Gwangyang Yonggang Library Hosts 'Humanities on the Road' Program

Lecture by Instructors Shim Oksuk and Jeong Mira on "Our Conflicts That Follow One Another"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Yonggang Library announced that it will conduct the second phase of the "Humanities on the Road" program under the theme "Facing Conflicts: Me, You, and Us," divided into psychology, society, and philosophy.

The second phase program, starting in July, will be led by Sim Oksuk, CEO of Inmunjihang, and Jeong Mira, a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Chonnam National University. The program, titled "Our Conflicts That Follow One Another," will be held seven times, beginning with the first lecture on July 7 at 7 p.m. in the Maro Theater of Yonggang Library, and will meet students every Thursday until August 26.

The second phase program will explore conflicts experienced with others in our society from philosophical and sociological perspectives, approaching topics such as generations (ageism, no-kids zones), economy (labor, wealth disparity), gender, and culture (refugees, human rights).

As the final course, a tour themed "A Time of Harmony and Healing Experienced in Gwangju" with a travel writer is scheduled for September 3 around Gwangju Metropolitan City. Participants will experience cultural and artistic spaces such as the National Asia Culture Center architecture tour and searching for art installations called "Polly," reflecting on the true meaning of harmony.

Prior to the second phase, the first phase program held in June, themed "Corona Blue, Facing the Inner Self," conducted classes addressing inner conflicts such as depression, anxiety, and identity, receiving great responses from participants.

In particular, instructor Yang Nanmi explained Adler's personality theory based on birth order regarding the question "Who am I?" and shared time reflecting on participants' oldest memories and their feelings and emotions about those memories.

Kim Mira, Director of Library Operations, said, "This year's Yonggang Library 'Humanities on the Road' program is prepared with the keywords of inner conflicts and conflicts and recovery with others, providing a great opportunity to build psychological healing and humanities literacy. We hope for much interest and participation."

The second phase of the "Humanities on the Road" program will recruit 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis for teenagers and adults through the library website and phone.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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