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Newtro, fusion of the past and the future
It is clear to you that autumn is coming when
you see the green farmlands turn golden,
trees bear fruits one by one in orchards, and
mountains are changing their clothes. As it
may be common in all countries around the world,
the meaning of autumn is the season to harvest
crops that have been carefully cultivated for a year,
to celebrate it under the blue autumn sky with family
and friends, and also to prepare for the next year.
However, the fall of 2020 is different from last
year. Because of the chaos called the Corona virus
pandamic that came last winter and all we are
still in the middle of the war with it. How hard we
had last summer! The hot and humid air, and even
floods in each region of Korea. We haven't yet taken
off a mask on our faces in this mess. Even while I
am writing, news of extending the second stage of
social distance is coming out from TV.
With this theme, this magazine contains an
introduction of cafe where readers can get a kick out
of old Korean music and archives in Jeollabuk-do,
and readers can see an introduction of old sweet
desserts that have been famous for decades in
Jeollabuk-do. Plus, we’d like to relieve the boredom
of readers with nowhere to go recently by explaining
K-drama inspired by the past and the future.
We wanted to show the bright future of Jeollabuk-do
through promising young businessmen by posting
the stories of them who are constantly focusing on
their work despite the economic difficulties caused
by the Corona virus.
Finally, it contains an unofficial but witty guide book
for hikers in Jeollabuk-do so that you can have a
blast. So if you’re very enthusiastic about hiking,
please keep in mind this information.
Nevertheless, to change the mood, with the idea
that we should move forward with memories of the
past, we try to go up to our readers with the theme
of Newtro. The word "Newtro" is a newly coined
word combining "New" and "Retro", which means the
tendency of enjoying retros refreshingly. In other
words, it's from the past, but it means something
new for those who enjoy it. It is also related to the
saying that trends come full circle.
In a fast-paced modern society, and to make matters
worse because of Corona virus, we understand that
there are many readers who are struggling. This
time, we hope that the fall issue of JB LIFE! will be
a shelter for them to look back on the past and think
about the future.
Sincerely,
If you would like to get
involved and contribute to
the next issue of Jeonbuk Life
magazine, email:
jblife.magazine@gmail.com
Yujeong Seo
JB Life Editor
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