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Being True to Faith while Fulfilling Patriotic Duty; Alternative Military Service

During an interview conducted by the Sisa Journal in November 2018 Son Hak-bin, a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Church, was asked why he did not comply with the national obligation of military duty. He replied, “In Acts of the Apostles 5:29, it is said, It is more suitable to obey God than humans. When the teachings of the Bible contradict the rules of the state we should be obedient to God, even if it implies civil disobedience.”

The Phenomenon Occurring in a Society that Oppresses Women

The UDHR, which was adopted by the United Nations in December 1948, is the result of the international community’s concerted effort to respond to ‘barbarous acts which … outraged the conscience of mankind’ during World War Ⅱ. Representatives from various countries such as the United States, Lebanon, and China gathered to form the Basic Committee, and since then, representatives from Australia, Chile, France, the USSR, and the United Kingdom have been included, allowing countries from all regions to participate in the preparation of the UDHR.

Butterfly Effect, From Human Behavior to Coniferous Tree Withering

Recently, a withering group of coniferous forests was found in Korea. Kim Jin-won, who is a researcher and in charge of monitoring the climate change ecosystem of the Korea National Park Service, said that the group withering has begun since 2014~2015. Statistics on group withering obtained through monitoring show that the phenomenon of group withering in Jirisan Mountain increased by 3.7 times in 2018 compared to 2008, and by 5.8 times in 2016 compared to 2008 in Seoraksan Mountain.

Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of CBT

‘The Chungbuk Times,’ which was first published by the Department of English Education on December 20th, 1970, is fast approaching its 200th publication in November 2021. To celebrate, let’s check out the footsteps which ‘The Chungbuk Times’ has walked and interview some who have helped the newspaper to be published. Plus, let’s find out the future direction of The Chungbuk Times.

Is the Delivery Food Related to the Meal-Kit Phenomenon?

COVID-19 changed our food consumption system a lot. People now have difficulty in eating out because of COVID-19. For this reason, many people lately get their meals using delivery applications. According to National Statistical Office data, the delivery food service’s turnover in 2020 was 17.3828 trillion won, up 78.6% percent from 9.7328 trillion won in 2019. Meanwhile, there is a new catchword on the topic among consumers with delivery food. Which is “Meal-Kit”. Meal-Kit is a combination of “meal” and “kit.” It’s a composition of prepared ingredients for cooking, just the right amount of seasoning and a recipe.

Death Penalty in the 21st Century

Crime refers to an action committed in violation of the law. Crimes under criminal law may be divided into three categories. It is the transgressions of national interest, the transgressions of social interest, and the transgressions of personal interest. The transgressions of national interest includes civil war, obstruction of official duties, and the transgressions of social interest includes crimes involving explosives and arson. Finally, the transgressions of personal interest include crimes such as murder, injury, assault, and rape. Since ancient times, people have lived together and conflicts have arisen, so various crimes have occurred in that process.

Exploring China’s Cultural Process

Recently, a SBS drama “Joseon – Gumasa” was banned after just two episodes due to a controversy over the distortion of history. The background of the drama is the ‘Tae-jong’ era of the Joseon dynasty. It was criticized that it could be used as the basis for supporting China’s northeastern process due to various historical distortions portrayed in the drama, such as the appearance of Chinese food at old Korean restaurants. Moreover, China’s culture process has recently intensified in Korea, and the drama, which is the leading actor of the Korean Wave culture, was criticized for yielding to ‘China Money.’

Child Abuse, Is It Indeed Ok?

Recently, a troubling series of violence and crimes against children have occurred, raising serious concern. Last year, a child abuse incident in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, became a hot topic. The case, also known as the “Jeong-in Incident,” led to the death of an eight-month-old girl who was adopted when she was 16 months old. There have been several reports of child abuse against the family of the victim, but in all cases the parents were cleared of charges. A series of prosecution investigations revealed these facts, sparking a flurry of protests against the police, who cleared the victim’s adoptive parents despite the obvious evidence of abuse on the victim’s body.

The Ambiguity of Melting Glaciers

If one asks people about well-known environmental issues, most of them would answer ‘global warming and melting glaciers as an aftermath.’ According to Britannica, the definition of global warming is ‘The phenomenon of rising average air temperatures and sea level near Earth’s surface over the past 100 to 200 years’. As this phenomenon continues, several environmental issues arose including melting glaciers. Even before the wrecked ecosystems and rising sea levels came up as a global issue, glacial melting and shrinking were the most critical collateral damage from global warming.

Should Military Exemption Be Given to People Who Engaged in Pop Culture and Arts?

Last September, controversy erupted over the exemption from military duties of BTS a world-famous Korean boy band. In response, in his opening statement, Noh Woong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea’s supreme council, claimed exemption from military duties or BTS, on the basis that “BTS set a new record in the billboard charts with a ripple effect of 1.7 trillion won, and their contribution to the value of the Korean wave and national prestige is immeasurable.” There is a great diversity of opinion in the ruling party and it has now grown into a social controversy.

The Unprecedented Heavy Rainy Season And Our Response Protocol

Extreme and unusual weather events are occurring all over the world including floods in East Asia and heat waves in Europe. Earth is getting hotter because of global warming, so unusual weather events are occurring all over the world. Last month Korea suffered from the flood disasters. Noticeably, this year’s rainy season recorded the longest duration and the latest end date. The 2020 rainy season lasted for 54 days from June 24 to the end of August.

Constant Animal Lab Experiment Dispute

“Animals are not for lab experiments” The slogan was chanted down at the Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul, on April 24th. Two civil society organizations for animal rights, Vegan People and Korea Association for Animal Protection, were gathered to hold a press conference to urge companies to stop unethical and unscientific animal experiments. Observed every year on April 24th, the World Day for Laboratory Animals marked its 41st anniversary this year. Anti-animal experiment rallies and commemorations were held worldwide this week for animals that perish under clinical trials.

Transgenders Entering Women’s Society

Nowadays, some people insist on rejecting their designated biological gender instead opting for their mental gender. Although it has become a society that respects individual choices, transgenders seem to be still living in a transitional period. This CBT reporter had an interview with Park Jeong-mi, a Sociology professor at CBNU, about transgenders in modern society. -Ed.

Disease Code Registration of Gaming Disorders

In May, WHO (World Health Organization) decided to give gaming disorders registered disease code, and the Korean government decided to do the same. The pros and cons of adopting a gaming disorder disease code were discussed by the Korean government. WHO recommended a new disease code policy for 2022, but the actual implementation in Korea will be 2026. The names for gaming disorders differ. In the medical field, gaming disorders are called game-use disorders...

Fake News Is Rampant In Korea

There has always been a clear distinction between information providers and consumers in a traditional mass media situation. Now, an information-oriented society has begun, and the general public can perform as information providers through SNS platforms like Youtube and Facebook. However, as there are many situations where the general public has spread incorrect information, fake news has become a social problem nowadays. It’s an era when not only individuals and groups can be affected but also an entire society can be felled by a single piece of fake news.

Why Is Japan Regulating Exports to South Korea?

The Japanese government has implemented export regulations on South Korean items essential for the production of semiconductors and displays since July 4th, 2019. Then, it excluded Korea from Japan’s whitelist on Aug. 2nd. As a result, Korea’s semiconductor and display industries have been hit hard. The export restrictions have also caused severe conflicts between Korea and Japan. Why did Japan enforce export restrictions on Korea? The CBT analyzed it in more detail from diplomatic, political, and economic perspectives.

What is Ripley’s Syndrome?

There was a hit drama, SKY Castle, which was broadcasted early this year. In this drama, the character Cha Seri was introduced as a Harvard University student. All of the neighbors envied her, but in the latter half of the show, it turned out that she lied about her educational background. Cha Seri had pretended to everyone that she was a Harvard student, and the truth shocked everyone. Many people thought this was similar to a real event that occurred later.

Female Independence Fighters

March 1st, 1919, was the day when 33 Korean leaders wrote the Declaration of Independence and resisted against Japanese imperialist colonization. It is called Independence Movement Day. Last March 1st, 2019, marked the 100th anniversary of Independence Movement Day, and last April 11th, 2019, marked the 100th anniversary of the establishment of a provisional government. Marking the 100th anniversary of Independence Movement Day, there is one crucial thing that has attracted the public’s attention.

How Can Korea Resolve the Fine Dust Problem With China?

It is hard to see a clear sky nowadays in Korea, so people say, “lf you want to see a clear sky, you have to go abroad.” Fine dust suspended in the air causes respiratory problems, and some fine dust comes from China consistently. Therefore, this is no longer just an environmental problem but a social problem that threatens people’s right to live. What policies did the government take to reduce fine dust? First of all, actions to reduce fine dust, such as an alternating-day-of-no-driving system and a prohibition on old vehicles, were implemented, but the fine dust has shown no signs of decreasing despite the government’s actions.

The Dark Side of Unmanned Systems: the Digital Divide

There is a YouTuber, a grandmother named Park Mak-rye, who is loved by many people for her various challenges, regardless of age. Recently, a video of Mrs. Park Mak-rye received much attention. This was a video clip that showed the grandmother having trouble choosing the menu she wanted when placing an order with an unmanned kiosk at a fast food restaurant. Some people welcome the convenience of unmanned systems and digitalization, but others cannot laugh at the change.