Pyeong Bookstore Introduces Feminism Books for Women's Day... 4-Year-Old Remarks by Moon Also Draw Attention

Introducing 12 Feminism-Related Books on Official Social Media
Former President's Tribute to Women from Four Years Ago Resurfaces

Former President Moon Jae-in's ‘Pyeongsan Bookstore,’ operated at his residence in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, drew attention on the 8th, the 117th anniversary of ‘International Women's Day,’ by introducing books related to feminism.

On this day, Pyeongsan Bookstore posted on its official social media service (SNS) a message saying, “Respect and equality for you, me, and all of us. March 8th. Today is ‘International Women's Day,’” along with photos of 12 books.

Additionally, Pyeongsan Bookstore shared part of a post that former President Moon had uploaded on SNS in 2021, during his tenure, to mark International Women's Day.

Books on feminism recommended by Pyeong Sanchaekbang for 'International Women's Day 2025' (left) and a post by former President Moon Jae-in on SNS in 2021 [Image source=Official Instagram capture of Pyeong Sanchaekbang]

At that time, former President Moon wrote, “Reflecting on Korea's modern history, which was especially difficult for women including the comfort women victims, I pay tribute to all women who have steadfastly elevated the status of women,” and added, “I will create a world where women can take on leadership roles with equal rights.”

He then quoted a passage from Park Wan-seo’s novel ‘My Most Beloved’, “The me that I see and feel is more important,” saying, “We have long lived lives defined by others, and women have endured several times more hardships.” He continued, “However, there were women who overcame prejudice and discrimination to find themselves, and thanks to them, we have learned and practiced how to respect each other's feelings and lives.”

The books introduced by Pyeongsan Bookstore on this day include ▲ ‘Women Who Do Not Endure’ by Xaili Amadou Amal ▲ ‘A Room of One's Own’ by Virginia Woolf ▲ ‘To Us Living as Women’ by Yojo and Im Kyung-sun ▲ ‘Night of Liberation’ by Eun Yu ▲ ‘Viva, Jane’ by Gabrielle Zevin ▲ ‘Feminism for Everybody’ by bell hooks ▲ ‘Kim Ji-young, Born 1982’ by Cho Nam-joo ▲ ‘The Challenge of Feminism’ by Jung Hee-jin ▲ ‘The Second Feminist’ by Seo Han-younggyo ▲ ‘Witches of the Cold War’ by Kim Tae-woo ▲ ‘Invincible Youngja’ by Lee Hwa-kyung ▲ and ‘OBIE Two Women’ by Justyna Bargielska.