최근 해외 주요 정보선진국들 차원에서 국가안보의 위협에 대한 인식들의 변화가 발견된다. 전통적인 국가안보의 위협이었던, WMD, 적국 스파이행 위, 군사도발, 테러리스트ㆍ초국가 범죄단체의 위협들 외에도 기후변화, 전 염병과 신종바이러스의 위협, 식량과 반도체 등 공급망, 사이버 공격, 신 기술과 관련된 경쟁과 악용에 대한 위협들이 새롭게 인식되고 있다. 무엇 보다 악의적 허위정보, 정보조작을 통한 사회혼란, 여론조작, 선거개입 등 의 민주주의 시스템을 흔드는 시도들은 자유민주주의 국가에 대한 중요한 위해요소로 등장하였다. 이 같은 위협들이 실존적인 인류와 국가의 생존과 관련되면서 해외주요 국가들은 정보기관들에 복합적 국가안보위협에 대응 하기 위해 기술적, 지식적, 인지적 준비를 갖출 것을 요구하고 있다. 이를 위해서는 입법을 통한 정보기관 권한 강화하가 가장 중요하다. 그러나 국 내의 경우 정보기관의 수사 및 정보활동을 더 약화되었고 현재 주요 국내 정보기관의 활동은 해외의 정보강국들에 비해 상대적으로 크게 위축된 상 황이다. 반면, 미국 등 서구 주요 정보선진국들은 새로운 안보위협들에 대 응할 수 있도록 정보기관의 활동과 권한을 강화할 입법조치를 취하고 있 다. 이러한 변화는 신냉전 상황에서 각 국가의 핵심적인 안보전략과 정보 기관의 업무범위와 방향을 일치시키고 조율하는 것으로 향후 수년간 이러 한 추세가 지속될 것이 예측된다. 따라서 주요 정보강국들의 정보기관 활 동과 권한을 규정하는 법률들을 이해하는 것은 오늘날 한국의 국가안보차 원의 정보활동에 중요하다. 그러나 국내에는 이와 같은 관점에서 정보활동 을 강화하는 법률에 대한 고찰연구를 발견하기 어렵다. 이에 따라 이 연구는 미국의 국가안보와 관련된 가장 핵심적 정보기관들의 정보활동, 업무, 권한과 이를 규정하는 법률들에 대해 소개하고자 한다. 이러한 연구의 목 적을 위해서 다양한 자료들을 대상으로 문헌분석을 수행하였다. 결론 부분 에서 미국 사례분석에 근거하여 국내 정보기관의 권한과 관련한 입법관련 정책시사점이 논의되었다.

본 연구는 국립공원 재계획중 타당성조사 기준과 방법의 적절성 분석을 목적으로 하였다. 가야산국립공원, 설악산과 주왕산국립공원은 절대평가(제2차) 방법이 상대평가(제3차) 보다 ‘해제 대상’이 낮은 비율로 도출되었다. 제3차 평가방 법이 해제가능지역 10%라는 비율을 정해놓고 해제보다는 존치를 통한 공원면적 유지를 지향한 방법임에도 절대평가 방법이 결코 해제가능 지역을 더 많이 추출하지는 않았다. 연구대상지에 제2차와 제3차 생태기반평가를 적용했을 때 2011년 실제 해제지역이 나타나는지를 분석한 결과 제2차, 제3차 생태기반평가 모두 해제지역을 반영하지 못했다. 생태기반평가는 해제지역을 결정하는 중요한 의사결정 수단이 아닌 보조수단일 뿐이었다. 공원계획 타당성조사의 구역조정 중 해제는 외적 요소인 상호교환, 해제기준의 우선적용 등이 더욱 중요하게 작용함을 알 수 있었다.

This study was conducted to select indicators for assessing national biodiversity. For this purpose, 140 biodiversity-related indicators were identified as a result of inventorying biodiversity-related indicators used in Korea and abroad, and when these indicators were applied to the pressure, status, and response indicator system, it was found that status indicators accounted for the largest number of indicators, with 29 pressure, 59 status, and 44 response. We also categorized the status indicators into genes, species, habitat, function, and quality, and found that species and habitat indicators accounted for the majority. Pressure indicators were categorized into direct exploitation, pollution, alien species, climate change, and habitat change. As a result, it was found that direct exploitation and pollution accounted for most of the pressure indicators. In addition, this study used internationally used indicator selection criteria to establish criteria for selecting domestic biodiversity assessment indicators. Using this list of indicators and indicator selection criteria, we evaluated the prioritization of domestically applicable biodiversity indicators through relevant expert consultations. 1) Vegetation class, 2) Land cover indicators, and 3) Change of protected area ranked highly. In fact, these indicators have been used in many studies due to the availability of assessable data. However, most of the highly scored indicators are based on ecosystem area, and further consideration of ecosystem functions and components (species) is needed.

This study investigates the integration of astronomy-related topics in the Korean national science curricula spanning from 1945 to 2023. We analyze the placement and extent of astronomy content across different school levels. Astronomy contents in the science curricula have changed in response to social needs (e.g., practical knowledge required for agriculture and fishery) and advancement in astronomical research (e.g., the discovery of exoplanets and the suggestion of new cosmological parameters). Contents addressing the motions of celestial objects and stellar physical properties have remained relatively consistent. In the latest 2022 revised national curriculum, scheduled for implementation in 2024, several elements, such as coordinate systems, have been removed, while the inquiry activities using digital tools are emphasized. The incorporation of the cosmic perspectives in the national curriculum, as well as astronomy education within the context of education for sustainable development, remains limited even in the most recent curriculum. For future life revisions, the active participation of researchers is needed to reflect the latest astronomical research progress and scientific characteristics in the field of astronomy.

본 연구의 목적은 경주국립공원 소금강지구 일대에 분포하는 관속식물상을 조사 및 분석하여 국립공원 내 자연자원 관리 및 생물다양성 증진에 필요한 생태정보를 제공하기 위해 수행되었다. 현장조사는 2017년 7월부터 2022년 7월까지 총 10회 수행하였다. 관속식물상의 분류군 현황은 116과 325속 458종 8아종 24변종 7품종 5잡종 1재배변종의 503분류군으로 요약되었다. 희귀식물은 쥐방울덩굴, 가침박달, 솜양지꽃, 자라풀, 꽃창포 5분류군이었다. 한국특산식물은 은사시나무, 해변싸리, 병꽃나무, 백운산원추리 4분류군으로 나타났다. 식물구계학적 특정식물은 23분류군으 로, Ⅳ등급 1분류군, Ⅲ등급 및 Ⅱ등급 각 4분류군, Ⅰ등급은 14분류군이었다. 침입외래식물은 소리쟁이, 미국가막사리, 들묵새 등 63분류군이며, 생태계교란종은 환삼덩굴, 애기수영, 도깨비가지, 돼지풀, 서양금혼초, 가시상추, 미국쑥부쟁이 7분류군이었다.

The legal status of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) has been regulated through the High Seas Treaty as a common heritage of humankind. However, there still exist problems related to overlapping areas above the Extended Continental Shelf (ECS). In such areas, a significant continental shelf would fall within national jurisdiction, whereas the water column would be under the regime of the high seas, and BBNJ would be the common heritage of humankind. We argue that, in order to address the overlapping of areas within the superjacent waters in the ECS, a given sui generis status is required, so that the coastal state has a sovereign right to conserve the BBNJ in these areas. This study concludes that the sui generis arrangement should be implemented in the context of an overlapping ECS and its water column. The efforts of the Indonesian government to extend the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles constitute an important step in preserving natural resources for future generations.

Among the public notices of the NSSC, five notices related to safeguards, including “Education of Nuclear Control, International Regulatory Materials, Preparation of Regulation of NMAC (Nuclear Material Accounting and Control), the National Inspection of NMAC, and Reporting of International Regulatory Materials” The regulations on the National Inspection of NMAC have remained the same since some revisions were made on December 26, 2017, raising the need to revise the public notice due to changes in the domestic and international safeguards regulatory environment. Accordingly, this paper analyzes the public notice of the National Inspection of NMAC and proposes the revision direction. The regulation regarding the National Inspection of NMAC comprises sections such as Purpose and Definition, Types - Scope - Frequency of the National Inspection, Notification of the National Inspection’s plan, and Management of Violation. Appendices include the contents of the violation table, explanations regarding types of violations, and various forms related to the National Inspection, which are attached separately. IAEA mentioned that ROK was selected as a pilot country for the Improved SLA (State-Level Approach) project starting in November 2020. IAEA explained that a quantitative and standardized methodology was adopted and developed for this purpose. As a result, the Unannounced Inspection at LWR facilities will transition to the Random Interim Inspection. Additionally, the Physical Inventory Verification in CANDU facilities will increase to once a year per reactor. This status will change the frequency and intensity of inspection at domestic nuclear facilities. Furthermore, domestically, there is an ongoing trend of continuous growth and diversification of nuclear facilities. In light of the changing domestic and international safeguards environment, it is necessary to set a direction for revising the regulation regarding the National Inspection of NMAC that was partially amended in 2017 to align with the current status. Firstly, due to the increased burden on operators resulting from the increased number of IAEA inspections following the application of Improved SLA, there is a need to streamline the National Inspection of NMAC frequency to enhance overall regulatory efficiency. Furthermore, the definition section should also be revised to include matters related to the regulation to reflect the current reality accurately. Considering the operation and name changes of new domestic nuclear facilities, there may be a need to add or modify computer input codes. While pursuing the revision of regulations regarding the National Inspection of NMAC, an analysis of the need for revision of other regulations related to safeguards should also be conducted, and directions should be set. Through this process, improving the regulatory framework that forms the basis of safeguards can help prevent confusion among operators and promote regulatory efficiency. We can better cope with these changes by proactively adapting to the rapidly changing domestic and international nuclear environment.

A seal is one of the primary means of safeguards along with surveillance. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) uses various types of seals to verify the diversion of nuclear materials and is developing new seals according to the development of technology. Independent of the IAEA, ROK uses national safeguards seals for state-level regulation. A national safeguards inspector binds the nuclear material storage by combining a seal with a metal wire and checks the serial number of the RFID chip inserted in the seal with a reader. The Wolsong spent fuel dry storage facility has 14 modules, each with 24 seals, and thus a maximum of 336 national seals will be installed. Although dependent on the sealing method, it takes about 5 minutes to verify one seal. As such, a considerable workforce is required for verification, and both the IAEA and the ROK are currently conducting random inspections. In addition, there are cases where verification is impossible because old seals are damaged due to harsh environments and long exchange periods. Therefore, in this study, we analyzed cases in areas where sealing technology has been developed to improve the problems of the existing national safeguards seals. And we proposed a method for improving national seals by finding requirements of seals considering spent fuel dry storage facility characteristics. In international logistics, sealing is essential in product transport verification, terrorism prevention, and tariff imposition. Accordingly, the field of container sealing has been extensively developed, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has regulated the mechanical requirements of the seal as ISO 17712 and the electronic requirements as ISO 18185. Mechanical seals include metal and plastic seals and metal seals include bolt seals, ball seals, and cable seals. In addition, there are various electronic seals, such as radio frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), infrared (IR). Recently, there has been a trend to use active seals that have a built-in battery and can implement various additional functions. Among the various seals, the main requirements for selecting seals suitable for dry storage facilities are as follows. First, use of a sealing tube longer than 10m should be possible. Second, it should have corrosion resistance so that it can be used for more than five years in the coastal area. Third, it must be a passive seal without a power supply. Fourth, it should not be overly costly. Finally, the seal verification time should be short. As a seal that satisfies these requirements, an electronic seal with application of the passive RFID method to the mechanical form of a metal cable seal is suitable. Since it is not an active seal, it is difficult to determine the time of breakage. Therefore, designing the seal such that the RFID is also damaged when the metal seal is broken will be helpful for verification. In this study, the requirements for national safeguards seals in dry storage facilities were defined, and measures to improve the existing national seals were studied. Field applicability will be evaluated through future sealing device design and demonstration tests.

Graphene oxide (GO) and ultrafine slag (UFS) have been applied to reinforce cement mortar cubes (CMC) in this research. The consequences of GO and UFS on the mechanical attributes of the CMC were explored through experimental investigations. Established on the results, at the 28 days of hydration, the CMC compressive and flexural strength with 0.03% of GO and 10% UFS were 89.8 N/mm2 and 9.1 N/mm2, respectively. Furthermore, the structural changes of CMC with GO and UFS were qualitatively analysed with instrumental techniques such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), FT Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and 27Al, 29Si-Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). SEM results reported that GO and UFS formed an aggregated nanostructure that improved the microstructural properties of the CMC. TGA analysis revealed the quantum of calcium hydrate and bound water accomplished by supplementing GO bound to the UFS aggregates. FT-IR analysis of the CMC samples confirmed the ‘O-’comprising functional groups of GO which expedited the formation of complexes between calcium carbonate ( CaCO3) and UFS. 0.03% GO was the optimum dosage that enhanced the compressive and flexural attributes when combined with 10% UFS in CMC.

본 연구는 천관산도립공원의 식물사회 특성을 파악하고 지속가능한 식생관리와 도립공원 연구에 필요한 기초자료를 구축하 기 위해 수행되었다. 천관산도립공원을 대상으로 126개의 방형구를 설치하여 출현한 목본수종을 조사하였고 희소종을 제외한 종을 중심으로 종간결합분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과를 Gephi 0.10 프로그램을 이용하여 소시오그램으로 작성하였으며, 인접 한 노드 간 그룹을 나누어주는 모듈화 분석과 네트워크 중심성 및 구조분석을 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 조사된 방형구 내 출현빈도는 청미래덩굴이 가장 높게 나타났고, 졸참나무, 사스레피나무, 때죽나무, 조릿대 등의 순으로 높게 나타났다. 희소종 을 제외한 69종에 대해 종간결합분석을 실시하였고, 양성결합을 토대로 식물사회네트워크를 시각화하였다. 식물사회네트워크 는 69개의 노드와 396개의 연결선으로 구성되어 있으며, 한 수종이 평균 약 17.9종과 종간결합을 맺으며 2.3단계 만에 서로 간 연결되었다. 69종은 모듈화 분석을 통해 3개의 그룹으로 나뉘었으며, 1그룹은 주로 상록활엽수 및 난온대 지역에서 출현하는 수종으로 이루어졌으며, 2그룹은 낙엽활엽수 위주로 이루어졌다. 3그룹은 주로 햇빛이 잘 들고 건조한 양지에서 잘 자라는 수종으로 나뉘었다.

This study aimed to determine the association between household types and healthy dietary practices among Korean adults. A cross-sectional analysis was performed using nationwide data on 23,488 participants from the 2017-2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Based on self-reported data, the participant household types were classified into single- and multi-person households. The adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for healthy dietary practices according to household types were calculated by applying multivariable logistic regression analysis after adjusting for confounders. Of total, 11.21% and 88.79% were single- and multi-person households, respectively. Compared with individuals living in multi-person households, those in single-person households had lower odds of adhering to healthy dietary practices (AOR: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.79-0.98) and consuming adequate saturated fatty acids (<7% of energy) (AOR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.69-0.88). In addition, men and individuals aged 65 years living in single-person households exhibited lower odds of consuming adequate saturated fatty acids and 500 g of fruit and vegetables per day than those in multi-person households. Single-person households often find it a challenge to practice a healthy diet. Hence, nutritional policies and educational support that help individuals living alone consume healthier diets are warranted.

Considering that the number of middle-aged single-person households is increasing, this study investigates dietary behaviors, nutrient intake, and mental health according to household type. Data were procured from the 2015-2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Totally, 5,466 participants aged 50-64 years were classified into 2 groups: a household with one member was defined as a single-person household, and households with two or more members were described as multi-person households. Single-person households comprised 10.63% of the total, with a higher average age, and lower income and economic levels than multi-person households. Compared to multiperson households, single-person households had a higher frequency of skipping breakfast, eating alone, and dining out, the moderately and severely food insecure group was more than 5 times, and nutrient intake and dietary quality were poorer. In the fully adjusted model, the odds ratios (ORs) of depressive symptoms were 2.35 times (95% CI: 1.39-3.96), and suicide ideation was 1.95 times (95% CI: 1.35-2.82) in single-person compared to multi-person households. Our results lead us to conclude that poor dietary intake in middle-aged single-person households affects the mental health, and the above factors should be considered when framing the dietary policy.

본 연구는 주변 환경의 차이에 따른 화분매개곤충의 유입 특성을 파악하기 위하여 국립수목원 내 진화속을걷 는정원과 부추속전문전시원에 식재된 울릉산마늘의 화분매개곤충을 조사하였다. 2023년 5월 22일부터 6월 2일 까지 꽃이 70% 이상 개화하였을 때 포충망을 활용하여 8일간 곤충을 채집하였고, 각 전시원 별 식생(피도), 기후 (온도·습도·조도)를 조사하였다. 조사 결과 진화속을걷는정원에서 피도 60% 온도 26.4℃, 습도 31.5%, 조도 40953.6lx, 화분매개곤충 20과 450개체, 부추속전문전시원은 피도 90%, 온도 25.6℃, 습도 31.6%, 조도 6387lx, 화분매개곤충 15과 196개체로 나타났다. 온도와 조도가 상대적으로 높은 진화속을걷는정원이 채집된 곤충의 다양성과 방문 빈도가 높았다. 시간대별 곤충의 방문 빈도를 비교해본 결과 온도와 조도는 개체수가 증가할 때 같이 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 습도는 반대의 경향을 보였다.

Plant biosecurity refers to measures that aim to prevent the introduction and spread of pests that pose potential risks to plant health. This core concept underpins the approach undertaken by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), where pre-border, border, and post-border biosecurity activities focus on early detection and rapid response. The approach recognizes the continuum from pre- to post-border, resource allocation is currently being reviewed to ensure an appropriate balance for effective risk mitigation. National Priority Plant Pests with contingency plans highlight the types of threats facing the Korean peninsula faces from exotic plant pests. This will lead to transparency of NPPO activities and ensure that it has the people, resources, tools and systems to address its most important priorities and effectively manage current and future biosecurity challenges.