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【New Arrival Information】"We Want to Work but Can't" (Author: Choi Seong-woon, Publisher: Sekai Shiso Sha) This book, written by a South Korean PhD in public administration, examines what is needed to dismantle the male-centric workplaces that persist in South Korean society, particularly focusing on the withdrawal of highly educated women with children from the labor market, through comparisons with Sweden and the United States. nomad-books.stores.jp/items/689598b1… pic.x.com/Uk4KcnHCCV

The tweet translates to: "In the program 'Listen, Read, Enjoy ★ K-BOOK Radio,' which delivers information about Korean books, the editor in charge of 'We Who Want to Work but Can't' by Choi Seong-woon, translated by Sonoko Osanai, made an appearance. 'Let's not create a society that relies on placing burdens on others - World Philosophy Press | I was in charge of this.' youtu.be/0GwQm_co5eU?si…"

The tweet translates to: "Tomiko Endo's '48 Years Old, The Reality of First-time Motherhood: Work, and Fertility, Child-rearing, and Caregiving' (Gendai Shokan) and Che Seong-un's 'We Who Want to Work but Can't' (Sekai Shiso Sha) are now in stock at Shizu. #Shizu" (Note: The link at the end appears to be an image link.)

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's event "Thinking About 'Women Working'." After the publication of Che Seong-un's book "We Want to Work but Can't," I've heard many comments saying that "Korea is tougher (than Japan)." However, the "voices" we introduced in the latter half are proof that Japan is by no means "better." ➡︎ x.com/unite_books/st…

The tweet translates to: "Ju Ji-hoon is seriously cool. Is there anyone who wouldn't fall for him? I think it's at that level~ 😍 Choi Sung-woon is also not losing out and is cool too 😍 Their interactions are great 👍👍👍"

In Brillia, the director's 2021 feature film "Ten Months" is introduced, with the original title translated as "10 Months of Mire." Like "When You Get Strong," it stars Choi Sung-woon. The film depicts the chaotic situation of Mire, who experiences an unwanted pregnancy with her boyfriend, and explores her choices.

The tweet translates to: "How can we create a society where everyone can work with dignity and pride? We will explore this through two books: Che Sung-woon’s 'We Want to Work but Can't' and the Kyunghyang Shinmun Gender Project Team's 'It's Not That We Haven't Worked Just Because We Don't Have Business Cards.' A discussion featuring Sonoko Osanai, Seungmi, and Yoon I-gyeong! More details here: unite-books.com/event"

Che Seong-un's "We Want to Work but Can't" is a book that clearly illustrates the difficulties faced by highly educated women in South Korea in balancing childbirth, childcare, and work. It seems that there are few opportunities to return to stable, regular employment after giving birth, and many mothers become involved in the intense competition of their children's entrance exams. There appear to be many common issues with Japan as well. The support system in Sweden was very informative. #FinishedReading

【Today】July 25 (Friday) 19:00 - "Us Who Want to Work but Can't" Publication Commemoration Talk Event with Che Seong-un (Sekai Shisosha) featuring Sonoko Osanai and Madoka Nakano. Admission fee: 2000 yen; 60 people. Junbundo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store 9F Event Space. honto.jp/store/news/det… #s_info pic.x.com/o4jzzV7Q5b

Che Seong-un's "We Want to Work but Can't" publication commemorative event will be held! A discussion between translator Sonoko Koyanagi and commentator Madoka Nakano titled "Women in Japan and Korea Who Can't Work." [Date and Time] July 25 (Friday) from 19:00 [Venue] Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store, 9th Floor Event Space. There will also be a signing session with Sonoko Koyanagi. honto.jp/store/news/det…

This event will finally take place tomorrow, July 25 (Friday)! In a society where childbirth and childcare become obstacles to women's careers, women bravely choose to abandon motherhood. This talk event commemorates the publication of Choi Seong-un's "We Want to Work but Can't," which reveals the reasons why women in South Korea are marginalized from the labor market. We hope you can join us! x.com/junkuike_shaka…

This event will be held the day after tomorrow, July 25th (Friday) at 7 PM 🎉 It’s a talk event to commemorate the publication of "We Who Want to Work but Can't" by Che Seong-woon, featuring translator Sonoko Koyanagi (@sonzaru) and commentator Madoka Nakano (@MadokaNakano). We hope you can join us! x.com/junkuike_shaka…

The tweet translates to: "The book 'We Who Want to Work but Can't' by Che Seong-un, translated by Sonoko Osanai, has been featured in the Books section of the September 2025 issue of 'FIGARO'! The choices of Korean women who boldly say 'NO' to the unreasonable pressures imposed on them because they are women come with a sense of urgency that feels relevant to everyone."

In celebration of the publication of Che Sung-un's "We Want to Work but Can't," translator Sonoko Koyanagi and commentator Madoka Nakano will have a discussion. Would you like to think together about "Women in Japan and Korea Who Can't Work"? [Date and Time] July 25 (Friday) 19:00～ [Venue] Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store 9F Event Space sekaishisosha.jp/news/n61391.ht…

"I'm watching 'Monster' (2021). It's a heavy, dark, and incredibly tense suspense film. I feel like I might forget to breathe and struggle to maintain my concentration. The cast is full of talented actors: Shin Hakyun, Yoo Jingu, Choi Tehun, Choi Seongun, Kim Shinrok, and Choi Jino, making it very engaging. However, it's generally serious, so I have to really push myself to watch it... (I finished voting yesterday)."