Among Korean proverbs, there are many related to “speech.” You can find various sayings like “A word spoken is past recalling,” “Different mouths, different tastes,” and “Fine words butter no parsnips.” This emphasizes the importance of using words well. When used effectively, the power of speech can turn a loss into a gain, but when misused, it can have the ...
I came across the book “Words of Writing” by the author Eunyu during my travels to Jeju Island. The catalyst for this discovery was a bookstore called “Pulmujeol,” which I had learned about through a friend of a friend. Originally a small bookstore located in front of Sungkyunkwan University in Myeongnyun-dong, Seoul, Pulmujil had transformed. The owner, Mr. Eun Jong-bok, ...