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* Date : 2016-09-16
According to the WTO, trade volume among the 71 major world economies was US$ 14.425 trillion in the first half of 2016, representing a 5.4% year-on-year decline. This is the lowest global trade volume in 6 years, since the first half of 2010. Why is trade declining around the world?
A team of Korean researchers have developed the world's first microrobot modelled after the movements of the paramecium, a microorganism. It can move through fluids with the viscosity of blood up to 26 times faster than existing microrobots, delivering much higher doses of medicine and cells to the target location. Find out more about this groundbreaking technology.
A Seoul-based startup has unveiled a smart farming solution that analyzes sensors, the IoT, and big data to provide an optimized environment for crop production. The smart farm system is expected to address the shortage of manpower in rural areas and improve productivity as well as crop quality. Meet Science Farm that combined expertise of farmers and cutting-edge information technology to promise easier and more efficient agricultural practices for farmers.
Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving Day, is one of the biggest holidays in Korea. The dates of traditional holidays in Korea including Chuseok change every year, as they are celebrated according to the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar is used in some Asian countries that were historically agricultural societies. What are the socio-economic implications of the use of the lunar calendar?
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