[This Week's Books] "US-China Relations Revolution" and More

US-China Relations Revolution

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), South Korea is facing a crisis. The country lacks core technology for AI chips, and even its comparative advantage in DRAM semiconductors is at risk of being overtaken by China. Across industries, South Korea’s dependence on foreign supply chains is extremely high. As a result, it is highly susceptible to developments in the United States and China, making it difficult to ensure stability. In response, four domestic experts in politics, economics, diplomacy, and technology analyze the current US-China relationship in detail, as well as Korea’s existential crisis regarding supply chains and the limitations in the AI field, in order to seek survival strategies. (Written by Lee Heeok and three others | Hankyoreh Publishing)

Samsung Shock

Samsung holds a symbolic position in the South Korean economy. In recent years, it has fallen behind TSMC in the foundry business and ceded the throne in the HBM market to SK Hynix. However, the author predicts a dramatic rebound for Samsung. From a 22 trillion won AI semiconductor contract with Tesla, to switching Apple’s image sensor supply, discussions on next-generation chip collaboration with Qualcomm, and investment bases established in Texas, USA, and Yokohama, Japan-this book tells the story of how Samsung is forging a new order by turning crises into opportunities for innovation with its unique strategies. (Written by Lee Chaeyoon | Changhae)

Effort Revolution

There is a saying, "Effort never betrays." However, efficiency is a different matter. The speed of someone who handles everything alone from start to finish and someone who leverages artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably differ. In this sense, this book introduces ways to make your efforts more efficient. More specifically, it focuses on how to achieve better results by utilizing AI. Rather than simply teaching how to use AI, it explains how to make AI your personal mentor or colleague and how to derive creative outcomes through questioning. "Now, it is not the amount of effort but the strategy that determines competitiveness." (Written by Ito Yoichi and one other | Gimmyoung Publishers)

Bitcoin Perfect Bible

Fifteen years ago, a digital currency created by an unknown civil liberties activist has now become a currency valued at over 1 trillion dollars. It is mined at the national level and is recognized as legal tender in some countries. On Wall Street, the world’s largest companies are trading it through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The author analyzes Bitcoin-which is transforming currency, markets, finance, and global trade-in detail from four perspectives: technology, economics, politics, and philosophy. The book also explores the potential for harnessing its possibilities. (Written by Vijay Selvam | Hans Media)

Conditions for an AI Superpower

Fierce competition is underway in the global artificial intelligence (AI) market. While Tesla’s Optimus in the US aims for a robot close to AGI (artificial general intelligence) with advanced autonomy and versatility, G1 specializes in rapid commercialization with cost-effectiveness and practicality. The United States is building a superintelligence infrastructure through private innovation and massive capital, while China is accelerating commercialization under state leadership. The author, a futurist, analyzes the new world order that AI will create from multiple angles. The book discusses what may happen and introduces survival strategies and the conditions required. (Written by Choi Yoonsik | Wisdom House)

Friendship Without Barriers

This is a collection of essays by Eodin, known as the writing mentor to prominent authors such as Lee Seula, Yang Dasol, and Lee Jian (formerly Lee Dawool). It compiles serialized pieces from the email delivery service "Eodin’s Accidental Connection" along with previously unpublished manuscripts. The book vividly captures the author’s life from her twenties to her fifties. It tells the story of how, during the era of military dictatorship, she set aside her dream of becoming a poet to form a civic group and has maintained her identity as a "writer" alongside society’s marginalized. With resilient and bold language, she recounts a life lived through pain, despair, love, and joy. (Written by Eodin | Clapbooks)