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Busan Steps Up Efforts to Host 2030 World Expo through "G-Busan Roundtable"
On February 15th, the Busan City and the Busan Foundation for International Cooperation had their second regular meeting of the "G-Busan Roundtable" at the Busan Development Institute. The roundtable is a consultative body that acts as a communication channel and advisory role for major internationalization organizations in Busan. In the meeting, they discussed how to win the 2030 World Expo bid and coordinate efforts to pass the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) inspection in April. Th
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Bias in Algorithms: A Growing Concern
I. Introduction to Bias in Algorithms Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become an integral part of our lives, as algorithms are used to automate a wide range of tasks and support decision-making in various domains. However, despite their potential benefits, these algorithms also pose significant risks to fundamental rights, particularly in terms of bias. Bias in algorithms refers to the tendency of these systems to produce outputs that result in disadvantage for specific groups, such as
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The Alarming Trend of Early Resignations among Young Civil Servants in Korea
The trend of young civil servants resigning from their government jobs early The issue of young civil servants resigning from their government jobs early is becoming increasingly concerning. The Public Service Pension Service reports that the number of retirees with three years of service or less has been steadily increasing each year, with a notable surge in those resigning after only one year of service. The government of South Korea is taking this phenomenon seriously, recognizing the import
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Busan Donates $100K in Relief Aid to Türkiye
Busan Metropolitan City has stepped forward to offer its support to Türkiye, which has been devastated by an unprecedented earthquake. Busan has donated $100,000 (approximately 126 million won) in relief aid to Turkey in an effort to help the country recover from the damage caused by the disaster. This act of generosity is seen as a symbol of Busan's gratitude towards Türkiye for its deployment during the Korean War. According to the city of Busan, Mayor Park Hyung-jun ordered the relief aid t
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South Korea's Dire Doctor Shortage: A Call to Action
South Korea has a well-established reputation for world-class healthcare infrastructure. Despite this, the country is facing a critical shortage of specialized doctors, particularly in essential areas such as higher-risk surgeries, pediatrics, and general medicine. This is a problem that needs to be addressed quickly and efficiently, as the shortage is only expected to worsen in the coming years. The government has been exploring various proposals to solve this pressing issue, including a recen
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Why Do People Prefer to Live in Unequal Societies? A Psychological Perspective
Inequality is a persistent problem in many societies, with some individuals and groups enjoying greater resources, opportunities, and privileges than others. However, despite the numerous negative effects of inequality, such as reduced well-being and increased conflict, many people still prefer to live in unequal societies. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychology sought to explore why people prefer to live in unequal societies. The study found that individuals have a psych
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Efforts to Establish Busan as an English-Friendly City: Challenges and Opportunities
Busan Metropolitan City announced a plan to become an English-friendly city in a bid to establish itself as a global hub. This effort dates back to the Lee Myung-bak Administration's Immersion English education plan, which aimed to increase the proficiency of English in South Korea. To bridge the language divide, the Korean Ministry of Education has been implementing English education regulations and providing equal opportunities for English language study. In 1997, English was incorporated int
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South Korea's Rapid Rise as a Global Arms Exporter in the Midst of Ukraine Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has stimulated South Korea's arms export industry, as countries backing Kyiv seek to replenish their armaments from Seoul. Despite calls from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to reconsider, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declined to provide lethal aid directly to Kyiv, citing a law that prohibits the country from doing so during a conflict. South Korea's position as a global arms supplier has been elevated by its rapid growth as the world's faste
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Korea's Low Youth Employment Rate Due To a Mismatch Between Education and The Labor Market
South Koreans continue to work more than their counterparts in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to OECD data, South Koreans worked 1,915 hours last year, ranking sixth among the 38 OECD member nations. The number of hours was down 10.3% from 2011. Korea's long working hours relates the lowest fertility rate South Korea also has the lowest fertility rate in the world and a fast-aging population. Concerns are ascending that the burden on the economy a
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Four countries have submitted competing bids to host World Expo 2030
Five countries have submitted competing bids to host World Expo 2030: The Republic of Korea (in Busan), Italy (in Rome), Ukraine (in Odesa), and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Riyadh). Russia withdraws its bid * The Republic of Korea has applied to host a World Expo in Busan between May 1 and October 31, 2030, with the theme "Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future." * Italy's bid is for a World Expo in Rome from April 25 to October 25, 2030, with the theme "The Horizontal
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The Busan Film Festival returns with new competition and celebrity guests.
The Iranian film Scent Of Wind, directed by Hadi Mohaghegh, will have its official opening at the 27th Busan International Feature Festival (BIFF, Oct. 5–14), which will finish with the Venice-produced film A Man by Ishikawa Kei. The 27th Busan film festival marks the first full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in three years, restoring various programs and forums that had been interrupted over the past two years. The festival was reduced to a fraction of its usual scale in 2020 due to the C
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