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[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park]

◆CHANGE 9 (Change Nine) = The second book by Professor Choi Jaebung, author of "Phono Sapiens." The COVID-19 pandemic has made the transition to digital civilization not a matter of choice but of survival. It reveals what the new standards are, led by the Phono Sapiens generation, who are accustomed to a smartphone-based digital platform lifestyle. The nine codes of the Phono Sapiens generation identified by Professor Choi are metacognition, imagination, humanity, diversity, digital transformation, resilience, competence, fandom, and authenticity. This book examines the changes in the COVID-19 era and explores the nine codes that have gained absolute significance in the new digital age. (Written by Choi Jaebung / Sam & Parkers)

◆In Front of a World That Has Paused = This book compiles reflections by Lee Youngseok, a Western historian and professor emeritus at Gwangju University, on the COVID-19 era. Professor Lee devoted himself to research out of a sense of debt to friends involved in the democratization movement and has authored many books. Although these are brief thoughts arising from facing the changed daily life due to COVID-19, readers can appreciate Professor Lee’s profound knowledge and deep contemplation. He explains the origin of masks and interprets the behavior of U.S. President Donald Trump in response to COVID-19 as reflecting changes in international politics and economic landscapes in the modern world, where the U.S. must pursue its interests in a belligerent and desperate manner. He also issues a warning that if efforts are not made to reduce greed, exploitation, pollution, and destruction, the Earth will face its end. (Written by Lee Youngseok / Pureun History)

◆Today, I’m Doing What I Love = The author is an advocate of running. He has completed nine full marathons, finished the 250 km Mongolian Gobi Desert Marathon, and completed two triathlons. In his twenties, he changed jobs frequently. He challenged various professions such as program developer, flight attendant, and marketer but often resigned before completing a year. He resigned seven times in total. Whenever he struggled and blamed himself, he ran to forget the pain and found comfort in running. He offers consolation by advising not to endure hardships forcibly when life’s turning points come, to leave for a place where one can endure if it’s tough, and to challenge oneself if there is something one wants to do. (Written by An Jeongeun / Weather in the Drawer)

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