Currently, controversy about installation of nuclear power plants is being continued because some people agree with this, but some don’t.ProNuclear power is one of the major energy resources. In Korea, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has 24 nuclear reactors and nuclear power accounts for 30% of total power generation and 91.7% of the electricity. Some people oppose the installation of nuclear power plants because of the risk of nuclear accidents, but nuclear power is a safe and efficient way to produce electricity. For those reasons, I believe there should be more nuclear power plants.First, nucle
Since November 2016, a catastrophic avian influenza (AI) has plagued South Korea. Due to the AI, many chickens had to be destroyed causing the price of chicken and eggs to soar. When communicable diseases like AI occur, it is very important for the government and related agencies to react as quickly as they can. When this outbreak of AI started, however, the Korean government showed their inability to respond to it. Of course, when it began, most of the government was paralyzed because of Choi Soon-sil and Park Geun-hye scandal, but it shouldn’t have been. The relevant agency failed to stop th
● Lee Ji-min(Department of Tourism Management)My name is Lee Ji-min, the new KMG Editor-in-chief. This year, I undertook this important duty in the Gazette. I think there are many things I lack. However, I learned many things as a KMG reporter last year, so I will do my best to make the Gazette better. Furthermore, I studied English to improve my English writing skills during winter vacation with the other reporters. At the Gazette, we always do our best to improve our abilities to write good articles. We will also continue to strive further to make the Gazette better.● Choi Eun-gyu(Department
Recently, the government adopted a performance-based annual salary system. Some people agree with this policy, but some don’t.ProA performance-based annual salary system is in effect in public offices and financial institutions. It is a different system from the step system that allocates salaries to employees by position and years of experience. The new system determines salary on the basis of an employee’s abilities and production, not rank. Labor unions are opposed to the policy, but people are generally in favor of it, as am I.First, when the performance-based annual salary system starts,
On September 28, the Anti-bribery and Graft Act, known as Kim Young-ran Act, went into effect in South Korea. This act became a hot topic all over the country because people are confused about what they can and can’t do for employees of public institutions. In the 180th issue, we are going to find out what kind of actions or activities are regulated by the Kim Young-ran Act and what should readers do to avoid breaking the law.First of all, the Kim Young-ran Act is an act that primarily applies to the people who work in areas like public administration, media or schools who can use their power
Have you ever stayed in a nice hotel? If you have, you probably saw a perfectly made bed with a piece of chocolate on the pillow and fresh flowers on the table when you entered the room. This is one way that hotel employees work for hotel guests; they take care of all of the details to deliver the best experience. The person who makes sure that there are details like this is the hotel manager.RoleA hotel manager manages all of hotel employees. Hotel employees are divided into back office staff and front office staff. Back office employees have job similar to other kinds of companies. The front
Women-only subway compartments are being test run on metro Line 1 in Busan. Some people agree with this policy, but some don’t. ProThese days, sexual crimes in the subway are increasing. Females are the victims of sexual harassment or hidden cameras. To prevent these kinds of unwanted sexual crimes, Busan’s subway company Humetro is implementing women-only subway compartments during rush hour (7 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 8 pm). I agree with implementing women-only subway compartments.First, if men and women are separated in the subway during rush hour, sexual crimes like touching someone’s buttoc
Fashion merchandisers are experts in fashion distribution. They are also managers who do everything to sell fashion products. They control planning, producing, launching, selling, and marketing. They predict fashion trends and the needs of consumers for the upcoming season on the basis of market analysis. They also manage production, the making of sample patterns and products, sales, and promotion.RoleFashion merchandisers manage projects and promotions for selling fashion items. They also control the whole distribution process of their goods including production, launch, sales, and marketing.