Where are you, and what’s the current Coronavirus situation/lockdown like?
I'm in my hometown Uslan in South Korea, where there hasn't been a strong shutdown. I think it's because the government acted quickly from the beginning of quarantine. Most people are wearing masks; it seems easier to find someone on the street who doesn't wear a mask, and in Korea, students went back to school three weeks ago.
What’s your WFH situation like, if you are at home?
I came back to Korea from Japan and I’m staying with my family for a while. There wasn't anywhere to work from, so I quickly bought a small desk and chair. My desk is almost empty though because I haven't unpacked the boxes of books and materials yet – there are only some objects, papers and my laptop, but it's enough.And I can see the shipyard and the sea from the window. On sunny day, the sea is so close that sometimes I feel strange.
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And how's work looking the moment – are you busy, or is Coronavirus having a big impact?
Work is OK! l I'm still working on something I want to participate in, and I'm drawing things that I want. Actually, I have another job alongside my illustration and I'd prepared to get a new role by early this year but the Coronavirus has made it difficult and the situation is unlikely to get better soon. I'm a little worried about that part.
What about exercise?
There are lots of places to exercise near my home, and usually I go at a time when there aren't many other people. In the morning, I like to go to the beach for a walk, and at night I walk or run at an outdoor track with my brother. Sometimes I also do YouTube home-training, usually simple stretching.
Top quarantine snack / drink / recipe?
Ice coffee with a rice cake dipped in honey! This is my best snack these days.
Any tips for great music / TV / books, or favourite distraction to pass the time?
I just finished Killing Eve and started Years and Years, my friend recommended it and I'm enjoying it. And I'm re-reading Contradictions by the Korean author Yang Gui-ja – it’s my favourite books. I usually listen to Colors on YouTube.
Any words of wisdom or empowering mantras to pass on?
Be positive. It's very difficult, but I try to be positive.
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