Korea Joongang Daily
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Preventing a repeat of the Air Force’s friendly-fire incident

Input errors could have been prevented with a well-established technology known as checksum verification. A checksum, a condensed value derived from the 15-digit coordinate, is appended to the coordinate upon input.

2025-03-19

Europe crosses the Rubicon: Independent security and inevitable welfare cuts

Europe’s independent security strategy has passed the point of no return. Nearly doubling defense spending is inevitable, but ensuring that these funds are allocated efficiently and proportionately across the continent is crucial.

2025-03-19

The rebellion paradox: When is it time to celebrate victory?

Would victory in these battles justify raising a toast to success? Absolutely not. Every rebellion breeds new resistance. Pushing for reform invites fierce opposition.

2025-03-19

What we must guard against

The world we face today bears striking similarities to the late 1920s. The emergence of new industries, the introduction of groundbreaking technologies leading to mass production and widespread unemployment.

2025-03-19

The standing ovation dilemma (KOR)

In an experiment featured in “Brain Games,” a fake lecturer delivered a nonsensical talk. When two planted audience members initiated a standing ovation, the rest of the audience followed.

2025-03-18

The standing ovation dilemma

In an experiment featured in “Brain Games,” a fake lecturer delivered a nonsensical talk. When two planted audience members initiated a standing ovation, the rest of the audience followed.

2025-03-18

Germany’s ‘unprecedented’ plan could lift growth

Donald Trump’s “America First” policies also served as a wake-up call, prompting Germany to reconsider its approach. Ultimately, the fiscally conservative nation has embarked on a historic shift toward expansionary spending.

2025-03-18

Considerations before reforming the inheritance tax

Rather than merely comparing inheritance tax rates across different countries, it is crucial to evaluate them within the broader framework of wealth taxation to ensure a balanced tax burden.

2025-03-18

Chaos theory and the return of Trump

Can chaos theory help us predict Trump’s behavior? If we identify the attractors guiding his decisions, we may be able to anticipate and respond to his actions effectively.

2025-03-18

Politics of the gaze: Barbara Kruger

As technological advancements in media blur the lines between reality and fiction, we are increasingly aware that what we see and read is no longer entirely objective or neutral.

2025-03-17