It seems that more diverse thoughts come to mind when moving the body rather than staying still. Of course, the opposite might be true when engaging in intense physical activity, but while walking at a moderate pace, one can experience a variety of thoughts. Even globally renowned authors may have similar experiences. The book titled “From Thoreau to Rambaud, Sentences ...
The book titled “To the World, Maybe to Myself: 49 Stories of 7 People in This Age” is a collection of seven stories written by seven people, each of whom wrote seven stories they wanted to write. The authors of the book are Hong Se-hwa, Kim Yong-taek, Lee Chung-geol, Park Chan-il, Min-sin, Song Ho-chang, and Ban Lee-jung. The poet Kim ...
Lee Oisoo, who has now passed away, was an author who, despite his advanced age, actively engaged with the younger generation, even creating new slang terms used by them. He had a unique style that resonated with younger audiences. Often referred to as a “guru” figure, Lee Oisoo even appeared on educational television programs, introducing himself as a guru. He ...
“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, ...
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. ...
Despite being an elderly figure, the late Lee Wae-soo, a writer, was known for his unique ability to communicate with the younger generation, even creating and actively using the language used by the youth. Having cultivated an image akin to what is colloquially termed a “guru,” Lee Wae-soo even appeared on a TV program called “Kneecap Guru,” introducing himself as ...
In recent times, with the advancement of the internet and media, the population of readers has been decreasing. Nowadays, even if one doesn’t read books, they can access various articles and writings online through search engines. With just a smartphone, one can access almost all the information in the world. Additionally, with the recent development of AI technology, people can ...
To be honest, I didn’t originally have the intention to create a site like “OWL Magazine Korea.” Originally, I planned to create and manage WordPress sites for “OWL Dictionary,” which covers English learning content, and “OWL Magazine,” a site that introduces travel-related materials in English. I already had a lot of travel-related content in Korean on my existing Tistory blog, ...