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“Mom's eyes held yours for a moment. 'I don't like or dislike the kitchen. I cooked because I had to. I had to stay in the kitchen so you could all eat and go to school. How could you only do what you like? There are things you have to do whether you like it or not.' Mom's expression asked, What kind of question is that? And then she murmured, 'If you only do what you like, who's going to do what you don't like?”

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Shin Kyung-sook
Shin Kyung-sook

Shin Kyung-sook is a distinguished South Korean writer whose contemporary literature has garnered international acclaim. Born on January 12, 1963, she has made a significant mark in the literary world with her distinctive storytelling and insightful narratives. more

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