Kim Gak-han, a holder of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for gakjajang (calligraphic engraving), works at his studio Go-One Kim Gak Han Gakja Research Center in Bangbae-dong in Seocho District, southern Seoul. [PARK SANG-MOON] Gakja is the Korean word that refers to the craft of engraving letters or images on wooden plates or blocks. A master of this craft is called a gakjajang . Korea’s oldest woodblock gakja is the Pure Light Dharani Sutra, which is one of the objects found inside the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple during the repair work of the pagoda in 1966. It was created in the mid-8th century. This gakja, along with other reliquaries from the pagoda, are state-designated National Treasures. However, the masterpiece that testifies to Korea’s woodblock printing craftsmanship is the Printing Woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana in Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon, South Gyeongsang. Kim Gak-han, 66, (also known as Go-One) is the second gakjajang to be … [Read more...] about [ZOOM KOREA] Gakja, the art of wooden block printing, continues to make its mark
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Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4
Samsung Electronics Galaxy Z Flip 4 series [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS] Samsung Electronics introduced its foldable duo — the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 — in New York on Wednesday, hoping that the newest high-end line could turn around faltering smartphone sales caused by slowing demand. The new models will go on sale on Aug. 26 with the Z Flip 4’s price tag starting at 1.35 million won ($1,033) and Z Fold 4 at 1.99 million won. The price of the Z Fold series remains the same as its predecessor while the Z Flip 4 has been bumped up by 99,000 won compared to the Z Flip 3. Major improvements include more durable materials aimed at reducing creases and processing capabilities being powered by Qualcomm’s new chipset. Roh Tae-moon, head of Samsung Electronics’ smartphone business, demonstrates the company's new foldable phones during an Unpacked event in New York on Aug. 10. [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS] The new models will be encased in a material called Armor Aluminum, which is … [Read more...] about Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4
World Heritage Festival to take place from Sept. 3 to Oct. 22
This year's World Heritage Festival will kick off on Sept. 3 and stop at four different locations in the country. The picture shows choreographer Ahn Eun Mi, who will perform at Buseok Temple in Yeongju on Sept. 10 and 11. [YONHAP] The Cultural Heritage Administration announced Wednesday that this year’s World Heritage Festival, which is in its third edition, will take place from Sept. 3 to Oct. 22 in different cities across the country that boast Korea’s great heritages. The cities that are included in this year’s festival are: Andong and Yeongju in North Gyeongsang, Suwon in Gyeonggi and Jeju Island. Every year, the World Heritage Festival selects Unesco-designated world heritage sites of Korea and organizes various activities for visitors, such as performances, exhibitions and hands-on experience programs, to ensure that the visitors understand the sites’ significance. The festival will kick off in North Gyeongsang’s Andong and Yeongju on Sept. 3. Different activities will … [Read more...] about World Heritage Festival to take place from Sept. 3 to Oct. 22
Small nuclear reactors finally get the nod from regulators, but they still have a lot to prove
Congress is finally moving this week on the Inflation Reduction Act , a bill that could drive a 40% reduction in carbon emissions over the next decade. But another government arm, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, made its own (far quieter) news this month when it gave final certification to a new kind of nuclear reactor called a small modular reactor (SMR). While the announcement received basically no fanfare, proponents say it could play an important role in decarbonizing the world’s energy supply. advertisement advertisement The agency first performed a safety review of reactor company NuScale Power’s SMR design in 2020. A year later, the NRC completed its standard rulemaking process, which included a review of public comments. On August 2, the commission issued a final approval for the SMR, though NuScale says it’s unlikely to become operational until 2029. Technically, nuclear power is capable of delivering large amounts of emissions-free … [Read more...] about Small nuclear reactors finally get the nod from regulators, but they still have a lot to prove
Japan PM shuffles Cabinet as anger deepens over ties to Unification Church
Kishida, in office since last October, announced his new government team in a shake-up that came earlier than analysts had expected. - A + A TOKYO (Aug 10): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday amid growing public anger about the ruling party's ties to the controversial Unification Church, saying the group had held no sway over party policy. The Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) long-standing links to the Unification Church, which critics call a cult, has become a major liability for Kishida in the month following the killing of former premier Shinzo Abe, helping send Kishida's approval ratings to the lowest since he took office in October. Abe's suspected killer has said his mother, a member of the church, was bankrupted by it and blamed the politician for supporting it. Founded in South Korea in the 1950s and known for its mass weddings, the group has come under criticism for its fundraising and other issues. Since then, a … [Read more...] about Japan PM shuffles Cabinet as anger deepens over ties to Unification Church
Nikola Stock Surge Turns CEO Mark Russell Into Hydrogen Truckmaker’s Second Billionaire
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Nikola Motor’s wild first week of trading–marked by Monday’s 104% surge, followed by a 24% drop over two days–boosted the fortune of f ounder Trevor Milton and has created another billionaire at the hydrogen truck startup: new CEO Mark Russell. Russell, who was president and COO at Midwestern industrial conglomerate Worthington Industries before joining Nikola in February 2019, held stock and options in the Phoenix-based company worth a little over $1.3 billion as June 12, Forbes estimates. Milton, who is Nikola’s biggest shareholder, ended the week with a net worth of $7 billion. The shares rose 5.8% to $64 in Nasdaq NDAQ trading on Friday. Backed by investors that include private equity heavyweight Blackstone Group BX , ValueAct and European commercial vehicle maker CNH Industrial CNHI , Nikola’s speedy listing on Nasdaq this month (via a reverse merger with VectoIQ) is the most audacious Wall Street … [Read more...] about Nikola Stock Surge Turns CEO Mark Russell Into Hydrogen Truckmaker’s Second Billionaire
How to make decision fatigue more bearable
Staring at a lengthy dinner menu while eating out last night, I couldn’t bring myself to contemplate its many choices, however delightful. “I’ll just take whatever is most popular,” I said when the waiter arrived. For a foodie like me, what? Decision fatigue is what. advertisement advertisement Every day, we face thousands of decisions, both big and small—from what to wear, to what to eat, to what to say and how to say it, to whether to change jobs or careers. In total, this amounts to approximately 35,000 remotely conscious decisions a day. And while this number sounds absurd, researchers at Cornell showed that we make 226 decisions each day on food alone. When we face so many choices and make decision after decision, it depletes our mental energy and willpower . This biological price tag is called decision fatigue —or a state of cognitive overload and strain that can hamper your ability to make additional decisions. In this state, our … [Read more...] about How to make decision fatigue more bearable
China military ‘completes tasks’ around Taiwan, plans regular patrols
- A + A BEIJING/TAIPEI (Aug 10): China's military has "completed various tasks" around Taiwan but will conduct regular patrols, it said on Wednesday, potentially signalling an end to days of war games but also that Beijing will keep up its pressure on the island. Furious at a visit to Taipei last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China extended its largest-ever exercises around the self-ruled island it claims as its own beyond the four days originally scheduled. Last week's drills included launches of ballistic missiles, some of which flew over the island's capital of Taipei, and simulated sea and air attacks in surrounding skies and waters. In a brief statement, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said its joint military operations around Taiwan "successfully completed various tasks and effectively tested the integrated combat capabilities of the troops". It added: "Theatre forces will keep an eye on the changes in the situation in … [Read more...] about China military ‘completes tasks’ around Taiwan, plans regular patrols