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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 [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 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 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 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 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 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