"Hyojae's Words", short but profound sentences drawn from nature and daily life.
Hyojae, who has built a household, observed the seasons, and shaped life with the warmth of his fingertips, has collected the words that have been by his side for many years in one book.
Sometimes, these sentences come as warm comfort, and sometimes as wisdom for life, and they seep into the reader's heart like a small breath.
Simple yet solid language of everyday life, sentences that make me look only at myself, words that allow me to pause and reflect on my busy day.
This book contains all of Hyojae's thoughts and emotions gleaned from his life.


A record of life in harmony with nature, a story of household chores and fingertips unfolds gently.
“Hyojae’s Words” is not just a simple collection of famous quotes.
Words gleaned from ordinary days reach readers with empathy and healing, and allow them to reflect warmly on their own lives.
I hope that following Hyojae's small but strong sentences, you will find a quiet resonance in your daily life.

Professor Hyojae and the editor have known each other for nearly 20 years.
The relationship that began when the editor worked as a magazine editor and we met every month to write a series of household stories continues to this day.
This chapter contains the words that left a small mark on my heart during text messages and phone calls exchanged here and there over a long period of time.
Just sentences from ordinary days when we exchange greetings, talk about the seasons, and share our feelings.
Perhaps, within it, the emotions essential for living are shining brightly.
--- From "Introduction to Chapter 1, Sentences Exchanged with the Editor: One Day"

Every human being is lonely.
But these days people
I keep confusing being lonely with being bored.
That person is not lonely, he is bored.
Find a way to live without being bored.
--- From Chapter 1

Teacher Hyojae and announcer Youngmi Yoon became friends through their shared love of architecture, nature, and travel.
Between those two, I took the position of observer and recorder.
On our journey together, Mr. Hyojae sometimes looked at me indifferently, and sometimes he looked at me for a long time before speaking.
From knee-slapping quotes to belly-slapping jokes.
Those words contained the light and wind of the travel destination, as well as the warmth between people.
This chapter contains each and every word Hyojae said during his short journey.
--- 「From the introduction of Hyojae's words shared during the trip in Chapter 2

Manners are beautiful consideration.
That's it, after all,
It's a beautiful rule too.
- From Chapter 2, Main Text

At some point, Mr. Hyojae's words began to go beyond sentences and quietly become poetry.
Thoughts that come to mind while looking at nature, emotions that suddenly cross my mind while doing household chores.
All those moments became short words, and those words soon became poetry.
This chapter contains poems written by Mr. Hyojae himself.
Words that quietly permeate nature, people, and the fabric of everyday life.
Each piece contains life, seasons, and the heart within it.
Now, we meet another face of Hyojae's words, which approach silently and soak our hearts for a long time, in poetry.
--- From “Chapter 3: Hyojae’s Words Become Poetry”

The mosquitoes are gone
I'm scared of deer
By the time the net is raised and the cabbage is cut, the pepper stalks have grown to shoulder height.
Your face is pretty too
The invisible heart
More!
A gentle mother who spends her precious time
There is nothing to do once you come to the mountain valley.
I wonder what kind of blessing it is to enjoy all the good things in the world.
Small body
When I drive a big car and pick up North Korean youths,
I can see the hardships they are going through together.

--- From Chapter 3