This blog post summarizes the timeline and trial outcomes of the Kim Myung-cheol disappearance case and the subsequent Park Byung-jun death case, as covered in episodes 788 and 817 of SBS’s ‘Unanswered Questions’. Case Overview On June 12, 2010, Kim Myung-cheol—a 180 cm tall, physically fit amateur basketball player and corporate recreation instructor who was engaged to be...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the unique shape and origin of PSR J2322-2650b, discovered orbiting a pulsar, and explore the possibility of whether this celestial object is simply a planet or the remnants left behind after a star collapsed. Planets have generally been thought to be round. Not only the planets in our solar system, including Earth, but also nearly all exoplanets discovered...
In this blog post, we will examine why energy resources engineering is so dynamic and explore why changing market trends and field experience play such a crucial role in this field. Energy resources engineering is a discipline that requires not only engineering knowledge but also a thorough understanding of current energy resource flows and their characteristics. Compared to other...
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at the potential and practical applications of geothermal energy amid the energy crisis and environmental challenges. The time is coming when humanity must prepare to part ways with fossil fuels, which have been part of our lives for over a century. The global population surpassed 8 billion on March 1, 2024, and the rate of population growth is...
In this blog post, we will examine the life and ideas of Jan Hus, a medieval Czech reformer, as well as the historical significance of his legacy. Before Jan Hus, Bohemia experienced a brief period of revival during the reign of Charles IV, but subsequently fell into decline with the establishment of the Kingdom of Bohemia. The primary causes of this decline were the Black Death and the...
In this blog post, we’ll examine how keeping wild animals as pets affects both humans and animals, and consider the validity and ethics of this practice. Until recently, the animals considered pets were limited to a few species, such as dogs and cats. However, looking at the animals being kept as pets amid the recent trend for exotic pets, one cannot help but be surprised by the sheer...
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the hidden principles behind why the plastic wrap on zucchini is more than just packaging—from shape management during cultivation to moisture retention and distribution efficiency. If you look at the produce section of a supermarket, one thing stands out in particular. While most vegetables are displayed in nets, bags, or simply as-is...
In this blog post, we examine how the rise of Ashley Madison—a website that facilitates extramarital affairs for married individuals—is influencing our society’s views on marriage and moral values. On February 26, 2015, in South Korea, the Constitutional Court ruled 7-2 that Article 241(1) of the Criminal Code—commonly known as the adultery law, which stipulates that “a married person who...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the piezoelectric effect—where pressure is converted into electricity—can be applied to various everyday devices to improve energy efficiency. When heading to the subway, you often come across interesting staircases. Every time you walk up or down these stairs, the sound of piano keys plays, and a screen displays the number of people who have used the...
In this blog post, we will examine the impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology on financial markets, their potential applications, and their challenges. Cryptocurrencies, which shook global financial markets during the brief period from late 2017 to early 2018, are as familiar as their name suggests, but their underlying principles are by no means simple. However, the blockchain...