A Teacher's Letters: 'To You Who Think the Classroom Has Collapsed'

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Here is this week's new book news. We have the story of a teacher who sends handwritten letters to parents once a month, as well as a book arguing that we are paying the price for the material prosperity we enjoy.

Reporter Lee Ju-sang introduces them.

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[To You Who Think the Classroom Has Collapsed / Choi Beom-jun / Neurin Seojae]

This is the story of a middle school teacher who sends a monthly letter to parents, titled "To You Who Think the Classroom Has Collapsed."

The monthly handwritten letters affectionately contain small daily events from school and messages the teacher wishes to share with children and their parents.

Amidst the crumbling reality of public education, the teacher quietly fulfills their duty as an educator by writing these "Monthly Parents' Letters."

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[The Price of Peace / Sunil Amrith / Yibom]

"The Price of Peace" rewrites human civilizational history from the perspectives of innovation and destruction.

While the Industrial Revolution served as an opportunity for humanity to dramatically expand its capabilities, the subsequent destruction of the ecosystem has become a heavy burden for mankind.

Looking back at the developmental history of human civilization from a global perspective, the book proposes a wiser and less violent relationship between humans and nature.

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[The Right to Write / Julia Cameron / Wisdom House]

Titled "The Right to Write," this book suggests that we are all already writers, even if we have not debuted yet.

It points out that we are overly cautious when writing, and that we actually write better when we do not try too hard.

It emphasizes that while we do not need to write for growth, writing can help a person grow, and that this is the very essence of writing.

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[The Psychology of Kings / Han Min / Secret House]

Moving away from a historical perspective, "The Psychology of Kings" examines the relationships among King Yeongjo, Crown Prince Sado, and King Jeongjo through the lens of a psychologist.

It suggests that King Yeongjo, the son of a royal concubine, suffered from paranoia, and that tragedy unfolded as he came into conflict with Crown Prince Sado, who showed symptoms of schizophrenia.

Starting from his father's trauma, King Jeongjo was both a perfectionist and hot-tempered, making internal and external conflicts inevitable.

(Video Editing: Shin Se-eun, VJ: Oh Se-kwan)
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