'Why Heisei Failed' and Other New Releases

This book looks back at Japan's Heisei era, which lasted 30 years from 1989 to 2019, from an economic perspective. The author defines this period as "an era left behind because it failed to read the changing world economy." As Japan turned away from the need for reform while aging, population decline, and slowing innovation overlapped, the international competitiveness of the Japanese economy continued to weaken. The book also draws attention for analyzing Japan's prolonged stagnation with concrete figures and statistics. The harsh price paid by a nation that fails to respond preemptively to changing times offers implications for Korea as well. 18,000 won.

This book explores the complex and contradictory relationship between humans and animals through the lens of anthrozoology. It examines humans' dual attitude—loving companion animals while eating and loathing others—through various disciplines and cases, including anthropology and philosophy. Based on the fully revised 2021 edition reflecting shifting social perceptions and the latest research since the first edition in 2010, it has now been republished. Through our attitudes toward animals, it prompts reflection on human morality, values, and ourselves. 29,500 won.

In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly replacing the work of white-collar professionals such as developers, planners, and marketers—and even creative domains—what competitiveness must humans acquire? The author, who has observed the information technology (IT) field for more than 30 years, says the survival strategy in the AI era lies not in technology but in humanity. He emphasizes that one can become irreplaceable only by using AI as a tool for thought while developing the ability to read intuition, relationships, and context, and he presents practical survival strategies for a changing era. 23,000 won.

This is an introductory book that explains quantum computers—drawing attention as the next-generation core technology after generative artificial intelligence (AI)—in a way anyone can understand. Three experts in the quantum computing field, including Kim Yong-soo, head of the Quantum Technology Research Institute at KIST, use "cooking recipes" as analogies to explain difficult concepts such as qubits, quantum superposition, and quantum entanglement in an easy and engaging way. It provides a balanced account of various quantum computer platforms such as superconducting and ion traps, the latest research trends, and future industry outlooks, helping readers understand the present and future of quantum technology at a glance. 20,000 won.