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Bora Chung on finding utopia amid dystopian worlds
‘Cursed Bunny’ author writes about robots ‘sweeter’ than human Few voices resonate as uniquely as that of Bora Chung, whose gripping stories like the haunting narratives of “Cursed Bunny” captivate readers worldwide. With her genre-defying short story collection, translated by Anton Hur, Chung becam
May 14, 2024 - 14:00:41
[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
People are now living longer, well up to the age of 100. Many things have changed compared to 100 years ago, but the pursuit of happiness remains a constant thread. Rhee Kun-hoo was in his 70s and retired from a prestigious career in psychiatry when he took up writing. Born in 1935, the 88-year-old lived in a pastoral society in his youth, survived the Korean War (1950-1953), witnessed turbulent events in Korean history and even served time in prison for opposing the country’s totalitarian
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‘A privilege beyond measure’ author Lee Geum-yi‘s love for young readers endures for 40 years
[Herald Interview] Lee became first Korean to be shortlisted for Andersen prize in writing award Every grown-up has been through childhood and adolescence on their journey to adulthood. And the emotions experienced during these formative years are fundamentally universal, with only slight variations
April 4, 2024 - 16:52:41
Park So-young takes readers to ‘Snowglobe’ where privacy is new currency
Set in a dystopian world where fame and popularity have become the most crucial means of survival, the first installment of the gripping young adult duology “Snowglobe” by Park So-young recently hit bookshelves worldwide. The English edition translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort, and published by Delac
April 1, 2024 - 16:02:30
Hwang Bo-reum welcomes readers to 'Hyunam-dong Bookshop' with healing dose of books
At some point in their lives, many people pause and ask, “Is this the life I wanted?” We find ourselves overwhelmed by work, experiencing burnout as professional obligations overshadow personal lives. This critical juncture prompts introspection -- a moment to reassess one's life and ask if this pat
March 25, 2024 - 18:00:32
