Thread by @SophiaLeeHyun

Well, this is not news anymore, but this is my last week at WORLD Magazine after nine years on staff. I turned in my notice of resignation on Oct 27.

Here’s my final column for WORLD, bidding farewell to readers: wng.org/articles/thank…

I wanted to announce my resignation on my own terms & timing, but such is life— many things were out of my control.

If my reasons for leaving seem vague, that’s intentional. At such a heavy time, when so many ppl are affected, I believe the less said, the fewer regrets.

That said, I want to make some things clear:

1) My resignation was a personal decision, not forced on me by anyone.

2) @WNGdotorg has not gone MAGA, despite the terrible NYT headline. Yes, I have my concerns, but to frame things as pro-/anti-Trump is simplistic & inaccurate.

3) My colleagues— @emlybelz, @deanworldmag, @EstherJay10, @leahsavas, @lmlangdon, & many others— still do solid journalism and deserve support, confidence, and encouragement. There is hope for WORLD when such good folks remain committed to the work. I am so proud of them.

A special thanks to @MarvinOlasky and @susanolasky, who took a chance on a silly, passionate Korean college student, who dutifully crunched down on my undercooked samgyetang. You model wisdom, patience, faithfulness, charity, and one of the healthiest marriage I’ve ever seen.

Also a shout out to @MichaelReneau, my editor. You’re a strong yet compassionate leader (a rare combo), and bear great responsibility with grace & winsomeness & tenacity. I admire you and loved working with you.

To all my colleagues: Some of you have become lifelong friends. All of you are my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I love you. If you’re ever in LA, you’re invited to my house. You can meet my lazy cat Shalom & I’ll cook Korean food for you.

To my husband, @herrmanndigital: All this happened while you’re still grieving the loss of your mother. You supported me at a time when you needed my support much, much more. Every day you make me glad I jettisoned my plans to be a spinster with 9 cats. 사랑해.

Lastly, to God, who washes me with fresh mercies every morning, though I fail & stumble every moment. Oh, that everyone on this earth can taste His sweetness. He is so, so good.