[This Week's Books] 'Only What I Leave Behind Remains, Feeling Truly Light' and More

Feeling Lighthearted with Only What Needs to Be Left Behind

Park Kyung-ri, the author of the epic novel Toji (The Land), was also a poet who left behind nearly 200 poems during her lifetime. Feeling Lighthearted with Only What Needs to Be Left Behind is the last poetry collection published posthumously among the five poetry books she left. Park Kyung-ri had prepared 60 poems for this collection but passed away on May 5, 2008, before completing it. The book contains a total of 44 poems, including 39 poems written during the final blaze of her life and 5 unpublished works. (Written by Park Kyung-ri / Dasan Books)

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials: A Path No One Has Taken

This is the first book by Kim Jin-wook, the inaugural head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO). Having served as a judge, a lawyer at a major law firm, a researcher at the Constitutional Court, and the first head of the CIO, Kim reflects on important themes he considered throughout his 33 years as a legal professional. These themes include: What is the law in our society? What are justice and fairness? Is the Republic of Korea a country governed by law? (Written by Kim Jin-wook / RH Korea)

Fountain Pen Obsession

Written by a fountain pen enthusiast who devoted his life to collecting, researching, and repairing fountain pens. Viewing the world through the lens of fountain pens, the book captures stories of people and society engraved on these writing instruments. Fountain pens are the only writing tools that absorb traces of humanity and history, demonstrating how fountain pens resemble humans and the world. The book introduces the charm of fountain pens through clear and entertaining anecdotes. (Written by Park Jong-jin / Teumsae Books)