The sign says “Don’t touch”. The sign is designed to make you afraid of touching. They cut it in half so that people can see what is inside. Quinces are very useful. They are used as air fresheners because of their good fragrance. They are also left to ripen so that we can make tea from them. They are also good for preventing colds because they are rich in vitamins. I think that their benefits come from hanging on the tree branches, struggling through the snow and the rain. God says, “He who stands firm to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 4:13) Likewise, I will also win the victory by faith until I reach salvation through the hardships that I endure.
Photo by Yong-Bin Kim │Written by Ki-Ja Han
Extracted from Yonsei Newspaper #552 (November 18, 2017)
