Knowledge Base in Science and Technology

JAPAN
More than 100 years ago Japan started improving it's Technology and also it's
relationship with foreign countries. Specially with United States including in
government laboratories and universities. The acquisition and appreciation of Japan's
work and technologies being recognized abroad became the base of Japan's rapid
economic growth. As of now Japan plays a big role in this modern world as
consumers grows to appreciate their products and technology.
And what's beautiful in Japan is that they go less and lesser from acquirang
Techs, Resources and materials from foreign countries instead they grow in making
their own material and resources needed for them to approach fundamental
innovations and international cooperation.
Japan is one of the countries that dominates in terms of invention their invention
really helps us in our daily lives.

Examples are:
Walking fridge - This Japanese Fridge will deliver your ice cold beverage where ever
you're seated. This can also tell you the status of it's content so that you can take your
dirty dishes back to the sink
Push Notification Glasses - It makes not to check your smartphones for notifications it
will prompt up literally in our eyes every time a notification comes through.
Selfie Stick with Microphone - Selfie stick are originally invented in japan and now it
seems that they completed the selfie stick with putting a microphone in it.
South Korea
In 1997 Korea was affected by the Asian Financial Crisis. However the country
bouncedback and created an amazing economic miracle in the last two decades it's K-
pop and innotech gained global appreciation also with their cosmetics and skincare
products, appliances, mobile phones, automobiles and clothing.
Now Korea is rank as one of the top three innovative countries in the world and the
asia pacific. They also has the PTV or the Pangyo Techno Valley or the Silicon Valley
of South Korea which is a miniature of innovation and technology. It attracted high-
tech departments of large Korean enterprises such as Samsung, SK and LG to put up
their offices in PTV. In fact 8 of the country's top 10 corporations as well as 1306 IT
has offices in PTV. In 2016 there are about 75000 employees working in the valley
which generates large job opportunities.

The success of South Korea is because of:

Firstly - Korean People are working very hard.

Second - They learn computer coding in Kindergarten enabling it's education system
to provide ample talent for the technology industry.
Third - They are very patriotic and proud of their country supports their home culture
arts and product wholeheartedly.
 Catanduanes State University
College of Business and Accountancy

Science Technology and Society

Essie Oliver
Professor

Submitted by:
John Reale T. Barba