In 2023, the author rekindled their passion for type design by completing a project called Peasy. Simultaneously, they began learning Korean to connect with their roots as their father moved to Korea. Initially resistant to the idea of their father's relocation to a senior living community, they ultimately supported the move. The author has faced challenges in language acquisition, battling feelings of inadequacy regarding their Korean language skills while finding joy in various learning methods, such as watching dramas and participating in language exchange.
As a Korean-American, I've often felt shame that I couldn't speak Korean better. Learning the language to connect with my roots has been both rewarding and challenging.
Starting again after so many years, I quickly found myself getting drawn in - watching dramas, following Korean accounts, trying lots of methods to learn and improve.
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