Editors’ Pick
Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling
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🧩 Psychology · South Korea

Best Psychology Books from South Korea

Psychology non-fiction occupies an unusual cultural position: it speaks the language of science but addresses the most intimate questions of ordinary life. South Korea has produced some of the most internationally recognised works in psychology, with titles that have appeared on major prize lists and critical surveys worldwide. This page ranks the best psychology from South Korea by editorial consensus.

#1
Cover of Kim Ji-young, Born 1982
literary-fiction

Kim Ji-young, Born 1982

Cho Nam-joo· 2016
Editorial Score30/100
#2
Cover of I Have the Right to Destroy Myself
literary-fiction

I Have the Right to Destroy Myself

Kim Young-ha· 1996
Editorial Score30/100
#3
Cover of Our Twisted Hero
literary-fiction

Our Twisted Hero

Yi Mun-yol· 1987
Editorial Score30/100
#4
Cover of The Good Son
mystery-thriller

The Good Son

Jeong You-jeong· 2016
Editorial Score30/100
Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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