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When my thoughts change, my life changes, and the world changes. This course explores how to think and live like Confucius by examining his philosophy and life, which began with the belief that personal transformation leads to changes in life and the world. As the starting point of Confucian thought, which shaped East Asian politics and society for thousands of years, the core ideas of Confucius are presented through his way of thinking. The course is designed to promote both an understanding of Confucian philosophy and its practical application in daily life. The course is structured around four key approaches: Foundational Thinking, Balanced Thinking, Practical Thinking, Transformative Thinking. Through this course, learners will gain a clear understanding of Confucius’ essential ideas and learn how to approach social and personal issues with wisdom, maintain balance in an ever-changing world, and adopt a mindset that transforms challenges into possibilities.

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This course focuses on the global semiconductor industry's value chain. Initially, the course covers the globalization structure and history of the semiconductor industry since 1948, and it delves into national strategies, competition under protectionism, standardization approaches, company value chains, and bottlenecks in technological development. Students will also identify technical choke points and explore next-generation technology strategies, such as materials, parts, equipment, devices, and AI semiconductors in a comprehensive perspective.

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This course aims to understand the definition and required properties of general biomaterials used inside and outside the human body, with a particular focus on polymer-based materials. It also covers the concepts of drug delivery and tissue engineering in relation to the biomedical applications of biomaterials.

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This course examines the parent–child relationship as a core aspect of human development, focusing on emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions. It explores how this relationship evolves across developmental stages and life tasks, using key theories from developmental psychology and family studies. Students will learn major theoretical frameworks—such as attachment theory, family systems theory, and ecological systems theory—to analyze the interactions between parenting roles, parenting behaviors, and child development. The course covers key characteristics and changes in parent–child relationships from infancy through adolescence, addressing topics such as communication, conflict, and emotional support. Additionally, the course considers how parent–child dynamics vary across diverse family structures, including multicultural families, encouraging awareness of sociocultural influences. Through lectures, case discussions, and assignments, students will develop a broader understanding of parent–child relationships and gain foundational knowledge to support healthy family functioning and positive youth development.

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Since the the 2020 pandemic, the interest in investing in both domestic and foreign stocks – as well as cryptocurrencies – has surged again. As retail investors, everyone knows we must be careful about our psychology, yet many behavioral economics books overwhelm readers by listing 30 or 40 different biases. This course cuts through that complexity by focusing on four core concepts that reveal the weak links in our decision-making: over-extrapolation, overconfidence, prospect theory, and social communication bias. Viewing bubbles and crashes through these four lenses, the course aims to serve as a guide for your healthier and more successful investing life going forward.

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A moment when a small question❓turns into a spark of insight❗ Professor Hee-Ok Lee (Political Science & Diplomacy) joins Professors Young-Han Kim (Economics), Tae-Seo Cha (Political Science & Diplomacy), and Seok-Jun Kwon (Chemical Engineering) to discuss how Korea should respond amid the growing rivalry between the United States and China. This final episode explores Korea’s path forward in an international order rapidly reshaped by U.S.-China competition. Let’s reflect together on what a uniquely Korean approach to this complex relationship might look like — and what kind of diplomatic imagination our era demands🌏 📌 This episode was filmed in late July. 🙂 Please turn on subtitles to better follow the discussion! 🙂

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A small question in everyday life❓ turns into a moment of realization❗ Professor Hee-Ok Lee (Political Science and Diplomacy) joins Professor Young-Han Kim (Economics), Professor Tae-Seo Cha (Political Science and Diplomacy), and Professor Seok-Jun Kwon (Chemical Engineering) to discuss the ongoing technological power struggle between the U.S. and China. This is the third episode in our series exploring how Korea should navigate a rapidly changing international order centered on U.S.-China competition. 👉 Let’s take a closer look at how China has grown amid its “forced self-reliance” — and who might become the game changer in the AI era.🔍 📌 This video was filmed in late July. 🙂 Please turn on subtitles to enhance your viewing experience! 🙂