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Diving into every genre of Korean Literature, from the classics to the modern masterpieces. Reading excerpts that bring the pages to life, we find out about the books, authors, translators and culture all at once.
Today, filling in for Paul, we're joined by [No Korean Summary] writer Colin Marshall,
who will introduce his top 3 favourite Korean books.
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Kim Young-ha [Your Republic Is Calling You]
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Bae Suah [North Station]
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Kim Hoon [The Song of the Sword]
Introducing Hwang Sun-won's short story [My Tale of the Bamboo Wife],
we talk about the loneliness and sorrow of men as they age and lose their grip on youth.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing the short story [Ruined Winter Holiday] from Heuijung Hur's collection of novels [Failed Summer Vacation],
we talk about the loneliness and isolation of single-person households.
Translated by Paige Aniyah Morris
Introducing Jeong I-Hyeon's short story [Sampung Department Store],
we talk about the 1995 Sampoong Department Store collapse and safety.
Translated by Brother Anthony
Introducing Kim Chang-gyu's short story [Sentinel], we talk about equality and anti-discrimination law.
Translated by Charles La Shure
Introducing Park Min-gyu's short story [Castella], we talk about change and a new future.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
Introducing Bora Chung's novel [Red Sword], we talk about resistance against oppression and violence.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing three poems from Ku Sang's poetry collection [Even the Knots on Quince Trees Tell Tales], we explore the life of the poet who lived through key historical events in Korea.
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing Ha Tae-wan's essay [Every Moment Was You: Notes on Loving and Parting], we meet messages of courage and hope that will comfort us in difficult times.
Translated by Shanna Tan
Introducing Heinz Insu Fenkl's autobiographical novel [Memories of My Ghost Brother],
we talk about the life of mixed-race children after the Korean War.
Introducing [The Magic Peach] from Korean Fairy Tales, we talk about the power of the story.
Adapted by William Elliot Griffis
Introducing Kye Yong-muk's short story [Like a Chicken on a Folding Screen], we talk about in-laws in Korea.
Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock
Introducing Lee Seong bok's a collection of meditations on poetry [Indeterminate Inflorescence: Notes From a Poetry Class], we talk about contradictions and paradoxes in life.
Translated by Anton Hur
We introduce poems from [Songgang Kasa: A Sjijo Poet at the Court of King Sonjo], a collection by 'Songgang Jeong Cheol', a renowned scholar-official and poet of the mid-Joseon Dynasty, and explore the significance of poetry as a vessel for history and culture.
Translated by Kevin O’Rourke
Introducing Cheon Seon-ran's novel [A Thousand Blues], we talk about artificial intelligence (AI).
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Ku Hyo-so's short story [A Bale of Salt], we talk about the sacrifices of mothers.
Translated by Brother Anthony
Introducing Jeong Do-sang's novel [Spring at Silsangsa Temple], we talk about Buddhism and temples.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's memoir [The Prisoner], we explore the author's life as he personally experienced key moments in modern Korean history, including the Korean War, the April 19 Revolution, and the May 18 Gwangju Uprising.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Anton Hur
Introducing Christine Newell's memoir [Five Seasons in Seoul], we look back on Korea 20 years ago that the author experienced.
Introducing Kim Ae-ran's short story [The Utility of Landscapes], we talk about 'Goose Father'.
Translated by Brother Anthony
To mark the 80th anniversary of Yun Dong-ju's death this year, we introduce three poems from Yun Dong-ju's collection of poems [Sky, Wind, and Stars], we talk about Yun Dong-ju's poetry and life.
- [Self-Portrait], [His Last Words], [One Night I Count the Stars]
Translated by Kyungnyun Kim Richards and Steffen F. Richards
Introducing Dancing Snail's essay [I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode], we talk about time for yourself.
Translated by Clare Richards
Introducing three poems from collection of poems [Mirrored Minds: A Thousand Years of Korean Verse], we talk about Korean currency.
- [Moving House] by Yi Hwang, [Thoughts of My Mother] by Shin Saimdang, [Quatrain in the Mountains] by Yi I
Translated by Kevin O’Rourke
Introducing the short story [Night Work] from Pyun Hye-young's collection of novels [To the Kennels and Other Stories], we talk about people living in tourist areas.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Heinz Insu Fenkl
Introducing Gu Byeong-mo's novel [Your Neighbour's Table], we talk about the conflicts that may arise between neighbors.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Jeon Sang-guk's novel [Ahbe's Family], we talk about finding roots and the pain of generations before and after the Korean War.
Translated by Sohn Suk-joo
Introducing Kim Su-hyun's essay [I Decided to Live as Me], we talk about how to love yourself.
Translated by by Anton Hur
Introducing Lee Ze-ha's short story [The Wayfarer Never Rests on the Road], we talk about the process of mourning in Korea.
Translated by Brother Anthony
Introducing Yeon Somin's novel [The Healing Season of Pottery], we talk about healing the mind through art.
Translated by Clare Richards
Introducing Lee Miye's novel [Return to the Dallergut Dream Department Store ], we talk about all the relationships we have in life.
Translated by Sandy Joosun Lee
Introducing Sung-il Kim's novel [Blood of the Old Kings], we talk about Korean fantasy.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing three poems from Kim Soo-bok's collection of poems [Beating on Iron], we talk about overcoming hard times.
- [Our Age's Lyric Poetry], [Beating on Iron], [Someone Said]
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing Yun Jungeun's novel [Marigold Mind Laundry], we talk about a way to deal with past pain and trauma.
Translated by Shanna Tan
Introducing Kim Soom's short story [Birth of a Rat], we talk about the burdens of young mothers.
Translated by An Seon-jae
Introducing Hwang Jung-eun's series of novels [Years and Years], we talk about the lives of Korean women.
Translated by Janet Hong
Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [The Heat of the Sun], we talk about medical care in Korea.
Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock
Introducing Bae Myung-hoon's novel [The Proposal], we talk about human relationships in science fiction.
Translated by Stella Kim
Introducing Park Bum-shin's short story [The Fragrant Well], we talk about capitalism and exploitation of the vulnerable.
Translated by Maya West
Introducing the novels of author Han Kang, the winner of the "2024 Nobel Prize in Literature."
- [The Vegetarian], [Human Acts], [The White Book], [Greek Lessons], [I Do Not Bid Farewell]
Introducing Kim Mi-wol's shor story [Guide to Seoul Cave], we talk about Gosiwon in Korea.
Translated by Brother Anthony
Introducing the short story [1984] from Ha Seong-nan's collection of novels [Wafers], we talk about the 1980s in Korea.
Translated by Janet Hong
Introducing Kim Young-ha's short story [Moving], we talk about moving in Korea.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Kim Ji-yun's novel [Yeonnam-dong's Smiley Laundromat], we talk about neighborly love in Korea.
Translated by Shanna Tan
Introducing Kye Yong-muk's short story [Counting Stars], we talk about the poor immediately after liberation.
Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock
Introducing Park Hyun-joo's novel [Romancing on Jeju], we talk about women in their 30s in Korea.
Translated by Paige Morris
Introducing Ko Yohan's short story [Paper Airplane], we talk about people living below the poverty line.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing three poems from Ku Sang's collection of poems [Wastelands of Fire]
- [Myself], [Shame], [Scenes of a Summer's day]
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing Kim Ha-kee's novel [Gingko Love], we meet a heartbreaking tale of a love that could never be.
Translated by Sohn Suk-joo and Catherine Rose Torres
Introducing Lee Dong-ha's novel [Toy City], we talk about the lives of Koreans after the Korean War.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Yi In-seong's short story [On You], we talk about the relationship between a writer and a reader.
Translated by Maya West
Introducing Kang Young-sook's short story [Incurable], we talk about misfortune and heartache.
Translated by Brother Anthony
Introducing Baek Sehee's essay [I Want to Die But I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki], we talk about mental health.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing Yun Sondo's sijo(Korean traditional poetry) [The Fisherman’s Calendar], we talk about fishing.
Translated by Kevin O’Rourke
Introducing Kang Young-sook's short story [At Night He Lifts Weights], we talk about the relationship between celebrities and fans.
Translated by Janet Hong
Introducing Lee Seung-u's short story [Magnolia Park], we talk about marriage and adultery.
Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock
Introducing Cho Yeeun's novel [The New Seoul Park Jelly Massacre], we talk about social problems in Korea.
Translated by Yewon Jung
Introducing the short story [Don't Cry, Hongdo] from Yun Ko-eun's collection of novels [Table for One], we talk about the lives of Korean teenagers.
Translated by Lizzie Buehler
Introducing Hwang Sun-won's short story [Time For You and Me], we talk about the will to live.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing Park Seolyeon's novel [A Magical Girl Retires], we talk about hope in a difficult reality.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing three poems from Kim Jong-gil's collection of poems [A Black Kite], we talk about life.
- [Spring Mud], [A Bicycle], [Back Home]
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize and Kim Jong-gil
Introducing Kang Kyung-ae's short story [Mother and Child], we talk about parents.
Translated by Sora Kim-Russell
Introducing [The Mirror That Made Trouble] from Korean Fairy Tales, we talk about invention and change.
Adapted by William Elliot Griffis
Introducing three poems in Kim Seung-hee's collection of poems [Hope is Lonely], we talk about loneliness.
- [ONE WHITE FLATFISH LYING ON A WHITE DISH], [HOPE IS LONELY], [INSIDE, I'M A MATRYOSHKA DOLL]
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing Serang Chung's short story [Take My Voice], we talk about individual diversity and the pressures of living in society.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing Kim Tong-in's short story [Boat Song], we talk about the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry sinking.
Translated by Grace Jung
Introducing Gong Sun-ok's novel [People I Left in Shanghai], we talk about the Korean diaspora.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
Introducing Park Seonghwan's short story [Readymade Bodhisattva], we talk about AI robot.
Translated by Gord Sellar and Jihyun Park
Introducing three poems in Ku Sang's collection of poems [Infant plendor], we talk about religion in Korea.
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing the short story [Seed] from Bora Chung's collection of novels [Your Utopia], we talk about the power of science fiction as political protest.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing the short story [The Sickness No Medicine Can Fix] from Pak Kyongni's collection of novels [The Age of Doubt], we meet a tragic tale of love.
Translated by Sophie Bowman
Introducing Jeon Sung-tae's short story [Old Wrestler], we talk about the similarity to a real wrestler.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
Introducing Kim Sa-ryang's short story [Toseongnyang], we meet a tragic tale of the struggle for survival in the slums of old Pyeongyang.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Lee Hyo-seok's novel [Endless Blue Sky], we meet a romantic and historical story.
Translated by Steven D Capener
Introducing Jo Kyung-ran's novel [Tongue], we talk about the importance of food in Korean society.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Kim Bo-young's short story [How Alike Are We], we talk about gender inequality in Korea.
Translated by Gord Sellar and Jihyun Park
Introducing three poems in [Selected Poems of Kim Sakkat]
- [Composed Extempore: Self Reflection], [First Seen Along the Road], [Cat]
Translated by Kevin O'Rourke
Introducing Im Seong-sun's novel [The Consultant], we talk about the violence of restructuring.
Translated by An Seon Jae
Introducing Kye Yong-muk's short story [The Human Arachnid], we talk about the lives of Korean laborers.
Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock
Introducing Kim Ae-ran's short story [The Future of Silence], we talk about language.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing the short story [Under the Plum Tree] from by Cho Nam-joo's collection of novels [Miss Kim Knows and Other Stories], we talk about Korea's aging population.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing three poems in Kim Hye-soon's collection of poems [Phantom Pain Wings], we talk about death and loss.
Translated by Don Mee Choi
Introducing Lee Miye's novel [Dallergut Dream Department Store], we dive into a cozy fantasy and dream worlds.
Translated by Sandy Joosun Lee
Introducing three sijo of Yi I, Chong Chol and An Minyong in the Sijo collection [Shijo Rhythms].
Translated by Kevin O'Rourke
Introducing Lee Jimin's short story [Walk With a Goddess], we talk about life and death.
Translated by Paige Aniyah Morris
ntroducing Kim Sa-ryang's short story [The Man I Met in Lock Up], we talk about the lives of colonial Joseon intellectuals.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Hwang Bo-reum's novel [Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop], we talk about interesting books from Korea and around the world.
Translated by Shanna Tan
Introducing Han Yujoo's short story [Left's Right Right's Left], we talk about the fear that many women have of men.
Translated by Janet Hong
Introducing Gong Ji-young's novel [Togani], we talk about a true incidents which occurred at a school for hearing-impaired persons in Gwangju.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing three poems in Kim Kwang-kyu's collection of poems [A Journey to Seoul]
- The headline work [A Journey to Seoul], [Future], [Two generations]
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [The Scoundrels], we talk about the hardships of life.
Translated by Charles La Shure
Introducing Pyun Hye-young's novel [The Owl Cries], we talk about the disappearing villages due to the decline in Korea's population.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
Introducing Pak Kyongni's short story [The Age of Doubt], we learn about Author Pak Kyongni.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing Jo Kyung-ran's short story [Looking for the Elephant]
Translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl
Introducing Su Jung-in's novel [Three Days of Autumn, 1948], we talk about the Yeosu and Suncheon 10.19 incident.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Kim Soom's short story [Noodles], we talk about women in Korean families and Korean noodle culture.
Translated by An Seon-jae
Introducing Djuna's short story [Counterweight], we talk about AI(Artificial intelligence).
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing Shin Kyung-sook's short story [House on the Prairie], we talk about horror.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing Kim Yeon-su's short story [New York Bakery], we talk about bakeries in Korea.
Translated by An Seon Jae
Introducing Pyun Hye-young's short story [O. Cuniculus], we talk about your place in life and the workplace.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
Introducing Hwang Yeo Jung's novel [The Specters of Algeria], we talk about the power of theater.
Translated by Yewon Jung
Introducing Jeon Sam-hye's short story [Genesis], we talk about unrequited love.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's novel [Mater 2-10], we talk about the struggles of the working classes in Korea during the 20th century.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Youngjae Josephine Bae
Introducing Chae Man-sik's short stroy [The Cuckoo], we talk about arranged marriages.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Kang Hwagil's novel [Another Person], we talk about female victims exposed to abuse and violence.
Translated by Clare Richards
Introducing Kim Bo-young's short story [An Evolutionary Myth], we talk about Korean mythology and legend.
Translated by Gord Sellar and Jihyun Park
김보영의 단편소설 [진화신화]을 소개하며, 한국 신화와 전설에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.
Introducing Yun Ko-eun's short story [Table For One], we talk about Honbab(Solo dining).
Translated by Lizzie Buehler
Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [Spicebush Blossoms], we talk about chicken fight.
Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing Lee Geum-yi's novel [Can't I Go Instead], we talk about uncomfortable truths about Korean history.
Translated by An Seon Jae
이금이의 소설 [거기, 내가 가면 안 돼요?]을 소개하며, 한국 역사 속 불편한 진실들에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.
Introducing Kim Ae-ran's short story [Ascending Scales], we talk about banjiha(semi-basement) residences.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Seo Su-jin's novel [Korean Teachers], we talk about the education system and the teacher.
Translated by Elizabeth Buehler
Introducing Park Min-gyu's short story [Aspirin], we talk about a life changing event.
Translated by Agnel Joseph
Introducing Shin Kyung-sook's novel [I Went to See My Father], we talk about the aging of rural villages.
Translated by Anton Hur
신경숙의 소설 [아버지에게 갔었어]을 소개하며, 시골 마을의 고령화에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.
Introducing Cho Myung-hee's short story [Low Pressure Front], we talk about hope for the future.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
Introducing JM Lee's novel [The Boy Who Escaped Paradise], we talk about life in North Korea.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Soyeon Jeong's short story [The Flowering], we talk about the power of resistance.
Translated by Jihyun Park and Gord Sellar
Introducing Dolki Min's novel [Walking Practice], we talk about young single people.
Translated by Victoria Caudle
Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [The Golden Bean Patch], we learn about Korea's 'Gold Rush'.
Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock
Introducing [The Star-Shaped Stain], which is included in Ha Seong-nan's short story collection [Bluebeard's First Wife], we learn about Sealand Youth Training Center Fire.
Translated by Janet Hong
Introducing Yi Moon-goo's novel [A Brief Biography of Yuja], we talk about Korea's funeral system.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Cheon Myeong-kwan's novel [Whale], we talk about the struggle of women in Korea.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
Introducing Jeon Sam-hye's short story [A Spell to Invoke the White Dolphin], we talk about Korea's youth problems.
Translated by Anton Hur
Introducing Yun Ko-eun's short story [The Chef's Nail], we talk about the burden of Korean Young people.
Translated by Charles La Shure
Introducing Bae Myung-hoon's short story [The Peppers of Green Scallion], we talk about the division of Korea into north and south.
Translated by Jihyun Park and Gord Sellar
Introducing Jeong In-taek's short story [Longing For Home], we talk about relations between Korea and Japan.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Park Jang-ho's collection of poems [A Morning with only Writing Left]
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize
Introducing Kim Tong-in's short story [Sweet Potato], we learn about linguistic history of 'potatoes' and 'sweet potatoes'.
Translated by Grace Jung
Introducing Soyeon Jeong's short story [Home], we talk about Korean science fiction.
Translated by Sophie Bowman
Introducing Cho Se-hui's novel [The Dwarf], we talk about the oppression that ordinary workers faced in the 1970s.
Translated by Bruce Fulton and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing [Kids Need Money Too], which is included in Jeon Sung-tae's short story collection [Wolves], we learn about 2022 Books of the Year selected by Korean Internet bookstores.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
Introducing Kim Ae-ran's short story [Christmas Specials], we talk about Christmas in Korea.
Translated by Jamie Chang
Introducing Yi Mun-yol's novel [Winter That Year], we learn about YeongYang Doodle Village.
Translated by Brother Anthony
Introducing Pyun Hye-young's short story [Holiday Home], we talk about abuse in the army.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Cho Nam-joo's novel [Saha], we talk about a class system.
Translated by Jamie Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Geum-yi's novel [The Picture Bride], we talk about Hawaii's picture brides.
Translated by An Seon Jae
이금이의 소설 [알로하, 나의 엄마들]을 소개하며, 하와이의 사진 신부들에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Young-ha's short story [The Suit], we talk about father and son relationships.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
김영하의 단편소설 [슈트]를 소개하며, 아버지와 아들 관계에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Bae Myung-hoon's novel [Launch Something!]
Translated by Stella Kim
배명훈의 소설 [빙글빙글 우주군]을 소개한다.
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Choi Min-woo's short story [Dishonored]
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
최민우의 단편소설 [이베리아의 전갈]을 소개한다.
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Jung Young-su's short story [Aficionados], we talk about translation.
Translated by Anton Hur
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Djuna's short story [The Second Nanny], we talk about AI(Artificial intelligence).
Translated by Sophie Bowman
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Han Yujoo's novel [The Impossible Fairytale]
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Bae Su-ah's novel [Nowhere To Be Found], we learn about Korea in 1988.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Jessica Jung's novel [Bright]
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hwang Sun-mi's novel [The Dog Who Dared to Dream], we learn about Sapsali.
Translated by Chi-young Kim and illustrated by Nomoco
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Jung-Myung's novel [Broken Summer], we talk about art and artists.
Translated by An Seon Jae
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kang Kyoung-ae's short story [Broken Strings]
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Choi Seo-hae's short story [Consumption], we learn about Manguri Park.
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Yi Ik-sang's short story [Baptism of Soil]
Translated by Charles La Shure
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Chae Man-sik's short story [Three Paths]
Translated by Jamie Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hyun Jin-geon's short story [Poor Man's Wife], we learn about Former Site of Hyeon Jin-geon's House.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Yi Sang's short story [Child's Bone], we learn about Yi Sang’s House.
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Jeon Sung-tae's short story [Bird], we talk about Jeollanamdo Province.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Kyung's short story [Dust Star], we talk about poverty.
Translated by Jeon Miseli
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Hye-kyung's short story [And Then the Festival], we talk about trauma and healing.
Translated by Bruce Fulton and Ju-chan Fulton
Introducing Baek Sehee's essay [I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki], we talk about mental health.
Translated by Anton Hur
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Nam Jung-hyun's short story [Land of Excrement]
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Hye-jin's novel [Concerning My Daughter]
Translated by Jamie Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Dae-hwan's novel [Slow Bullet], we talk about The Vietnam War.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Yun Hu-myong's novel [With the Love for the Stars]
Translated by Jeon Miseli
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Yi Mun-yol's short story [Pilon's Pig]
Translated by Jamie Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Paul Courtright's memoir [Witnessing Gwangju], we learn about Gwangju Uprising.
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Heo Gyun's [The Story of Hong Gil-dong], Korea's representative classic novel
Adapted by Minsoo Kang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Jeong Yu-jeong's novel [Seven Years of Darkness]
Translated by Chi-young Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Shin Kyung-sook's novel [Violets]
Translated by Anton Hur
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Gu Byeong-mo's novel [The Old Woman with the Knife], we talk about the harshness of life as an elderly person.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Young-ha's novel [Black Flower], we learn about Koreans who settled in Mexico in the past.
Translated by Charles La Shure
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Sagwa's novel [Mina], we talk about parent-child relationship .
Translated by Bruce Fulton and Ju-chan Fulton
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hwang Sun-mi's novel [Miracle on Cherry Hill].
Translated by Chi-young Kim and Illustrated by Nomoco
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kwon Yeo-sun's novel [Lemon], we talk about Sewol Ferry Disaster.
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's novel [Familiar Things], we talk about Haneul Park.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Chang Kang-myoung's short story [Fired], we talk about the working situation in Korea.
Translated by Teresa Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Jung-Myung's novel [The Investigation], we talk about Yun Dong-ju and the Korean independence movement.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kwon Yeo-sun's short story [To Believe in Love], we talk about the timing of a relationship.
Translated by Charles La Shure
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Hyun's Poems, we talk about nature.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Sooyong Park's Non-fiction book [The Great Soul of Siberia], we talk about tiger.
Translated by Jamie Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Cho Nam-joo's novel [Kim Ji-young, Born 1982], we talk about sexism.
Translated by Jamie Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Young-ha's novel [Your Republic is Calling You], we talk about the life of a spy.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Yoon I-hyeong's short story [Danny], we talk about Korean grandmothers' burden of raising children.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hwang Sun-won's novel [The Descendants of Cain], we talk about the fundamental evil of human beings.
Translated by Suh Ji-moon and Julie Pickering
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Sang Young Park's novel [Love in the Big City], we talk about Universal love.
Translated by Anton Hur
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
[Check It Out Special invitation] with Translator Soje
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
[Check It Out Special invitation] with Translator 'Sora kim russell'
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Cho Nam-joo's short stroy [Run Away], we talk about family matters in Korea.
Translated by Jeon Miseli
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature
Introducing Baek Sin-ae's short stroy [Poverty], we talk about the poverty problem of the elderly in Korea.
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Choi Jin-young's novel [To the Warm Horizon], we talk about Various forms of love.
Translated by Soje
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Pak Chaesam's collection of poems [Enough to Say It's Far], we will talk about poetic nostalgia.
Translated by David R. McCann and Jiwon Shin
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Choi Seo-hae's short story [Hunger and Slaughter], we learn about the Patriotic Martyrs Day.
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Joo-young's novel [Stingray], we will talk about mother's life.
Translated by Inrae You Vinciguerra and Louis Vinciguerra
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Han Yujoo's short story [Black and White Photographer], we will talk about two contradictory endings.
Translated by Janet Hong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Bora Chung's short story [Cursed Bunny], we will talk about Korean superstitions.
Translated by Anton Hur
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Hye-soon's collection of poems [Autobiography of Death], we learn about the Sewol Ferry disaster and meaning of the number 49.
Translated by Don Mee Choi
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Cheon Myeong-kwan's short story [Homecoming], we will talk about the wealth gap.
Translated by Jeon Miseli
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Jin-kyoo's novel [To Swallow the Moon], we will learn about strict rules of Joseon.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Jeong Ho-seung's collection of poems [Though Flowers Fall I Have Never Forgotten You], we talk about loneliness.
Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize and Susan Hwang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Yi Mun-yol's novel [Meeting with my Brother], we will talk about separated family.
Translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl with Yoosup Chang
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Jung-hyuk's short story [Corpse on Vacation], we will talk about guilty feelings.
Translated by Jung Yi-jung
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Bo-young's novel [I'm Waiting for You: And Other Stories], we will talk about a funny story as to how these stories came about.
Translated by Sophie Bowman and Sung Ryu
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Sisup's ancient collection of stories [Tales of the Strange by a Korean Confucian Monk], we will learn the significance of this stories in Korean literature.
Translated by Dennis Wuerthner
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Shim Bo-seon's collection of poems [Fifteen Seconds Without Sorrow], we talk about sadness.
Translated by Chung Eun-Gwi and Brother Anthony of Taize
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hyun Jin-geon's short story [Home], we learn about National Liberation Day of Korea.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hyun Jin-geon's short story [Home], we learn about National Liberation Day of Korea.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's novel [Princess Bari], we talk about Immigrant life.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Soho's collection of poems [Catcalling], we talk about the burden of love on a family relationship.
Translated by Soje (So J. Lee)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Young-ha's novel [I have the right to destroy myself], we talk about euthanasia.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Bae Myung-hoon's novel [Tower], we talk about pulling together to help each other out.
Translated by Sung Ryu
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Choi Eunyoung's short story [Shoko's Smile], we talk about break up or lose someone.
Translated by Sung Ryu
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Young-kwang's collection of poems [I Gave the Sun a Long Look], we talk about life and emotions.
Translated by YoungShil Ji and Daniel T. Parker
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Paek Nam-nyong's novel [Friend], we talk about North Korea.
Translated by Immanuel Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Park Wan-suh's short story [Lonesome You], we talk about the marital relationship in Korea.
Translated by Elizabeth Haejin Yoon
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Shin Kyung-sook's novel [I'll Be Right There], we learn about Korean young people's struggle for democracy in the 80's.
Translated by Sora Kim Russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Chung Il-keun's collection of poems [Evening of the Whale], we talk about Buddhism's respect for life.
Translated by YoungShil Ji and Daniel T. Parker
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Youn Dae-nyeong's short story [Song of Everlasting Spring], we learn about 'Seonunsa temple'.
Translated by Teresa Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim Ae-ran's novel [My Brilliant Life], we talk about 'families' in Korea.
Translated by Chi-young Kim
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hong Hee-dam's novel [The Flag], we looking at Korean films that feature Gwangju Uprising on May 18th.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Folk Tales From Korea [Jeon Woo-chi], we talk about a modern superhero.
Translated and Written by In-seop Jeong
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Hwang Jeung-eun's short story [Kong's Garden], we talk about woman around us.
Translated by Jeon Seung-hee
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Lee Dong-ha's novel [Outside the Door], we talk about Korean bath house.
Translated by Jeon Miseli
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Kim In-suk's novel [Stab], we talk about 'status' in Korea.
Translated by Sohn Suk-joo and Catherine Rose Torres
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.
Introducing Baek Young-ok's short story How to Break Up Like a Winner, we talk about the Breakup of Lovers in the SNS era
Translated by Jamie Chang and Shin Hye-bin