Compliments to you on a thoughtful, well-written and thought-provoking piece. Your exploration of the topic of feminism -- this doesn't feel like the right word...women's rights? patriarchy? What you discuss is much bigger than a simple one-word label! -- in South Korea from folktales to film to social media and politics is fascinating. I appreciated your balanced and fair approach, especially in your conclusion. Thank you for sharing your perspective and insights! Best wishes!
Thanks for your feedback! It means the world to me 🥹 I was nervous about releasing a book—even a short read—since I’m not a native speaker and my English is far from perfect. Your review made my day! Have a great one 👋
Hi Ari, did read last night, but then doing a pre cyclone safety check of my kids place. Had been to my mums earlier in the evening, but she at age 92 was better prepared than us all; "I have had some experience with this before.."
So, your Tofu with Gim a definite add to my disaster prep menu, due to ease, no need for heat and that we have some great UHT tofu that lasts for years(trust me, from my remnant Covid stores, like a few years beyond UBDate).
Your book teaser is great and I sense a bit of novelty and thoughtfulness in the mix.
So, will try for a purchase next week.
And your K language piece about Hwabyeong and Aekttem. Can you unpack the words?
Think, more universal an experience as you say, and not an"illness", though people are severely impacted.
The pathologization of psychic distress and trauma and the de-railing from its origins and causation. The illness paradigm implies the victim at fault.
Hi, Cristoffa! Good to know that your mother is well prepared for cyclone. I wish you and all of your family are safe and sound.
Hope you enjoy my book. I worked hard on it ðŸ«
As for your request, 화병 is 화(hwa: anger) and 병(byeong: disease, illness) and 액땜 is 액(aek: bad luck) and 땜(ttem: get rid of (bad luck)) Hope this helps. 👋
Another great piece! Congrats on your book going out. I'll have to check it out. Great word to teach others, too. And I love that your book focuses on the feminism issue because so many people love to fixate on the economy and similar issues that contribute to the low marriage and birth rates to the point that they ignore or even outright deny the other factors, such as cultural and societal issues that women face, leading to their decision not to marry or procreate. Basically, there are many ongoing problems that contribute to this issue at large, and each area has to be addressed in my opinion. They can't just pretend misogyny and gender ienquality don't exist in Korea.
Thanks for your insights! I totally agree. I think society doesn’t discuss the fundamental issues as much as it should. Instead, the focus is often on surface-level factors like the economy—probably because they’re easier to talk about or seem more solvable.
I originally wanted to talk about the 4B movement, but I realized its roots go much deeper, tracing back at least to the era of bedtime stories. It encompasses culture, history, and politics, so I needed more space than a short newsletter to do it justice. That’s why I wrote the book.
Love it! Will have to check it out, thanks! 😊 And yeah economy seems like something easy for most people to point fingers at. They can blame authorities rather than take a look at the role culture plays and take a good hard look at themselves, as well.
Maybe at some stage you both should consider doing a structured video chat,and a feeling of others to include. Like with Jae-ha Kim for an ex-pat view from the US diaspora. Like her writing a lot.
Be Cool. Always have more to think about after reading.And consider cooking !!
Compliments to you on a thoughtful, well-written and thought-provoking piece. Your exploration of the topic of feminism -- this doesn't feel like the right word...women's rights? patriarchy? What you discuss is much bigger than a simple one-word label! -- in South Korea from folktales to film to social media and politics is fascinating. I appreciated your balanced and fair approach, especially in your conclusion. Thank you for sharing your perspective and insights! Best wishes!
Thanks for your feedback! It means the world to me 🥹 I was nervous about releasing a book—even a short read—since I’m not a native speaker and my English is far from perfect. Your review made my day! Have a great one 👋
Hi Ari, did read last night, but then doing a pre cyclone safety check of my kids place. Had been to my mums earlier in the evening, but she at age 92 was better prepared than us all; "I have had some experience with this before.."
So, your Tofu with Gim a definite add to my disaster prep menu, due to ease, no need for heat and that we have some great UHT tofu that lasts for years(trust me, from my remnant Covid stores, like a few years beyond UBDate).
Your book teaser is great and I sense a bit of novelty and thoughtfulness in the mix.
So, will try for a purchase next week.
And your K language piece about Hwabyeong and Aekttem. Can you unpack the words?
Think, more universal an experience as you say, and not an"illness", though people are severely impacted.
The pathologization of psychic distress and trauma and the de-railing from its origins and causation. The illness paradigm implies the victim at fault.
And how e rationalise bad stuff.
Respect as Always.
Hi, Cristoffa! Good to know that your mother is well prepared for cyclone. I wish you and all of your family are safe and sound.
Hope you enjoy my book. I worked hard on it ðŸ«
As for your request, 화병 is 화(hwa: anger) and 병(byeong: disease, illness) and 액땜 is 액(aek: bad luck) and 땜(ttem: get rid of (bad luck)) Hope this helps. 👋
Hi Ari. Certainly will be trying to access your book this week.
Know your spirit and work ethic, so I will be engrossed.
Heavy rain still now falling but storms and wild wind have abated.
And thanks for the philological explanations. A bit more to think on before I comment.
Rest up a bit after your long travail and enjoy a walk.
Another great piece! Congrats on your book going out. I'll have to check it out. Great word to teach others, too. And I love that your book focuses on the feminism issue because so many people love to fixate on the economy and similar issues that contribute to the low marriage and birth rates to the point that they ignore or even outright deny the other factors, such as cultural and societal issues that women face, leading to their decision not to marry or procreate. Basically, there are many ongoing problems that contribute to this issue at large, and each area has to be addressed in my opinion. They can't just pretend misogyny and gender ienquality don't exist in Korea.
Thanks for your insights! I totally agree. I think society doesn’t discuss the fundamental issues as much as it should. Instead, the focus is often on surface-level factors like the economy—probably because they’re easier to talk about or seem more solvable.
I originally wanted to talk about the 4B movement, but I realized its roots go much deeper, tracing back at least to the era of bedtime stories. It encompasses culture, history, and politics, so I needed more space than a short newsletter to do it justice. That’s why I wrote the book.
Hope you enjoy it! 😊
Love it! Will have to check it out, thanks! 😊 And yeah economy seems like something easy for most people to point fingers at. They can blame authorities rather than take a look at the role culture plays and take a good hard look at themselves, as well.
Like this conversation a lot.
Maybe at some stage you both should consider doing a structured video chat,and a feeling of others to include. Like with Jae-ha Kim for an ex-pat view from the US diaspora. Like her writing a lot.
Be Cool. Always have more to think about after reading.And consider cooking !!