Books The Healing Power of Korean Letter Writing  by Juhee Mun (Author), Clare Richards (Translator)

"The Healing Power of Korean Letter Writing" by Juhee Mun, translated by Clare Richards, explores the restorative and grounding effects of the handwritten letter in Korean culture. The book highlights how letter writing fosters connection, reflection, and healing in a fast-paced, digital world. Set around the idea of Geulwoll, a Korean word meaning "letter," and the story of a humble letter shop in Seoul, it reveals how letters can encourage, bring happiness, and even provide the will to keep living.

Juhee Mun presents letter writing as a lost art that offers a moment of pause to center oneself, deepen relationships, and create a culture of contemplation and togetherness. This practice contrasts with instant messaging by allowing anticipation, reflection, and emotional depth. The book does not prescribe rigid rules but celebrates the transformative power that arises from taking the time to write by hand.