The Dream of Becoming a ‘Cool Grandma’ *I take a closer look at the word grandma. In the Standard Korean Dictionary, grandma is defined as ‘a parent’s mother.’ In the last line, it is described as ‘a term used to affectionately address or refer to an older woman who is not a relative.’ As women age, they often experience being called by their relationship to others rather than their own name, especially after their 40s.

From Hwang Seon-woo’s ‘The Courage to Say I Love You’ –

The word grandma encompasses a lot. Comfortable and warm hands, gentle caresses, and unconditional love evoke tender memories in everyone. The wrinkles and white hair are marks of time endured through life’s hardships. These signs of age also serve as a crown, symbolizing inner depth and kindness. Many mothers in this land likely dream of becoming a ‘cool grandma.’