Baek Se-hee passes away: What exactly is Ttekbokki? How a dish that went from food to literary symbol
South Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for her memoir about depression, passed away at 35. Her book, which used the humble dish tteokbokki as a metaphor for clinging to small joys amidst despair, resonated globally. Baek's work normalized the coexistence of pain and desire, redefining healing and resilience.
South Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for her memoir about depression, passed away at 35. Her book, which used the humble dish tteokbokki as a metaphor for clinging to small joys amidst despair, resonated globally. Baek's work normalized the coexistence of pain and desire, redefining healing and resilience.
