Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Research Articles

Study on Forest Fire Risk Analysis Based on Drought Scenarios

The number of forest fires is increasing worldwide owing to climate change. Forest fires linked to drought are becoming more frequent and severe than ever before. This causes massive damage. However, instead of quantification, studies have been conducted on the relationship between drought and forest fires. Therefore, this study quantitatively analyzed the increase in forest fire risk based on a drought scenario. We defined a 30-year frequency drought scenario for the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, where the most forest fire damage occurred in 2022, and analyzed the risk of forest fires by calculating the Fire Weather Index (FWI) used in the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS). The precipitation in the drought scenario was 581 mm/year that was equivalent to 52% of the average annual precipitation. We noted that the drought Fire Weather Index (DFWI) was approximately 1.6 times greater than the average Fire Weather Index (AFWI). We quantitatively confirmed the extent to which the risk of forest fire increased under the influence of drought. Therefore, measures should be established not only for drought but also for forest fires when a drought occurs.

경상북도 지역주민의 사회참여와 지역 공동체 의식이 우울에 미치는 영향

By analyzing the impact of social participation and sense of community among residents living in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, the study aims to reveal the moderating effect of the digital capability. For this purpose, this study analyzed 250 local residents who lives in Gyeongsangbuk-do and has received services from the Community Welfare Center. The main findings were, first of all, the degree of social participation and the sense of community had a significant impact on their depression. And generally, gender, educational background, and subjective health condition had a significant impact on their depression. Secondly, in the part of digital capability, the subjects with higher scores of digital discomfort scored higher in depression and lower in social participation. Third, it has been proven that depending on the level of discomfort of digital use, the local residents' sense of community has a moderating effect on depression. Based on this research result, the study discussed social welfare practices and policy implications in order to reduce depression and improve the life quality of people who receives welfare services in the community welfare center.

Reconciling the Conservation of Cultural Heritage with Rural Development

Reconciling the Conservation of Cultural Heritage with Rural Development

Early English Literacy Acquisition and Learners’ Perspectives in Rural Multicultural Families: A Case Study

This study explores the learning experiences of five Grade 3 multicultural elementary school students living in a rural area of Korea, as they received instruction in English decoding. Having identified a gap in research regarding the students’ own perceptions of their learning experiences, the author conducted a two-month exploratory intervention at a Multicultural Family Support Center (MFSC) in an agricultural town in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Data were collected from the students, parents, and the MFSC staff through a demographic questionnaire, tests, individual child interviews, in-class work and homework, self-evaluation sheets, online Zoom lesson recordings, teaching and learning materials, informal talks, and a researcher journal. The content analysis findings indicate acquisition challenges related to a lack of spoken vocabulary, low Hangeul reading proficiency, and homework incompletion. Academic progress evidenced by the participants was found to be driven by friendship, learner commitment and confidence-building, highlighting the positive effect of affect in their language learning. Suggestions for effective English decoding instruction for these particular learners are discussed.

Characteristics of Livestock Manure in Hanwoo Farms Centered in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province

Characteristics of Livestock Manure in Hanwoo Farms Centered in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province

The Effect of Personal Value On Attributes of Selecting Tourism Destination: Focused on Z Generation Japan Traveler

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of personal value on attribute of selecting tourism destination. Design/Methodology/Approach For this study, a total of 168 survey questionaries were distributed to participants that meets the following two conditions; first, they need to be travelers in their twenties who are called Generation Z, second, they need to have at least one experience of traveling to Japan as adults, to make it clear that they selected the destination. Survey was conducted from June of 2019 to April of 2021 in Seoul and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. After coding process, exploratory factor analysis, reliability test, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were accomplished. Findings As a result, it was analyzed that success-oriented value influenced on safety factor of attribute of selecting tourism destination. Also, success-oriented value influenced on nature factor of attribute of selecting tourism destination. Thus, it was verified that personal value influenced on attributes of selecting tourism destination. Research Implications This research is expected to broaden the studies of personal value as its importance has increased with the rise of the importance of market segmentation in marketing section by providing theoretical and empirical consideration. It is also expected to provide operational marketing implications for employees of tourism corporations, who are suffering from Covid-19 and preparing new business marketing for post-Corona era.

Application of Green Remodeling to the Urban Renewal Project for Gyeongsangbuk-do Province

At present, due to the lack of understanding on green architecture in the urban renewal projects, there is not established plan that takes into account energy of the building within the scope of project. Therefore, it is critical to establish an energy execution plan for the existing buildings within the urban renewal project. In this study, where 10 areas within the urban renewal projects of Gyeonsangbuk-do are considered, the details of the execution plans for the current urban renewal project, and house types, accomplishments index and so on will be analyzed. According to the research results, at present, the urban renewal project mainly focuses on improvement of the physical environment but in practice, there is no proper plan for the existing buildings and the old buildings that account for huge portions of all buildings in Korea. Therefore, on behalf of housing welfare, instead of simple maintenance of landscapes, a new strategy that takes into account the building energy should be suggested and also the strategy should be repaired in a way that green buildings are applied to architecture in accordance with the domestic trends.

A Well-Structured Follow-Up Program is Required after Recovery from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); Release from Quarantine is Not the End of Treatment.

During the Coronavirus Infection Disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of patients released from quarantine is exceeding the number of newly diagnosed cases. This study is a retrospective cohort study in which consultation data were collected from a COVID-19 follow-up health consultation program. The studied population was selected from patients who recovered after quarantine and treatment for COVID-19 in Daegu City and in Gyeongsangbukdo province, Korea, from March to June 2020. The healthcare providers comprised 20 family-medicine specialists who consulted and educated the patients through phone calls in accordance with structured guidelines. Physical and mental status before and after recovery were compared among patients who received a single consultation and those who received two or more consultations. A total of 1604 subjects were selected for the final analysis. Of these, 1145 (71.4%) had one consultation and 459 (28.6%) had two or more. The group that had two or more consultations reported significantly more physical symptoms, more psychological symptoms (including depression), and more psychological stress. Multivariate forward selection logistic regression analysis showed that re-confirmed cases of COVID-19, physical symptoms after quarantine, feelings of depression, and psychological stress had a significant effect on the number of consultations received. In conclusion, COVID-19 has various physical and mental sequelae after discharge from quarantine. Therefore, a well-structured follow-up program is needed after recovery.

지역주민을 위한 광역지방자치단체 소비자교육 사례연구 - 경상북도 소비자교육 행정서비스를 중심으로 -

본 연구는 광역지방자치단체 소비자교육 행정서비스 사례를 소개하고 이를 분석하여, 지역소비자 권익 증진을 위한 소비자교육 시스템 및 프로그램 개선을 도모하고자 했다. 이를 위해 경상북도 소비자교육 프로그램 및 행정 서비스를 중심으로 분석했다. 경상북도는 다양한 추진주체 간 협력적 거버넌스 방식으로 소비자교육을 구축하고, 현지 소비자의 필요를 반영하여 지역수요 기반형 맞춤형 교육을 지향하며, 소비자 교육을 담당하는 지역강사 양 성 프로그램을 다양하게 운영하고 있었다. 특히 경상북도는 고령자의 소비안전망을 구축하고, 다문화 가정 등의 취약계층 대상 소비자교육과 함께 디지털 소비역량을 개선하기 위한 교육을 강화하고 있었다. 본 연구에서는 경 상북도 소비자교육 강사를 대상으로 전문가 조사를 실시하여 소비자교육의 효과, 효과적인 교육방식, 향후 개선 방향 등에 대해 조사했다. 이를 통해 소비자교육은 실질적인 소비자피해예방을 위해 사례중심의 맞춤형 방식으로 실시되어야 하고, 소비자교육을 담당하는 강사의 역량을 강화하기 위한 재교육 프로그램이 필요하며, 주기적이고 지속적인 소비자교육 시스템이 구축되어 실행되어야 함을 강조했다. 향후 본 연구가 지역 주민의 건강하고 합리 적인 소비생활을 위한 소비자교육의 발전방안을 논의하는 기초자료로 활용되기를 기대한다.

Опыт российско-корейского регионального сотрудничества (на примере регионов-побратимов – Иркутской области и провинции Кёнсан-Пукто Республики Корея)

The purpose of the article is to study the history of the cooperation between twinned regions – the Irkutsk region and the Gyeongsangbuk-do province, which has lasted for 25 years. The data on the activities and projects organized during this period has been provided. Regional cooperation plays an important role in international relations. One of its purposes is to expand and strengthen interaction between two countries. The article examines the experience of cooperation between twinned regions – the Irkutsk region and the Gyeongsangbuk-do province – and studies the role of interregional interaction in relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea. The regions cooperated actively in 2016–2018 and later the cooperation was suspended due to the spread of COVID 19. Most of bilateral contacts have been in cultural and educational sphere. At the same time, there is a predominance of the events organized by the Korean side, which is along the lines of the “soft power” strategy of the Republic of Korea. And although the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Korea cooperate in economy, tourism, education and other fields, the role of the Gyeongsangbuk-do province is very insignificant in this process. Despite the fact that at each privat meeting the heads of the regions declare their intention to implement joint projects in the economic and medical sector no significant results have been achieved in this direction so far. Thus, the current relations between the regions do not play a significant role in the development of relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea and are mainly aimed at promoting the culture of their own country in the territory of the partner region.

Disease severity classification and COVID-19 outcomes, Republic of Korea.

The surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases overwhelmed the health system in the Republic of Korea. To help health-care workers prioritize treatment for patients with more severe disease and to decrease the burden on health systems caused by COVID-19, the government established a system to classify disease severity. Health-care staff in city- and provincial-level patient management teams classified the patients into the different categories according to the patients' pulse, systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, body temperature and level of consciousness. Patients categorized as having moderate, severe and very severe disease were promptly assigned to beds or negative-pressure isolation rooms for hospital treatment, while patients with mild symptoms were monitored in 16 designated facilities across the country. The case fatality rate was higher in the city of Daegu and the Gyeongsangbuk-do province (1.6%; 124/7756) than the rest of the country (0.5%; 7/1485). From 25 February to 26 March 2020, the ratio of negative-pressure isolation rooms per COVID-19 patient was below 0.15 in the city of Daegu and the Gyeongsangbuk-do province. In the rest of the country, this ratio decreased from 5.56 to 0.63 during the same period. Before the classification system was in place, eight (15.7%) out of the 51 deaths occurred at home or during transfer from home to health-care institutions. Categorizing patients according to their disease severity should be a prioritized measure to ease the burden on health systems and reduce the case fatality rate.

구두 선택속성 중 평가요소와 착용 만족도에 관한 연구 - 경북지역 20대 대학생을 중심으로 -

현대에 들어와서 구두는 의상과 조화되는 패션의 도구로만 다양하게 확장되고 있다. 구두가 착용자의 발 에 잘 맞지 않으면 통증과 피로가 오며, 이러한 피로가 반복되면 발의 변형을 가져오게 된다. 따라서 본 연구 에서는 경북지역 20대 대학생 200명을 대상으로 구두 구매 행동, 구두 착용 실태를 조사하고 착용 구두에 관련된 불편 부위를 파악하여 구두 선택 요인의 추구 특성에 따른 집단 간 구두 선택 요인의 차이 분석을 알아보고자 한다. 본 연구의 요약과 결론은 다음과 같다. 첫째, 조사 대상자의 구두 구매 행동 특성을 알아본 결과, 1년에 구두를 구매하는 횟수로는 1~2회, 구매 장소는 인터넷 쇼핑몰을 가장 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 신뢰하는 정보원은 대부분 주위 사람들의 조언으로 나타났으며 구두 구입 동기는 사고 싶은 구두의 발견과 새 옷과의 매치를 위해 구입하는 것을 알 수 있었고 보유하고 있는 구두의 켤레 수는 1~3켤레와 선호하는 가격대는 2만 원~10만 원 미만을 가장 선호하는 편이었다. 둘째, 조사 대상자의 구두 착용 실태를 분석한 결과, 하루에 구두를 착용하는 시간은 대체로 3~6시간이 가장 많았고, 구두를 착용 후 발의 여러 부위에서 통증을 느끼는 것으로 파악된다. 셋째, 조사 대상자의 착용 구두에 관련된 만족도를 알아본 결과 불만족의 경우 불편감 호소 부위는 주로 새끼발가락 부위와 엄지발가락 부위, 앞볼 안쪽 부위, 발바닥 쪽 발꿈치 부위 와 앞쪽 부위, 기타 부위로는 발뒤꿈치와 발등에 아픔을 호소하였다. 넷째, 구두 구매 시 선택 기준에 따라 요인 분석한 결과, 착용감, 가격, 내구성, 디자인으로 총 4개의 요인이 추출되었고 구두 구매 시 선택 기준의 요인에 따른 응답자를 세분화하기 위하여 군집 분석한 결과 3개의 집단으로 분류가 되었다. 각 집단의 구두 선택속성의 특성을 살펴보면 ‘착용감 중시집단’은 상대적으로 디자인보다 착용감과 내구성에 민감하고 ‘디 자인 중시집단’은 디자인과 유행을 더 중요시하는 집단으로 ‘무관심 중시집단’은 어떠한 선택 기준도 특별히 중요하게 여기지 않고, 모든 요인을 복합적으로 고려하는 특성을 보이고 있기에 상대적으로 다른 집단에 비 해 모두 낮게 나타난 것으로 본다.

Insights from Chloroplast DNA into the Progenitor-Derivative Relationship Between Campanula punctata and C. takesimana (Campanulaceae) in Korea

Of the nearly 40 endemics present on Ulleung Island, Campanula takesimana Nakai represents an anagenetically derived lineage of a continental progenitor, C. punctata Lam. Other than its low morphological divergence, little is known about the genetic diversity and population structure of the species pair or the geographical origin of C. takesimana. We sampled a total of 240 accessions in 22 populations, including one Dokdo Island population, of the two species, sequenced four noncoding chloroplast regions (rps16-trnK, trnQ-rps16, psbD-trnT, and psbM-trnD; 4482 bp), and assessed the genetic consequences of anagenetic speciation. Based on chloroplast DNA, we found substantially lower genetic diversity statistics for C. takesimana compared to its progenitor, significant population genetic structuring in insular derivative species, and significant molecular divergence between C. punctata and C. takesimana. Mutually exclusive haplotypes were found in the two species, and the haplotype network suggested that Ulleung Island haplotypes were derived from the Dokdo Island haplotype, which was originally derived from a C. punctata population in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. This study pinpoints a very narrow geographical source area and suggests the potentially important role of Dokdo Island as an initial stepping stone for Ulleung Island endemics.

Mortality Rate and Predictors of Mortality in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Diabetes.

Studies have confirmed COVID-19 patients with diabetes are at higher risk of mortality than their non-diabetic counterparts. However, data-driven evidence of factors associated with increased mortality risk among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes is scarce in South Korea. This study was conducted to determine the mortality rate and identify risk factors of mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes in Gyeongsangbuk-do province, South Korea. In this hospital-based, cross-sectional study, we enrolled a total of 324 patients with confirmed COVID-19, hospitalized at two of the tertiary level healthcare facilitates of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea from 18 February to 30 June 2020. Demographic and clinical data and laboratory profiles were analyzed and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors of mortality among diabetic patients with COVID-19. Of the 324 patients, 55 (16.97%) had diabetes mellitus. The mean age of all study subjects was 55 years, and the mean age of those with diabetes was greater than that of those without (69.8 years vs. 51.9 years). Remarkably, the mortality rate was much higher among those with diabetes (20.0% vs. 4.8%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that an older age (≥70 years) and a high serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels significantly predicted mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes. Our study cautions more attention to be paid to patients with diabetes mellitus hospitalized for COVID-19, especially those aged ≥ 70 years and those with a high serum LDH level, to reduce the risk of mortality.

Local Government and Network Governance in the Era of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS): Gyeongsangbukdo Province and Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea

This article aims to discuss the roles of local governments in the era of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a case study of Gyeongsangbukdo Province and Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea. The study looks at the main official development assistance (ODA) policies and activities of these two local governments, and how these two local governments have adopted the SDGs framework. In doing so, this study has employed the approach of network governance regarding the establishment of partnerships between a central authority and local governments and between local governments and other aid stakeholders at the local level. The findings of the study suggest that local governments’ ODA policies and activities in South Korea are barely commensurate with recent norm change at the international level. Given this, this study argues that local governments in South Korea need to develop their ODA capacity building in order to be in line with international norms.

Variations in the Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Microalgae in Aquatic Environments Associated with an Artificial Weir

The construction of weirs causes changes in the aquatic environment and affects several aquatic organisms. To understand the ecosystem in the Sangju Weir, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, variations in the spatiotemporal distribution and composition of microalgae communities were analyzed. Microalgae were collected fortnightly from April to November 2018 from six sites in the Nakdonggang River. There was significant variation in environmental factors, microalgal community structure, and flora. Microalgae communities were dominated by diatoms (e.g., Fragilariacrotonensis, Ulnariaacus, and Aulacoseiraambigua), green algae (e.g., genera Eudorina and Desmodesmus), cyanobacteria (e.g., genera Anabaena and Microcystis). Multidimensional scaling indicated that species composition and diversity were generally similar among sites but varied between the bottom and the surface and middle water layers. Vertical migration of microalgae was difficult to investigate because of the thermocline in the study area and high turbidity in the lower layer. The distribution of microalgae was little affected by the construction of the weir, but the formation of thermocline changed microalgae communities in the water layer.

Impression of a Neurologist Who Experienced Hub-Hospital for Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new type of epidemic infectious disease that threatens the world after it first broke out in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. By early March, Korea had the second largest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the world after China, among which about 90% of patients reported in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do province. As a neurologist, the author experienced various neurological diseases while working at hub-hospitals for COVID-19 in Daegu. I would like to describe the role of a neurologist in the emerging outbreak of infectious diseases, along with my experience working at the hub-hospital for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2015.

"관주도 기념의 정치와 새마을운동기념관: 경상북도 사례를 중심으로"

"관주도 기념의 정치와 새마을운동기념관: 경상북도 사례를 중심으로"

Effects and Challenges of Community-based Participatory Health Project of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in Korea

Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of a community-based residents-led participatory health project. Methods This qualitative study was analyzes three Focus Group Interviews of 19 health coordinators among residents who participated in the resident-led health project. Results Participants recognized that the community health awareness and strength of the residents were restored and strengthened by the project, the physical living environment was improved, and health conditions and behaviors were improved. Future tasks derived from the implementation of this project include expanding and strengthening community participation, and strengthening public health centers’ role and functions for resident-led community health program. Conclusions Although the health promotion project led by residents in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea was successful, there are many challenges to overcome in the future, such as strengthening community participation and improving the capacity of public health centers. Various approaches are needed to assess the health and social outcomes of community involvement in health. Key words: Resident-led health promotion project, Community participation

A their implications to additional buried in Goryeong Jisandong tombs

The Jisandong Tumuli—located in Daegaya-eup, Goryeong-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province—is the largest tumuli of Daegaya. At this site, many earthen burial mounds, stonelined tombs, and stone chamber tombs are located along the major ridge of the Jusan Mountains and the surrounding area. Tumuli were established in the area after the fall of Daegaya, with cases of additional burials occurring by covering existing stone-lined tombs with soil or by extending or expanding them. This period is limited to the late 6th century. When looking at the archeological phenomena itself, these cases clearly show the changes from stone-lined tombs to horizontally-buried tombs as well as changes in funeral institutions. The subjects of additional burials can also be linked to local authorities who were related in some way to the subject who had been buried beforehand. In terms of the Jisandong Tumuli as a whole, it is very significant in the fact that it dramatically shows that in addition to the selective pressure regarding the styles of funeral institutions and earthenware after the conquer of Daegaya by the Shilla, the rule of the Goryeong region by the Shilla through the mediums of reverse leaf-type belt plaques and Tang-style metal belts is clearly achieved.