These days, the trend is to use wireless earphones mostly with “Bluetooth,” but I still prefer wired earphones. The performance of the wired earphones I received with my Apple product is still good, and the sound quality is better than using mediocre third-party wireless earphones. However, the drawback is that older earphones require connection via an “AUX” cable, and except ...

Most countries, excluding some socialist ones, have adopted “capitalism.” While money is not the measure of happiness, accumulating a certain amount of wealth can bring one closer to “happiness.” Especially in societies named after capitalism, such as capitalist societies, “capital” is highly valued. However, looking around, wealth tends to be concentrated among specific individuals. Moreover, in general, especially among the ...

“If it comes out of the deep soul of man, there is no such thing as bad.” This is a statement by the writer David Herbert Lawrence, who emphasized human relations and primitivism. He made efforts in his works to illuminate primitive “human relations.” He strongly believed that the essence of human relations lay in “sexual” relationships. David Lawrence lived ...

Thomas Hardy’s “To Please His Wife” is a work written in 1893. Although written long ago, it remains a thought-provoking piece even when read today. At one point, there was a popular drama genre in Korea known as “makjang dramas.” Among these, “Temptation of Wife” stands out as a representative work. While makjang dramas gained popularity relatively recently in Korea, ...

The debate over “the real thing” has been the subject of various philosophers’ arguments, each with their own philosophy. Plato explained “the real thing” through the concept of “Ideas,” while his disciple Aristotle defined “the real thing” with another concept. There may still be various opinions on how to define “the real thing.” Henry James’s short story “The Real Thing” ...

Our lives are deeply influenced by the environment in which we live. Humans, as beings, are also a part of the natural environment. Constructing cities and achieving civilization within this environment is no easy task. It requires a significant amount of time and effort. Modern society exists within civilization, or perhaps under the protective shield of civilization. However, if we ...

A recent survey conducted by an overseas institution on “the most important value in life” among people from various countries came as a shock. While most Western countries listed “family” as the top priority, South Korea ranked “material possessions” first and “health” second. A YouTuber from abroad even depicted Korean society as one characterized by the negative aspects of Confucianism ...

The phrase “A nation without a memory of history has no future” is well-known to us, although its origin remains unknown. Indeed, history repeats itself, and the past continually recurs. Therefore, studying history is important. It allows us to develop the insight needed to choose the right alternatives in similar situations by learning from past mistakes. “Is History Inherently Boring?” ...

After getting off at Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, we walked north along the Kamo River. As it was not yet time for dinner, we were searching for a cafe to spend some time in. Surprisingly, cafes weren’t as visible as expected. Following a narrow alley behind the riverside, we stumbled upon a new bridge, and across from it, we found a ...

After exploring the Kyoto Arashiyama area, we took the Hankyu train to Kawaramachi Station and then headed to the Gion district. Since we had some time before dinner and were eager to relax, we planned to take a brief break at a cafe with a view of the Kamo River. Despite moving to the area recommended by the hotel staff, ...

“Illustrated Stories for Girls: Princess Edition,” compiled by Ausborn and translated by UNJ, is a suitable book for children to read. From the title itself, being a “picture fairy tale” for “girls,” it is composed of emotionally appealing illustrations and stories suitable for girls to read, especially. “Six Little Stories to Stir Girls’ Emotions” The book consists of six little ...

When winter begins, the leaves that have worked hard throughout spring and summer must fall on their own. It’s a sad thing to detach a part of oneself to survive, to extend life. But isn’t it the fate of trees to survive in a climate like ours, where the seasons are distinct… I wonder how the trees feel when they ...