After graduating high school, I entered the workforce early, beginning my career in the planning department of a securities company. The experience was a blend of both rewarding and challenging moments. However, one thing became glaringly obvious to me—the environment was deeply hierarchical and discriminatory. Gender inequality was rampant, and there was a sharp divide…… Continue reading [From Walker to Runner] Studying Philosophy #2
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Reconnecting Across Time and Borders: A Journey Back to Kaffa, Ethiopia
Fourteen years ago, I was a PhD student researching Ethiopian coffee tourism. My work took me to Kaffa, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, where I conducted fieldwork and immersed myself in the region’s rich coffee culture. During that time, I met an American Peace Corps volunteer, Chuck, and together we visited Ethiopia’s oldest coffee tree,…… Continue reading Reconnecting Across Time and Borders: A Journey Back to Kaffa, Ethiopia
[Book] Because Coffee Excites Me: A Special Moment on Amazon
A few days ago, I launched my Korean-language book, Because Coffee Excites Me (original title: 설레는 게 커피라서), on Amazon.com, the world’s largest online marketplace. Since it’s an English-based platform, I wasn’t sure if a Korean-language book would sell, but I uploaded it with a hopeful heart. Today, I was thrilled to see my first…… Continue reading [Book] Because Coffee Excites Me: A Special Moment on Amazon
