“In a fast-paced city, walk the path of a Sohjeulin—one who seeks simple joys.”

Amid the ever-changing rhythms of urban life and relentless daily routines, we often lose sight of life’s small but certain pleasures. In his newly released book, T토토사이트 무료웹툰 Breath of t토토사이트 무료웹툰 City, Discovering t토토사이트 무료웹툰 Sohjeulin, Choi Byung-dae, Professor Emeritus, Department of Public Administration at Hanyang University, delivers a warm and timely reminder to reclaim the center of our lives. Drawing from his experience as a leading expert in urban administration—as former policy planning director for the Seoul Metropolitan Government and president of the Suwon City Policy Institute—Choi takes a humanistic look at the relationship between the city and its people.

Choi coined t토토사이트 무료웹툰 term Sohjeulin (소즐인) to describe a person who lives with small joys at the center of their life. Through stories of people who find happiness amid the chaos of urban life and reflections on the meanings embedded in everyday city spaces, the book gently reminds us that happiness isn’t far away.

To Choi, the modern city is a structure that constantly moves according to capital. “The reason people keep moving is because houses have become investment tools, not homes,” he said. “And in the process, we’re losing sight of what truly matters—happiness.”

He describes urban dwellers as part of a “circular society,” always being pushed and pulled, never quite able to find a steady position. By contrast, he characterizes rural life as a “triangular society,” where change is slower and community bonds form more easily.

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The book offers sociocultural insights into modern life, such as the disappearance of traditional family roles—“there’s no longer an ideal age for marriage,” “uncles and aunts are vanishing,” and “raising children well requires new thinking.” “Today’s kids are growing up without firsthand experiences of uncles and aunts,” Choi observed, “and this reflects a fundamental shift in how we understand family in a changing demographic landscape.”

One key concern he raises is digital illiteracy among younger generations. “There’s more information than ever, but less deep thinking,” he noted, cautioning against the impact of this new form of ‘newspaper illiteracy’ on society.

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He likens the pursuit of happiness to a placebo effect. “When you meet kind people and focus on the good, your life naturally improves,” he said. “We need to learn how to see ourselves in a positive light.” He emphasized that happiness isn’t defined by others: “It has to be found within your own life. If you build good memories each day, your life will eventually reflect that joy.”

As a Hanyang University alumnus himself, Choi offered 토토사이트 무료웹툰artfelt advice to current students:

“Make good friends while you’re in college. When you combine your strengths, you can go farther together. Whether it’s a friend or a colleague, treat others with sincerity—the world will return that energy to you. And don’t fear failure. A good failure will eventually lead to great success.”

Choi is a seasoned urban policy expert, having served as director of strategic planning at the Seoul Development Institute and policy planning officer for Seoul City. He also served as dean of Hanyang’s College of Social Sciences and president of the Korean Association for Local Government Studies. For his contributions to local governance, he received the Order of Service Merit in 2016. Today, he continues to give public lectures, including for the Hanam City Council, and stays active through blogging and publishing. This new release is the third volume in his ongoing “City Stories” series.

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