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Evolution Korea Korean scientists don't take chances in the fight over evolution. The Society for Textbook Revise has been fighting to eliminate Archaeopteryx horses, the Archaeopteryx, and other symbols of evolution from textbooks. Confucian practices, with their emphasis on the importance of success in the world and the high importance of learning continue to dominate the culture of the country. But Korea is seeking a new paradigm of development. Origins The development of Iron Age cultures brought more sophisticated states to the Korean Peninsula, like Goguryeo and Baekje. They all developed a unique culture that was influenced by the influence of their powerful neighbors and they also adopted various aspects of Chinese culture, including Confucianism and Buddhism however shamanism continued to be practised too. Goguryeo was the first of these kingdoms to establish its own system of government on the Korean people. It established a king-centered system of government in the early 2nd century. Through a series of wars, it drove away those who were loyal to the Han dynasty from the north of the peninsula and expanded its territory in Manchuria too. It was during this time that a regional confederation was formed named Buyeo. In the Samguk yusa of the 13th century, Wang Geon's name was recorded as king. Buyeo was changed to Goryeo and hence the name was adopted by Korea. Goryeo was a great commercial state and a centre of learning. The people who lived there cultivated crops and raised livestock like sheep and goats, and they created furs out of them too. They performed masked dance dramas such as tallori and sandaenori. And they held a festival every year in December. It was called Yeonggo. The economy of Goryeo was boosted by the booming trade with other countries which included the Song Dynasty of China. Byeongnando was the main entry point to Gaeseong which was the capital of Gaeseong. Traders came from Central Asia, Arabia and Southeast Asia. The items they brought included silk and medicinal herbs. Around around 8,000 BCE In the year 8,000 BCE, the Koreans began to establish permanent settlements and began to cultivate cereal crops. They also developed pottery and polished stone tools, and began forming clan societies. The Neolithic Age lasted until the 12th century BC. At this time Gija, a prince of the Shang dynasty of China, purportedly introduced a high culture to Korea. Many Koreans believed, until the 20th century that Gija and Dangun gave Korea their people and basic culture. Functions Korea's traditional model of development, which emphasized state-led capital accumulation and government intervention in business and industry and rapid growth in the economy that took it from being one of the poorest countries in the world to the ranks of OECD nations in only three years. However, the system was fraught with moral hazard and corruption that was outright, making it not sustainable in a global environment of trade liberalization, liberalization and democratization. The current crisis has exposed the weaknesses of the previous paradigm, and it is likely that an alternative model will emerge in its place. Chapters 3 and 4 examine the genesis of Korea's business-government risk partnership, and show how the development of business actors with an interest in maintaining this model prevented the country from implementing fundamental changes. By focusing on corporate governance and allocation of financial resources the chapters provide an in-depth analysis of the root causes of the crisis and provide suggestions to ways of moving forward with reforms. Chapter 5 explores the possible routes of Korea's development paradigm evolution in the post-crisis period, exploring both the legacies of the past and new developments triggered by the IT revolution and globalization. It also analyzes the implications of these changes for Korea's social and political structures. A major finding is that a variety of emerging trends are transforming the nature of power in Korea, and it is these trends that will determine the course of the country's future. For instance, despite the fact that political participation is still a major issue in Korea new forms of political activism are able to bypass and challenge political parties, thus transforming democratic structure of the country. Another important point is that the influence and power of the Korean elite has diminished. A large section of the population feels disengaged from the ruling class. This fact indicates the need for greater civic participation and education as well as new ways of power sharing. The chapter concludes by saying that the success of Korea's new paradigm for development will be determined by how these trends can be integrated 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 huge and growing middle class and a robust research and development base that drives innovation. The government has recently increased its investment in infrastructure projects to support economic growth as well as promote social equity. In 2008, Lee Myung Bak's administration introduced five indicators of leadership in an effort to establish an economic system that was focused on changes and practicality. It made efforts to streamline government operations and privatize public corporations with higher efficiency, and reform administrative regulations. Since the closing 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 and advanced manufacturing technologies have become a major source of income. The government has also been encouraging Saemaeul Undong, which is a new community movement, to transform the country from one that is primarily agricultural into one that is focused on manufacturing. The country has a high standard of living and provides numerous benefits to its employees including maternity leave and job stability. Moreover, employers are required to subscribe to accident insurance, which covers the costs associated with work-related illness or injury. Likewise, it is common for companies to offer private medical insurance that offers protection for illnesses that are that are not covered by the National Health Insurance. As a result, South Korea has been thought of as a model for success for many developing countries around the world. However, the global financial crisis that struck Asia in 1997 challenged this notion. The crisis challenged the conventional wisdom about Asia’s miracle economies, and led to a fundamentally reappraisal on the role of the government in regulating risky private ventures. It seems that Korea's fate is still uncertain in the aftermath of these changes. On the other hand, a new generation of leaders has adopted the image of a “strong” leader and begun to explore market-oriented policies. A strong domestic power base makes it difficult to implement any fundamental change. Disadvantages The reemergence of the creationists is a major hurdle to Korean science's efforts to educate the public about evolution. The majority of Koreans support teaching evolution to students however a small group headed by Bun-Sam Lim (the director of the Society for Textbook Revise, STR) is pushing for the removal of it from textbooks. STR argues teaching evolution promotes a “materialist atheism” and presents an “unhopeful worldview” for students. This can cause them to lose their faith in humanity. The causes of anti-evolutionist opinions are a complex 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. In addition, the one-sided populism of the government, supported by powerful conservative business interests and think tanks which has led to public disdain for the scientific community. In the end the study's findings about widespread vulnerabilities highlight a need for targeted policies to mitigate them in advance. As Seoul continues to work towards becoming a more cohesive urban environment, these insights can be used to inspire a unified push for greater inclusiveness in its policies. In 에볼루션코리아 -19 case, identifying vulnerable neighborhoods and the occupants will be essential to crafting precise, compassionate policies to improve their lives and security. For instance, the high impact of the pandemic on Jjokbangs reflect the socio-economic differences which can increase the vulnerability to natural and man-made catastrophes. To overcome this, South Korea needs a more inclusive civil society that brings all communities together to address the most pressing issues facing the city. This requires a radical change in the structure and power of institutional politics. At present, the Blue House is able to mobilize a huge bureaucracy as well as politically leverage the Supreme Prosecutor's Office and intelligence bureau, which lack any checks from parliamentary bodies or independent inspection agencies. This gives the president a lot of power to impose their vision on the rest of the country. This can lead to partisanship that could lead to stagnation and polarization throughout the country.