alchedek January 2025

The hope that the experience of consuming art will be integrated into our lives and lead to habitus Art, which has lived and breathed through its long history, still firmly holds its place within traditional business models. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has brought significant changes to the way we consume art. The growing public interest in art and the accelerated digitalization of communication methods have led to a consensus within the industry that new attempts are necessary to maintain and establish this interest. This has signaled a fullscale need for a smooth digital transition in the traditional art market experience, which is often represented by visits to exhibitions and art fairs. The greatest confusion faced by industry stakeholders during the pandemic was the sales of artworks. Before the pandemic, collectors…

South Korea is taking the lead in implementing carbon neutrality to overcome the global climate crisis, green industries for eco-friendly growth, and climate leadership The climate crisis is an inevitable future for humanity, and it is time to consider and find solutions to the climate crisis and adaptation. Environmental issues are directly related to the survival of humanity, and changes to the environment are bound to have a major impact not only on the environment itself but also on the economy. In particular, as the world has expanded the scope of technology development strategies from carbon neutrality to climate change adaptation technologies in order to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets, Korea will also need to stay ahead of the global competition for technological hegemony with innovative technologies. Therefore, we would…

KIOST is the leading marine research institute in our country, having spearheaded the development of marine science and technology. In particular, what are some of the recent key focuses or significant achievements? The research areas currently led by KIOST can be cited as climate change response and bio-related research. Specifically, if we were to highlight the most significant achievements, it can be mentioned that through continuous research and development efforts over the past 50 years, KIOST’s research capabilities have reached the world’s highest level. In its early years, KIOST’s research areas were limited to the coastal regions surrounding the Korean Peninsula. Now, however, it has expanded its research areas to the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as the Indian and Pacific Oceans, achieving research outcomes on par with numerous marine…

As a leading expert group on socio-environmental issues, we share our expertise in environmental engineering technology and guide the development of environmental engineering As the 24th president of the Korean Society of Environmental Engineers(KSEE), Professor Seoktae Kang of KAIST’s Department of Construction and Environmental Engineering is leading the way forward for environmental engineering with more than 11,000 members. Established in 1978, the KSEE, the first academic society in the environmental field, has been presenting opportunities and challenges in environmental engineering by sharing expertise in future environmental engineering technologies. The society aims to advance environmental engineering, improve the status of environmental engineers, develop and guide environmental engineering technology, conduct research and make recommendations on environmental conservation measures, and provide fellowship and cooperation among members, The Society has carried out various projects…

In 2024, South Korea’s exports maintained a surplus for 18 consecutive months and recorded export growth for 14 consecutive months since October 2023. As of the first half of 2024, South Korea showed the highest export growth rate among the top 10 exporting countries in the world at 9.1%, demonstrating that the growth engine did not stop despite the uncertainty in the global external environment. The so-called K-brand, including key items such as semiconductors and automobiles, as well as plants, nuclear power, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, agriculture and Food and cultural content, is strengthening its competitiveness and seeking new possibilities under a bright outlook. In this January issue, we aim to introduce the current status of our country’s export expansion and those leading the way in pioneering emerging markets. Additionally, we…

Proactively responding to the changing agricultural environment, ensuring farm management stability, and leading the production of high-quality food The world is experiencing the effects of climate change, such as temperature, precipitation, and solar radiation. In the agricultural sector, the quality of agricultural products and the cultivation areas for each crop are changing. In livestock, it affects fertilization and laying, causing the occurrence of pests, population movement, and changes in biodiversity. Changes in agricultural production due to climate change are also affecting the prices of agricultural products. It is a time when efforts are needed to closely analyze the impact of climate change on agriculture and to prepare measures to stabilize agricultural production. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (hereinafter referred to as MAFRA) is focusing on enhancing the…