SEOHA MIN, PH. D.
355 Stone Building
Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 27402
Office: (336) 256 – 0271
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Minnesota (Saint Paul, MN, USA)
Sep. 2010 – June 2013
- Major: Apparel Studies
- Minor: Anthropology
- Advisor: Dr. Marilyn DeLong & Dr. Karen LaBat
- Dissertation: Exploring flow in the context of education in the apparel design
M.S., Seoul National University (Seoul, South Korea)
Mar. 2008 – Feb. 2010
- Major: Clothing and Textiles
- Specific field: Aesthetics in Dress
- Advisor: Prof. Minja Kim
- Thesis: Exploring archetypical symbolism of brand motifs and brand images
B. S., Seoul National University (Seoul, South Korea)
Mar. 2004- Feb. 2008
- Major: Clothing and Textile
- Thesis topic: A Study on problems and improvements of Seoul Collection
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Assistant Professor, the Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies, the University
of North Carolina at Greensboro
August 2013- present
Graduate Research Assistant and lecturer, the College of Design, the University of Minnesota
Sep. 2012- June 2013
Part-time Researcher, Samsung Fashion Research Centre, Cheil Industries
Mar. 2009- Mar. 2013
- In charge of producing bi-weekly written reports about up-to-date fashion trends
- Written over 100+ articles about fashion trends
- Responsible for searching and editing images of fashion designers and brands
Assistant Researcher, Daegu City Project for Promoting Textile Industry
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Sep. 2009- May 2010
Interviewed experts engaged in textile industry and helped compilation of a
comprehensive report
Supported by Korean government
Assistant Researcher, Han Fashion Research Centre
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Feb. 2008- Aug. 2010
Established a database of motifs, patterns, colours and images of traditional Korean
clothing
The work in the Han Fashion Research Centre was aimed to foster Seoul as a core of
industrial innovation in both Korea and Northeast Asia with financial sponsorship from
Seoul Research and Business Development Support Centre
Outdoor wear Designer, Young-one Company
Feb. 2008- Aug. 2010
- Developed outdoor wear using Adobe Illustrator
- Sponsored by the Academic-Industrial Cooperation Program of Seoul National
University
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HONOURS & AWARDS
2016 Junior Faculty Research Excellence Award
- Bryan School of Business and Economics, UNCG
2013 Adele Filene Award ($200)
- Costume Society of America, Las Vegas, NV, June 2013
2013 Award for Students Design and Scholarship Excellence
- College of Design, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN
Dean's Award for Versatility Theme 2013 ($500)
- Goldstein Museum of Design College of Design, University of Minnesota, MN
Marilyn Revel DeLong Fellowship for 2012– 2013 ($1000)
- College of Design, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN
Design Graduate Students Research Funding for July 2012- June 2013 ($1000)
- College of Design, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN
2012 Award for Students Design and Scholarship Excellence
- College of Design, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN
2012 Adele Filene Award ($250)
- Costume Society of America, Atlanta, GA, June 2012
2011 Lectra Outstanding Graduate Student Award Best of Show- Graduate Level ($500)
- International Textile and Apparel Association, Philadelphia, PA, Fall 2011
Nominated for Paper of Distinction Designation – Fashion Studies
- International Textile and Apparel Association, Philadelphia, PA, Fall 2011
Best Poster Presentation Award
- Selected by the Korean Society of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul, South Korea, Spring 2010
Outstanding BK 21 researcher ($1000)
- Sponsored by Korean government research program
- Selected as an outstanding researcher in Clothing and Textiles Department, Seoul
National University, Seoul, South Korea, Spring 2010
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Distinguished Winner
- Next Fashion Creator Contest, Fall 2008
- Sponsored by the Korean Society of Costume, Seoul, South Korea
RESEARCH INTEREST
Dr. Seoha Min's research interests are driven by a desire to explore and improve the
understanding of the design and its impact on the human and society. Her current scholarly
research is focused upon aesthetics and design, cultural aspects of design, and sustainable design
practices.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (Juried)
1. DeLong, M.*, Casto, M., Min, S., & Lee, Y. (2016). Education for Apparel
Sustainability from Perspectives of Design Students from Differing Cultural Contexts.
International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education. (SCOPUS)
2. DeLong, M.*, Casto, M., Min, S., & Gozde, B. (2016). Sustainability in the Apparel
Design Process. Fashion Practice, 8(2). (A&HCI)
3. Min, S.* (2015). Gendered role communication in marketing blue-collar occupational
gear and clothing in the United States. Fashion and Textiles. 2 (1), 1-12.
4. Min, S.*, DeLong, M., LaBat, K. (2015). Exploring Flow in the Apparel Design Process.
International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education, 8 (3), 260-267.
(SCOPUS)
5. Min, S*. (2015). Korean fashion designers use of cultural expression and its influence on
their design. Fashion Practice, 7 (2), 219-239. (A&HCI)
6. Min, S*. & DeLong, M. (2015). Exploring sustainability in Korean wedding package
culture. The International Journal of Social Sustainability in Economics, Social and
Cultural Context, 11 (2), 61-72. (SCOPUS)
7. Min, S., Koo, H.*, & DeLong, M. (2015). Difference of information management
between fashion show video and fashion film. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel,
19 (1), 73-83.
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8. Koo, H., & Min, S*. (2014). Development and evaluation of a patient garment based on
functional-modesty-aesthetic (FMA) model. International Journal of Costume and
Fashion, 14(2), 67-79.
9. DeLong, M. *, Casto, M. A., McKinney, M., Ramaswamy, H., Thoreson, N., & Min, S.
(2014). Curating Cinderella: A holiday extravaganza at Marshall Field’s. Fashion, Style
and Popular Culture, 2(1), 45-63.
10. Min, S.* & Kim, M. (2009). Brand Personality and the Archetypical Symbolism of
Animal Motifs as Applied to Fashion Brand Logos. International Journal of Costumes,
9(1), 15-21.
PROCEEDING PUBLICATIONS (Juried)
1. Min, S., Ceballos, L., & Yurchisin, J. (2016). Exploring Role Power within Bridal Gown
Selection Process. International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, Canada,
November, 2016.
2. Min, S. (2016). Exploring Apparel Design Students’ Perception on Creativity.
International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, Canada, November, 2016.
3. Min, S., & Yurchisin, J. (2015). Problem Based Learning: Jeanswear Design for Rare
Disease Day. International Textile and Apparel Association, Santa Fe, NM, November
2015
4. DeLong, M., Casto, A., Lee, Y., & Min, S. (2015). Sustainable Clothing from the User's
Perspective. International Textile and Apparel Association, Santa Fe, NM, November
2015
5. Yurchisin, J., Collins, L., Min, S., & Watchravesringkan , K. (2015). The Impact of
Salesperson Gender and Apparel Product Type on Females’ Purchase Intention, Fashion
and Gender, Saint Paul, MN, May 2015
6. Koo, H. & Min, S. (2015). Exploration of 3D Texture Design Technique with Organza
Fabric, Costume Society of America, San Antonio, Texas, May 2015
7. Min, S., Ceballos, L., & Yurchisin, J. (2014). The Effect of Image Congruence on
Preference for Ethnically Diverse Apparel Products, International Textile and Apparel
Association, Charlotte, NC, November 2014
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8. Min, S., DeLong, M., & LaBat, K. (2014). Exploring Flow in the Apparel Design
Process, International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC, November 2014
9. Min, S., Yurchisin, J., Chang, H., & Brown, V. (2014). Bridal Gowns and
Communication of Personal Values. Fashion and Communication, St. Paul, MN, May
2014
10. Wagner, H. & Min, S. (2014). Communicating gendered occupational roles through
company websites selling gear and clothing used in blue collar occupations in the United
States. Fashion and Communication. St. Paul, MN, May 2014
11. DeLong, M., Casto, A., Lee, Y., & Min, S. (2013). Attachment to clothing and
implications for sustainability within a cultural context, International Textile and Apparel
Association, New Orleans, LA, October 2013
12. DeLong, M., Min, S., & Lee, Y. (2013). Perception of apparel sustainability based upon
cultural differences among design students, International Textile and Apparel
Association, New Orleans, LA, October 2013
13. Min, S., Kim, A., & Wu, J. (2013). The relationship between consumer characteristics
and online co-design involvement, International Textile and Apparel Association, New
Orleans, LA, October 2013
14. Min, S. & Koo, H. (2013). Consumer’s clothing benefits and expectations on smartphone
fashion apps, International Textile and Apparel Association, New Orleans, LA, October
2013
15. Min, S. & DeLong, M. (2013). “Queen for a Day" in Korean Wedding Culture, Costume
Society of America, Las Vegas, NV, June 2013
16. Min, S. & DeLong, M. (2013). Exploring sustainability in Korean wedding package
culture, Fashion and Social responsibility, Saint Paul, MN, April 2013
17. DeLong, M., Min., S., Casto, M., & Berk, G. (2013). Sustainability in up-cycling design
process, Fashion and Social responsibility, Saint Paul, MN, April 2013
18. Koo, H. & Min, S. (2012). Development of a patient garment from the functionalmodesty-aesthetic (FMA) model, International Textile and Apparel Association, Hawaii,
HI, November 2012
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19. Koo, H. & Min, S. (2012). Sustainable design strategies in a garment lifecycle: women’s
costumes in the late Chosun dynasty, Costume Society of America, Atlanta, GA, June
2012
20. Min, S. & DeLong, M. (2012). Korean designers, Hallyu, and ethnicity in the global
marketplace, Costume Society of America, Atlanta, GA, June 2012
21. Gordon, L. & Min, S. (2012). Human factor focused garment to make breastfeeding
easier, Fashion and Health Symposium, St. Paul, MN, April 2012
22. Min, S. & Koo, S. H. (2011). Difference of information management between fashion
show video and fashion film in the communication process, International Textile and
Apparel Association, Philadelphia PA, November 2011 – Nominated for Paper of
Distinction Designation
23. Koo, H. & Min, S. (2011). Clothing benefit segmentation and smart phone fashion
applications, International Textile and Apparel Association, Philadelphia, PA, November
2011
24. Min, S. & Kim, M. (2010). Archetypical symbolism of brand motif and brand image,
Korean Society of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul, Korea, May 2010
25. Lee, Y. Lee, J., Nam, K., Park, Y., Min, S., & Kim, M. (2009). Analysis and
Development of Characteristics of Functional Design in Ski & Snowboards Wear.
International Costume Congress, Japan, Fall 2009
26. Min, S. & Kim, M. (2009). Research on the fashion style of Korean idol groups focusing on the period since 1990, Korean Society of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul, Korea,
October 2008
DESIGN PATENT
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Korea Design Patent Application 30-2009-003438, “Flower and Butterfly,” Kim, S., Son,
J., & Min, S., filed August, 2010.
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CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: DESIGN EXHIBITIONS
1. Min, S. (2016). A Dream of Hydrangea. SFTI International Conference and the
International Invited Fashion Exhibition.
- Exhibit: July 7, University of Hawaii at Manoa (invited)
- Invited to submit artworks for the conference under theme of Empathy in Fashion
2. Min, S. (2015). Distortion of Spoken. International Textile and Apparel Association.
- Exhibit: November 2015, Santa Fe, NM (juried)
- Acceptance rate: 41.7%
3. Min, S. & Kim, H. (2015). Body Wears Body. Gatewood Gallery.
- Exhibit: April 2015, Greensboro, NC
- Five garments under the theme were exhibited and the exhibit was curated by the artists.
4. Min, S. (2014). Sprit of Modern Shaman. International Textile and Apparel Association.
- Exhibit: November 2015, Charlotte, NC (juried)
- Acceptance rate: 43%
5. Min, S. & Yurchisin, J. (2014). Man Ray’s Queen City Dress. International Textile and
Apparel Association.
- Exhibit: November 2015, Charlotte, NC (juried)
- Acceptance rate: 43%
6. Min, S. (2014). Memories of a Flowering Moment. SFTI International Conference and
the International Invited Fashion Exhibition.
- Exhibit: August 2014, Diliman, Philippine (invited)
- Invited to submit artworks for the conference under theme of Empathy in Fashion
7. Min, S. (2014). Larmes. The Original, the 13th Fashion group of Seoul National
University Collection.
- Exhibit: May 2014, Seoul, South Korea (Seoul Art Centre, HanGaram Art Museum)
- Participated in the exhibition with Seoul National University alumnus
8. Min, S. & Koo, H. (2013). Blossom. MN Goes Green Exhibition.
- Exhibit: May 2013, St. Paul, MN (juried)
- Participated in the exhibition organized by Goldstein Museum of Design
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9. Gordon, L. & Min, S. (2013). A Garment Makes Breastfeeding Easier. MN Goes Green
Exhibition.
- Exhibit: May 2013, St. Paul, MN (juried)
- Participated in the exhibition organized by Goldstein Museum of Design
10. Min, S. & Koo, H. (2013). Redefining, Redesigning Fashion, Goldstein Museum of
Design College of Design.
- Exhibit: January 2013, St. Paul, MN (juried)
- Three designs were selected for exhibit.
- The exhibition explored how clothing and accessories can become a satisfying means for
creating an individualized appearance while caring about the environment and fulfilling
economic and social concerns.
11. Min, S. (2012). The Orbital Universe. +Plus-Minus, the 12th Fashion group of Seoul
National University Collection.
- Exhibit: October 2012, Seoul, South Korea (Bridge Gallery)
- Participated in the exhibition with Seoul National University alumnus
- The exhibition explored the phenomenon of how the accessories have evolved as a part
of clothing
12. Koo, H. & Min, S. (2012). 2012 International Conference & the 17th International
Invited Fashion Exhibition of Professors.
- Exhibit: August 2012, Aalto University in Finland (juried)
- The main theme of the exhibition was ‘From fiber to consumers: convergent approach to
fashion stream’
13. Min, S. (2011). Butterfly for Transformation. 2011 Fiber Art Mounted Exhibit,
International Textile and Apparel Association.
- Exhibit: November 2011, Philadelphia, PA, (juried)
- The design won LECRA award from ITAA conference
- Acceptance rate: 39%
14. Fashion Fair, Tokyo International Exhibition Center
- Exhibit: January 2010, Tokyo, Japan (juried)
- Designs developed with Seoul National University design team was selected for the
exhibit
- Exhibited designs were inspired by Korean culture
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15. Korean Society of Costume Exhibition
- Exhibit: October 2009, Seoul, South Korea (juried)
- Three designs were selected for exhibit
- Exhibited cultural products which represent the Korean cultural identity with Seoul
National University design team
GRANT RECEIVED
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2015-2016 A Grant proposal submitted to UNCG New Faculty Mentoring Program (PI)
o PI: Dr. Seoha Min
o $750 was received.
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2014-15 Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies Industry Summit (Sponsored by Renfro)
o Collaborated with UNCG CARS faculty to connect with professionals from the
industry
o $7,500 Granted from the HES Foundation
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2014-15 A Grant Awarded from Academy of Korean Studies (PI)
o Project title: Promoting Korean National Image through Analysis of Korean
Cultural Objects
o Co-PI: Dr. Byoungho Jin
o $10,000 Granted from Academy of Korean Studies
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2013-14 Dean’s Research Scholar Program, Bryan School of Business and Economics,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (PI)
o Project Title: Toward Achieving Physical and Psychological Safety of Female
Construction Workers through Apparel Design
o $3000 Granted from Bryan Business School, UNCG
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2013-14 Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies Industry Summit (Sponsored by Renfro)
o Collaborated with UNCG CARS faculty to connect with professionals from the
industry
o $7,500 Granted from the HES Foundation
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GRANT SUBMITTED, NOT FUNDED
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2015-16 A Grant proposal submitted to Academy of Korean Studies (Co-PI)
o Project title: Promoting Korean National Image through Analysis of Korean
Cultural Objects (Co-PI)
o PI: Dr. Byoungho Jin
o $18,750 was requested
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2015-2016 A Grant proposal submitted to Faculty Fist Summer Scholarship Support (PI)
o Project title: Consumer’s Attachment to Clothing from a Sustainable Perspective
o PI: Dr. Seoha Min
o $ 4,830 was requested
TEACHING INTERESTS
Teaching Interests
Design Theory, Design Process, Computer-aided Design, Patternmaking, Draping, and Technical
Design
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies, the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
August. 2013- present
- APD 310 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design
(Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe Photoshop)
- APD 342 Studio 3: Draping
- APD 443 Studio 5: Creative Design
- APD 444 Studio 6: Technical Apparel Design (Lectra, 3d printer)
Lecturer & Teaching Assistant, College of Design, University of Minnesota
Jan. 2011- June 2013
- ADES 2211 Illustration for Apparel Design (Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe Photoshop)
- ADES 2112 Clothing Design Studio 1 (Pattern Making)
- DES1101 Introduction to Design Thinking
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GRADUATE STUDENTS ADVISING
Semester
Spring 2015
Name of Students
Advised
Candace Carter
Advising Duties
Serving a committee of the Master program
Fall 2015
Kristen Crutchfield
Serving a committee of the Master program
Spring 2015
Lina Ceballos
Serving a committee for the PhD program
Fall 2016
Jennifer Wilson
Serving a committee for the PhD program
Fall 2016
Tara Konya
Serving a committee for the PhD program
Fall 2016
Miranda Williams
Serving a committee for the PhD program
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ADVISING
Semester
Spring 2014
Name of Students
Advised
John Lin
Advising Duties
Fall 2014
Hollie Thomas
She designed five pieces of garments for the THREADS
fashion show. (Independent study)
Spring 2015
Nhi Tran
Her garment was presented at UNCG Creative Expo as well
as accepted at 2015 ITAA Design Exhibit. (Independent
study)
Sanja Grgic
Her final garment was accepted at 2015 ITAA Design
Exhibit.
His final garment was accepted at 2014 ITAA Design
Exhibit.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
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Industry collaboration with Royce Too (Spring 2014 – Spring 2015)
o APD 310 students design sock collection for Nautica’s upcoming collection
o Final deliverables: Moodboard (Photoshop), Technical flats (Illustrator), Tech
sheet (Excel)
o Students’ best designs are presented at design fairs and a new line will be
dedicated to manufacture products based on the design
o The project is sponsored by Royce Too
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
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CAD software: Lectra, Optitex
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Digitizing pattern
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TC2: 3D body scanning software
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MockShop – Visual Merchandizing Software
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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International Textile and Apparel Association
2010- present
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Costume Society of America
2010- present
SERVICES/ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Service to the Bryan School of Business and Economics, UNCG
o Member, CTLE Committee (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)
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Services to the Department, UNCG
o Thread (Fashion show at CARS) Co-advisor (2014 – present)
o Member, CARS Graduate Studies Committee (2013- present)
o Member, CARS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2013 – present)
o Member, CARS Graduate Curriculum Committee (2013 – present)
o Member, CARS Award/ Scholarship Committee (2013 – present)
o Member, CARS Assistant Professor/ Instructor and Associate Professor/ Senior
Assistant Professor Search Committee (2015- present)
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o Member, CARS Department Head Search Committee (2013-2014)
o Member, CARS Assistant Professor Search Committee (2014-2015)
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Services to the Profession
o Guest Editor
 Fashion Practice (A & HCI Journal) published by Bloomsburg
(2014- 2015)
o Reviewer
 Reviewer – International Journal of Costume and Fashion (2014 – present)
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Reviewer – Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (2013 – present)
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Reviewer – Fashion and Textiles (2015 – present)
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Reviewer – Fashion Practice (2013 – present)
Service to the Community
o Design collaboration with Wellness centre, UNCG (Spring 2014)
 APD 310 students designed presentation board for five denim wears
targeting S/S or F/W 2015 Seven rare diseases are assigned to students for
inspiration
 Their design was displayed at the UNCG Wellness Centre on the World
Rare Disease Day
o Design collaboration with Big Hair Ball (Fall 2013- Spring 2015)
 The BIG HAIR Ball is a community event with a fashion focus
 Through designing a ball gown for this event, students who took a draping
class in 2013 and 2014 explored draping techniques and had opportunities
to have a good portfolio photos
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