Korean Books That Will Teach You About Life lesson
written by : Sadhana
Korean literature is filled with wisdom, emotions, and life lessons. These books go beyond stories and teach resilience, hope, and humanity.
By Kyung-sook Shin — A moving story about family, sacrifice, and realizing a mother’s love only after she goes missing.
By Won-pyung Sohn — A novel about a boy who can’t feel emotions, teaching empathy, kindness, and the importance of human connection.
By Cho Nam-joo — A powerful book highlighting women’s struggles in Korean society and lessons about gender equality and respect.
By Han Kang — A heart-wrenching story about the 1980 Gwangju uprising. It teaches about resilience, suffering, and the power of remembering.
By Min Jin Lee — An epic tale of a Korean family in Japan. It shows lessons about identity, perseverance, and survival across generations.
By Han Kang — A symbolic novel about choice, freedom, and how society reacts when someone dares to live differently.