Does the world need my books?

    I’m writing a book about death. This book will be Jagunbae’s first publication. I was nervous when I decided to close my restaurant to start a publisher. My heart said I was on the right path, but I wasn’t sure if my creation could be a meaningful contribution to the ever-growing space of information. My mind played the same question over and over. Does the world need more books? More specifically, does the world need my books?

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    Why I Like Books

    *This is a translated version of Ko's original essay in Korean. I've never told anyone that I like books. My reading habit has always been on and off. Even when I was in the mood to read, I switched focus to another book after skimming a few chapters. However, books somehow never left my life. I organized an independent book publishing club in college, got my first job at a publishing company, and now started a publisher myself.

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    Books Only - Read Without Distractions

    What if you could spend a day reading books in a quiet space? No need to feel the urge to check Instagram, YouTube, and Email. No need to worry about what to eat and where to go next. Just you and your book. Nothing in between. If you want to rest like a reader in the pre-digital era, join us 01-20, 02-03, or 02-17 Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM at Jagunbae Office(Jeju-si Seosa-ro 173 제주시 서사로 173).

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