There is an old expression: “Don’t borrow trouble.” In other words, don’t worry about problems before they happen. Yet the common conception among people is that the responsible way to pursue an ambition is to prepare for every possible way it might fail. Keep a backup plan, have

Dr. Jihei Cha works in the Pediatric Emergency Room (PER) at Asan Medical Center, the largest and most renowned hospital in Korea. The PER is an emotionally draining environment – always incredibly busy and urgent, with immense risk and responsibility resting on her shoulders. During her early times in the department,

Ms. Hyejin Han, an accessory and bag designer at OSTKAKA, has been in this industry for almost two decades now. While I initially expected the work of a designer to be an entirely creative outlet, my conversation with her revealed a reality that is more calculated and complicated than it

When I initially heard about Ms. Uahn Ko, the 21-year-old CEO of Cheriexx, I deemed her to be someone incredibly independent and strong who had carefully curated her own path in education and career. She seemed like the kind of person who always knew what she wanted and

This week, I had the opportunity to interview Ms. Yejin Noh, a prominent concert pianist. Unlike many musicians who slow down after a certain age, Ms. Yejin is well-distinguished for constantly pushing herself to the next limit, whether it be a new album or a recital. I had been