The Meaning of Home

In Modern Society... no, in any era, a “home” always holds many meanings.

The smallest unit forming society is the family, and the place where that family lives is a home. A place called “home” has always been with us from primitive societies, sheltering us from wind and rain, and hiding us from invading beasts.

And these homes gathered to form Villages, then Cities, and eventually Nations. Therefore, finding a home is akin to participating in the society one belongs to.

A home is, in essence, one’s sanctuary... No matter how far one travels, no matter how long one wanders in other places, it ultimately becomes the Place where one can return and rest.

So, my moving wasn’t just about “relocating to a larger space.”

I had decided where I would live.

The house I was moving into would be my future home, a new hometown where I would share joys and sorrows for decades to come. I would become acquainted with the People living nearby, and my sphere of activity would naturally center around that Place.

As such, this move held immense significance for me.

Moreover, I had splurged on this house as a truly grand gesture...

I had purchased a super-luxurious Han River view apartment in Hannam-dong...