Employment, Welfare and Pension Advancement Alliance, an affiliate of the Korean Association of Retired Persons (KARP, President Juch Myong-Yong), held its first Taoreum Talk Concert of March on the theme “Extinguishing the Fire in My Heart” on March 10 at the KARP auditorium in Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

At the event, Min Eui-sik, a professional lecturer from the KPO Master Lecturers Association, delivered a talk explaining the profound impact of non-violent empathetic communication on personal health and life, while also presenting practical ways to apply it in everyday life.

Mr.Min emphasized the importance of communication, saying, “Words are often spoken impulsively, but once they are said they cannot be taken back. In that sense, words become a decisive factor that shapes our lives.”

He explained that negative emotions and stress can significantly weaken the body’s immune functions. According to him, the TSL program (Therapeutic Research Institute)—which encourages the practice of saying “Thank you,” “I’m sorry,” and “I love you”—has been shown to reduce stress levels by more than 50 percent.