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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 Choi In-seok's novel [A Well in My Soul] Translated by Jeon Seung-hee

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 Kim Nam-il's short story [Underwear] Translated by Jeon Seung-hee

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