The Power of Nunchi

The Power of Nunchi (2019) is an introduction to the subtle Korean art of gauging other people’s moods and thoughts in order to create trust, connection, and harmony. While nunchi has its roots in Korean culture, its lessons are applicable to contexts far beyond Korea. That’s because nunchi is a social skill that’ll empower you to read a room and understand others so that you can improve your relationships, get ahead at work, and influence people in any context and place.

Euny Hong is the author of the book The Birth of Korean Cool and a journalist who has written for publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. At the age of 12, she moved from suburban Chicago to South Korea without knowing how to speak Korean. Within a year she was at the top of her class – thanks to her mastery of nunchi.