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A Journey Through London’s Historical Layers 런던, 시대가 겹쳐 있는 도시

I flew from Tucson to Gatwick Airport to attend The Salvation Army’s 150th Anniversary event. The train from Gatwick into central London was quiet and comfortable. Outside the window, the outskirts passed by slowly— neatly lined English houses, calm neighborhoods, and ivy climbing up the walls of two‑story homes. Watching that scenery, I thought, “Life… Continue reading A Journey Through London’s Historical Layers 런던, 시대가 겹쳐 있는 도시

Conflict in Southern Thailand 태국 남부의 갈등

I recently learned something I had never known before. On July 25, 2026, another bomb attack occurred in southern Thailand. More than 7,600 people have been killed over the past twenty years in this long conflict— a fact I only discovered that morning. The violence in southern Thailand is not about religion itself, but about… Continue reading Conflict in Southern Thailand 태국 남부의 갈등

🌆 Hong Kong, The Romance of a Lost Era #2 홍콩, 우리가 잃어버린 한 시대의 낭만 #2

A performer in elaborate Chinese opera costume expresses deep emotion on stage

— From Chow Yun‑fat to Leslie Cheung, the Faces That Defined a Generation In our time, Hong Kong was the hottest city in Asia. A dazzling metropolis, a playground of neon lights, a free and thriving commercial hub. It was the country we admired, the place we wanted to visit, the city we wanted to… Continue reading 🌆 Hong Kong, The Romance of a Lost Era #2 홍콩, 우리가 잃어버린 한 시대의 낭만 #2

Nostalgia for Hong Kong: A Cinematic Journey 홍콩, 우리가 잃어버린 한 시대의 낭만 #1

When I was a child, every airplane I saw in the sky seemed destined for Hong Kong or the United States. It wasn’t that I knew much about geography—Hong Kong was simply the brightest, most glamorous place my young mind could imagine. In my neighborhood, anyone who had visited Hong Kong instantly became a local… Continue reading Nostalgia for Hong Kong: A Cinematic Journey 홍콩, 우리가 잃어버린 한 시대의 낭만 #1

Understanding the Impact of Hanjin’s Bankruptcy on Korean Economy 사라진 컨테이너에서 시작된 질문 — 내가 한진 파산을 다시 공부하게 된 이유

I still live in the United States. And living here, there are moments when I unexpectedly feel connected to Korea. One of those moments comes from watching freight trains. American freight trains are unbelievably long—sometimes stretching farther than the eye can see. And for years, the cars on those trains were stacked two or three… Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Hanjin’s Bankruptcy on Korean Economy 사라진 컨테이너에서 시작된 질문 — 내가 한진 파산을 다시 공부하게 된 이유

고전 명언으로 본 인간의 본성 Human Nature as Seen Through Classic Quotes

11 Maxims That Explain Human Society Power, loyalty, emotion, anxiety, and the Middle Path. 1. Tosa Gupeng (兔死狗烹) — Used When Needed, Discarded When Not Meaning Power uses people as tools. When the work is done, the tool becomes a risk. Origins In ancient China, generals who won wars were often removed afterward. Examples East:… Continue reading 고전 명언으로 본 인간의 본성 Human Nature as Seen Through Classic Quotes

Fantasy vs Reality: The Chinese Internet Paradox

A Nation Living in Fantasy, People Searching for Reality Last night, someone from China visited my blog. In a country where Netflix is blocked and Korean content cannot enter legally, someone found a detour to read my writing. Seeking what is forbidden is, in a way, a sign of affection. Yet they also criticize Korea,… Continue reading Fantasy vs Reality: The Chinese Internet Paradox

Global Reach: How My Blog Attracts Worldwide Readers

This morning, curious to see how far my writing had traveled across the globe, I checked my blog’s visitor logs. One from China, one from India. The numbers for the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Korea—where I had expected—actually showed a steady increase. However, China was a real surprise. How did they come across my writing?… Continue reading Global Reach: How My Blog Attracts Worldwide Readers

What Trend Would You Eliminate Forever?

If I could get rid of one thing, I would want to get rid of the ‘trend that every app must send notifications.’ We have lived for too long in a strange era where we receive notifications just to turn them off. 하나를 지울 수 있다면,‘모든 앱이 알림을 보내야 한다는 트렌드’를 없애고 싶다.우리는 알림을 끄기… Continue reading What Trend Would You Eliminate Forever?

The Life of Kang Gong-won-my Grandfather 강공원(姜公園)의 생애

Between Eras Kang Gong-won was born in 1901 in Pyeongtaek, a low plain that flooded whenever the rain grew heavy. He studied Confucian classics at the local hyanggyo and learned modern writing, arithmetic and music from a Japanese teacher. He grew up on the boundary where tradition and modernity overlapped. A First Meeting When he… Continue reading The Life of Kang Gong-won-my Grandfather 강공원(姜公園)의 생애