans believed that Dangun and Gija gave Korea its people and their culture and their basic culture, respectively. Functions Korea's old development model, which emphasized the role of state-led capital accumulation as well as government intervention in industries and business, led to rapid economic growth, which took it from one of the world's poorest countries to the ranks of OECD countries within three decades. This model was rife with moral hazards and outright corruption. It was therefore unsustainable in an economy characterized by liberalization, trade and democratic change. The current crisis has revealed the weaknesses of the current model, and it is expected that another model will replace it. The chapters 3 and 4 examine the origins of Korea's government and business risk partnership and show how the new economic actors that had an interest in maintaining this system hindered Korea from making fundamental changes. These chapters, which are focused on corporate governance and financial resources allocation, provide a thorough examination of the factors that led to the current crisis and suggest ways to implement reforms. Chapter 5 explores the possible paths for Korea's post-crisis paradigm of development and examines both the legacy of the past and the new trends triggered by the IT revolution. It also examines how these changes will impact Korea's political and social structures. A significant finding is that a number of emerging trends are changing the power structure in Korea, and it is these trends that will determine the course of the future of the country. In spite of the fact that participation in politics in Korea is extremely restricted new forms of democracy are emerging which override political parties and challenge them, thereby changing the system of democracy in Korea. Another important point is that the power and influence of the Korean elite has waned. A large portion of society feels disengaged from the ruling class. This indicates the need for greater civic education and participation and new models of power sharing. The chapter concludes by stating that the success of Korea's new paradigm for development will be determined by how these trends can be combined and if people are willing to make difficult choices. 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 a robust research and development base that drives innovation. In addition the government has recently increased investments in infrastructure projects to support growth in the economy and to promote social equity. In 2008 Lee Myung-bak's administration announced five leading indicators in a bid to create a new development system with a focus on improvements and practicality. The administration made efforts to streamline government administration and privatize public companies for more efficiency, and also reform administrative regulation. Since the end of Cold War, South Korea pursues a plan of integration of its economy the rest and beyond the region. Exports of high-tech consumer electronics and advanced manufacturing techniques have become an important source of income. The government has also been pushing Saemaeul Undong, which is a new movement of the community, to transform the country from a society which is primarily agricultural to one that is focused on manufacturing. The country has a great standard of living and provides many benefits to its employees such as maternity leave, and job stability. Employers are also required to purchase to accident insurance, which provides the cost of work-related illnesses and injuries. Likewise, it is common for companies to provide private medical insurance which provides protection for illnesses that are not covered by National Health Insurance. As a result, South Korea has been seen as a model of prosperity for many emerging nations around the globe. However, the global financial crisis that struck Asia in 1997 challenged this perception. The crisis shattering the conventional wisdom about Asia's miraculous economies and resulted in a radical rethinking of the role played by the state in managing risky private economic activities. In the wake of this transformation it appears that Korea's future isn't clear. A new generation of leaders have taken on the image as an “strong leader” and are beginning to experiment in market-oriented policies. A strong domestic power base makes it difficult to implement any major change. Disadvantages The reemergence of creationists is a major obstacle to Korean science's efforts to educate citizens about evolution. While 에볼루션 게이밍 of Koreans favor teaching evolution in schools, a small group of creationist groups — led by a microbiologist named Bun-Sam Lim, who is the head of the Society for Textbook Revise (STR)—is advocating for its removal from textbooks. STR believes that teaching evolution encourages “atheist materialism” and paints an “unhopeful” worldview for students, which can cause them to lose faith in humanity. The roots of this anti-evolutionary sentiment are a bit ambiguous 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 organizations, business interests and other influential groups, has also contributed to the public's distrust of the scientific community. In the final analysis, the study's findings on numerous vulnerabilities point to the need for targeted policies to mitigate them in advance. These insights will help Seoul to reach its goal of becoming a cityscape that is harmonious. In the COVID-19 case, identifying most vulnerable neighborhoods and their inhabitants will be crucial to drafting precise, compassionate policies that improve their wellbeing and safety. The significant impact of COVID-19 on Jjokbangs for instance, is a sign of socio-economic inequality that can compound vulnerability to both natural and man-made catastrophes. To overcome this, South Korea needs a more inclusive civil society that brings all communities together to tackle the most pressing issues facing the city. This requires a fundamental shift in the structure of the institution beginning with the power of the presidency. The Blue House is able to mobilize a huge bureaucracy as well as influence the political power of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office and intelligence bureau, which do not have any oversight from parliamentarians or independent inspection agencies. This gives the president a lot of power to impose their vision on the rest the country. This can lead to political polarization that can result in stagnation and polarization throughout the country.