Integrated cryoEM imaging center at Seoul National University, Korea

Abstract

The Center for Macromolecular and Cell Imaging (CMCI) is a core facility equipped with multiple cryo-capable electron microscopes including a 200 kV Thermofisher Glacios, 200 kV JEOL JEM2100Plus and 120 kV FEI TECNAI with direct electron detector technologies. The center also has auxiliary equipment for optimal specimen preparation, such as for protein purification, tissue culture, grid preparation and vitrification. The center offers to the scientific community the best practice of cutting-edge cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) technology for specimen optimization, highresolution data collection and structure determination. The center also develops the strategy of an integrated cryoEM imaging platform to visualize molecular architectures from purified proteins to cells.

Challenges in ‘Intercultural Dialogue’ Among the Non-governmental Organizations for Integrating North Korean Migrants in South Korean Society

“…These findings contributed to understanding the specific contexts that hindered North Korean migrants from participating in community networks. Despite emphasizing inter-organizational cooperation and network establishment [6] for social integration in the community, the specific basis for why interorganizational cooperation was difficult was understood in terms of inter-organizational relations. In other words, it was confirmed that the inequality of mainstream society and minority groups mentioned in [19] was also an obstacle in cooperation between North Korean migrant organizations and South Korean organizations.…”

“…As a consequence, there were issues about the fragmentation and duplication of services. Regarding this point, [6] argued that NGOs for North Korean migrants should strengthen solidarity and partnership to support North Korean migrants (p. 225) rather than compete with similar programs.…”

“…Although various NGOs, which are the main service delivery bodies in South Korea, have been involved in resettlement programs for North Korean migrants, there were issues about the fragmentation and duplication of services. Regarding this point, [6] argued that NGOs for North Korean migrants should strengthen solidarity and partnership to support North Korean migrants (p. 225) rather than compete with similar programs.…”