Looking back on my life, I realize that a unique affinity and talent for languages has always guided me. While I've walked the path of a theology professor, a special attachment to the Korean language has consistently occupied a corner of my heart. This was more than mere interest; it felt like a part of my soul.
Studying over ten languages, I gained a deep understanding of the beauty and complexity of linguistic systems. Yet among all these languages, Korean held a special place. This wasn't simply because I'm Korean. I believed that the intricacy of Korean grammar, the diversity of its expressions, and the emotions of our people embedded within it surpassed any other language.
Hangul, in particular, was art in itself. Its scientific yet beautiful structure was unparalleled among world writing systems. My love for the Korean language and Hangul culminated in my book, "The Charm and Characteristics of Korean." Through this work, I wanted to share the beauty of our language with many others.
In retrospect, I seem to have been born with a keener sense for language than most. This wasn't mere talent, but rather stemmed from my passion to understand and express the world through language. My life as a theologian and my love for language, while seemingly separate, were deeply connected. Both were efforts to understand and communicate with the human heart and soul.
Language was not just a tool for communication, but a treasure holding our identity, culture, and history. While learning English or other languages is important in this globalized era, it was equally crucial to cherish Korean, our roots, and discover its beauty.
This love and study of language became my lifelong pursuit. I will continue to explore the beauty of Korean and strive to spread awareness of its value. I hope that more people will come to know the richness and depth of our language, and through it, showcase the excellence of our culture to the world.
Studying over ten languages, I gained a deep understanding of the beauty and complexity of linguistic systems. Yet among all these languages, Korean held a special place. This wasn't simply because I'm Korean. I believed that the intricacy of Korean grammar, the diversity of its expressions, and the emotions of our people embedded within it surpassed any other language.
Hangul, in particular, was art in itself. Its scientific yet beautiful structure was unparalleled among world writing systems. My love for the Korean language and Hangul culminated in my book, "The Charm and Characteristics of Korean." Through this work, I wanted to share the beauty of our language with many others.
In retrospect, I seem to have been born with a keener sense for language than most. This wasn't mere talent, but rather stemmed from my passion to understand and express the world through language. My life as a theologian and my love for language, while seemingly separate, were deeply connected. Both were efforts to understand and communicate with the human heart and soul.
Language was not just a tool for communication, but a treasure holding our identity, culture, and history. While learning English or other languages is important in this globalized era, it was equally crucial to cherish Korean, our roots, and discover its beauty.
This love and study of language became my lifelong pursuit. I will continue to explore the beauty of Korean and strive to spread awareness of its value. I hope that more people will come to know the richness and depth of our language, and through it, showcase the excellence of our culture to the world.
