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On February 1st, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it has raised its key federal funds rate by 0.25%, in order to keep putting downward pressure on economic growth in its bid to slow inflation. It was the smallest rate hike since the Federal Reserve began its aggressive campaig
International Desk
석정은 Reporter
2023.03.31 00:04
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It has been four years since the Moon Jae-in government put an end to the disability rating system. The system, which had been maintained for nearly 20 years since 1988, had been constantly pointed out for providing uniform services based only on one’s medical status. The need for a 'user-centric' s
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박서희 Reporter
2023.03.31 00:03
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The national pension, one of the social insurance programs in Korea, is operated by a paycheck deduction that people pay the government each month until their retirements. Then, the Korean government guarantees a constant income after the retirement by paying back the pension. However, the pension i
Social & Political Desk
장유지 Reporter
2023.03.31 00:03
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The public opinion on the legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) seems positive. 82% of the respondents agreed to the concept in the survey used as the framework of the proposition of the “Act on Hospice and Palliative Care and Decisions on Life-sustaining Treatment for Patients at the End
Controversial Issues
박서희 Reporter
2023.03.31 00:02
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In June 2011, the Korean government simplified the driver’s license test to save cost and time for its acquisition. The test was evaluated “too easy” as it took only two weeks to qualify for a license[1]. Thereby, the government eventually reinforced the test a little by adding the T-parking course[
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장유지 Reporter
2023.03.02 12:06
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Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the beginning was difficult due to absence of managing large amounts of data law. Then, AI started to produce unprecedented results of data acquisition via machine learning through the Internet. So, some people argue that we should grant copyrights of AI’s
Controversial Issues
장유지 Reporter
2023.03.02 12:06
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China’s adherence to ‘zero-COVID’ has lasted for the past 3 years. However, the Chinese government officially abandoned the ‘zero-COVID’ policy due to the protests against strict lockdowns across the country last November. The sudden lifting of Covid restrictions resulted in an unprecedented wave of
International Desk
석정은 Reporter
2023.03.02 12:06
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The rapid emergence and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has greatly increased its capabilities to create works of art. Nevertheless, this has also raised concerns about copyright. Due to the technological advancement of AI, a sufficient social discussion about AI copyright has not been abl
Controversial Issues
석정은 Reporter
2023.03.02 12:06
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Brazil's new President, Lula da Silva, who began his third presidential term on January 1st, promised during his campaign to become an 'environmental president'. He thus appointed qualified candidates to the presidential cabinet who could deal with environmental tasks such as restoring devastated Am
People-pedia
심보성 Reporter
2023.03.01 22:35
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s youngest-and-longest serving prime minister–fifteen years and two months–has once again returned as prime minister. It has been a year and a half since June 2021, when he was defeated by the "anti-Netanyahu coalition”, comprised of representatives from opposing parties a
International Desk
심보성 Reporter
2023.03.01 22:35
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A real estate magnate worth 10 billion won showed up on a TV show in 2013. The villa[1] construction project which made him rich started from a small piece of land and was turned into 48 houses in the old urban center of Seoul. The show crowned him the "Villa King," but only three years later was he
Social & Political Desk
박서희 Reporter
2023.03.01 22:35
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In November 2020, India recognized copyright for Artificial Intelligence (AI) paintings, but the opposition to this intensified so the copyright registration was withdrawn the following year. Copyright is an exclusive right about the creation of art, science, or culture by the creator or the person
Controversial Issues
김유희 Reporter
2023.03.01 22:35
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Some people think that we can spend summer Christmas meaningfully with lighter, cheaper, and more convenient summer clothes, but winter Christmas is the best when it comes to the origins and conventions of Christmas. First, let’s look at Santa Claus, the representative figure of Christmas. “Saint Ni
Controversial Issues
장유지 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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The “Fetal Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act” (Amendment of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act) which recognizes the congenital health damage to children of pregnant workers exposed to harmful factors due to an industrial accident, will be implemented starting next Janua
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박서희 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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“We won’t eat bread stained with the workers’ blood.” This is the phrase of a sign that a participant in a memorial ceremony for the worker in the death case of the SPL bread factory held up in front of the SPC Group’s headquarters. In October, an SPL worker who was dealing with an industrial mixer
Social & Political Desk
장유지 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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Spending a luxurious time with your family with nourishing food such as Samgyetang and Yukgaejang does sound wonderful. But Christmas isn’t just about food; some people go shopping, travelling, or maybe even just spend time watching TV shows at home. The problem is all these activities are not indep
Controversial Issues
심보성 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that was initiated this February has set Eurasia on fire, though it is not the only continent with the rising smoke. Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, located on the eastern end of Africa, was recently under attack by radical militants, resulting in a huge destruction
International Desk
심보성 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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Roughly five years ago, a brave woman sparked the #MeToo in Japan. Having many advocates and supports, Shiori Ito bravely brought a sexual harassment incident to the surface and gave hope to women, despite undergoing painful damage. Let’s take a look at the story of Shiori Ito, who finally regained
People-pedia
심보성 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!December 25th is Christmas! Whether it is with a lover, family member, or even a stranger, with someone along, at Christmas we can fill our hearts full of warm feelings and happily end the year. There are carols streaming out in the street and people prepare
Controversial Issues
송연수 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30
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December is the time for many people to start spending money on various things to enjoy Christmas to the fullest. Warm and colorful winter clothes are often only the start. However, if Christmas is in summer, people don't have to suffer from the huge spendings in the first place! They can simply put
Controversial Issues
서현빈 Reporter
2022.12.02 20:30