CIS3620 Ethan Sims

South Korea has been known for its advanced technology, Artificial Intelligence and robots for awhile. In fact, by 2023 South Korea  plans to turn the nation’s robotics technology into a 15 trillion-won ($13.3 billion) industry, with the aim of becoming the fourth-largest player in the world. To do this South Korea plans on fostering 20 major robotics companies. " The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the same day it would finance the distribution of 7,560 manufacturing robots to replace human workforces in the areas of textiles, foods and beverages that have been losing workers due to hostile work environments and work intensity." Some of these robots have already been installed and are already working. In the I ncheon International Airport, a Guidebot  connects to the airport’s central server to find out boarding times and locations of restaurants and shops. If asked, it will accompany a passenger to their gate, gliding over the airport’s shiny floor. Look...

South Korea is known to have four distinct seasons with winters being very long, cold and for the most part dry. F rom late November to mid-March, its freezing in the north, though milder in the south they still get frost on the ground at night. The sun often shines but doest resinate any heat. Snowfalls are relatively rare and not abundant, but they do get some every now and then. Especially on the mountain tops. Also, a cold and dry wind often blows and because of this winter is colder on the west coast than on the east coast.  The summers on the other hand are fairly short but hot and humid. F rom June to August, its hot, humid, and rainy. High humidity makes the heat sweltering, especially in July and August. Rainfall can be heavy especially in July and August. Two thirds of the annual rainfall occur in summer. However, between periods of bad weather, there can also be sunny days, which may be hot.  For the most part, South Korea usually has a decent amount of rain...