제 4 호 Across The Generations, From ‘The Millennials’ to ‘Gen Z’
Kicker: WORLD (TREND) Across The Generations, From ‘The Millennials’ to ‘Gen Z’ Generation Movement: The New Leaders Who Are All Worth It by Yu-sun Kang, Editor dbtjs126@naver.com 'Gen Z.' What is this exotic word? As of 2019, it is also the name that will be studied by such superpower companies as Intel, Samsung, Microsoft and LVMH, which are listed on the "100 World Companies." In a superficial meaning, the name is defined as the "population group" after "Generation Y," derived from "Generation X." Generally, people born from 1995 to 2009. As of 2020, about 1.85 billion people, or 23.7 percent of the world's population, belong to this group, according to the National Statistical Office of the United Nation. We will find out in the articleto identify why the Gen Z could be turned into a word that everyone pays attention to, not just an academic or technical word that only economists and sociologists use. The youngest generation among all of the groups living on a generation of time used to be the chief objective that were always important to scholars and businessmen. But the potential of "Gen Z" is more powerful and unique than any generation used to be. What is the reason? From "Centennials" to "First Digital Natives," "The Founders" or "Teenpreneurs" are all other names to call this Gen Z. As can be inferred from these names, they tend to be young creators who make something new, independent entrepreneurs and the first mobile indigenous people. They are the first digital population to see and understand the world through artificial intelligence mobile phones, which they have used since childhood, and are usually connected to mobile phones for an average of more than 10 hours a day. These acts serve as channels for them to learn and gain business sense and insight indirectly. In this way, the cultural capacity and potential of Gen Z, who spend half of their day through mobile phones, can only be seen as vast and powerful, from online to offline. Also, this tendency has a tremendous impact on the conglomerates that dominate media and entertainment at present including Netflix, Instagram, YouTube, Google and Amazon with Gen Z acting as collaborators, a number of experts and marketers of the companies have defined specific sides of Gen Z for establishing better strategy, and the results show why and how attractive Gen Z has become as a more exclusive and unique group. ▲ Illustration to express the diversity of Gen Z as known as the digital natives 1. Gen Z loves diversity Mobile phone usage of Gen Z is more than 10 hours on average as we said earlier. While living a 'Hyper-Connected' life, they can understand people from different backgrounds and try to break away from stereotypes through an Internet-connected world. Also they want to share their feelings, thoughts, culture and particular behavior with a large number of people, so they spread and share them in a very short time through various media or entertaining applications and create new small cultures from that too. From here, some of behaviors for preference and derivative cultures that they use newly are created, enabling a business from a more new perspective. This also becomes a huge driving force, moving the Gen Z group and gathering it more tightly. And these little movements create a huge mainstream culture later on, becoming a new indicator of Gen Z after all. 2. Gen Z loves '-Self' Gen Z has a tremendous impact on successful marketing, but they are a very difficult group to succeed in a particular strategy. Because they are quite different from the previous generation, The Millennials. Literally, it is also the most 'unexpected' group. Gen Z breaks the common sense of 'uniformity' that has been seen in previous generations. They enjoy 'the beauty of the individual' and value their own individuality and style which also means they don't show much sense of belonging, expectation or dependency. The Millennials and their predecessors want to create their own unique identity by putting on items of brands that already exist, while the Gen Z prefer indie brands that conform to their style. The identity they created has expanded extensively through media and SNS, forming diversity and leading trends. And this diversity has allowed many companies to create more diverse and interesting businesses. Therefore, it has been much easier to form and broaden their own identity by using 'customizing' items or systems exclusively for them. 3. Gen Z wants its own business Gen Z is 'open minded' who love adventure and experience. They do not want a permanent and disciplined system. Recognizing themselves as one of the economically active population, they want to start economic activities independently at an early age. In fact, the former generation, The Millennials, account for about 51 percent of the total, and Gen Z, 64 percent, according to the latest statistical data 'Deposit Account Retention Statistics' by "Business Insider." The Z generation, which indirectly experienced stagnant wages and high student loans, has come to value money, and a clear economic concept is in place. In fact, about 77 percent of Gen Z generation in the U.S., aged 14-21, are already said to be making money on their own. With this added sense of adventure and value for money, they are ready to create their own business. They participate in the field themselves, experience processes, and build insights. Rather than looking up and following them, he or she looks and learns from people of his or her own age instead of going through difficult and complex steps of doing business, they want an easy, simple, but absolutely attractive business. These three categories are defined and widely used as the most basic features to lead a smart marketing style to fascinate the unique and exclusive Gen Z. But this article is not just for aiming to track the characteristics, traits, values, and trends of Gen Z and try to develop in-depth statistics, facts, and marketing strategies for what will soon become the largest consumer group. They are the leaders of the next world. We all have to recognize and focus on them. Because if we know them, we can also see how our world can change brighter and more beautiful. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/generation-z https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/ko-kr/marketing-resources/data-and-measurement/%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%84%B0%EC%99%80-%EC%9D%B8%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%EB%A1%9C-%EB%A7%8C%EB%82%98%EB%8A%94-gen-z-%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B4-%EB%8B%A4%EB%A5%B4%EA%B3%A0-%EC%96%B4%EB%96%BB%EA%B2%8C-%EC%BB%A4%EB%AE%A4%EB%8B%88%EC%BC%80%EC%9D%B4%EC%85%98-%ED%95%A0-%EA%B2%83%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/deeppatel/2017/09/21/8-ways-generation-z-will-differ-from-millennials-in-the-workplace/#1c837ef276e5
제 4 호 Global Warming, Now a Global Warning
Kicker: WORLD (ENVIRONMENT) Global Warming, Now a Global Warning Check-up on Climate Change Issues & SMU Waste Sorting/Recycling System By Sarah Chae, Editor sarah3fran@gmail.com People throughout the world are calling for action to stop climate change. Young people are speaking out and climate change protests are taking place. Across Europe and beyond the U.S., these movements are happening in Korea too. Students are protesting by not going to school and are asking the country to deal with climate change. The SM Herald will go through recent global climate change trends, and is going to ask school members what we can do for climate change. Hang on and keep reading for: 1) Worldwide Climate Change Trends: News Clippings, Efforts 2) Asking School Members: Is the SMU Waste Sorting/Recycling System Okay? 1) Worldwide Climate Change Trends: News Clippings, Efforts #1: Scientists & Countries Declare ‘Climate Emergency’ Over 11,000 scientists from 153 countries have declared a climate emergency, and are warning that without action, untold human suffering is unavoidable. They said to society/corporations/governments that ‘acting as usual’ is not enough. Since this study – warning- was released in the journal BioScience, people have started to act. A girl participating in a September climiate change strike in Spain. Governments of more than 23 countries have declared a ‘Climate Emergency’. Young people have stepped out into the streets. Researchers of this study laid out six areas where “Humanity should take immediate steps” to slow down the impacts of the warming world. Take a look at more details from the picture and article link below. More about the article at: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scientists-declare-climate-emergency_n_5dc0a206e4b0bedb2d513df8 #2: Global Climate Strikes: Young Generations Shouting For A Future Before and after the U.N. Climate Action Summit, protests by the youth took place around the world. The young climate activist, Greta Thunberg, started the School Strikes for Climate from 2018. Through her, youth everywhere are speaking out and are calling for societies and governments to change. Greta Thunberg giving a speech at the U.N Climate Action Summit. About 500 teenagers participated in the September 27 demonstration in Korea for climate change. They expressed discontent and disappointment over Korea's fragmentary and temporary environmental measures and urged the government and corporations to take action. Take a look at more details from the article link below. Teenagers participating in the September 27 climiate change strike in Korea. More about the article at: https://www.bbc.com/korean/news-49836981 Efforts: People follow the cafe's disposable cup policy and buy eco-friendly products even if they did not see the news clippings above. We are quite aware of this emergency and are working for it. In this situation, however, it is more important to make an effort to throw things away than to just buy them. 2) Asking School Members: Is the SMU Waste Sorting/Recycling System Okay? All will be affected by climate change, including work, lifestyles and survival. We know universities have the responsibility to be honest and prepare students for a changing future as educational institutions. However, the recent SMU school newspaper pointed out the lack of recycling bins in our school. Let’s check what our school members are doing for the environment, and how they think about the issue of recycling. Student Survey Result - Student Efforts, Recycling Bins Usage, and Requests: Among the efforts students do to protect the environment, recycling and segregating were the highest (62.3%). More than 69.8% of the students said they thought there are not enough recycling bins, and 94.4% said they would be willing to do well in the separating trash/recycling if extra bins are installed. Take a look at more details from the graphs below. 53 SMU students participated on this survey conducted on Oct. 27 - Nov. 16, Interview With SMU Janitor & Cleaners Would it be better if school members recycle better? When we put out the trash, the waste disposal company takes it away and moves it to their cars/facilities. But we still separate everything when we put out the trash, so it is good for us if the students recycle and separate their trash well. Is there anything you want from the students? It would be easier for us to work if students throw away their drinks properly after they finish them, but they just leave them in the classroom. We have to pick all of them up and try to take care of them, but there is a lot of water left in them. It would be good if students could fix that. Interview With SMU Maintenance Teams Generally, the students and cleaners were positive about recycling. We interviewed both campus teams about these requests. Let’s look at the answers from the Cheonan/Seoul Campus Maintenance Team. -The SM Herald Question/Request #1: Students are asking for more recycling bins. More specifically, they want recycling bins in the dormitories, more recycling bins overall, and trash cans for food waste and beverages. Is it possible for the school to install additional recycling bins and trash cans? -Cheonan Campus Answer #1:Before we go in, in the past, the Cheonan Campus has installed and operated recycling bins. School members were not cooperative though, and did not participate well. Therefore, two janitorial service workers were hired at the school waste disposal site. However, when we compared the costs between these two workers and a waste disposal company, the company’s costs were lower. For this reason, the waste disposal company is currently in charge of separating and disposing the school’s garbage. Like this, if the garbage is not fully separated, additional costs will occur because we will need to hire a waste disposal company. In spite of the need of additional costs/staff, if students take an active part and participate in recycling, we will consider ways to fulfill these through consulting related departments and more. -Seoul Campus Answer #1:Recycling bins are currently installed and operating already. As long as the space is not too small, they are installed together with the general trash can. Small space areas also have at least one general trash can and one recycling bin. Plastic, cans, and bottles, are not recycled well, and therefore are classified and disposed separately by the waste disposal company after being collected. If the students want to recycle for environmental protection, we will consult related departments and review this subject. -The SM Herald Question/Request #2: Students are also asking for trainings and education about the environment and recycling. More specifically, they want environment-related education, recycling training, eco-friendly campaigns, and the attachment of warning statements that tell us to recycle and how to do it. Is it possible for the school to provide such education? -Cheonan Campus Answer #2: We will consult related departments and consider how environment-related and recycling education can be held on/offine. We will also consider ways to do eco-friendly campaigns by consulting the Student Welfare Team. -Seoul Campus Answer #2:We will consult related departments like the Student Welfare Team and review about appropriate methods on how to hold eco-friendly campaigns and recycling education. Like this, the Seoul Campus Maintenance Team said they will consult related departments about both problems above to review appropriate methods for them. The Cheonan Campus Maintenance Team suggested that if school members take an active part in participating, it is possible to install more recycling bins or provide related education. In short, they may test installing recycling bins in certain spaces where students pass a lot, for educational purposes and conduct. Campaigns can be conducted simultaneously, too. Expanding these methods to the overall system though, will require budget, staffing, and more of the school member’s efforts. The climate is changing. Are we? Individuals are. The school showed hope for change through the interview answer above. On the other hand, are companies being stopped from wrapping their products in a piece of plastic, which is put in a plastic case in a paper box, which is wrapped again by some sort of waste again? Now, all we have to do is keep a watch on and call for schools, businesses and governments to change. We know that it is not a global warming anymore, it is a global warning. Source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/why-universities-need-declare-ecological-and-climate-emergency https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scientists-declare-climate-emergency_n_5dc0a206e4b0bedb2d513df8 http://ecotopia.hani.co.kr/490489 https://www.bbc.com/korean/news-49836981
제 3 호 Boycotts, Now and Then
Kicker: WORLD (ECONOMY) Boycotts, Now and Then Taking a Look at NO Japan Movement and More By Sarah Chae, Editor Yu-Jeong Kim , Cub Reporter sarah3fran@gmail.com kyjmimi121@naver.com When you walk down the street, have you ever seen the phrases of boycott of Japanese products? For example, let's not go and not buy. Nowadays, a boycott of Japan is spreading in Korea, with all ages people. The boycott of Japanese goods is a voluntary boycott of Japanese products by South Koreans in protest of Japan's unilateral trade sanctions. Boycott means the voluntary behavior that a particular company, country, organization start to stop the transaction in terms of protest. In fact, the boycott against Japan is not the first of its kind. Everyone knows Oxy, which has caused 73 Koreans to die from humidifier disinfectants and created a secondary disorder. So, when the Oxy product list came up, there was a boycott against buying the items that were made by Oxy. Since the boycott is a hot topic these days, we will look into the history of the boycott of Japan. In addition to the boycott of Japan, the article will cover the boycott itself. Therefore, we will recognize the first boycott movement and include the story of students at Sangmyung University about the boycott. It will also describe various kinds of boycotts and the prospects of boycotts seen by those who are in their 20s. The History of the Boycott of Japan Japan's Mainichi Shimbun said South Korea has never succeeded in a boycott of Japan for about 25 years. First of all, there was a boycott to expel Japanese tobacco in 1995 and then a boycott in 2001 due to the controversy over Japanese history textbooks. Banners appealing for a boycott of Japanese products were installed at the plaza of Seoul City Hall, but nothing happened. In 2005, there was a boycott because of Shimane Prefecture’s Takeshima Day. Citizen groups held a rally to appeal for a boycott of Japanese products. Toyota’s Lexus, however, posted the top sales figure for imported cars in May of that year. Sony’s 20,000 game consoles were sold out in six days. In addition, a boycott of Japanese goods against the Abe government's Takeshima Day event occurred in 2013. There have been so many boycotts, but none of them have been consistently carried out. Therefore, the Japanese feel in different about the boycott. The First Boycott The first boycott was a boycott that Philadelphia traders and the National Congress of the United States protested against Britain in 1769. Because the people of that protest were colonists of the British. The boycott of the British was connected to the Declaration of Independence and the War of Independence. < Declaration of Independence> Students' Opinions about the Boycott of Sangmyung University A survey of 100 students at Sangmyung University was conducted to find out their perception of the boycott. 88 out of 100 had experience with it and thought it was a noble dispassion. The other 12 said they have never done it. Most of the reasons for the boycott are requests for apology, human rights demands and the social atmosphere. Some also said that it was because the trusted company made a disappointing move, while others said it was trying to make changes by keeping sales from going up. On the other hand, most of the reasons for not boycotting were that the relations between the countries have deteriorated and the effectiveness was unknown. There was also a claim that there are better products than Korea ones among the products that the boycott took place against. Finally, the opinion of students at Sangmyung University about the boycott movement was that most of the respondents said the boycott should be carried out in a continuous and consistent manner. In addition, there were many opinions that they should boycott following beliefs, but not force others to do so. We took a look at important boycott movements of the past. Let’s take a look at the present state of domestic and global issues about boycott movements now. 20s Boycott: A Way to Express Beliefs We found out that 100 out of 88 SMU students have answered that they have participated in a boycott. How about the other 20’s? According to a study on the life style and values of the 15-34 generation by University Tomorrow(대학내일: Daehak Naeil), the 20’s boycott movements are surely on the rise. The following table shows that the ratio of young people who participated in boycotts increased by 9.8%p in 2019 compared to 2018. We can also see that two out of five people from the ages between 15-34 are currently participating in the boycott movement. Through these results, the report says boycotts are becoming a routine to the youth, and that this is one of their ways to express their beliefs. It shows disappointment or resistance torward corporations that have made socially inappropriate movements or speech through produsts or advertisements, etc. Examples of Boycotts, In and Out In Korea: Oxy Oxy’s household humidifier disinfectants were sold without needed warnings, even though they included dangerous chemicals. These toxic disinfectants took more than 100 lives away. People were shooked, and major convenience store chains excluded oxy products from their stores. The boycott grew to other household products of Oxy, sales dropped, the company lost 80 percent of its workforce, and closed down a production line in Iksan. Oxy then spent 200 billion won, providing compensation to the victims. In Korea: NO Japan Movement Recently, Japan’s Prime Minister Abe excluded South Korea from its white list and said there will be restrictions on their exports in the semiconductor sector. The move is seen as economic revenge against the South Korean Supreme Court's ruling on compensation for forced labor. Plus, after South Korea decided to terminate the *GSOMIA with Japan in late August (due to lack of information, national interests) Japan started the catch-all regulation, an export regulation aimed at all goods. The Korean stock market has been hit hard by the shock. As Japan continued dealing with political issues with financial revenging measures, many Koreans voluntarily joined the boycott, the No Japan Movement. As a result, sales of Uniqlo, ABC Mart, and the number of Japanese travelers has dropped. Therefore, according to the Asahi Shimbun, the tourism business in Japan's provinces (Osaka, Hokkaido) are having difficult times. Now, in addition to the national level, it is time for the nation to take more wise measures and handle them on the diplomatic level to end mutual damages and this trade war. Outside Korea: The Body Shop and Burberry, Cruelty-free Cosmetics and the Fur trade The Body Shop boycott went on for 11 years, and ended in a success. The consumer and animal rights group, Naturewatch, demanded the truth and asked the company if they were hiding behind statements or if they were really committed to ending animal testing. As a result, the owner announced a clear animal testing policy and is now on the list for cruelty-free cosmetics brands. The Burberry boycott went over a decade too. The consumer and animal rights group, PETA, was against Burberry’s use of fur. They held protests around the world, sent many e-mails, and even became a company shareholder to attend Burberry’s annual shareholder meeting. Burberry eventually announced that it will join Armani, Gucci, Westwood, and other fashion companies in banning fur. After these boycotts of now and then, sometimes nothing changed. Everybody except you might buy stuff on the boycott lists you saw. Big corporations or groups are still famous. Sometimes boycotts worked out well. Corporations have suffered due to falling financial profits or a weakening of their brand image. They changed their strategy and provided apologies or support. We now know that a boycott itself is not the only key to a change, but it can be a start. Boycotts can make the results above or move on to ‘Buycotts’ and spread awareness of ethical buying by purchasing products matching your purposes. You know your movement is not a simple saving method. You have a purpose to it. Stay Clear, Concious, and Continue, and you will find your messages and results growing up to another change another person. *GSOMIA: General Security of Military Information Agreement. South Korea shared their military information over 20 times to Japan. On the other side, Japan refused when South Korea asked for their military information one time. Sources: http://www.monews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=204094 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_boycottsrg/wiki/Continental_Association http://news.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0013474410 https://www.20slab.org/archives/34652 http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180821000794 https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycotts/history-successful-boycotts https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/victory-burberry-bans-fur-and-angora/ http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180619000788
제 3 호 The Removal from Japan's White List
Kicker: WORLD(POLITICS) The Removal from Japan’s White List Its Meaning and The Future of South Korea by Dong-wook Kim, Cub-Reporter kdw27501@naver.com Japan announced that it will eliminate South Korea from their White List on the 28th of August. This decision caused the Korean stock market to fall instantly. According to the Japanese government’s official announcement about this elimination, they insist that they made this choice to manage exports. Will this be their only reason to ban us from free trade? Or is there another inner meaning to this regulation? “Trade War” Between Japan and Korea: How Did this Happen? It all started from four Korean demanding the Japanese government pay compensation. The victims were forced to work in a Japanese steel factory from 1941 until 1943. But then, they did not have the right to be paid off after the work including their wages, severance pay and savings. In 1997, they filed some lawsuits about this case against the Japanese government for violating national laws and illegal actions. The judges made an innocence verdict on this case so the plaintiffs lost. This case is the so called ‘first lawsuit’. However, there was a second movement to this result, which is the problematic ongoing issue. It was a lawsuit by seven people including people from the first lawsuit. The plaintiffs required the Japanese government to compensate one million won to each person who was influenced by their brutal actions. The seven people were forced to work from the ages of 17 to 20, in a factory which was owned by the Japanese government. In this verdict, the plaintiffs could smile through the verdict, by winning the second lawsuit. ▲Korean President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe But after just a little time to enjoy this victorious moment, the Abe regime insisted with a strong backlash, that Japan cannot pay despite this judgement. The Abe regime said through a press conference, “This verdict is making such a mess between Korea-Japan’s relationship. I am sorry to hear about this decision. All claims to make about compensation are perfectly finished.” Thus, Abe declared to eliminate Korea from their white list. Game of Chicken: Chicken Dinner for Japan? ▲Update of Licensing Polices and Procedures on Exports to Korea from Japan Then, what are the pros and cons of Korea on this declaration of a trade war by Japan? What can and cannot we do due to this? Let’s discuss about Korea’s and Japan’s loss through this fight. The Japanese government has made a regulation on exporting their Polyimide(Pl) and Etching gas. Pl is a material that cannot be replaceable to make semiconductor’s photosensitizer, which will strongly affect in producing semiconductor in Korean companies. ▲Fluorine Polyimide Japan exports 70~90% of world’s Pl, but this will not be a big deal because they just need a little change in reproducing new parts. Some of the products like hydrogen fluoride, known as etching gas, are concerned to be depleted if the regulation becomes strict. Japan’s industry is taking charge of 70% of the world’s etching gas with their high tech and low price competition. Etching gas is used to cleanse semiconductor. Korean companies are trying to produce etching gas, which is not hard to make but their technology cannot reach Japan’s level. Both of the materials have in common that they are crucial in making semiconductors,which is the proof that Japan is retaliating against the Korean economy. ▲Picture of Stepping on "The Rising Sun Flag" The Korean government and Korean people also made their first step to deal with this problem. The government also eliminated Japan from their white list, but this is resulting in more loss to Korea’s exporting companies. The Korean government does not want this to backfire, so the regulations will be loosened compared to Japan’s. On the other hand, Koreans are making a huge response to Japan’s action. They have launched a subculture to not buy Japanese products which are originally made by Japanese companies. The people who are leading this boycott are spreading a list of Japan companies. The boycott is the most meaningful action among all the boycotts against Japan. The sellers in Korea are not willing to sell Japanese products, and the companies are strongly backing up to not selling Japanese products. This movement has caused Japanese people to get mad, with a comment to not buy Korean products as a result. Discrimination of Japan’s government has made both countries to get tired by starting off a trade war and regulating exports of crucial products. Expert have said that this emotional fight between both countries can harm the economy in Northeast Asia, precisely Korea and Japan. They say that diplomatic and economic solutions are desperately needed to ease the tough tension. Sources: http://news1.kr/articles/?3687169 http://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20190708_0000703962 https://japan-forward.com/japan-beefs-up-export-controls-to-counter-south-koreas-political-maneuvering/ https://www.rappler.com/business/237606-south-korea-tightens-export-controls-japan-trade-row
제 2 호 Give Us Back Our Spirit
Kicker: WORLD Give Us Back Our Spirit Efforts to Urge the Return of Stolen Cultural Heritages By Ju-eun Yeon/Reporter Yeonje1113@naver.com 2019 is a special year for the Korean people. This is because it is the 100th anniversary of the establishment of an interim government in South Korea. We thank them for knowing how many activists have sacrificed their lives until independence and should be reminded that the present Republic of Korea has blossomed under their aspirations.South Korea, which has entered the ranks of advanced countries at an amazing development rate, but on the other hand, the dark shadow does not disappear due to the aftereffects of war. It is cultural assets that have been looted and not returned. We will explain the reason through a combination of interests and take a look at many of Korea’s cultural assets that have yet to be found. Finally, I will recognize the people who are trying to return the cultural assets. ▲ The People Who Engaged in An Interim Government in South Korea Why is it Difficult to Get the Cultural Assets Back? Prior to starting the article, I want to inform you that this article has nothing to do with the cultural assets that have been legally exported.What I want to talk about are cultural assets that have been taken out by illegal processes such as forced looting, robbery due to colonial rule, occupation, and war.Countless cultural assets in Korea also went to Japan, the United States, and France during the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War.Since the plundering of cultural properties by colonial countries by great powers in Korea as well as in the era of imperialism was serious, international disputes about the return of cultural assets are frequently occurring in many countries.Therefore, the United Nations (U.N.) is also attempting to establish international agreement related to the return of illegal cultural assets.However, due to the lack of force, the return of cultural assets is being made in the form of negotiations, donations, and purchases of the state. Why would a country that owns the exported cultural assets not want to return them? That's because of the economic effect.In fact, most of the collections of the Louvre in France, one of the world's three largest museums, were taken away by force when Napoleon swept across the European continent. Although this is a gloomy story, the number of tourists visiting these works is 10 million as of 2018, and the annual admission fee earnings are about 76 billion won.Most countries that benefit from cultural benefits, including France, are claiming to maintain cultural assets in a well-preserved place like this. The Number and Type of Korea’s Illegally Leaked Cultural Assets Then, where are most of the cultural assets that have been illegally exported from Korea? There are about 168,000 Korean cultural assets, and 71,000 of them are located in Japan.Moreover, our cultural assets in Japan are high in the national treasure and treasure class, and they are rare cultural assets that belong to Korea. They are distributed throughout all fields of Korean history, and it is difficult to write Korean art history, Korean archeology, etc. without referencing these cultural assets in Japan.Some of the stolen cultural assets include the Joseon Daewonsu helmet and Joseon King's armor of Joseon King Ikseongwan and Mongyudowondo. Moreover, Uigwe is one of the most representative stolen cultural assets. At the time of the invasion of the Joseon Dynasty by the French army, the treasures of the Joseon royal family in Ganghwa-do were plundered and burned. One of the most representative of them is the Uigwe. The Picture of Uigwe The Picture of Mongyudowondo A Person Who Has Made Efforts to Return Cultural Assets Uigwe has now returned to Korea on a lease basis due to public interest and the efforts of the government.The return of Uigwe was made possible by the constant efforts of a person. Now, I will tell you about one person who makes an effort to return our cultural assets. It is Dr. Park Byung-sun.She has been informed by the Korean media in 1976, and France dismisses her for confidentiality. After the dismissal, she visited the library everyday as a visitor and studied about the return of Uigwe.She lived her life as a pensioner with a penny level and devoted her entire life to the Uigwe. The Uigwe finally returned to Korea in 2011. This is the result of her 36 years. ▲ The Picture of Dr. Park Byung-Sun(1929~2011) It is hard to get the money back because it is difficult to prove that cultural assets that were shipped abroad are illegal. As mentioned earlier, however, cultural assets taken out of the country after steady efforts by civic groups and individuals were known to the public and bore fruit. If there is such a steady public interest and effort concerning the illegal transfer of cultural assets, there is a possibility that other cultural assets could also be returned. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, let's bring back the spirit of the Korean people through steady attention as well. 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제 1 호 Side Effects of Tamiflu; Is It Okay to Take?
Side Effects of Tamiflu; Is It Okay to Take? By Min-gyeong Lee, Editor lee.mkpeach@gmail.com By Su-jeong Sim, Reporter tlatnwjd97@naver.com On December 22, 2018, in Busan,there was an unfortunate accident. A 13-year-old girl taking the flu drug Tamiflu, after showing hallucination symptoms, fell from the apartment window and passed away.Thereafter, the aunt of the middle school girl who passed away after taking Tamiflu posted a national petition; the government should have doctors notify their patients about the side effects when prescribing that drug. △ An antiviral medication, Tamiflu “Oseltamivir”, which is well known as “Tamiflu”, is an antiviral agent against the influenza virus, which is sold worldwide. However, it has been steadily reported that some influenza patients, especially children and adolescents, who had taken Tamiflu, have suffered from side effects(hallucination, auditory hallucination etc). Should we still take Tamiflu when we catch the flu, despite those side effects? ▶Is Tamiflu only “evil”? Not really. Tamiflu is one of the antiviral drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment and prevention of influenza. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are lots of benefits of using this antiviral agent. First, it can decrease the amount of time that flu symptoms last as long as taken within 48 hours after symptoms have begun. Furthermore, it can prevent the risk of complicating disease that come from the flu, such as pneumonia, ear infections, hospitalization, and respiratory failure. It is more likely to be worse if they're under the age of 5 years or they have a health problem including asthma, lung disease, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, kidney or liver problems, blood disorders, cancer, immunodeficiency, or cerebral palsy. For this reason, even though the FDA didn’t approve Tamiflu to be used for babies aged under 2 weeks, some institutions encourage to use it for children. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend using Tamiflu to treat babies under 14 days old with the flu and to prevent the flu in children ages 3 months to 1 year. Nevertheless, there have been reports of suspected cases of side effects of Tamiflu around the world and such news is spreading fear among people. If you notice any serious side effects while you are on Tamiflu, call 119 right away. ▶Side-effects of Tamiflu The most common side effects of the antiviral are nausea and vomiting. These likely symptoms could be relieved by taking the medicine with foods according to the FDA. In addition, other side effects may occur, including mild stomach pain, nosebleeds, headache, and fatigue. Besides, there are reports that Tamiflu may have adverse effects on mental, neuropsychiatric health, especially in Japan, such as hallucinations, self-injury, abnormal behavior, and suicidal thoughts. Those symptoms are now updated in prescriptions and advertisements. △ Side effects of Tamiflu ▶What Korean experts say? -The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(KCDC) The Health authority said that they need to be careful as the influenza epidemic season begins. KCDC announced that, “The percentage of patients suspected of influenza has exceeded the trend standard (7.8 per 1,000 people) from November 4 to November 10, 2018.” KCDC also said that, “We need to get vaccinated as soon as possible, and pay attention to personal hygiene such as hand washing.” “If you have symptoms of sudden 38°C or higher fever, cough, and sore throat, you should be taken quickly to the near medical center.” -Seoul National University Hospital The Drug Risk Management Center of Seoul National University Hospital said, “We need to be careful because adolescents under their 20s have higher possibilities of neurological adverse reactions such as hallucination and auditory hallucination than other age groups after taking Tamiflu.” The Center analyzed data of 7,045 patients who had been prescribed Tamiflu at Seoul National University Hospital from 2014 to 2018. As a result, a total of 29 people (0.41 percent) were found to have had side effects. Professor Jo Sang-Hyeon(the chief of the Center) said, “If you choose natural healing due to concerns about side effects of Tamiflu, you might suffer from pneumonia, or you may die in severe cases. You should consult with a doctor or pharmacist rather than avoid medical treatment.” -Food and Drug Administration(KFDA) The KFDA said, "The cause is unclear, but among children over 10 years of age, abnormal behavior can be detected after taking Tamiflu. When prescribing the drug to children and adolescents, explain it to them and their families so that the patients would not be alone for at least two days." ▶Why should we think seriously about the flu? Many people often think that flu is just a bad cold so they do not take it seriously. It's a serious respiratory illness that kills as many as 56,000 people every year in the United States. It could be dangerous to not only the elderly but also infants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), people who suffer from flu often feel some or all of these symptoms; fever or feeling feverish or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more likely in children than adults. △ Symptoms of having the flu ▶Prevention more important than a cure The best way to prevent infection is vaccination and there are also flu antiviral drugs like Tamiflu. However, having good health habits helps to protect yourself or stop spreading the virus. Here are tips to prevent the spread of flu from the CDC: 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others. 2. Stay home when you are sick if possible. 3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 4. Wash your hands often. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. 6. Always take care of your health; be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. △ Flu Prevention Tips Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-serious-are-side-effects-of-tamiflu https://www.verywellhealth.com/tamiflu-side-effects-2633814 http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/society/health/876884.html http://h2.khan.co.kr/201812251649001 http://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201812261165012288 http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/society/area/875610.html https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=6845545 http://www.southcentralunified.org/vnews/display.v/ART/580a3a7b1e22c https://williamsonmedicalcenter.org/in-the-community/healthyu/2019/01/18/flu-prevention-tips/
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