WhHan Kang’s work White Book stands out among the poetic and experimental narratives of contemporary South Korean literature. In this book, the author explores themes of death, grief, memory, and rebirth, both on a personal and universal level. The book is not a novel in the classical sense; rather, it resembles an internal monologue and meditation unfolding through fragmented prose, centered around white-colored objects and images.Subject and StructureWhite Book is dedicated to the author’s siste
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Miray GÜR

When we look at the sky, one detail stands out to careful observers: the vast majority of aircraft are white. This is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is grounded in practical reasons related to safety, cost, and engineering. Although aircraft in various colors were seen during the early development of aviation, white gradually became the industry standard. What are the technical and economic explanations behind this preference?The History of Aircraft Painting in AviationIn the early years of
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Mehmet Bağcı