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		<title>In Seoul’s Last Shantytown, Hoseo University Spatial Management Research Lab Finds the Meaning of Space in Warmth</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:11:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[Samuel Chung Koreanjournal Journalist ten@tenspace.co.kr] SEOUL — On a cold December morning, a group of graduate students and professors from Hoseo University walked narrow, winding paths through Guryong Village, stacking briquettes by hand for elderly residents who rely on them to survive the winter.</p>
<p>The visit, organized by the university’s Graduate School of Venture Studies and its Spatial Management Research Lab, replaced a traditional end-of-year ceremony. Instead of a banquet hall, the gathering took place in one of Seoul’s most marginalized neighborhoods — a reminder that not all parts of the global city share in its prosperity.</p>
<p>More than 20 participants, including current and former master’s and doctoral students, delivered 1,000 briquettes to energy-vulnerable households. For many residents, the briquettes remain a primary source of heat during winter months.</p>
<p>Guryong Village, tucked away in the affluent Gangnam district, emerged in the late 1980s as displaced families settled on unused land amid rapid urban development. Over decades, the settlement grew into what is often described as Seoul’s last large shantytown — a stark contrast to the high-rise apartments and glass towers nearby.</p>
<p>Though a large-scale redevelopment plan has now been approved, daily life in the village remains precarious. Aging infrastructure, steep alleys, and an elderly population have long raised concerns about safety and energy poverty, particularly during extreme weather.</p>
<p>“For students who study space, cities, and development, it’s important to confront the realities that exist beyond planning documents and investment maps,” said Professor Lee Jae-soon, who led the initiative. “We wanted to understand space not as an abstract concept, but as a lived environment.”</p>
<p>Professor Lee emphasized that urban value cannot be measured solely by land prices or architectural form. “A space becomes meaningful only when the lives within it are warm and dignified,” he said. “We hope this small act helps residents endure the winter, and reminds us of our responsibility as scholars.”</p>
<p>Participants described the experience as a lesson beyond the classroom. Carrying briquettes up steep slopes, they spoke with residents who have lived in the village for decades, many of whom expressed uncertainty about what redevelopment will bring.</p>
<p>Urban researchers note that Guryong Village reflects a broader challenge facing global cities: how to reconcile redevelopment with social continuity. While new housing may improve physical conditions, the transition period often leaves residents vulnerable.</p>
<p>By choosing Guryong Village as the site of its year-end gathering, the Hoseo University group sought to connect academic inquiry with civic engagement. The effort, organizers said, is part of a broader commitment to social contribution that extends beyond a single event.</p>
<p>As Seoul continues to remake itself, the quiet exchange of warmth in Guryong Village offered a different measure of progress — one defined not by skyline changes, but by human connection.</p>
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		<title>국내 AI 통합 구독 서비스 &#8216;우수AI&#8217;, 30개 글로벌 AI 모델 한 번에 제공</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[정사무엘 코리언저널 기자 ten@tenspace.co.kr] 국내 AI 기술 전문 기업 우수AI가 대화형·이미지 생성형·동영상 생성형 등 30여 개의 글로벌 최상위 AI 모델을 하나의 플랫폼에서 구독형으로 제공하는 &#8216;우수AI 플랫폼&#8217;을 운영하고 있다고 11일 확인됐다. 우수AI 플랫폼은 GPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini, Flux, Kling 등 30여 개의 AI 모델을 단일 구독으로 통합 제공하며, 개인 창작자부터 스타트업, 중소·대기업까지 AI 활용 문턱을 낮춘 것이 특징이다.</p>
<p><strong>핵심 기능은 &#8216;멀티 인사이트&#8217;</strong><br />
플랫폼의 핵심 기능인 &#8216;멀티 인사이트&#8217;는 하나의 질문에 대해 여러 AI의 답변을 받아 편리하게 비교할 수 있는 기능이다. 단일 질문에 대해 여러 AI 모델의 답변을 병렬로 제시해 다각적인 관점을 한눈에 비교·분석할 수 있다.<br />
예를 들어 창의적 콘텐츠 기획, 데이터 인사이트 도출, 복잡한 의사결정 시나리오 작성 등에서 각 모델의 강점을 종합해 최적의 해결책을 빠르게 도출하도록 돕는다는 설명이다.</p>
<p><strong>월 9,900원부터&#8230; &#8220;98% 절감 효과&#8221; 주장</strong><br />
우수AI는 실버·골드·플래티넘 세 가지 요금제를 통해 사용자의 필요와 예산에 맞춘 선택지를 제시한다. 최초 1회 7일간 무료로 체험이 가능하며, 모든 플랜은 월 단위 선결제 후 자동 갱신된다.<br />
회사 측은 개별 AI 모델의 월 구독료가 평균 20달러로, 30개 모델을 개별 구독하면 총 600달러의 비용이 발생하지만, 우수AI는 최소 9,900원의 요금제로 모든 모델을 이용할 수 있어 약 98%의 월 구독료 절감 효과를 제공한다고 주장했다.</p>
<p><strong>데이터 보안은 브라우저 저장 방식</strong><br />
우수AI는 대화 내용을 서버에 저장하지 않는다고 밝혔다. 브라우저 변경이나 초기화 시 데이터 손실이 발생할 수 있어, 공용 컴퓨터 사용 시 개인정보 보호를 위해 로그아웃과 쿠키 삭제를 철저히 할 것을 당부했다.</p>
<p><strong>AI 통합 서비스 시장 경쟁 치열</strong><br />
AI 통합 플랫폼 시장은 최근 들어 경쟁이 치열해지고 있다. 특히 오픈리서치가 운영하는 AI 검색 플랫폼 &#8216;oo.ai&#8217;가 출시 6주 만에 100만 사용자를 돌파하며 주목받고 있어, 국내 AI 서비스 시장의 성장 가능성을 보여주고 있다.<br />
라이너, 업스테이지, 마키나락스 등 국내 주요 AI 기업들도 각각 차별화된 서비스로 글로벌 시장에서 인정받고 있는 상황이다.<br />
우수AI는 AI 중계·생태계 허브 역할로 기업 간 협업을 촉진하고, 다양한 AI 솔루션 공급자와 수요자를 연결해 국내외 기업의 디지털 전환을 가속화한다는 계획을 밝혔다.</p>
<p><strong>전문가 &#8220;서비스 차별화와 기술 검증 필요&#8221;</strong><br />
업계 전문가들은 AI 통합 서비스의 성공을 위해서는 단순한 모델 집약을 넘어선 차별화된 기능과 안정적인 기술 구현이 핵심이라고 지적했다.<br />
특히 30개 AI 모델의 기술적 통합 방식, API 연결 안정성, 응답속도 등 실질적인 서비스 품질이 사용자 만족도를 좌우할 것으로 전망된다.<br />
또한 개별 AI 모델 구독료를 일률적으로 20달러로 가정한 비용 절감 효과 계산에 대해서는 실제 사용 패턴을 고려한 보다 정교한 분석이 필요하다는 의견도 제기됐다.</p>
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		<title>웰니스와 라이팅힙의 만남… 파카 ‘아이엠 라이팅 리투얼 컬렉션’ 신규 컬러 2종 출시</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:04:52 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[김소연 코리언저널 기자 ten@tenspace.co.kr] 137년 전통의 고급 필기구 브랜드 파카(PARKER)가 안정적인 그립감과 은은한 그라데이션 색감으로 인기를 끌고 있는 ‘아이엠 라이팅 리투얼 컬렉션(IM Writing Rituals Collection)’의 신규 상품을 출시한다.</p>
<p>지난 2024년 7월 처음 출시된 파카의 ‘아이엠 라이팅 리투얼 컬렉션’은 자신만의 필기 루틴을 만들어 기록을 생활화하고 삶의 균형과 안정을 찾는 데 도움을 주는 아이템으로, 부드러운 잉크 흐름, 안정적인 그립감, 은은한 광택이 더해진 그라데이션 색상이 특징이다.</p>
<p>이번에 새롭게 출시하는 상품은 긍정적인 에너지를 고취시키는 주황색 그라데이션 컬러가 특징인 △오렌지GT와 평온함을 불러일으키는 푸른빛 그라데이션 컬러의 △블루CT로 구성됐다. 특히 이번 신규 색상은 색채 심리학을 바탕으로 기획돼 필사나 다이어리 작성 등 일상 속 기록 활동에 감성과 집중력을 더해줄 것으로 기대된다. 이번 신규 컬러가 추가되며 아이엠 라이팅 리투얼 컬렉션은 기존의 그린GT, 그레이CT와 함께 총 4가지 컬러 라인업으로 만나볼 수 있다.</p>
<p>파카는 최근 주목받고 있는 ‘라이팅힙(Writing-hip)’ 트렌드에 발맞춰 더 많은 사용자가 글쓰기를 통해 감정을 정리하고 리투얼 라이프를 실천할 수 있도록 컬렉션을 강화했다. 만년필과 볼펜 두 가지 타입으로 출시돼 글쓰기에 입문한 이들부터 펜 애호가까지 폭넓은 선택지를 제공한다.</p>
<p>파카는 사용자에게 차분함, 활력, 영감을 전달하고자 색채 이론을 바탕으로 ‘아이엠 라이팅 리투얼 컬렉션’의 신규 컬러를 기획했다며, 다채로워진 색상과 필기 타입을 통해 일상 속 글쓰기에서 더 깊은 몰입과 즐거움을 경험해보기를 바란다고 전했다.</p>
<p>한편 137년의 오랜 역사를 바탕으로 부드러운 필기감과 편안한 그립감을 선사하는 파카 ‘아이엠 라이팅 리투얼 컬렉션’은 공식 온라인 스토어(www.parker.co.kr) 및 전국의 오프라인 매장에서 구매할 수 있다.</p>
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		<title>‘워터밤 발리 2025’ 케이팝 콘서트, 9월 6~7일 이틀간 세계적 관광지 발리 GWK 문화 공원서 개최</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[정주형 코리언저널 기자 ten@tenspace.co.kr] ‘워터밤 발리 2025’(WATERBOMB BALI 2025) 케이팝 콘서트가 오는 9월 6일, 7일 이틀간 세계적 관광지 발리의 명소 GWK 문화 공원에서 열린다. 오는 7월 12일 낮 12시(자카르타 시간) 1차 프리세일 티켓팅이 공식 오픈되며, 본격적인 행사 일정을 시작한다.</p>
<p>이번 ‘워터밤 발리 2025’는 산다라박, 박봄, 씨엘, 공민지 2NE1 완전체가 첫 번째 라인업으로 선공개돼 더욱 화제다.</p>
<p>현지 공연 주최사 WAAO는 이번 WATERBOMB BALI 2025가 K-POP 역사상 발리에서 처음 열리는 초대형 음악 페스티벌이라며, 2NE1은 그 역사적인 무대의 포문을 여는 것이라고 밝혔다. 또한 현재 막바지 준비 작업이 한창이라고 설명했다. 출연진 라인업은 추후 확정되는 순서대로 공개할 예정이다.</p>
<p>WAAO의 박재현 대표는 2NE1의 라인업에 대해 “수많은 블랙잭(2NE1 팬덤)들의 요청으로 발리 무대가 성사됐으며, 이번 출연은 단순한 공연을 넘어 팬덤이 만든 역사적 순간으로 기록될 것이다. 지난 2024년 11월, 2NE1은 데뷔 15주년을 기념하는 ‘2024‑25 2NE1 ASIA TOUR [WELCOME BACK]’ 공연을 인도네시아 자카르타에서 개최한 바 있다. 당시 티켓이 오픈과 동시에 매진될 정도로 팬들의 수요가 폭발적이었고, 당초 하루였던 공연 일정을 이틀로 연장할 정도였다”며 현지의 뜨거운 호응을 전했다.</p>
<p>이어 박재현 대표는 “이번 워터밤 발리 현장은 단순한 공연을 넘어서, 대한민국을 대표하는 K-브랜드(뷰티, 패션, 식음료, 헬스케어 등)가 함께 할 것이며, 발리 전역(공항, 호텔, 쇼핑몰, 도시 광고 등)을 K-POP 콘텐츠로 채우는 ‘K-City Project’까지 함께 추진 중”이라며 기대감을 높였다.</p>
<p>물과 음악, 패션과 열정이 융합된 ‘워터밤’은 서울, 도쿄, 방콕, 홍콩, 타이베이, 싱가포르, 마닐라 등 세계 주요 도시에서 전석 매진을 기록해 온 글로벌 뮤직 페스티벌이다.</p>
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		<title>South Korea Launches KoDiA Forum to Shape Its Digital Asset Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>By Samuel Chung [ten@tenspace.co.kr]</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><em>SEOUL, South Korea — April 16, 2025</em></p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">In a significant move that signals South Korea&#8217;s growing ambitions in the digital asset space, the Korea Digital Asset Forum (KoDiA) was launched Thursday at Seoul National University, bringing together key figures from across the financial technology landscape.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The inaugural seminar, themed &#8220;Building a Sustainable Future for Digital Assets Together,&#8221; drew a diverse crowd of industry experts, academics, legal professionals, and policymakers, all united by a common goal: positioning South Korea as a global leader in the rapidly evolving world of digital finance.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">&#8220;We stand at a critical juncture where global financial structures are being fundamentally reshaped by digital innovation,&#8221; said Eun-seok Gu, chairman of KoDiA Forum and CEO of legal AI firm Seoul Robot, during his keynote address. &#8220;This forum aims to create a transparent ecosystem and establish institutional frameworks aligned with international standards to enhance our global competitiveness.&#8221;</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The forum comes at a pivotal moment as digital currencies increasingly gain mainstream attention worldwide. South Korea, with its tech-savvy population and advanced digital infrastructure, has been both a hotbed for cryptocurrency trading and a cautious regulator trying to balance innovation with investor protection.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Representative Min-gyu Park emphasized the legislative perspective, pledging to &#8220;develop balanced regulations that both support innovation and ensure market stability.&#8221; His remarks reflect the delicate balancing act facing lawmakers globally as they grapple with regulating an industry that moves at breakneck speed.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The seminar featured substantive presentations on emerging trends, including an analysis by Jin-seok Go, co-founder of BlockESG, who detailed the global digital currency landscape. Go particularly focused on the recent launch of the &#8220;USD1&#8243; stablecoin by the Trump administration, describing it as &#8220;a strategic move to extend dollar hegemony into the digital realm&#8221; rather than merely another cryptocurrency entry.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Of particular interest to international observers was Steve Young Kim&#8217;s presentation on Binance&#8217;s strategy for the Korean market. As a director at the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Kim provided data showing how recent U.S. tariff policies have affected digital asset markets differently than traditional investments, with crypto assets falling nearly 26% while gold rose over 10% following the &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariff announcements.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">&#8220;In this stagflationary environment, Bitcoin has demonstrated relative stability compared to altcoins, though it remains vulnerable to broader financial market turbulence,&#8221; Kim noted, before outlining Binance&#8217;s plans to adapt to Korea&#8217;s evolving regulatory framework.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The KoDiA Forum has articulated three core visions: developing South Korea&#8217;s domestic digital asset industry, strengthening global competitiveness, and realizing technological innovation with financial inclusion. Its practical focus will include policy recommendations, legal and regulatory analysis, and the development of integration models between digital and physical assets.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Professor Kyung-min Kim of Seoul National University&#8217;s Urban Planning Department concluded the event with a forward-looking assessment of how digital assets might transform not just finance but urban infrastructure, real estate, and public services.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">&#8220;Digital assets will be catalysts for new value creation across multiple sectors,&#8221; Kim said. &#8220;Sustainable development requires not just technological innovation but institutional frameworks based on social consensus.&#8221;</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">As central banks worldwide, including the Bank of Korea with its &#8220;Digital Test Project Hangang,&#8221; explore central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and regulatory bodies develop frameworks for private stablecoins, the KoDiA Forum appears well-positioned to influence policy directions in what has become one of the world&#8217;s most dynamic cryptocurrency markets.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">With plans for regular seminars, research publications, and international networking, South Korea&#8217;s newest think tank has set ambitious goals to help the nation navigate the complex intersection of technological innovation, financial stability, and global competitiveness in the digital asset space.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[By Samuel Jeong ten@tenspace.co.kr] In a forward-looking seminar held on March 28 at Seoul National University, legal scholars, technologists, and business leaders gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence might transform the future of legal services — not as a replacement for human attorneys, but as a powerful ally in the pursuit of justice and social impact.</p>
<p class="" data-start="536" data-end="943">Titled <em data-start="543" data-end="592">&#8220;AI and ESG: The Future of Legal Collaboration&#8221;</em>, the event was co-hosted by the ESG Social Innovation Center at Seoul National University and SeoulLawBot, a rising AI legal services company. The gathering took place at the university&#8217;s Graduate School of Environmental Studies and tackled urgent societal issues — such as rental fraud and legal inequality — through the lens of emerging technology.</p>
<p class="" data-start="945" data-end="1217">“AI lawyers have the potential to significantly enhance access to justice, especially for working-class citizens who are often left behind by the traditional legal system,” said Professor Kim Kyung-min of SNU. He underscored the need for innovation in legal accessibility.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1219" data-end="1394">Professor Bae Ki-chul of Kyung Hee University echoed that sentiment, emphasizing that AI legal services could also serve the public interest by bridging critical service gaps.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1396" data-end="1730">From the industry perspective, Lee Young-tak, Executive Vice President at SK Telecom, stressed that the advancement of AI in the legal domain requires not only robust infrastructure but also a cultural shift in how the public perceives legal technology. “We must ensure society is ready to trust and embrace this innovation,” he said.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1732" data-end="2076">Ku Eun-seok, CEO of SeoulLawBot, framed the issue succinctly: “There are many lawyers in Korea, yet many people still struggle to get legal help. AI lawyers are not here to replace professionals but to complement them.” He pointed to the AI&#8217;s role in preliminary consultations, where it provides essential guidance before human lawyers step in.</p>
<p class="" data-start="2078" data-end="2278">Co-founder Koh Jin-seok added that the government must play an active role — not just in fostering AI legal startups, but also in adjusting regulations to accommodate and guide this emerging industry.</p>
<p class="" data-start="2280" data-end="2560">As South Korea explores AI&#8217;s role in the public sector, this seminar marks a pivotal step in redefining how law can serve society in the digital age. The question is no longer whether AI belongs in the courtroom — but how fast we can build a system where it can make a difference.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>[정사무엘 코리언저널 기자  ten@tenspace.co.kr] 지난 3월 29일 서울 마포구 서강대학교 곤자가플라자에서 개최된 ‘2025 마포각양각책북페스타’가 1,000여명의 시민들이 참여한 가운데 성황리에 마무리됐다.</p>
<p>“글을 쓰다는 것은 사랑입니다”라는 슬로건 아래 열린 이번 행사는 139여명의 독립출판과 1인출판, 소규모 출판 창작자 즉 부커(북메이커)가 참여하고, 총 101개의 부스가 개설되어 다양한 장르의 도서를 소개하고 독자들과 소통하는 자리를 마련했다.</p>
<p>행사장은 오전 11시부터 오후 6시까지 꾸준히 방문객들로 북적였으며, 행사장 내 마련된 부스에서는 부커들이 자신이 추천하는 책에 대한 열정적인 소개와 함께 방문객들과 활발한 대화를 나누었다.</p>
<p>특히 이번 행사에는 유명 작가부터 일반 시민 부커 등 다양한 계층이 참여해 문학, 에세이, 역사, 과학, 예술 등 폭넓은 분야의 책을 소개했다. 부커 목록을 살펴보면 ‘사계절출판사’, ‘KOREAN BLUE’, ‘톰북스’, ‘케이툰’, ‘꿈공작소’ 등 출판사와 독립서점 관계자들도 참여해 행사의 전문성을 높였다.</p>
<p>행사장은 마포FM의 주최로 마련되어 지역 문화행사로서의 의미를 더했다. 행사장 내 마련된 좌석 배치도에 따라 체계적으로 진행된 이번 페스타는 코로나19 이후 대면 문화행사에 목말랐던 시민들에게 책과 함께하는 특별한 하루를 선사했다.</p>
<p>“평소 읽고 싶었던 책에 대한 생생한 이야기를 직접 들을 수 있어 뜻깊은 시간이었습니다. 특히 부커들의 진솔한 책 소개가 인상적이었어요.” 행사에 참여한 김소연(53) 씨는 소감을 이렇게 전했다.</p>
<p>마포FM 관계자는 “올해로 3회째를 맞이한 마포각양각책북페스타가 지역 주민들과 책 애호가들에게 문화 교류의 장이 되어 기쁘다”며 “앞으로도 다양한 계층이 참여할 수 있는 포용적인 북 페스티벌로 발전시켜 나갈 계획”이라고 밝혔다.</p>
<p>책과 사람을 잇는 따뜻한 봄날의 축제, 마포각양각책북페스타는 내년에도 더욱 풍성한 내용으로 독자들을 찾아갈 예정이다.</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">이재명 더불어민주당 대표의 상속세 개편안을 둘러싼 논의가 뜨겁다. 이번 개편안의 골자는 &#8216;초고액자산가&#8217;의 상속세율 인하(50%→40%)를 반대하는 대신 일반 국민이 &#8216;가족의 정이 서린 집&#8217;을 지킬 수 있도록 기초공제를 확대하는 것이다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">정치권의 공방은 치열하다. 이 대표는 &#8220;국힘이 초고액자산가 상속세율 인하를 주장하며 개정을 막고 있다&#8221;며 &#8220;시가 60억 이상 초부자들 상속세를 왜 10%p나 깎아주자는 건가&#8221;라고 날을 세웠다. 반면 야당은 종부세 등 기존 부동산 정책에 대한 비판을 이어가며 맞불을 놓고 있다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">그렇다면 현장의 목소리는 어떨까? 마포갑 지역 여론조사 결과, 상속세 개편에 대한 반응은 개인의 처지에 따라 제각각이다. 80대이신 분은 &#8220;세금내는 것보다는 자식 물려주고 싶다&#8221;며 찬성하는 반면, 장남으로서 아버지 명의 아파트를 상속받게 될 50대 회사원은 &#8220;50% 세율도 높으므로 40% 정도로 내렸으면 좋겠다&#8221;고 말했다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">흥미로운 점은 상속세 개편을 넘어선 기대감이다. 60대 주부는 &#8220;증여세도 같이 바꿨으면 좋겠다&#8221;고 했고, 공인중개사들은 &#8220;종합부동산세도 같이 바꿔야 한다&#8221;고 입을 모았다. 이는 단순히 상속세 문제를 넘어 부동산 관련 세제 전반에 대한 국민적 요구가 크다는 방증이다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">정치적 지형에서도 이 문제는 중요하다. 민주당 지지자들은 &#8220;2022년 대선·지선 패배는 종부세 영향이 컸던 만큼 이번 상속세 정책은 중도층에 어필할 것&#8221;이라며 기대감을 표했다. 반면 국민의힘 지지자들은 &#8220;민주당은 지금까지 집값 올리고 종합부동산세 만들어 집 가진 서민들 괴롭혔다&#8221;며 불신을 드러냈다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">문제는 구체성이다. 많은 시민들이 &#8220;현재 발표된 안만으로는 세금을 계산해 보지 않아 잘 체감을 못하겠다&#8221;고 말했다. 공인중개사들도 &#8220;발표만 나온 상황이라 아직 구체적 문의는 없고 실제 바뀌어봐야 상담이 들어올 것&#8221;이라고 전망했다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">이에 대한 해결책으로 개편 전후 비교할 수 있는 웹자보나 개인이 직접 개별 조건을 입력해 개편 전후 상속 세금을 비교해 볼 수 있는 프로그램 개발이 제안됐다. 또한 공인중개사협회와 한국세무사회 등과의 간담회를 통해 현장의 목소리를 듣고, 경로당 방문 시 상속세 계산 등 어르신 대상 적극 홍보도 필요하다는 의견이 나왔다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">상속세 개편은 단순한 세율 조정이 아니다. &#8216;가족의 정이 서린 집&#8217;을 지키는 문제이자 중산층 확보라는 정치적 과제이기도 하다. 정치권은 국민이 체감할 수 있는 구체적인 정책으로 접근해야 할 것이다. 부동산은 가계자산의 대부분을 차지하는 한국 경제의 특성상, 상속세 개편은 증여세, 종부세 등 연관 세제와 함께 종합적으로 검토돼야 한다.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">무엇보다 중요한 것은 &#8216;누구를 위한 정책인가&#8217;라는 근본적 질문이다. 진정으로 서민과 중산층을 위한 정책이라면, 국민이 이해하고 체감할 수 있도록 구체적이고 투명한 정보 제공이 우선되어야 할 것이다.</p>
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		<title>Seoul National University ESG Social Innovation Center to Host Blockchain Future Conference &#8211; &#8220;Blockchain: Opening the Future&#8221;</title>
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<p>[Samuel Chung Journalist ten@tenspace.co.kr] The Seoul National University ESG Social Innovation Center announced that it will host the &#8220;Blockchain: Opening the Future (Korea&#8217;s Status and Future for the Globalization of the Blockchain Industry)&#8221; conference on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM (KST) at the Seoul Press Center. This conference is designed to diagnose the rapidly changing global virtual asset market and present strategic insights and future directions for the Korean blockchain industry.</p>
<p>The conference will proceed with two main agendas: &#8216;The Current Status and Future of the Korean Blockchain Industry&#8217; and &#8216;The Current Status and Future of the Global Blockchain Industry.&#8217; It is expected that in-depth discussions will take place on topics such as: reviewing domestic virtual asset regulatory policies and the current industry ecosystem; innovative use cases of blockchain technology and new business possibilities; analysis of blockchain strategies of major Asian countries; the background and impact of the surge in virtual assets and the strategic use of Bitcoin; and the implications of global industry trends for Korea.</p>
<p>In particular, prominent domestic and international experts will participate as speakers and panelists at this conference, leading to in-depth discussions.</p>
<p>Takeshi Chino, Representative of Binance Japan: Based on his traditional finance background, he will share expertise on financial regulations and present a vision for expanding the blockchain ecosystem gained through Binance&#8217;s experience entering the Japanese market.</p>
<p>Gabriella Kusz, Director of BlockFills: As an ESG expert, she will lead in-depth discussions on sustainability reporting, climate governance, and the convergence of blockchain and ESG.</p>
<p>Philip Gant, Director of APAC Policy &amp; Partnerships, Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC): As an expert in East Asian institutions, he will introduce GBBC’s work with policymakers around the world to understand and advance the blockchain ecosystem.</p>
<p>Professor Jae-woo Cho (Hansung University): Under the theme of &#8220;What Korea&#8217;s Blockchain Policy is Missing,&#8221; he will critically analyze the current state of domestic blockchain policy and propose directions for improvement.</p>
<p>Hun-jong Baek, CEO of SmashFi: Through a presentation on &#8220;Why Bitcoin Adoption is Necessary to Boost Korea&#8217;s Domestic Economy,&#8221; he is expected to spark discussions on the economic effects of Bitcoin adoption.</p>
<p>Attorney Jung-yeop Lee (President of the Blockchain Law Society): Under the theme of &#8220;Virtual Asset Industry Regulation and Innovation,&#8221; he will explore the current status of virtual asset regulation along with innovative ways for industrial development.</p>
<p>Professor Kyung-min Kim (Seoul National University): He will give a presentation on &#8220;Understanding Virtual Assets Since the Trump Administration.&#8221;</p>
<p>A panel discussion moderated by Young-eun Yang, a KBS reporter, will take place at the conference. The following experts are expected to participate in a lively discussion:</p>
<p>Steve Young Kim, Binance BD Director: With a background in New York securities, he is active as Binance&#8217;s East Asia Director.</p>
<p>Paul Koh, Co-founder of BlockESG: With experience as the former CTO of iLoveSchool, he is an expert in artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and business planning.</p>
<p>Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) will also participate in this event, emphasizing the importance of international, public-private collaboration to push the dial forward in the blockchain industry. GBBC is dedicated to furthering the adoption of blockchain technology by convening regulators, business leaders, and global changemakers to foster collaboration, advance education, and elevate dialogue to create more secure, equitable, and functional societies.</p>
<p>Kyung-min Kim, a professor at Seoul National University who organized the conference, stated, &#8220;Amid the rapid growth of the global blockchain market, cooperative preparation between the government and industry is essential for the Korean virtual asset and blockchain industry to make a new leap forward.&#8221; He added, &#8220;We hope that this conference will serve as an opportunity to present visions and practical strategies for this preparation.&#8221;</p>
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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">By Samuel Chung Technology and Business Reporter Nov. 19, 2024</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">SEOUL, South Korea — In a crowded auditorium at Seoul National University&#8217;s Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Steve Young Kim, Binance&#8217;s Asia Pacific Director of Business Development, stood before an audience of academics and industry leaders. His message was clear: &#8220;Blockchain technology can be the salvation for the financially excluded.&#8221;</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">This bold declaration set the tone for a groundbreaking seminar titled &#8220;ESG Meets Blockchain,&#8221; where leaders in both fields gathered to explore how these two transformative forces might reshape the future of sustainable business practices.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The numbers are compelling. Binance&#8217;s charitable initiatives have already touched more than 2 million lives across 54 countries, with investments exceeding $23 million in 32 projects. But beyond the figures lies a larger vision of financial inclusion and transparency that blockchain technology promises to deliver.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">&#8220;ESG is no longer optional in corporate management,&#8221; said Na Seok-kwon, director of SK Social Value Research Institute, emphasizing the need for quantifiable metrics in evaluating corporate sustainability efforts. This sentiment echoes growing global pressure for businesses to adopt measurable environmental, social, and governance standards.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The intersection of blockchain and humanitarian efforts was dramatically illustrated by Professor Kim Bu-yeol of Seoul National University, who shared his harrowing experience of facing life-threatening situations while attempting to transfer funds to developing nations. &#8220;The current system is broken,&#8221; he said, &#8220;but blockchain offers a way forward.&#8221;</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The relationship between blockchain technology and practical applications was a central theme. &#8220;Just as Tether has demonstrated utility in transfers, practical applications will naturally drive adoption,&#8221; explained Professor Cho Jae-o of Hansung University, highlighting how technological advancement could accelerate mainstream acceptance.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">However, amid the optimism, cautionary voices emerged. Professor Kim Kyung-min of Seoul National University warned about the potential for growing wealth disparities due to global liquidity expansion affecting asset prices, including cryptocurrencies. He also emphasized the need for both public and private sectors to remain vigilant about industry changes in the post-Trump era.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">In a concrete example of blockchain&#8217;s potential for social impact, Ko Jin-seok, co-founder of Block ESG, detailed an ongoing microfinance project in Cambodia. The initiative, a collaboration with Seoul National University&#8217;s Graduate School of Environmental Studies, represents a practical application of blockchain technology in sustainable development.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">&#8220;This is just the beginning,&#8221; Mr. Ko said. &#8220;The combination of blockchain transparency and ESG principles could revolutionize how we approach social impact and sustainable development.&#8221;</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The seminar highlighted a crucial moment in the evolution of sustainable finance, where technology meets social responsibility. As businesses worldwide grapple with mounting pressure to demonstrate genuine commitment to ESG principles, blockchain technology offers a promising path forward, potentially transforming how we track, measure, and implement sustainable business practices.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">For the global financial community, the message from Seoul was clear: the future of sustainable finance might well lie at the intersection of blockchain innovation and ESG principles. The question now is not if, but when and how this transformation will unfold.</p>
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