The Furnace Within

I hope these words reach readers in Korea.
Few countries have faced such intense ups and downs in such a short time.
Even now, the future may feel uncertain, the present chaotic.
But turmoil and hardship—
they are the furnace where experience and wisdom are forged.
And even if only a faint ember remains,
I hope it sparks a flame of hope
for those who need it most.
A furnace can take in anything—
and melt it down to its essence.
It filters out the impurities,
leaving only pure, molten steel.
May the boiling moments of life,
like the author’s heartfelt wish,
become sparks of hope.
And may we gather the steel of wisdom and experience
from the fire.

resilience, transformation, hope