OWL Magazine Korea

“In the end, I have to change. And I have to change completely. I’m going to go to extremes, I’m going to change everything but my wife and kids. I’m going to go on a reform drive like this for the next five years, and if it doesn’t work, I’m going to quit. If I can’t do it for 10 ...

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 ...

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, ...