[This Week's Books] '2040 The Beginning of the Great Divide' and Others

The Beginning of the Great Divide in 2040

This article explores how to respond in the age of exponential growth. The age of exponential growth refers to a period when the pace of technological change evolves not at the ‘incremental’ level we are accustomed to, but at an ‘exponential’ rate. Between rapidly innovating technologies and relatively slower social changes, an ‘exponential gap’ emerges. The author emphasizes that after 2040, our existing mindsets, strategies, and systems will no longer be effective, and to cope with these changes, we must possess communality, resilience, and flexibility. (Written by Azim Azir / Translated by Jang Jinyoung / Cheonglim Publishing)

The World Is My Treasure Island

This is an autobiographical management essay written by Kim Woong-ki, Chairman of Global SeAH. At age 35 in 1986, Kim Woong-ki founded SeAH Sangyeok with a capital of 5 million won and two employees, starting a garment export business. For nearly 40 years, the company has grown continuously without a single deficit. Currently, both assets and annual sales exceed 6 trillion won. Kim Woong-ki’s nickname is ‘Flying Man.’ Reflecting on past times when he overcame crises such as the IMF economic crisis, the global financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic with an adventurous spirit, he also actively engaged in social contribution activities and shares his management philosophy. (Written by Kim Woong-ki / Sam & Parkers)

Life Lessons by Kang Won-guk

The author previously served as a speech secretary at the Blue House, writing speeches for the late Presidents Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun. After leaving the Blue House, his books on writing became bestsellers one after another. Since 2021, he has hosted KBS Radio’s “Kang Won-guk’s This Person Now,” meeting over 300 figures from various fields including culture, arts, education, society, and politics to hear their life stories. From these, he selected 15 individuals and compiled their life stories. The 15 protagonists include writer Yoo Si-min, former National Assembly member Pyo Chang-won, poet Na Tae-joo, and former Samsung Electronics president Ko Dong-jin. (Written by Kang Won-guk / Dpilot)

K Semiconductor Grand Strategy

This book gauges the direction of the semiconductor industry by encompassing papers published in global academic journals, various economic reports, and interviews with industry and academic experts conducted over the past five years. It examines the crises and opportunities of Korea’s semiconductor industry and sketches the blueprint needed for a leap forward. The author predicts that after two years of decline, the semiconductor industry will resume its growth curve this year, with Korea’s semiconductor industry leading the way. The book meticulously presents the technological super-gap and market strategies of semiconductors and big tech companies, as well as survival strategies for Korea’s semiconductor industry. (Written by Kwon Soon-yong / Wisdom House)

To My Daughter Who Has Already Turned Forty

The author is a psychiatrist who has cared for mentally ill patients for 43 years and is also a mother to one daughter. In 2013, she published “Psychology Letters to My Daughter,” which resonated with 200,000 readers. Having lived apart from her daughter for 15 years, with her daughter residing in the United States, the daughter turned forty last year. This book contains words the author wishes to say to her daughter, who might still be shaken at forty. She advises that there is no need to be afraid of the tremors at forty, that confusion is a natural and essential process everyone goes through to reorganize life and grow again, and encourages living by doing what one wants. (Written by Han Seong-hee / Maven)

2024 Nine Major Thematic Investment Trends

This book categorizes nine themes that will lead investment trends this year and analyzes the industries and companies aligned with them in detail. It excludes difficult and obscure data, providing content that the general public can easily understand. The nine themes are semiconductors, secondary batteries, pharmaceuticals & bio, consumer goods, electric power equipment, platforms, games, hydrogen, and new growth industries. In stock analysis, attention is given not only to well-known companies but also to those with high growth potential. (Written by SangSangIn Securities Research Center / Hans Media)

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