Rah Seung-yun; 21st Century Books; 295 pp., 15,000 won
As the communications director of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games Bid Committee, Rah Seung-yun, became famous after giving a near-flawless presentation last year in front of IOC delegates in Durban, South Africa.
Better known as Theresa Rah, she made a lasting impression on viewers within and outside the country with not just her fluency in English and French but also her polished presentation skills and an elegant stage presence.
Some have credit her speech and role as the face of the bid committee as key reasons for PyeongChang’s successful bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics in the remote mountainous town in Gangwon Province.
Almost a year after the sensational speech, Rah has published a book to help people polish their own presentation skills.
Public speaking is an important skill at school and at most jobs, so this book is helpful for students and office workers looking to hone their skills in this area and become an effective public speaker.
In particular, young students with plans to study in the United States should learn from the experiences of this former Arirang TV anchor. Rah is fluent in both English and French as she spent her youth in many different countries such as Canada, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
— DO JE-HAE