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Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
S. Korean President Lee's Cabinet picks hit by plagiarism, ‘gapjil' claims
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox There have been calls for the withdrawal of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's picks to head the education and gender over allegations of plagiarism and mistreatment of staff. SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's picks to head the education and gender equality ministries are facing allegations that have sparked calls for their withdrawal. Ms Lee Jin-sook, who has been nominated for education minister, a position that doubles as deputy prime minister, has been accused of plagiarising an earlier paper by her student while she was a professor. According to a page-to-page analysis of Ms Lee's paper and her student's, released by main opposition People Power Party Representative Joo Jin-woo, some of the nominee's paragraphs exactly matched those written by her student. The People Power Party lawmaker claimed that 'about half of her paper had been copied off her student's'. 'This isn't your typical academic plagiarism. The education minister nominee abused her authority as a professor to rip off her student's paper. This is easily a crime of abuse of power,' Mr Joo said. The People Power Party said that the education minister nominee committed serious ethical violations in the academic community and was unfit for the position. Ms Lee, a professor of architecture, had served as president of Chungnam National University in South Chungcheong Province. She was part of the Lee Jae-myung presidential campaign, heading the committee for beating elitism in college education. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Government looking at enhancing laws around vaping to tackle issue of drug-laced vapes in Singapore Singapore Why the vape scourge in Singapore concerns everyone Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons Singapore Organised crime groups pushing drug-laced vapes in Asia including Singapore: UN Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys Business 29 Jollibean workers get help from MOM, other agencies, over unpaid salaries Asia Why China's high-end hotels are setting up food stalls outside their doors Singapore Geothermal energy present in S'pore, but greater study on costs, stability needed, say experts Another of the president's Cabinet choices facing calls to pull out is Representative Kang Sun-woo, a human development expert-turned-Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker, who has been nominated as minister of gender equality. Ms Kang faces accusations of 'gapjil', allegedly mistreating staff members at her legislative office. 'Gapjil' is a Korean word that refer to abusive, arrogant or authoritarian behaviours from individuals in positions of power towards their subordinates. Ms Kang replaced staff 46 times in a span of five years, which would mean she sacked a member of her staff nearly every month. She also allegedly made demands of them outside of their legislative support duties, such as asking them to do household chores for her. Both nominees have denied the allegations. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea launched a defense of the Cabinet nominees, saying that the controversy surrounding the two was a 'mere smear tactic' by the People Power Party. The minor Korean Democratic Labor Party and the Reform Party have also joined the People Power Party in urging the president to drop the nominations of Ms Lee and Ms Kang as ministers. But the protest from the opposition parties will not necessarily sink their nominations, given earlier picks with scandals and controversies, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, weren't withdrawn from consideration and ended up being confirmed. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chungnam National University and SCIEX Accelerate the Realization of "Industry on Campus" with Global Headquarters Alliance
Strategic MOU signed with global mass spectrometry leader SCIEX SEOUL, South Korea, June 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chungnam National University. The agreement, signed by Chris Hagen, President of SCIEX, and Kim Jung-Kyum, President of Chungnam National University, emphasizes the significance of this strategic alliance between the two institutions. This MOU represents a pivotal first step in realizing Chungnam National University's "Industry on Campus" vision, which aims to break down the barriers between academia and industry, and foster an innovative ecosystem that integrates education, research, and enterprise. Chungnam National University plans to actively incorporate cutting-edge mass spectrometry technologies from SCIEX into its education and research programs. This could enhance the university's global competitiveness in precision analysis across key fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, omics, environment, and food sciences. SCIEX has led the global life sciences and analytical sciences sectors for over 50 years with high-precision analytical solutions. This collaboration with Chungnam National University is anticipated to: Provide advanced mass spectrometry equipment and technical infrastructure Launch joint research project initiatives Organize seminars and technical workshops Boost cooperation on educational programs Through this agreement, the two institutions aim to work together to build a collaborative research ecosystem and a global industry-academia cooperation model. This could establish a virtuous cycle that promotes the dissemination of advanced analytical technologies, provides hands-on educational environments, and nurtures next-generation research talent. The signing ceremony was attended by Jeong Kyoum Kim (President, Chungnam National University), Hyun Joo An (Vice President for International Affairs, Chungnam National University), Chris Hagen (President of SCIEX), and Lawrence Chia (Vice President and GM of SCIEX J-KOSEA), who each share the vision to build a joint research ecosystem based on global-level technological cooperation. President Kim stated, "This agreement will serve as a practical implementation of Chungnam National University's Industry on Campus strategy. Through our alliance with SCIEX, we will expand joint research based on advanced analytical technologies and establish an innovation platform that connects education, research, and industry." SCIEX President Chris Hagen added, "We hope this collaboration with Chungnam National University marks the beginning of a true strategic alliance to empower the bright minds who will lead the future of science and technology. SCIEX will continue to contribute to the advancement of Korea's research ecosystem with our global analytical technologies." This MOU is expected to contribute to innovation and industrial advancement in the field of analytical science through a sustainable collaboration between a leading national university and a global analytical instrumentation company. About SCIEX SCIEX empowers our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization. With groundbreaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support, SCIEX has been at the forefront of the field for over 50 years. Since the launch of the first-ever commercially successful triple quadrupole in 1981, we continue to develop technologies and solutions that influence life-changing research and outcomes. That's why thousands of life science experts around the world choose SCIEX to get the answers they can trust. Advances in human wellness depend on the power of precise science. For more information, visit Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. The SCIEX clinical diagnostic portfolio is for in vitro Diagnostic Use. Rx Only. Product(s) not available in all countries. For information on availability, please contact your local sales representative or refer to All other products are For Research Use Only. Not for use in Diagnostic Procedures. Trademarks and/or registered trademarks mentioned herein, including associated logos, are the property of AB Sciex Pte. Ltd. or their respective owners in the United States and/or certain other countries (see © 2025 DH Tech. Dev. Pte. Ltd. MKT- 35606-A. View source version on Contacts Lulu VanZandtSenior manager, brand, public relations and social M: +1 (508) 782-9484 Sign in to access your portfolio
Korea Herald
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
First female university president tapped as education minister
President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday nominated Lee Jin-sook, former president of Chungnam National University, as South Korea's new education minister. Lee, 65, is known for being the first female president of a flagship national university and is highly regarded for her leadership in higher education. A graduate of Chungnam National University's architectural engineering program, she earned a master's degree in architectural planning from the same institution and a doctorate in environmental architectural planning from Tokyo Institute of Technology. After joining her alma mater in 1989 as a professor, she then became the school's first female president in its 68-year history. Lee's nomination is seen as aligning with the administration's key pledge to develop '10 Seoul National Universities' by investing in nine regional flagship universities. As head of the initiative during the presidential campaign, she emphasized education as a tool for regional revitalization and equity.
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Not only does sleep recharge your batteries - it might also stop you going deaf in your old age
Catching up on your sleep at the weekend could do much more than just recharge your batteries - it might also stop you going deaf in your old age. A new study involving nearly 7,000 people found those in their 40s and 50s who stayed in bed for an extra hour or so at the weekend were 40 per cent less likely to suffer age-related hearing loss when they got older. One in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or suffer with tinnitus – a ringing in the ears, according to the Royal National Institute For Deaf People (RNID). This rises to one in two in those aged 55 or over and by the time they reach their seventies, around 80 per cent of people will be struggling to hear properly. Age-related hearing loss is a major risk factor for dementia, loneliness and social isolation. Experts at Chungnam National University in South Korea studied the sleeping habits of 6,797 men and women aged over 40 and recorded how many were also showing signs of partial or complete deafness due to the ageing process. The results, in the journal Annals of Epidemiology, showed those enjoying regular weekend lie-ins were 42 per cent less likely to suffer mild hearing loss and 21 per cent less likely to have moderate loss. Those in their 40s and 50s seemed to benefit the most. But lie-ins did little to preserve the hearing of those over 65. Scientists said they think an extra hour or so of rest may preserve nerve connections in the brain that are vital for good hearing. Lack of proper sleep is known to cause inflammation which can damage the cochlea – the snail-shaped structure inside the ear that turns sounds into electrical signals for the brain. Previous studies have found snoozing at the weekend can also protect against heart disease and slash the risk of dementia by up to 70 per cent, especially in those who do not get enough sleep during the week. The researchers said: 'Our study suggests the association between weekend catch-up sleep and hearing loss may be more pronounced among middle-aged adults – those who are 40 to 64 – compared to adults aged 65 or older.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
There's Fecal Matter in Our Drinking Water — Here's What Scientists Are Doing About It
Researchers have developed a more precise method for detecting fecal contamination in water using viral DNA markers, allowing them to trace even low-level pollution and identify whether it's from humans, animals, or multiple sources. Traditional methods, like fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) testing, are limited because they only detect high levels of contamination and don't reveal the source, whereas the newer microbial source tracking (MST) technique is more detailed, cost-effective, and better suited for current climate challenges. Fecal contamination is a widespread and serious global issue, affecting nearly 2 billion people, and this improved testing could help public health officials respond faster and more accurately to threats, especially as aging infrastructure and climate-driven flooding increase have found a new way to test for water contamination. And it's thanks to our poop. In late 2024, researchers from Chungnam National University and Gyeongsang National University published their findings on a new technique for detecting fecal contamination in water using human viral DNA, known as microbial source tracking (MST), in the journal Water Research. And while this may make you let out a little "ew" under your breath, it's critical to know that fecal contamination is, in fact, a significant issue both globally and here in the United States. The World Health Organization explained, "In 2022, globally, at least 1.7 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with feces. Microbial contamination of drinking-water as a result of contamination with faeces poses the greatest risk to drinking-water safety." And as noted in a 2020 study published in the journal Current Environmental Health Reports, "Aging sewer infrastructure in the USA and elsewhere will require rapid methods to assess fecal contamination of water. The number of extreme weather events, including flooding events, is forecasted to increase with climate change and has been associated with contamination of water resources." Related: Your Cutting Board May Have 200 Times More Fecal Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat Runoff contamination can transfer harmful bacteria to humans, such as E. coli, leading to various health concerns. Therefore, recognizing fecal contamination in the water supply is crucial for your health. Thankfully, scientists are on the case. As Food Safety explained, conventional testing involved sampling water by adding droplets to a microbial culture (known as fecal indicator bacteria or FIB). Although this method is both cheap and easy, it can only detect fecal matter at higher contamination levels. However, a viral-DNA method employs microbial source tracking (MST), which can detect biomarkers of fecal matter at much lower levels. While the MST method itself isn't new — it's been around for roughly two decades — the real breakthrough is these researchers' deployment of human-specific crAss-like phage DNA markers, which is a really fancy way of saying they can now spot smaller traces of fecal matter and identify if it's human waste far more precisely than before. It can even detect where the fecal matter originated — i.e., if it's human or animal — or identify multiple sources at once. A 2024 study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment examined this updated MST method by "investigating the abundance, sources, and potential causes of fecal contamination" across three marine and seven freshwater stations in Vaughn Bay, Washington. This research included tests conducted in a shellfish growing district during both "base- and storm-flow events." Related: Is It Safe to Drink Water From a Glacier? We Asked a Glaciologist This research team evaluated the old-school FIB method, along with optical brightener assessment (a fluorescent compound that indicates fecal contamination), and the newer MST method, the last of which "targeted a broad range of hosts including, such as humans, birds, cows, horses, ruminants, dogs, and pigs, with sequencing-based MST in identifying fecal contamination sources." After testing the waters, they identified a few critical points. First, birds and humans are the primary culprits of contamination; second, stormwater runoff exacerbates contamination significantly; and third, the sequencing-based MST provides the most effective testing approach. The researchers noted that this method is more cost-effective per sample and yields much more detailed information, which is why they now recommend its use to officials. But here's a little other fun fact for you: Fecal contamination doesn't just happen in our waterways. As the Washington Post explained in 2023, there's fecal contamination on essentially everything. The paper pointed to a 2012 study that tested 85 grocery carts and found that 72% of them tested positive for fecal bacteria. Another 2017 study looked at "microbial contamination" in home kitchens, including fecal coliforms. It found fecal coliforms in 44% of homes, "most often in samples from kitchen sinks, sponges, and dishcloths," and E. coli in 15% of homes, "mostly in samples from kitchen sinks." So, go ahead and wash your hands right now. And be grateful for scientists who help us keep our waterways safe. Read the original article on Food & Wine
