The Reasons You're Not Successing At Evolution Korea
Evolution Korea
South Korea's democratic system is vulnerable to populist inclinations. However, it is more stable than one would expect.
The country is looking for a new development paradigm. The Confucian culture, which stresses respect for the ancestors as well as gendered family relationships, continues to be influential in the society. But there are signs that a secular culture is gaining ground.
In the early days, the ancestors to modern Koreans were capable of surviving by hunting and gathering wild food. About 10,000 years ago, they began to cultivate millet, beans, and other crops. They also raised livestock and made furs. These people formed tribal states one after the other in Manchuria and on the Korean peninsula. They also developed a metallurgy industry, producing bronze and later iron tools. They also traded with other countries and introduced block and celadon printing to Japan along with art styles, a written language, and papermaking.
In 2333 BCE Gojoseon was established in the southern region of the peninsula. The state adopted Chinese culture that included Confucian Philosophy and Buddhism. During this time, the people of Buyeo joined Gojoseon. Gojoseon had a hierarchical structure with a monarch and senior officials were drawn from the landed aristocracy while the rest of the population were peasants. The state extracted taxes from these citizens, and sometimes required them to serve in the army or take part in government projects such as building fortifications.
Onjo the prince of Goguryeo who was also the son of Jumong who was the founder of Goguryeo established the state of Baekje towards the end of the period. This new kingdom expanded into the southwest of the peninsula, and clashed with China's commandos and Goguryeo's in the area. Baekje incorporated aspects of Confucian thinking into its state beliefs and made the male centered concept of filiopiety an official doctrine in 1390 CE. In the name of filiopiety, fathers were responsible for their families, and had to be obeyed and respected by all, including their children and grandchildren.
Goryeo, who ruled from 918 to 1392 CE gave the world the Hangul alphabet that was based on the shapes formed by the mouth during pronunciation. This greatly improved communication and led to an increase in the writing of Buddhist text. In addition, movable metal type printing was introduced and woodblock printing was refined. In 1145 CE the Samguk Sagi, or "History of the Three Kingdoms" was recorded for the first time.
Development in Korea
The Korean peninsula was habitable from Neolithic times until. Early evidence of human settlements can be found in the form of graves paved with stones, and adorned with precious items such as amazonite jewelry buried with the dead. Megalithic structures known as dolmens, constructed from enormous single stones, are also widespread throughout the country.
Gojoseon was the first state to be recognized in the first half of 1st millennium BCE. The peninsula was then under the control of a variety of states during the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-635 CE) which included Baekje and Goguryeo. In addition, the northern region of the peninsula was ruled by the Balhae kingdom, which many historians do not consider to be a proper Korean state.
Following the Three Kingdoms arose the Proto-Three Kingdoms Period, also known as the Several States Period. In all of them, Baekje was the most powerful of them all, but its dynasty ended with the fall of Goguryeo in 676 CE leaving Baekje with its southern territories of Manchuria and the western region around Hwanghae Bay, while eastern Buyeo and the Gaya confederacy prospered for a period of time.
The Unified Silla kingdom then emerged, and the three kingdoms began to work together in order to expand their territories. Silla with the help of the Chinese eventually conquered and united the peninsula in 935.
As Korea enters a post-crisis phase the way it develops appears to be changing. The people who are awed by the enormous cost of the old system support a comprehensive program of liberalization of capital, labor and markets for products. On the other hand, supporters of the old system seek to protect it by promoting nationalist sentiments, as well as by stoking fears of job losses.
Academics and analysts are divided about the extent to which Korea's evolution is influenced by these two trends. This article analyzes the five phases of Korea's development in terms of its political development: democratic democracies that are not liberal (1945-60) democratic autoritarianism (1961-72) authoritarian exceptionalism (1972-1877) democratic paternalism (2001-2002) and democratic participation (2002). This article also identifies the key factors that appear to be driving these developments.
Creationism in Korea
In South Korea, 26% of the population is Christian. Creationists have made progress in promoting their beliefs to this group. A survey in 2009 revealed that nearly one third of respondents do not believe in the theory of evolution. Of those who voted, 41% said that there was not enough scientific evidence to support evolution 39% claimed that the theory was in contradiction to their religious beliefs and 17% claimed it was difficult to grasp. This level of disbelief approaches that of the United States, where a majority of people do not accept that humans evolved from earlier species of life.
In the past, the majority of the anti-evolutionist movement in Korea was focused on educating college students and bringing them to Christ. In 1980 the year 1980, a four-day creation science seminar was held in Seoul during the World Evangelization Crusade. Drs. Henry Morris and Duane Gish of ICR as the featured speakers. This event attracted a large number of church leaders and scientists.
The success of the event led to the formation of the Korea Association of Creation Research on January 31st, 1980. The event was extensively covered in the national press, including The Korea Times, Chosun Ilbo and The Korea Times.
KACR began publishing a monthly newsletter, CREATION, in which it reported on its activities and also published articles on the scientific evidence supporting creationism. It also translated several slides and film strips from ICR as well as a few books on the subject of creationism, which were published outside of Korea. KACR members gave lectures at universities and churches throughout the country.
One example of an KACR success story occurred at the KAIST university in Seoul. Students at the KAIST university in Seoul were so fascinated by creationism that they raised money and got funding to build an enlightened museum on campus.
In addition to its work, KACR has published a bimonthly publication called CREATION. The magazine covers subjects that pertain to the science of creation. It also hosted a series of lectures by ICR staff. It has also established an organization of local branch offices that host talks and seminars to children and community groups.
Evolution in South Korea
In the latter part of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century, Korea began to adopt a more Westernized lifestyle. The traditional Korean dress, the hanbok was replaced by miniskirts, and other foreign fashion elements. The traditional Korean music was also replaced by rock and roll and jazz. During this period the famous samulnori, also known as masked dancing-dramas were very popular. These dramatic pieces were performed to the accompaniment of shaman drummers and other musical instruments.
Korea's new development model is being created in the aftermath of the economic crisis. The main challenge for the new regime is to find the right balance between state-led economic policies as well as market-oriented ones. It also involves changing the incentives monitoring and discipline schemes that have shaped the pre-crisis system. These issues are examined in Chapters 3 and 4.
Baekje was founded by Onjo, prince and third son of Jumong of Goguryeo, was founded by people from the Hangang River area, Buyeo and other regions as well as migrant workers from northern China. Baekje was a major regional power in the 4th century, expanded its territory to Mahan in the north and Jeollanam-do south. In the process, it entered into frequent conflict with Goguryeo and the Chinese commanders across the border.
The fall of Silla in the late 8th and 9th centuries saw strong local factions to emerge. Gungye was a nobleman from Later Baekje who established a kingdom in Songak with Songak as its capital. He controlled a part of today's Jeolla province and Chungcheong. Then, he moved the capital to Wansanju. He became a rival to Goguryeo.
However his rule was not long-lasting. Wang Geon, a powerful local leader who defeated Gungye in 935 and united Goryeo, Baekje, and Silla, later incorporated Baekje into Goryeo and acted as a peaceful successor. In addition, Wang Geon introduced fundamental reforms and strengthened a centralized ruling system. This was the end of the Three Kingdoms Period. The Korean peninsula was then ruled by the Goryeo Dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms period, Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla gradually grew to become powerful states in Manchuria and on the peninsula.