[This Week's Books] 'Geureoke Bunggoega Sijakdoeotda' and More

Thus, the Collapse Began

This article examines the history of recessions and economic downturns that have shaken the global economy since the 1980s. It covers the foreign exchange crises in South American and Asian markets during the 1980s and 1990s, the early 1990s Japanese real estate market crash, the early 2000s U.S. dot-com bubble, and the 2008 global financial crisis. The author warns that recessions have repeatedly occurred throughout the past 100 years of capitalist history since the 1929 Great Depression, and the next crisis will likely be due to China's debt. (Written by Linda Yu / Translated by An Semin / Cheonglim Publishing)

How Does Space Heal Life?

The author is a space designer who pursues a human-centered philosophy. This work reflects on how to create spaces that promote human health. Based on personal experience and scientific evidence, the author introduces the concept and cases of healthcare, discusses the concept and importance of healthcare design, methods and advice for implementing healthcare design, and shares insights and experiences gained through the process. (Written by No Taerin / Cloud Nine)

What Has the Republic of Korea Accumulated?

This is a memoir written by former National Assembly Speaker Kim Jinpyo as he concludes over 50 years of public service. Kim Jinpyo began his career as an economic bureaucrat under the Park Chunghee administration in 1973 and served through 10 administrations. He candidly reveals what each of the 10 administrations achieved and what was regrettable. He also openly shares his personal thoughts on the presidents who managed the state affairs. (Written by Kim Jinpyo / Sideway)