[This Week's Books] 'Dokyojaeban-euro-ui Gil' and Others

The Road to the Tokyo Trials

After Japan was defeated in World War II, more than 100 suspects were initially designated as war criminals and arrested and detained at Sugamo Prison. However, after the Tokyo Trials were revised, there were only 28 defendants charged as Class A war criminals. This article deals with the hidden truths in the journey from the arrest to the indictment of war criminals after Japan's defeat. The author points out that postwar processing was not properly carried out due to several immunity clauses applied during the Tokyo Trials, such as the "Immunity of Emperor Showa." (Written by Awaya Kentaro / Translated by Yu Jia and Bang Gwangseok / Somyung Publishing)

I Don't Know How to Give Up

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "Terminator," wrote this reflecting on his life at age 78. With rough but straightforward sentences, he honestly tells how an ordinary person lived an extraordinary life. Schwarzenegger used seven maxims that supported his life as the titles of each chapter. He says these seven maxims were never revolutionary but always effective. They include "Don't set limits," "There is no end to learning," and "Change gears when life changes." (Written by Arnold Schwarzenegger / Translated by Jeong Jihyun / Hyundai Intelligence)

When the Beauty of Mathematics Becomes a Narrative

This article explores the remarkable connection between mathematics and literature. For example, the author explains that Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick mentions the sperm whale's head having mathematical symmetry, which is not just a simple description but a mathematical metaphor. By interpreting the mathematical concepts hidden in literature on multiple levels, it investigates how mathematics functions as an important element of creative narrative. Through this, readers can realize that mathematics helps expand our imagination and creative thinking. (Written by Sarah Hart / Translated by Go Yugyeong / Mirae's Window)