[This Week's Books] 'Gabool Seonjinguk' and 5 More Titles

◆Advanced Countries in Advance Payment=Democracy has reached a mature stage, but in the social and economic fields, outdated and irrational social systems that do not live up to the name of advanced countries still remain. What efforts should be made to resolve this? The author, a legal scholar, researcher, member of the National Human Rights Commission, and a public official during the Moon Jae-in administration, presents ‘strengthening social rights’ as the key card to solving Korean social problems. (Written by Jo Guk · Medici Media)

◆Reading Humans, Homo Bookus=Through this book, the author proves not only easy ways to develop reading habits but also ‘why reading is the greatest ability humans can have,’ ‘why books have not disappeared for thousands of years,’ and ‘why the world’s richest people read books every day’ through numerous books the author has read. A book that delivers deep insights about reading. (Written by Jo Sang-yeon · Pajit)

◆Children Who Learn Slowly=This book presents study methods according to the brain development stages of children from the preschool period, when learning ability develops the most, through elementary school, and solutions to problems that hinder learning. It suggests proper psychological formation methods for parents regarding children’s learning and guides parents and children to develop optimal learning abilities at their own pace and environment. (Written by Kim Young-hoon · Sigongsa)

◆Those Who Parted Meet Again in Hong Kong=The author, who worked for 20 years in film magazines interviewing numerous Hong Kong filmmakers such as Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Andy Lau, Wong Kar-wai, Jackie Chan, and Stephen Chow, traveled to Hong Kong several times and vividly captured the beautiful spaces that illuminated films. In Hong Kong, “where different films meet and tell stories within one space,” the author restores the nostalgia we loved in those days. (Written by Joo Sung-chul · Gimmyoungsa)

◆Kim Kyung-il’s Wise Human Life=Based on cognitive psychology, this book looks into the relationship between ‘others and myself’ and is structured to provide clear insights. The lectures contained in the book analyze phenomena with sharp and novel perspectives and offer fresh realizations through easy and pleasant advice. The author’s unique wit and insight help shift our thinking and escape from problems. (Written by Kim Kyung-il · Jeonyeokdal)

◆Old and Wonderful Classic Records=Murakami Haruki, famous not only as a novelist but also as a music enthusiast who enjoys music year-round and a collector who unconsciously gathers whatever catches his eye, compiled 486 classical records out of his personal collection of about 15,000 analog records into one book. (Written by Murakami Haruki · Munhakdongne)

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