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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.

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Friend by Paek Nam-nyong (백남룡/벗) 23.06.2021 28:55

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

Lonesome You by Park Wan-suh (박완서/너무도 쓸쓸한 당신) 17.06.2021 30:24

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

I'll Be Right There by Shin Kyung-sook (신경숙/어디선가 나를 찾는 전화벨이 울리고) 17.06.2021 27:54

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

Evening of the Whale by Chung Il-keun (정일근/저녁의 고래) 17.06.2021 31:23

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

Song of Everlasting Spring by Youn Dae-nyeong (윤대녕/상춘곡) 17.06.2021 26:54

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

My Brilliant Life by Kim Ae-ran (김애란/두근두근 내 인생) 17.06.2021 27:55

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

The Flag by Hong Hee-dam (홍희담/깃발) 17.06.2021 29:47

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

Folk Tales From Korea Jeon Woo-chi (한국 전래동화 전우치) 17.06.2021 29:25

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 

Kong's Garden by Hwang Jeung-eun (황정은/양의 미래) 17.06.2021 27:03

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

Outside the Door by Lee Dong-ha (이동하/문 앞에서) 17.06.2021 31:44

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

Stab by Kim In-suk (김인숙/칼에 찔린 자국) 17.06.2021 30:01

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

How to Break Up Like a Winner by Baek Young-ok (연애의 감정학/백영옥) 10.06.2021 29:37

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