

'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 - 15:10:40Even 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 - 13:27:39Millionaire 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 - 16:01:22Witches, 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 - 09:01:24The 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 - 20:01:13Booker 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 - 16:01:17Year 2020 revisited under shadow of disconnection
"Face to Face" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Choi Eun-mi Changbi Publishers In the author's note for her second novel, "Face to Face," Choi Eun-mi writes, "I’ve developed a habit of thinking about someone’s 2020 when I see people passing by, to come up with a new character for my st
Sept. 23, 2023 - 16:01:15Ancient Korean mummy unearthed in Irish peatland
"Graiai" By Kim Hye-bin Moonji Publishing The novel "Graiai" begins with a powerful opening as the head of a mummy is unearthed in an Irish peatland. Named “Baek-hee,” the head is confirmed to have Korean ancestry. Why Baek-hee left the Korean Peninsula 2,500 years ago, and the whereabouts of her bo
Sept. 23, 2023 - 15:31:08Poet Kim Hyun of ‘Glory Hole’ sings love beyond life and death
"Ghost Duet" By Kim Hyun Hankyoreh Publishing Poet Kim Hyun has been delicately depicting the lives of queer people in Korea. His commitment to social issues is also evident, from his participation in events such as the "304 Recital," a reading event commemorating the 304 victims of the Sewol Ferry
Sept. 23, 2023 - 15:01:09Choi Eun-young of 'Shoko's Smile' returns with loving narrative on women
"Even a Very Faint Light" By Choi Eun-young Munhakdongne Publishing Award-winning author Choi Eun-young of “Shoko’s Smile” returns with a collection of short stories, titled "Even a Very Faint Light.” This year marks the 10th anniversary of Choi’s literary debut. One of the most prominent young fema
Sept. 3, 2023 - 11:27:00'Runaway Lovers' blends suspenseful thriller and bittersweet romance
"Runaway Lovers" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Seung-eun Changbi Publishers A young couple is locked in an unending struggle for survival. Tae-oh writes scripts for plays and works at a gas station on the outskirts of a provincial city, while Ji-soo works part-time as a theater
Sept. 3, 2023 - 11:27:00Alien parasite transforms human violence into deadly 'Blue Flesh'
"Blue Flesh" By Lee Tae-je Vookda Kyobo Book Center, the largest bookstore chain in Korea, has taken steps to strengthen its content business recently by establishing an intellectual property team within the company. The company launched its very own publishing brand, Vookda, which has released its
Sept. 2, 2023 - 16:00:49Son traces stories of conscripted soldier father and comfort woman mother
"Mom Was There" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Yun Jeong-mo Dasan Books “Mom Was There,” by the million-selling author Yun Jeong-mo, encapsulates the turbulent moments of modern and contemporary Korean history, delving into the sufferings endured by individuals. While Yun's previous
Aug. 20, 2023 - 08:01:24Thrilling noir sequel reveals new twists, threats
"The Killer’s Shopping Mall 2" By Kang Ji-young Jaeum & Moeum Publishing Author Kang Ji-Young returns with the second volume of her noir series "The Killer’s Shopping Mall," picking up after the events of the first volume in Ji-an’s story. The first volume is set against the backdrop of an internet
Aug. 19, 2023 - 11:01:03Chang Kang-myoung explores science, technology, society in SF collection
"The World You Want to See" By Chang Kang-myoung Munhakdongne Publishing The journalist-turned-writer Chang Kang-myoung, known for addressing pressing social issues in works like "The Bleached” and "Because I Don’t Like Korea," ventures into the realm of science fiction with his latest, "The World Y
Aug. 19, 2023 - 09:01:07