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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