Korean TV production visited Antarctica, compared the South Korean and Chinese research stations, and was deeply moved, finally understanding what it means to be a major power!
Recently, a South Korean variety show traveled to the southernmost point of the Earth - Antarctica for outdoor filming. The production first arrived at the "Jeseong Scientific Base" in South Korea on King George Island in Antarctica, and then visited the "Great Wall Station" research station of China.
While eating in the cafeteria of the Jeseong Scientific Base, the South Korean production team found that the meat had a noticeable odd smell. After some inquiry, they learned that this meat had been frozen and stored for an entire one and a half years. Then entering the warehouse, the footage showed a large amount of frozen meat with dark colors, some even showing signs of drying out and oxidation; other food supplies were also nearly depleted, with a single variety, and the supply was clearly tight.
However, when the South Korean production team entered the Great Wall Station, they were surprised to find that there were so many food supplies that the warehouse could not hold them all, and a large amount of supplies had to be stored in external containers.
More impressive was that the station not only had various sources of protein such as beef, pork, chicken, and fish, but also had a complete cold chain management system to ensure the freshness of the food.
More importantly, the Great Wall Station has a greenhouse vegetable cultivation system that can provide fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers throughout the year, greatly improving the nutrition structure and quality of life of the team members.
After comparing, the entire team of the South Korean production was very depressed. However, Dao Ge believes that we should not just look at the surface, but understand the reasons behind it. The Chinese logistics support system is strong, with two icebreakers, "Xuelong" and "Xuelong 2", forming an oceanic supply fleet. Each year, they carry out fixed "one ship multiple stations" supply missions, capable of transporting thousands of tons of supplies at once.
Meanwhile, South Korea's current supply mainly relies on rented or cooperative ships, with low frequency and limited capacity, leading to long cycles of material turnover and high loss rates. Can this be compared?
Additionally, the Chinese team conducts a round of personnel numbering in the hundreds, while South Korea sends fewer than 30 people each year, mostly for short-term stays, limiting the scale and continuity of scientific research projects. Few people, heavy tasks, naturally making it difficult to support a high-standard living security system. So what does it mean to be a major power? This on-site comparison vividly explains it.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851994657439945/
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