Harvard University Press recently made revisions to their textbook "Korean History: Discovery of Its Characteristics and Developments," in response to criticisms about the way it addressed certain aspects of Korean history. One of the major changes was the inclusion of the East Sea as a term to refer to the body of water between Korea and Japan, alongside the commonly used name, the Sea of Japan. The use of the name "Sea of Japan" has long been a point of contention between Korea and Japan, as it reflects Japan's historical dominance in the region and ignores Korea's own history and perspectiv
Through In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal, which was recently released on Netflix, people are interested in events that occurred in pseudo-religion in the modern history of the Republic of Korea. The documentary details the incident that occurred in South Korea. In addition, through interviews with pseudo-religious victims introduced in the documentary, he revealed that he could be exposed to financial losses and sexual crimes at that time and ruin his life. Such pseudo-religion is now common around us. We need to look at the past actions of pseudo-religion and find out how we should disting
Central commercial banks, including South Korea's top five banks (KB, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, NH), and state-run banks, including the Industrial and Industrial Bank of Korea, began operating at 9 a.m. on January 30. After external legal advice, the banks decided that it was possible to normalize business hours without labor-management agreement after the obligation to wear indoor masks was lifted, and from that day, it returned its business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has been about a year and a half since July 12, 2021, when the fourth level of social distancing in the Seoul metropolitan are
In 2023, there were many changes, including the disappearance of college entrance fees and the disappearance of food expiration dates. Among them, the biggest change we felt in our lives was the increase in utility bills, including electricity bills and public transportation costs. Most of the major cities nationwide have decided to raise public transportation fees, including buses, subways and taxis. Following the increase in oil prices last year, the cost of operating private vehicles has increased, and public transportation costs have also been raised. According to the National Statistical
In terms of network usage fees, network means Internet network. Companies such as SK and KT are also installing servers and lines so that subscribers can use the Internet. These facilities are called 'Internet networks' or 'networks' for short. Companies that install this infrastructure, such as SKT, KT, and LG, are called Internet Service Providers (ISP). They are asking companies that provide content such as Google and Netflix to pay for using the network. Content companies such as Netflix, Twitch, and YouTube are called Content Provider (CP). In other words, the network usage fee refers to
Following the success of K-pop and K-movies, a Korean drama has set a new record in the history of the Emmy Awards. Actor Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk of the Netflix’s dystopian hit series “Squid Game” won the prizes for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Directing, respectively, in a Drama Series at the 74th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. It is the first time that a non-English drama series received the prestigious award for artistic and technical merit in the television industry. Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netfli
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, many European countries have welcomed refugees. In response to Western sanctions, Russia has significantly limited the amount of energy it exports to Europe. Energy prices in Europe soared as Russia locked its gas pipeline to Europe. In particular, as winter approaches, when energy costs are high, the mood of dealing with refugees has changed. European families suffering from a severe energy crisis are reportedly sending out Ukrainian refugees they accepted immediately after the war broke out. In addition, the price of firewood in Greece, Ireland
Lonely death refers to death in which nobody knows someone died and the body is found after a certain period of time. This happens to people who live alone and are cut off from family, friends and neighbors. It is the loneliest death ever. Recently, there has been another case of lonely death, which has been on the rise not only among the elderly but also among the young. A basic living security recipient in his 30s who lived alone in Seoul was found dead. According to the police on April 4, officers from the Gwanak Police Station in Seoul were dispatched to the home of Kwon, a man in his 30s,