◇ One Day, a Talkative Robot Came Home / Written by AI and Care Research Group / 256 pages·KRW 19,800·Heybooks

AI care dolls have arrived for those lacking someone to converse with and share their feelings. South Korea, having entered a super-aged society with over 2 million elderly living alone, finds robots creating a new daily rhythm for those longing for a word, lacking in heart and love. Like grandchildren chattering, they engage in conversation all day, transforming the day for the elderly.
Robots do not accumulate emotions and always show consistent reactions. However, due to low user expectations, emotional responses such as "commendable" and "caring" emerge. How can AI fill the emotional gap for those feeling depressed due to a lack of conversation? The book introduces AI care robots that delicately embrace the elderly's lives, ensuring no lack of words, heart, and love in areas where care has yet to reach.

◇ IT Trends 2026 / Written by Kim Ji-hyun / 336 pages·KRW 20,000·Creta


If one wishes to grasp the flow of IT technology in 2026 first, this book can serve as a good compass. 'IT Trends 2026' is authored by tech writer Kim Ji-hyun, who has been writing in the IT field since 1996, covering not only technological changes but also strategies for individuals and nations.
The author presents "The Dawn of the AI Agent Era" and "The Revival of the Metaverse" as key themes. AI is expected to function not merely as a simple tool but as a "working entity," establishing itself as an interface that acts on behalf of humans. This is anticipated to drive structural changes across daily life and industry.
The book explains concepts and terms in a friendly manner for readers lacking technical background knowledge and outlines realistic strategies for South Korea amidst the US-China AI hegemony competition.
An appendix composed of 10 questions aids in understanding and interpreting technology in everyday life and society. It is an introductory book on IT trends that combines practicality and insight.

◇ So What is a Stablecoin? / Written by Kwon Yong-jin and Kwon Soo-kyung / 300 pages·KRW 19,800·Apoint


This book vividly and concretely depicts a future where stablecoins are rooted in daily life, beyond technical concepts. The authors, experts from Quott who developed AI algorithms at Bank of America and led the launch of PayPal's stablecoin, explain the essence and potential of stablecoins in an easy and persuasive manner.
They emphasize that stablecoins can function as complete personal assets that can be held without external interference in situations where access to assets may be blocked by government or bank control. They also present the potential of decentralized finance, where even those without bank accounts can access finance with just a smartphone.
It is neither an unconditional praise of technology nor a skeptical critique. The book clearly and realistically explains why stablecoins are important for individuals living in the AI era and what strategies are needed in the future economic landscape.

◇ Why Didn't They Become the Ultimate Winners 2 / Written by Han Soon-gu / 376 pages·KRW 21,000·Samsung Global Research


This is the second installment of 'Reading History through Game Theory,' where the author, a professor of economics at Yonsei University, combines his major in game theory with history. While the previous work reviewed 13 historical events to identify the causes of failure of key figures, this book covers 26 events, explaining how historical leaders from East and West faced moments of solitary decision-making and how those choices determined their fate.
The much-admired Peach Garden Oath from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is considered a "collusion," and the author argues that Liu Bei should have abandoned his "loyalty" to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei at some point and introduced a competitive system for talent recruitment. Tokugawa Ieyasu, who unified Japan, is evaluated as a figure who was more cautious than anyone else at times and more daring at others, depending on the situation. A flexible attitude toward risk is said to provide leadership needed by modern leaders who must lead organizations in an era of high uncertainty.

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