This is an interview with writer Hwang Jungeun, published in KLN Vol. 69. Hwang delves into the meaning of believing in hope and possibility amid South Korea’s recent political upheavals, while also discussing her evolution as a writer, her daily life, and her philosophy of writing. She observes that by confronting habitual resignation within a society in turmoil, one can begin to see the world not through cynicism but through empathy and connection.