The Joy of Learning & Sharing: 배움과 나눔의 즐거움

From postwar Korea to the research laboratories of America, this memoir traces a life shaped by perseverance, curiosity, and quiet conviction.In this deeply reflective and richly layered narrative, Dr. Sung-Kwon Kang recounts his journey from his early years in Korea—marked by discipline, family devotion, and handwritten letters from his father—to graduate studies in the United States and a distinguished career at IBM Research.Spanning more than three decades in advanced materials and microelectronics packaging, his professional life unfolded at the intersection of science and collaboration. Yet this memoir is not merely the story of a scientist. It is the story of a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and lifelong learner.Through vivid recollections of academic mentorship, international research partnerships, Korean-American community leadership, and the enduring influence of family, Dr. Kang reflects on what it means to build a life across cultures. Along the way, he explores themes of identity, responsibility, mentorship, aging, and the evolving meaning of success.Woven into the narrative are personal letters, historical moments, community service with KSEA, and philosophical reflections inspired by science, literature, and lived experience. The result is a memoir that speaks not only to scientists and engineers, but to anyone who has crossed borders—geographical or generational—in search of purpose.At its heart, this book is a tribute: to parents who sacrificed, to mentors who guided, to a lifelong partner who walked beside him, and to the next generation who will carry the story forward. Read more