Extra posting by sung ho Jeon

1.     Why study history?

There are two reasons for learning history.

The first is the sharing of memories.
The history education carried out by the state is for people to share the same memories of the past and to instill community consciousness as a people. If the people do not have the consciousness of their own state, the state will not be established.

The second is to gain knowledge and lessons.
History is the rise and fall of nations in a small sense, but it is a set of life for all humans in a broad sense. When you look at the life of a scientist, you learn science. When you see the life of a writer, you learn literature. We divide subjects such as mathematics and language for educational efficiency, but through history we can acquire all the knowledge of past facts. History also gives us the lessons we need now through past events and figures.

2.    Who has the power in the society?

Rich people and politicians have strong power in society.
Especially, I think this Choi Soon - sil case shows the aspect very clearly.
They make a lot of effort to keep their power. It also seeks greater power.