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Korean books of note
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Korean books of note
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'Who Did We Kill' explores consequences of deadly prank
"Who Did We Kill" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Jeong Hai-yeon Vookda Set against the backdrop of a summer night in the mountains, "Who Did We Kill" unfolds the story of three friends whose camping prank takes a tragic turn, resulting in the accidental death of a fellow student. Gri
March 10, 2024 - 09:01:13
Star chef becomes president in black comedy 'Price King!!!'
"Price King!!!" By Kim Hong Munhakdongne Publishing The legendary merchant Batchi Crowder -- whose real name is Park Chi-guk -- started out as a street vendor in front of a bustling bus terminal, buying and selling all kinds of goods. He suddenly vanishes after selling off all his shares. One day, h
March 9, 2024 - 16:01:15
YA debut novel traps readers in underwater tunnel
"Tunnel 103" By Yoo Yi-je Changbi Publishers A peaceful day on Black Widow Spider Island, a popular tourist destination, is shattered by the sudden emergence of monstrous creatures. Desperately running away from the monsters, people find themselves trapped in an underwater tunnel. Panic ensues as se
March 9, 2024 - 10:01:17
Finding solace through the second-hand market
"The Second Hand Market Angel" By Her Tae-yeon Noll/Dasan Books In the upscale neighborhood of Hannam-dong, a unique morning ritual unfolds on a second-hand market app, showcasing an array of new items that are difficult to come by at a good price. From imported luxury curtains straight from Spain t
Feb. 12, 2024 - 09:01:54
Woo Da-young invites readers into 'a darker night' with latest SF collection
"But Someone Wants a Darker Night" By Woo Da-young Moonji Publishing The third collection of stories penned by Woo Da-young, titled "But Someone Wants a Darker Night," includes five short stories in which characters frequently engage in contemplation, reflecting upon the boundaries between the self
Feb. 11, 2024 - 18:01:43
Booker shortlisted Bora Chung returns with autobiographical SF tales
"Surrender, Earth Creatures" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Bora Chung Rabbit Hole Bora Chung, a finalist for the UK International Booker Prize and the US National Book Award for her genre-defying work, "Cursed Bunny" (translated by Anton Hur), has returned with a collection of scien
Feb. 11, 2024 - 10:01:40
Fantasy novel emerges from psychological autopsy center
"The Girl in a Phone Booth" By Lee Su-yeon Clayhouse Imagine having the ability to hear the last thoughts of those who have left this world. The psychological autopsy center is the backdrop for a touching human fantasy novel that hit the shelves last week. Those left behind by a suicide experience p
Jan. 28, 2024 - 08:01:26
'Path of Humanity' is like final grains of harvest of life
"Path of Humanity" By Han Seung-won Munhakdongne Publishing Since 1997, Han Seung-won, writer and poet, has been living in his hometown of Jangheung in South Jeolla Province. A winner of numerous literary awards, Han writes daily in his studio. He is best known for the novel "Aje Aje Bara Aje" (1985
Jan. 27, 2024 - 16:01:15
Bestseller 'Marigold' returns with magical sequel
“Marigold Mind Photo Studio” By Yun Jung-eun Book Romance The "Marigold" series is back with a sequel. In her latest work, author Yun Jung-eun writes, "Life is filled with sadness, yet living is also about finding joy amid the sorrow," as she opens the door to a new story set in the magical village
Jan. 27, 2024 - 10:01:01
Korean winner of US National Award explores the transparent and nonexistent
"Things Transparent and Things Nonexistent" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Kim Yi-deum Munhakdongne Publishing An English translation of Kim Yi-deum's book of poems, “Hysteria” (translated by Jake Levine, Seo So-eun and Hedgie Choi), became the first-ever book to win both the US Nati
Jan. 14, 2024 - 12:01:40
Brain-dead husband returns with a new personality
"Nobody in the Mirror" By Hwang Mo-gua Arzak The novel "Nobody in the Mirror" begins with a riveting sentence: "The husband, declared brain dead, returned home today as an entirely different person." Hwang Mo-gwa’s latest science fiction novel delves into the narrative of a wife whose husband, after
Jan. 14, 2024 - 08:01:40
Eerie yet fantastical dive into dystopian world
"A Town of Sewn Eyes" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Cho Ye-eun Jaeum & Moeum Publishing Known for her creepy yet imaginative novels, Cho Ye-eun takes a compelling plunge into the realm of dystopian fiction with her latest book, "A Town of Sewn Eyes." The collection of three intercon
Jan. 13, 2024 - 17:01:16
Woman's writing embraces her past and pain
"Seasons Are Short, Memories Last" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Ju-hye Changbi Publishers The story begins with a woman choosing the cathartic path of writing as a means of navigating and overcoming the painful reality that life has thrust upon her. Approaching her 50s, the nar
Dec. 17, 2023 - 12:01:46
How to survive in society full of violence and abuse
"I'll Have the Night" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By An Bo-yun Munhakdongne Publishing In her latest collection, "I’ll Have the Night,” An Bo-yun explores the theme of school violence in "A Way of Mourning," where the protagonist, Dong-joo, witnesses the death of his school bully, Se
Dec. 17, 2023 - 08:01:30
Navigating emotional abyss, Lee Seung-u's 'The Voices' echoes loss in family
"The Voices" (a literal translation of the Korean title) By Lee Seung-u Moonji Publishing In Lee Seung-u's award-winning "The Buoyancy of the Heart," featured in his latest short story collection "The Voices," the narrator grapples with an increasing emotional distance from his mother. The mother co
Dec. 16, 2023 - 16:01:21
