Sun and Ssukgat

The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity

Michelle Jungmin Bang, Jolene Kim

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Piatkus Books
27 May 2025

Self-sufficiency; Complementary therapies, healing & health; Lifetyle & personal style guides

A charming guide to living a longer, happier, healthier life, rooted in Korean self-care

For centuries, Korean families have shared wellbeing wisdom with loved ones, like gifted heirlooms passed down from generation to generation, to prevent and treat early illness. The idea is to stop symptoms before they become chronic, taking inspiration from the ssukgat, or chrysanthemum greens, that are treasured in Korean culture for their ability to heal. Natural, effective, and environmentally conscious, these solutions quietly and radically shift conventional Western thought.

Eco-entrepreneur Michelle Jungmin Bang takes readers on a journey across Korea - from scenic mountains with Buddhist nuns to a seaside village with the haenyeo divers of Jeju Island, and the urban landscapes of Seoul to the much-loved, bustling bathhouses for young and old. Reflecting on how we can live sustainably and reconnect with nature, Michelle offers insight into Korean cultural concepts like jeong, the connection linking loved ones and places, and shares delicious, nourishing recipes inspired by her grandmother's kitchen.

Blending travel, experience, research, recipes and Michelle's beautiful illustrations, Sun & Ssukgat will empower readers with the age-old advice needed to escape the whirlwind of modern life and embrace a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

By: Michelle Jungmin Bang
Read by: Jolene Kim
Imprint: Piatkus Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 182mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9780349437125
ISBN 10: 0349437122
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 27 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Michelle Bang is an award-winning eco-entrepreneur and Harvard Business School graduate, who spent sixteen years living in Asia as a Korean-American from New York City. Michelle is the co-founder and founding CEO of The R Collective (formerly BYT), a sustainable fashion brand that creates affordable luxury pieces out of high-end materials that would otherwise have been disposed of in a landfill. She is passionate about driving social impact and serves as a board director and founding member of various mission-driven organisations.

Reviews for Sun and Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity

Fascinating. Sun & Ssukgat is a fantastic introduction to Korean food and wellbeing ideas for a long and healthy life. -- Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi Captivating and amazing. This book is a work of art, and a beautiful love letter to Korean culture, sustainability and the old (and critically important) ways of living. Sun & Ssukgat is ancient wisdom and advice for modern times. A healing balm that will reset your health, your spirit and your relationship with the natural world inside you. If you want to rewild yourself and heal your gut, read Michelle Bang's wise and beautiful book. -- Dr Robynne Chutkan, FASGE, author of The Microbiome Solution and host of The Gutbliss Podcast