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<BODY style=\"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; MARGIN: 5px; FONT-FAMILY: gulim; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff\"> Professor Kim, Wha-kyong\'s Book Proves sovereignty over Dokdo Island from a Historic View Japanese claim based on myth [April 4, 2011] Recently, Japan\'s ministry of education, culture, sports, science and technology presented the results of verifying the textbooks for middle school sociology and announced its policies to \"Teach that Dokdo Island is the territory of Japan by both history and international law, and that Korea is illegally occupying it,\" and thus Korea-Japan foreign relations are once again being strained. At such point, YU\'s Professor Kim, Wha-kyong (64, Department of Korean Language and Literature) published the <History of Dokdo> (YU University Press, p. 397), clarifying the reason why Japan\'s claim is false and its problems. The author, who is also the director of the YU Dokdo Institute, begins his argument under the premise that Dokdo Island is a historic issue, and not one of international law. This is to make sure that Korea does not fall for Japan\'s plans to make Dokdo Island a regional of territorial dispute according to international law so that it can take the case to the International Court of Justice. Kim criticized, \"Japan is intending to make Dokdo Island an area of international territorial dispute so that Japan can make it into an issue of international law. However, behind this there is a conspiracy to ignore historic facts.\" The author suggests that based on the fact that Dokdo Island was located at a visible distance from Ulleungdo Island, it was a living space of people of Usanguk (Ulleungdo). This presumption is based on the customs of ancient civilizations without clear-cut concepts of borders that \'living space is as far as the land visible\', and such perception of space was found in Saito\'s book, proving that this was a common perception of the two countries. He also stated that during the course of establishing the name of Dokdo as Usando, there was a clear perception that it was a territory of Korea when composing the map in the <Sejong Chronicles>. Additionally in the process of resolving the \'Ulleungdo Issue\' (Korea-Japan conflict on the fishing rights and territorial rights when Park, Eo-dun and Ahn, Yong-bok were kidnapped by fishers of the Murakami family in 1693), he reveals that the Japanese feudal government perceived Ulleungdo (Jukdo) and Dokdo (Songdo) as one set. The Japanese feudal government at the time recognized Ulleungdo as Korean territory and forbid the crossing of sea to Jukdo (Ulleungdo), and its basis was the \'distance\' to Ulleungdo from Korea and Japan. In other words, this was because \"Ulleungdo was near Korea and very far from Hoki of Japan.\" Thus, this proves that Dokdo, which is close to Ulleungdo, was recognized as the territory of Korea. The author states that such territorial recognition of Dokdo was completed by the time of King Sukjong\'s reign. Based on the records in the <Sukjong Chronicles> in the 40th year of Sukjong (1714), it states that \"There is an island visible on the east side of Ulleungdo and it is near the border with Japan,\" which shows the Dokdo was declared as Korea\'s territory since the reign of King Sukjong. The author proved that the \'Preoccupancy of unclaimed land\', \'inherent territory theory\' and the 17th century cognitive theory\' that are the bases of Japan\'s territorial claims were not based on facts, but merely a lie made to take Dokdo, with concrete evidence. One example is that Inherent territory of the empire in the \'inherent territory theory\' that Japan uses to claim that Dokdo is their inherent land, are Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Awajido just as legend has, appearing in <Imperial Territory> discovered by Yamabe Kentaro in Ito Miyoji\'s a document. The author revealed this lack of logic claimed by Japan saying, \"Japan is the only country in the 21st century that claims inherent land based on legend.\" Through many studies and observations, the author shows that Usando was not perceived as a territory of Korea overnight, but was recognized since the 15th century. In chapter 8, after examining the critical mind on \"How did Japan view Dokdo before trying to take Dokdo\', the author revealed that in 1869, the Sata Hakubo envoy submitted a document called \'Facts Exchange with Joseon\' with clear instructions to \'investigate the facts on how Jukdo and Songdo became part of Joseon\', which in turn reveals that the Meiji government also recognized that Jukdo (Ulleungdo) and Songdo (Dokdo) as Korea\'s territory. Kim stated that \"During my research, it was repeatedly found that Dokdo was historically the territory of Korea,\" and criticized, \"Japan trying to claim that Dokdo is theirs with fraudulent logic is like trying to cover the sun with their hands and saying that the sun does not exist.\" He also emphasized, \"I repeat, Dokdo is a historic issue and not one of international law. Thus, our sovereignty over Dokdo must be defined from a historic perspective. There is absolutely no reason to try to solve it through international law.\" Meanwhile, Professor Kim presented Lee, Ju-ho, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, who attended the opening ceremony of \'Meeting Dokdo\' at the Cheonan Independence Hall of Korea on the 4th, with his book \'History of Dokdo\', and once again emphasized the importance of education on the history of Dokdo.
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<BODY style=\"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; MARGIN: 5px; FONT-FAMILY: gulim; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff\"> New material to overcome limitations of nano sized semiconductor copper wires process US Physics Society selects as paper with academic value in the world\'s published theses in the nano sector Domestic Patent registered, and preparing to register for international patent [March 24, 2011] “With the size of semiconductors becoming nano sized (10⁻⁹), it has become difficult to fill copper, which is a conductive material, in the wiring for the current semiconductor manufacturing process, and has also resulted in the limitations caused by increased resistance. After one year of research to overcome this, it was possible to develop an epochal new material that can simplify the process, while enhancing performance. The fundamental solution to this was accurately understanding the property and properly utilizing it.\" Cheon, Tae-hoon (29, Master\'s degree course, photo), who is currently in the YU Graduate School of Materials Science and Engineering, recently developed a new material that can greatly reduce the stages for semiconductor processes. He became the first to develop the new material \'RuAlO\', which can replace the three layers (diffusion prevention layer, seed layer) that covers the copper wiring in semiconductors, with just one layer. \'RuAlO\' is a metallic material that was combined through the ALD (atomic layer deposition) of ruthenium (Ru) and ALD of aluminum oxide. When using this in the semiconductor process, it can not only sufficiently obtain space to install copper wires in semiconductor materials that are lower than 20nm, but also make direct plating of a thin layer on the copper wiring using the principle of electrolysis on top of this material, which can thus improve the properties of copper wires. It can also reduce resistance to minimize the size of the semiconductor materials, while also improving performance. Such achievement was made during the process of the ultra-fine/highly-reliable wiring technology development project, which was part of the \'industrial platform technology development project\', in which the Ministry of Knowledge Economy invests 2 billion won annually since March of last year. This was published in the international society last year, and caused quite a stir. Its value was recognized in early March by being published in the SCI-level international journal ≪Electrochemical and Solid-state Letters≫ (March 8). Also, on the 21st of this month, it was also published in the ≪Virtual Journal Of Nanoscale Science & Technology≫ co-published by the American Physical Society and American Institute of Physics. The ≪Virtual Journal Of Nanoscale Science & Technology≫ selects about 90 papers with great academic value among papers published around the world on the subject of nano and publishes them weekly. Cheon\'s paper received great interest from the international academic circles, as well as the semiconductor industry, after being published a week before. It is also being scheduled to be presented at the \'Materials Research Society\', which is the world\'s largest international academic conference on the materials sector, in San Francisco next month. Professor Kim, Soo-hyun (37, School of Materials Science and Engineering, right on photo), who was the advisor for the paper, stated, \"It is a great feat for a student in his master\'s degree program to have his paper selected with other papers in ≪Nature≫ or ≪Science≫ in the nano sector.\" Kim added, \"It is a great achievement in the semiconductor wiring process, which had become limited in procuring better performance during the course of reducing the size of semiconductors in order to enhance performance and degree of integration.\" Cheon, who is currently working as a TA at the YU Center for Research Facilities, is highly interested in understanding the properties of materials by utilizing various analysis techniques. He stated that he would like to continue research even after completing his studies, and said, \"We have already completed registration for domestic patents for the RuAIO that we developed, and we are currently getting ready to apply for an international patent. I am planning to continue experimenting to see if it can be used in other fields as well.\" He also added with a big smile, \"All new technologies are born through thorough understanding of the properties of the material, and various attempts at its application, and numerous trials and errors. Research on material properties, which is the basis for precision analysis, is very important and worth.\" ※ Atomic layer deposition: IT Dictionary Nano film attachment technology using the monoatomic layer that is chemically attached during the semiconductor manufacturing process. By repeatedly performing the adhesion and transposition of molecules on a wafer, it becomes possible for atomic layer-width ultra-fine layer-by-layer deposition, and oxide and metal film can be piled up at minimal thickness. In addition, because the particles made through the chemical reaction of gases can create a layer at a temperature lower than Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) at below 500 degrees, in which it is deposited on the wafer surface, it is suitable for SoC (system on chip) production. As a leader in high-technologies, Korea is at a leading position and exports core technologies.
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<BODY style=\"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; MARGIN: 5px; FONT-FAMILY: gulim; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff\"> Exchange with Tohoku University Since 2003 Raising funds and Providing relief goods [March 15, 2011] Yeungnam University (president Lee, Hyo-soo) has stepped up to help its sister school that was damaged by the earthquake in Japan. On the morning of the 14th, Yeungnam University held an emergency meeting and decided to donate funds and emergency supplies to Tohoku University, a sister school, located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Yeungnam University and Tohoku University has had sister school relations since 2003. <A class=imageUtil id=thumb_04821657340391192 onclick=\"return hs.run(this)\" href=\"http://www.yu.ac.kr/_yboard-2011/cheditor/show_image.php?im=__2011-04-05_08-37-11_1108.jpg\" target=_blank> <A class=imageUtil id=thumb_06718646601535885 onclick=\"return hs.run(this)\" href=\"http://www.yu.ac.kr/_yboard-2011/cheditor/show_image.php?im=__2011-04-05_08-37-29_1109.jpg\" target=_blank> Accordingly, Yeungnam University has posted the \'Donation of Emergency Supplies and Funds for the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan\' in the university homepage (www.yu.ac.kr) on the 15th to appeal to university members to participate in the donation drive. Meanwhile, the General Student Council is conducting donation drives all around campus such as the library, cafeteria and general welfare center. Plans are also being made to send emergency supplies to Tohoku University. In addition, Yeungnam University sent letters under the name of Lee, Hyo-soo, the president of the university, on the afternoon of the 14th to the 31 presidents of its sister schools in Japan to encourage them and also to state its intent to do its best to provide emotional and physical support. Furthermore, Yeungnam University is making plans to give a luncheon to Japanese students currently studying in Korea, while also providing personal support measures such as giving financial aid for tuition and living expenses to students having difficulties. There are currently 15 Japanese students in Yeungnam University. Meanwhile, Yeungnam University has sent out 36 exchange students to 13 universities including Tohoku University. Among them, four are currently studying at Tohoku University, where one of them are back home for vacation. The remaining three safely evacuated from Sendai and are on the move to a safer place. They are scheduled to return home soon. < March 15, Coverage of KBS News Network and KBS News 9 >
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<BODY style=\"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; MARGIN: 5px; FONT-FAMILY: gulim; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff\"> Exchange Agreement with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in South Korea Participate in the Saudi Exhibition on Higher Education from April 19-22 to Attract local Students [March 11, 2011] Yeungnam University (president Lee, Hyo-soo) began full-fledged exchange with Saudi Arabia for the first time among universities in the provinces. In the morning of the 10th, Yeungnam University signed an exchanged agreement with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in South Korea (headed by Turki Fahad Al-Ayyar), and promised to cooperate in constructing a global partnership for joint research and academic exchange, opening of short and long-term educational courses and student exchange, as well as exchange of academic materials. <A class=imageUtil id=thumb_019892983037089035 onclick=\"return hs.run(this)\" href=\"http://www.yu.ac.kr/_yboard-2011/cheditor/show_image.php?im=__2011-04-04_09-55-21_1105.jpg\" target=_blank> At this signing ceremony, president of the university, Lee, Hyo-soo, stated, \"Our University has a globalization goal of attracting 4,000 international students from 77 countries across the world, and so I am very happy that we have taken our first step in attracting students from the Middle East.\" Turki Fahad Al-Ayyar of the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in South Korea replied, \"I have never seen such a beautiful campus with a peaceful atmosphere like Yeungnam University anywhere in the world,\" adding, \"Our students are highly interested in the medical and pharmaceutical sector, and thus I am happy that we will begin interchanging with Yeungnam University, which has great tradition and strengths capacities in both academic sectors.\" Through this agreement, Yeungnam University also gained the opportunity to bid for the \'King Adullah Scholarship Student\'. The King Abdulla Scholarship Student are students who receive national funding to study overseas as part of the human resource fostering plans of the government of Saudi Arabia, and currently, about 100,000 students are studying abroad in undergraduate and graduate courses at the world\'s top 200 universities, which is posted in the website of the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission. Since signing the educational agreement with the government of Saudi Arabia in March 2007, over 140 students were sent to Korea, but most of them are studying in universities in the Seoul. However, with this agreement between Yeungnam University and the Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission in South Korea, there is now a higher possibility to attract King Abdullah Scholarship Students in this province. In addition, Yeungnam University is also planning to participate in the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from April 19 to 22 in order to expand exchange with the 25 national universities and 15 private universities in Saudi Arabia, while also attracting local students to study abroad at Yeungnam University. This exhibition is hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia, and it will be joined by countries including Korea, US, Canada, England, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, India, and Malaysia.
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<BODY style=\"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; MARGIN: 5px; FONT-FAMILY: gulim; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff\"> No longer concentrating only on US, China and Japan. Diversification to Netherlands, Finland, Poland, Slovenia, etc 1,262 international students from 37 countries including 82 exchange students studying at Yeungnam University [Mar 8, 2011] “Slovenia may not be a familiar country to most people, but as a student majoring in sociology, it is a country that is very fascinating. I think it is a great fortune and opportunity to be able to study at the University of Ljubljana where the new star in philosophy since the 90s, Slavoj Zizek, is working as a professor. I will study hard and give a good impression of Korean university students.\" Choi, Byeong-jun (23), a junior majoring in sociology at Yeungnam University, set off for Slovenia in late February. He will be studying this semester as an exchange student at Slovenia\'s best university, which is known for its academic traditions of its culture of debating freely and its academic independence to the point that each and every scholar is said to be a separate research institute. <A class=imageUtil id=thumb_08304723273108052 onclick=\"return hs.run(this)\" href=\"http://www.yu.ac.kr/_yboard-2011/cheditor/show_image.php?im=__2011-04-04_09-39-45_1102.jpg\" target=_blank> Last summer, Yeungnam University invited 102 students from 14 countries and hosted the International Youth Festival for seven days. This event acted as a window to connect the province and Yeungnam University with the rest of the world. Like Choi, there are a total of 210 Yeungnam University students being sent off to sister schools overseas on scholarships for studying abroad. Because overseas scholarship students are exempt from all tuition at the local school according to the sister school agreement with Yeungnam University and since they can also earn credits, students compete fiercely for this opportunity. This semester, Yeungnam University selected a total of 210 overseas scholarship students - 144 exchange students, 62 being sent to overseas campus, 2 for double diplomas, and 1 each in the language training course by invitation of the Taiwanese government and the language training course at the Confucius Academy. In late February, they were sent to 55 schools across the world. The nations of the universities were also diversified to 12 countries. In the past, they were concentrated to the US, Japan and China, but now they are being sent to France, Germany, Finland, as well as Eastern European nations such as Poland and Slovenia. When considering that just three years ago in the first semester of 2008 overseas scholarship students were sent to seven countries such as the US and Asian countries, it shows just how much the global partnership has expanded and diversified. Meanwhile, in this semester, there are a total of 1,262 international students from 37 countries at Yeungnam University including 82 foreign exchange students from 10 countries including the US, Japan, China, Vietnam, Netherlands, Poland, Finland, and Slovenia. Yeungnam University has also opened the School of International Studies that conduct classes only in English for international students, while also offering various culture experience and exchange programs to act as a \'national PR center\' to let the world know about Korea.
