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Korean books of note
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Korean books of note
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Woman's writing embraces her past and pain
"Seasons Are Short, Memories Last" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Ju-hye Changbi Publishers The story begins with a woman choosing the cathartic path of writing as a means of navigating and overcoming the painful reality that life has thrust upon her. Approaching her 50s, the nar
Dec. 17, 2023 - 12:01:46
How to survive in society full of violence and abuse
"I'll Have the Night" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By An Bo-yun Munhakdongne Publishing In her latest collection, "I’ll Have the Night,” An Bo-yun explores the theme of school violence in "A Way of Mourning," where the protagonist, Dong-joo, witnesses the death of his school bully, Se
Dec. 17, 2023 - 08:01:30
Navigating emotional abyss, Lee Seung-u's 'The Voices' echoes loss in family
"The Voices" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Seung-u Moonji Publishing In Lee Seung-u's award-winning "The Buoyancy of the Heart," featured in his latest short story collection "The Voices," the narrator grapples with an increasing emotional distance from his mother. The mother co
Dec. 16, 2023 - 16:01:21
'BU Care Insurance' protects hearts after breakups
"Break Up Care Insurance" By Lee Hee-young Giant Books We have insurance for our bodies, properties, cars and medical expenses, but a new novel asks: why don’t we have insurance for our emotions? Young adult fiction author Lee Hee-young, in her 10th novel, introduces the concept of BU Care Insurance
Dec. 3, 2023 - 19:37:13
Tribute to mothers, daughters in 'Passing Through Winter'
"Passing Through Winter" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Cho Hae-jin Jakka Publishing Author Cho Hae-jin has unveiled her latest novel, “Passing Through Winter," marking her return to the literary scene after two years. Known for consistently narrating the stories of marginalized indi
Dec. 3, 2023 - 09:16:03
Bae Myung-hoon weaves political dynamics into sci-fi set in Martian frontiers
"Mars and I" By Bae Myung-hoon Rabbit Hole In Bae Myung-hoon’s latest adventure into the world of science fiction, the red planet Mars takes center stage. The author of the bestselling novels, “Tower,” “Launch Something!” and “Future Past Tense” has been at the vanguard of the science fiction genre
Dec. 3, 2023 - 08:01:08
Historical mystery adventure by writer of 'School Nurse Ahn Eun-young'
"Seol Ja-eun Returns to Geumseong" By Chung Serang Munhakdongne Publishing Chung Serang, the author behind "School Nurse Ahn Eun-young," which was the base for the Netflix series "The School Nurse Files," ventures into the realm of historical mystery adventure with her latest novel, "Seol Ja-eun Ret
Nov. 19, 2023 - 17:34:18
Kim Hye-jin of 'Concerning My Daughter' brings housing issue to the fore
"A Heart Wishing for Blessings" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Kim Hye-jin Moonji Publishing In Kim Hye-jin's short story, "Mokhwa Mansion," protagonists Man-ok and Sun-mi share a complex relationship of landlord and tenant, finding themselves in equally precarious situations. They l
Nov. 18, 2023 - 16:00:58
Seven minds share single body in '7-day rotation system'
"A Day of Your Existence" By Park So-young Changbi Publishers In the latest novel by emerging sci-fi writer Park So-young, titled "A Day of Your Existence," readers are transported to a captivating future society. The story unfolds in a world with a "human 7-day rotation system," where seven individ
Nov. 17, 2023 - 15:09:28
'The path to happiness is forgiveness,' says Korea's first million-selling author
"Condolences for the Lost Time" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Kim Hong-shin Hainaim Kim Hong-shin, the author of Korea's first million-selling novel, "Human Market" (1981), meets readers with "Condolences for the Lost Time," a narrative that delves into the torment and redemption of
Nov. 5, 2023 - 15:10:40
Even in city overrun by mold, humans dream of stars, sunsets
"Ground Explorers" By Kim Cho-yeop Publion Best-selling science fiction writer Kim Cho-yeop has published her second full-length novel in two years. While her first novel, “Greenhouse at the End of the Earth,” which sold over 150,000 copies, told a story about plants taking over the Earth, her lates
Nov. 5, 2023 - 13:27:39
Millionaire dog sponsors human artist in Yun Ko-eun’s ‘Art on Fire’
"Art on Fire" By Yun Ko-eun EunHaeng NaMu Publishing Author Yun Ko-eun, the winner of the prestigious CWA Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger in 2021 for the novel "The Disaster Tourist” (translated by Lizzie Buehler), returns with the black comedy "Art on Fire." The story follows an artist named Ah
Nov. 4, 2023 - 16:01:22
Witches, ecofeminism, climate crisis: Tale of resilience and nature’s power
"And the Witch Went into the Forest" By Sanho Goble/Dulnyouk In Sanho’s latest graphic novel, readers are transported into a world where witches grapple with the looming threats of an environmental crisis and climate change. Once known as shamans or mystics, these witches wield powers that resonate
Oct. 15, 2023 - 09:01:24
The power to save just one person: Blessing or curse?
"Only One Person" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Choi Jin-Young Hankyoreh Publishing This year’s winner of the prestigious Yi Sang Literary Award, Choi Jin-young, returns with a full-length novel after two years. The story revolves around the tallest and the longest-living tree on Ea
Oct. 14, 2023 - 20:01:13
Booker Prize-shortlisted Bora Chung returns with thriller on suffering
"On Suffering" By Bora Chung Dasan Books Where does human suffering come from? Can we ever be completely free from it? Is a life without suffering a path to salvation? These thought-provoking questions lie at the heart of Bora Chung's latest full-length novel, “On Suffering.” Chung delves into the a
Oct. 14, 2023 - 16:01:17
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