Korean writer invites readers to 'Hyunam-dong Bookshop' for a healing dose of books

'I don't really know why, but I just love writing. Writing can also be tough, stressful and burdensome. But completing a piece, I feel extremely satisfied. I believe I endured that unstable period (becoming a full-time writer) because I loved writing,' says Hwang Bo-reum. Photo: The Korea Herald/Asia News Network

At some point in their lives, many people pause and ask, “Is this the life I wanted?”

We find ourselves overwhelmed by work, experiencing burnout as professional obligations overshadow personal lives. This critical juncture prompts introspection – a moment to reassess one's life and ask if this path is truly what I wanted.