november-7

This blog post analyzes the impact of ballast water on marine ecosystems, explores problems caused by the introduction of invasive species, and examines ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) designed to address these issues.   Ms. K, a Korean woman who enjoys eating Chilean grapes—edible with skin and high in sugar content—orders them without fail every day. She prioritizes her health by...

This blog post examines whether prohibiting the publication of poll results during election periods is a legitimate measure to ensure electoral fairness or an infringement on citizens’ right to know.   The issue of prohibiting the publication of opinion poll results during election periods has emerged as a significant social debate. This stems from opposing arguments: one claims that...

This blog post explores how imagined order shapes social hierarchies and impacts individual identity and life.   After Homo sapiens emerged, they formed groups to protect themselves from external threats. Realizing that being part of a social group offered greater security than living alone, they maintained and expanded these groups. As groups grew larger, Homo sapiens built vast cooperative...

This blog post examines why Samsung Electronics lost a design patent lawsuit in the U.S. and why its communication patent claims were disregarded.   On August 24, 2012, Samsung Electronics, South Korea’s largest electronics company, lost a patent dispute with Apple and was ordered to pay substantial damages. Furthermore, Apple filed a sales ban lawsuit against some of Samsung’s...

In this blog post, we examine whether living fossils can actually serve as evidence refuting the theory of evolution, or if they are instead grounds supporting it.   Living fossils refer to species that possess a similar appearance to ancient organisms and currently have no known living relatives. Such living fossils are often used by creationists as evidence that evolution is wrong. For...

In this blog post, we examine whether the convenience offered by Verichip technology is truly worth the risk of personal information leakage.   In an information society, personal information holds immense significance. The most fundamental and crucial role of personal information is to concretely establish one’s identity among countless others. In other words, it establishes a clear...

This blog post examines the difference between admissibility and probative value, focusing on criminal procedure law, and explores the role each plays in criminal trials.   The Criminal Procedure Act stipulates that criminal facts must be established by evidence, and the establishment of criminal facts must reach a level of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This is known as the principle of...

In this blog post, we examine the convenience Verichip could bring and the potential risks that come with it, pondering how far we should allow it.   Recently, the importance of personal information has increased exponentially in our society. Alongside the rapid transition into an information society, personal information has transcended being a simple means of identification to become a...

Prices serve as a crucial indicator of economic trends, significantly impacting a country’s economic stability and its citizens’ quality of life. This article explores why prices matter, how to measure them, and the importance of price stability.   Why Prices Matter and How They Are Calculated Articles about prices are among the most common economic news stories encountered...

Literature is not mere writing; it possesses the power to transform our lives. This essay explores how literature affects us and the profound meaning we uncover within it.   Throughout her life, my mother asked me, “What good is studying literature that you can’t even use?” Only now do I offer her a belated answer. Literature is not a shortcut to power; in that sense, it is not...