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“The Woman Who Kept the Night”

Posted on October 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

In the middle of the night, just as I was about to drift into a dream, someone shook my shoulder to wake me. Half-asleep, I heard a voice: “May I put my bag under your blanket?” Rubbing my eyes, I … Continue reading →

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“Cultivating the Orchid”

Posted on September 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

In the parsonage living room stands an orchid, nearly fifteen years old. It came as a gift when my mother-in-law carefully separated a shoot from her own cherished orchid and entrusted it to us, reminding me several times to raise … Continue reading →

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“Mother”

Posted on September 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Letter from the Parsonage, Those Who Remained in the City, Fourteenth Story, 1994) © Yoon Wan-Hee “Did you know she had tuberculosis?” The social worker’s voice buzzed from the phone, startled and anxious. “As you know, I told you clearly … Continue reading →

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“Anything, Hurry-Hurry”

Posted on August 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Letter from the Parsonage: The People Who Remained in the City, Seventh Story) © Yoon WanHee, 1989 Among our characteristics, there is a tendency to start things in a hurry and to finish them hastily. There are some amusing stories … Continue reading →

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“Building No. 40”

Posted on August 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Letter from the Parsonage, Fourth Story in the ‘Those Who Remained in the City’ series) © WanHee Yoon, 1989 That day, as if to cool the heat of midsummer, rain was pouring down after a long while.When I tried to … Continue reading →

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“Those Who Remained in the City”

Posted on August 25, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Pastoral Letter from the Parsonage, First Story in the ‘Those Who Remained in the City’ series) by WanHee Yoon, 2001 The intersection by Citibank is always bustling. As usual, I barely manage to park and drop a twenty-five cent coin … Continue reading →

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“Dial 911”

Posted on August 23, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Not long ago, a three-year-old boy saved his mother’s life by dialing 911 when she suddenly fell into a coma. The little boy had been playing with his toys beside her when she collapsed. At first, he cried in shock, … Continue reading →

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1971 Autumn

Posted on August 22, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Sleep unfinished drifts into sleep again,and before my wandering truly ends,my feet are drawn toward a house of gathering. The cries of Biafra echo in my ears,yet they do not slay the truths that have aged within me.The images of … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Cicadas

Posted on August 20, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Parsonage Letter: Story of the Four O’Clock Flower, Ninth)© Wanhee Yoon, 1995 A few days ago, while eating breakfast, I found myself gazing out the window at the thick summer greenery. Then suddenly, from outside, came the loud chorus of … Continue reading →

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“Haircut Day”

Posted on August 13, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Last Saturday morning was my youngest son’s haircut day. Usually, he goes to the barbershop, but sometimes, when he refuses to go, we set up a temporary barbershop in the bathroom. Armed with scissors, a comb, and various haircutting tools, … Continue reading →

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