President Moon's Book Recommendation: "If You Like History, Be a Leader Like Jeongjo"

SNS Messages for 'Reading Month'... Recommendations: Corona Sapiens, The World from Today, and a Biography of Hong Beom-do

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] "In celebration of Reading Month, I would like to introduce some books I read this summer that I recommend."

President Moon Jae-in recommended books on the 1st to mark September as 'Reading Month.' Through a SNS message that day, President Moon said, "September is Reading Month. Every year, I have introduced books I read during my summer vacation," and added, "It was an opportunity for the president to read books, but it was also rewarding to help the increasingly difficult publishing market even a little."

President Moon said, "With social distancing measures strengthened now, many people are refraining from going out to cooperate with quarantine efforts. I think enjoying reading for a change is a good way to beat the heat," and recommended related books.

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President Moon explained, "The books Corona Sapiens and The World from Today are similar in nature. They compile questions and answers with Korean and global scholars from various fields about what the future of humanity will look like after COVID-19."

President Moon added, "These books allow us to gauge what kind of life we will lead after COVID-19 and what areas individuals or governments should pay more attention to. They address issues we are currently facing and are easy to read without taking much time."

President Moon said, "For those who enjoy reading history, I would first recommend If You Are a Leader, Be Like King Jeongjo. You can learn about King Jeongjo’s leadership, which we living today can emulate, and enjoy the history of that era. I especially liked the story of how King Jeongjo abolished the Geumnanjeon-gwon (exclusive rights to gold and silver trade) to reform the economy."

President Moon explained, "A Biography of Hong Beom-do is a biography of General Hong Beom-do, who led victories in the Battles of Bongodong and Cheongsanri. This year marks the 100th anniversary of these battles, and the government is promoting the repatriation of the general’s remains, which are buried in Kazakhstan. Along with his life story, you can learn about the early armed independence struggle of the Korean independence fighters, which we did not know well."

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