Interests

Beyond my professional life, here are the things that make me who I am. These interests and activities help shape my perspective and bring balance to my life.

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Baduk (Go)

I discovered Baduk when I was 18 and it has become my main hobby. I invest 2-3 hours daily in Baduk-related activities.

What I enjoy:

  • Solving Baduk problems and puzzles
  • Watching Baduk TV and YouTube videos
  • Playing games online and with friends
  • Studying professional games and strategies

More about this:

I have never found a strong player who said that solving go problems is not important/essential. In fact, most of them said it is the most important thing along with playing games. I use various methods to improve: reading out all variations until being sure of the correct move, solving problems with time limits like real games, solving easy problems quickly to build intuition, and studying solutions directly to improve pattern recognition.

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Languages

I decided a few years ago to start learning a new language every 5 years, and I've kept my promise so far.

What I enjoy:

  • Learning Korean through KoreanClass101
  • Exploring different learning methods and resources
  • Practicing with native speakers
  • Studying grammar and vocabulary systematically

More about this:

I really like to be efficient and learn languages in a way that sticks to my memory. I've been trying different methods to learn Korean over the past five years. I particularly enjoy KoreanClass101 for its variety of content, mobile app, and YouTube channel with weekly content, live streams, and a TV channel for background learning.

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Board Games

A strategic way to spend time with friends and challenge the mind.

What I enjoy:

  • Hosting game nights
  • Learning complex strategy games
  • Collection management

More about this:

I enjoy exploring various board game mechanics, from heavy eureos to social deduction games. It's a perfect blend of social interaction and mental challenge.

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Plants

Bringing nature indoors and caring for living things.

What I enjoy:

  • Propagating succulents
  • Indoor garden maintenance
  • Learning about botany

More about this:

Watching plants grow and thrive under my care brings a sense of peace and accomplishment. I love learning about the specific needs of different species.