Google is currently a publicly traded company in the United States and has become a global giant with a market capitalization that ranks among the top five in the world. Google is also considered an icon of innovation along with Apple. Since the birth of the innovative search engine “Google,” it has earned various nicknames by creating original and convenient ...

The Bible, also known as “The Bible” in English, is often referred to as the “standard” and is considered one of the world’s best-selling books. However, despite being one of the most widely sold bestsellers globally, it is also one of the least read books. While many people have heard of the Bible, few have read it from cover to ...

It feels like 2024 just started, but it’s already April 1st. A quarter of the year has passed. Looking at the weather, it seems like spring has truly arrived. Although some chilly days linger, overall, there’s a sense of warmth in the air, with flowers blooming around, marking the end of a long winter. “Spring 2024, the beginning of a ...

As society progresses, various technologies advance, and medicine also improves. Naturally, people can live much richer lives and stay healthier for longer compared to before. However, ironically, there are now people suffering and dying from the disease called “cancer” discovered by modern medicine. “How to Live Happily with Cancer?” The title of the book itself is quite provocative. Indeed, books ...

“South Africa” is a space unfamiliar to us, known only by name. It’s a lesser-known territory to us, and encountering the works of a writer from such a country is not easy. “Out Of Bounds,” written by Beverley Naidoo, is a novel based on the author’s actual experiences, albeit presented in a fictional narrative. If we were to compare it, ...

Despite being an author who had already become a legend, Lee Wae soo actively engaged with the younger generation, even creating new slang terms used by them. He had a unique vibe, despite his advanced age, and was known for his ability to communicate with and understand the younger generation. Often referred to as a “guru,” Lee Wae soo embraced ...

Dan Roam’s “The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures” is a book that delves into the art of effectively conveying thoughts and ideas through visual aids. While having good thoughts or ideas is important, merely possessing them alone doesn’t lead to significant outcomes. Ultimately, it’s crucial to share these thoughts effectively, garnering empathy and persuasion ...

These days, we no longer live in an era where comfort and healing are provided indiscriminately, but there was a period in the 2010s when Korean society placed great emphasis on “healing” and “comfort.” Rather than offering practical assistance to young people, there was a time when society merely offered verbal consolation. However, as this era progressed, the concept of ...

Ven. Beopjeong, well-known for his book “Emptiness,” can be regarded as one of the leading figures of his time. In an era dominated by materialism, his book “Emptiness” gained immense popularity as it introduced a life beyond worldly pursuits, focusing on attaining freedom of the mind. As a middle school student at the time, the author could indirectly grasp Ven. ...

There is a famous saying, “A nation that forgets its history has no future.” While the origin of this quote is unknown, it underscores the importance of being interested in the records and traces of the past. As history often repeats itself, understanding it allows us to predict the future to some extent. Moreover, by delving into history, we can ...

In the late 2000s and early 2010s, there was a craze for “humanities” in South Korea. It was a time when various humanities-related books, such as Ji Seong Lee’s “Lead through Reading” and Professor Michael Sandel’s “Justice,” were being published one after another. During this period, South Korea, which had been focused on manufacturing, was in the process of transitioning ...

The book “Delicious Psychology,” as you can feel from the title, primarily focuses on light psychology that operates in everyday life rather than delving into profound discussions about psychology. It contains content that can be already known to us or things we might not have been aware of, but generally, it revolves around common sense concepts. Based on psychology, the ...