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What should we think about the female conscription system?

A man in his 20s filed a constitutional petition in June, claiming that the Military Service Act, which only requires men to serve in the military, is unconstitutional.
The same constitutional petition has been filed five times since 2010, but all of them were ruled constitutional, up to the fourth time in 2023.
However, voices are growing louder that the law that imposes military service obligations only on men violates the right to equality.
Those in favor of it cite the need to secure troops due to low birth rates, while those against it cite the limitations of combat capability due to differences in physical ability.
We explore the pros and cons of introducing a female conscription system.

◆The fountain of reading comprehension and logic

What is the Human Genome Project?

The Human Genome Project, which deciphers the human DNA sequence, began in 1990 and was completed in 2022.
Research has allowed us to understand at the molecular level how genetic information influences biological traits and diseases.
It also contributed to precision medicine and personalized treatment.
However, diseases are influenced not only by genes but also by environment and lifestyle habits.
The functions of some genes have not yet been elucidated.
Genetic information protection and bioethical issues also emerged as challenges.
Explores the reasons for starting the Human Genome Project and its limitations.

◆Meet the Yangseo

About the Boy I Met - Written by Cheon Jong-ho, published by Our School, p. 208