- All
- Hours & Location
- Library Membership
- Using this Website
- The Translation Academy
- Using the Library
- E-book & Audiobook
- Collection
-
E-book & Audiobook
How to use e-books?
TheDigital Library of Korean Literature offers a variety of e-books, Audiobooks and digital magazine services, which are available online to all our members.
Please log in as a member of the Digital Library of Korean Literature to access our services.
Go to Korean E-books (subscription)
Service
Subject
Language
Content
Notes
Korean e-books (subscription)
Korean Literature
Korean
- 780 titles of Korean literature e-books
- You may borrow up to 6 items for 14 days (can be extended once for 7 days).
- Borrowed e-books are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods.
* How to Use the Service
- MY page -> Go to ‘Korean e-books’ (You must log in first.)
- You may use mobile applications: [ECO E-book Viewer] iOS, Android.
Multilingual e-books/audiobooks
(OvderDrive)
Korean Literature
Multilingual
- 370 titles of translated Korean literary works
- You may borrow up to 3 items for 14 days (can be extended once for 7 days)
- You may reserve up to 3 items.
- Borrowed e-books are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods.
- Website: https://lti.overdrive.com
* How to Use the Service
- Log in to the Digital Library of Korean Literature using your ID and password.
- You may use mobile applications.
- For further assistance, please visit: https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/home.htm
Multilingual e-books (download)
Korean Literature
Multilingual
- 160 titles of Korean classics, translated works, periodicals and sourcebooks
- Website: https://elib.ltikorea.or.kr
* How to Use the Service
- Click on the content thumbnail.
Digital Magazine (Webzine)
Korean Literature
English
- 1 quarterly journal of Korean literature for overseas readers
- Webzine format
- Website: https://koreanliteraturenow.com
Digital Magazines
(subscription)
Literature
English
- 11 digital magazines
* How to Use the Service
- The service is provided under ‘Digital Magazine’ on our website
- Go to Digital Magazine Service
-
The Translation Academy
What services does the library provide for students of the Translation Academy?
The library provides reference copies of set texts taught at the Translation Academy, which can be found in a separate section. The reference books are available for use or photocopying in the library. Students of the Translation Academy may borrow from the library using their student cards.
-
The Translation Academy
What programs does the Translation Academy offer?
The Translation Academy runs a number of courses throughout the year, designed to foster professional translators of Korean literature. Please visit the academy website for further information.
- The Translation Academy
-
Hours & Location
How do I get to there by public transport? Is there car parking available?
Address: Yeongdongdaero 112 Gil 32(Samseongdong), Gangnamgu, Seoul, 135-873 (old address: 108-5 Samseongdong, Gangnamgu, Seoul).
By Subway
- Line 9 : Bongeunsa Station / come out of Exit 4 and turn left, then turn right and walk straight on until you see the LTI Korea building on your right (about 3 minutes)
- Line 7 : Cheongdam Station / come out of Exit 1 and walk straight on, turn left at the police station and continue walking until you see the LTI Korea building on your right (about 12 minutes)
- Line 2 : Samseong Station / come out of Exit 7 and walk straight on, turn right when you reach Bongeunsa Station Exit 3, and walk straight on until you see the LTI Korea building (about 12 minutes)
By Bus
- Green : 3417, 2411, 2413, 3217, 3218, 3414, 3415, 2413, 3217, 3218, 3412
- Red : 9407
- Yellow : 41
- Blue: 640, 143, 146, 301, 362, 401, 640, 36, 143 146, 301, 362, 401
- Airport limousine : 602-1, 606, CALT
By Car
- Free parking available(due to limited parking availability, we strongly recommend using public transportation)
-
Hours & Location
What are the library opening hours?
Monday-Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (11:30 – 12:30 Closed for Lunch)
Evening opening hours during Translation Academy term time
Monday-Thursday 18:00 – 22:00
-
Using the Library
How do I take a guided tour?
Please submit your application to library@klti.or.kr. with the following information:
- Your name, affiliation & reasons for applying, and requested date & time.
-
Using the Library
How do I ask the library to purchase books or other materials?
All members of the library may recommend books or other materials for purchase. The library will review each request in terms of its suitability before making a purchase. To suggest a new book, please send the following information to library@klti.or.kr.
- Eligibility: LTI Korea Library members
- Materials: Books, DVDs, periodicals, etc.
- Required information: Language/title/author/year of publication/publisher
- Optional information: Web link to recommendation, ISBN, etc.
-
Using the Library
My items are overdue, do I have to pay a fine?
The library does not charge overdue fines but your library privileges may be restricted in the future.
-
Using the Library
Can I use the wireless network in the library?
Yes.
-
Using the Library
Can I print, scan or make copies in the library?
Printing, scanning, and copying services are available for free.
-
Using the Library
Are there restrictions on what I can borrow?
Some of the old books, periodicals, reports published by LTI Korea, and reference copies of titles on the list of designated books for translation support are not available for borrowing.
-
Using the Library
Can I return books on holidays and weekends?
On holidays and weekends, you may return books to the book drop located outside the library.
-
Using the Library
How do I renew a book loan?
You can renew a book loan in person or by telephone (+82-2-6919-7755) during opening hours. You can also do this online by logging in to your account (http://library.klti.or.kr)
-
Using the Library
How many books can I borrow and for how long?
Types of users Number of books Loan Period Translators, students and professors of Translation Academy, researchers Up to 7 books 30 days General Public Up to 5 books 15 days -
Using the Library
Is the library open to the public?
Yes.
-
Library Membership
What are the benefits of membership?
You can borrow our e-books for free and subscribe to our free monthly newsletter that offers the latest information on the digital contents of Korean literature and new arrivals.
-
Library Membership
How I become a member of the LTI Korea e-Library?
You can register as a member on our website (https://library.ltikorea.or.kr/user/type)
-
Using this Website
How do I request lists of translated books in different languages?
We offer a list translated books in each language to scholars and academics of Korean literature. Please send your request to library@klti.or.kr.
-
Using this Website
What is available on the LTI Korea e-Library?
The LTI Korea e-Library collects various resources of Korean literature and makes them available online. The following content can be accessed:
⟨Bibliography⟩
Korean Titles in Translation : Bibliographic information on Korean titles in translation published in multiple languages
Book Reviews : Book reviews of translated Korean titles published in literary journals, magazines or blogs
⟨Korean Writer⟩
Korean Writers ABC List: Information on Korean writers listed in alphabetical order
News from Abroad : International media coverage (news articles) of Korean literature International
Events : Information on overseas literary events featuring Korean writers and their works
⟨E-Resources⟩
E-books : E-books of Korean titles in translation, including LTI Korea’s 20th Century Korean Literature E-Book Series and works from New Writing from Korea, are available for borrowing.
Videos : A collection of video clips of Korean authors, works and literary events
Audios : A collection of audio files of Korean literature resources including readings
-
Hours & Location
How do I get to there by public transport? Is there car parking available?
Address: Yeongdongdaero 112 Gil 32(Samseongdong), Gangnamgu, Seoul, 135-873 (old address: 108-5 Samseongdong, Gangnamgu, Seoul).
By Subway
- Line 9 : Bongeunsa Station / come out of Exit 4 and turn left, then turn right and walk straight on until you see the LTI Korea building on your right (about 3 minutes)
- Line 7 : Cheongdam Station / come out of Exit 1 and walk straight on, turn left at the police station and continue walking until you see the LTI Korea building on your right (about 12 minutes)
- Line 2 : Samseong Station / come out of Exit 7 and walk straight on, turn right when you reach Bongeunsa Station Exit 3, and walk straight on until you see the LTI Korea building (about 12 minutes)
By Bus
- Green : 3417, 2411, 2413, 3217, 3218, 3414, 3415, 2413, 3217, 3218, 3412
- Red : 9407
- Yellow : 41
- Blue: 640, 143, 146, 301, 362, 401, 640, 36, 143 146, 301, 362, 401
- Airport limousine : 602-1, 606, CALT
By Car
- Free parking available(due to limited parking availability, we strongly recommend using public transportation)
-
Hours & Location
What are the library opening hours?
Monday-Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (11:30 – 12:30 Closed for Lunch)
Evening opening hours during Translation Academy term time
Monday-Thursday 18:00 – 22:00
-
Library Membership
What are the benefits of membership?
You can borrow our e-books for free and subscribe to our free monthly newsletter that offers the latest information on the digital contents of Korean literature and new arrivals.
-
Library Membership
How I become a member of the LTI Korea e-Library?
You can register as a member on our website (https://library.ltikorea.or.kr/user/type)
-
Using this Website
How do I request lists of translated books in different languages?
We offer a list translated books in each language to scholars and academics of Korean literature. Please send your request to library@klti.or.kr.
-
Using this Website
What is available on the LTI Korea e-Library?
The LTI Korea e-Library collects various resources of Korean literature and makes them available online. The following content can be accessed:
⟨Bibliography⟩
Korean Titles in Translation : Bibliographic information on Korean titles in translation published in multiple languages
Book Reviews : Book reviews of translated Korean titles published in literary journals, magazines or blogs
⟨Korean Writer⟩
Korean Writers ABC List: Information on Korean writers listed in alphabetical order
News from Abroad : International media coverage (news articles) of Korean literature International
Events : Information on overseas literary events featuring Korean writers and their works
⟨E-Resources⟩
E-books : E-books of Korean titles in translation, including LTI Korea’s 20th Century Korean Literature E-Book Series and works from New Writing from Korea, are available for borrowing.
Videos : A collection of video clips of Korean authors, works and literary events
Audios : A collection of audio files of Korean literature resources including readings
-
The Translation Academy
What services does the library provide for students of the Translation Academy?
The library provides reference copies of set texts taught at the Translation Academy, which can be found in a separate section. The reference books are available for use or photocopying in the library. Students of the Translation Academy may borrow from the library using their student cards.
-
The Translation Academy
What programs does the Translation Academy offer?
The Translation Academy runs a number of courses throughout the year, designed to foster professional translators of Korean literature. Please visit the academy website for further information.
- The Translation Academy
-
Using the Library
How do I take a guided tour?
Please submit your application to library@klti.or.kr. with the following information:
- Your name, affiliation & reasons for applying, and requested date & time.
-
Using the Library
How do I ask the library to purchase books or other materials?
All members of the library may recommend books or other materials for purchase. The library will review each request in terms of its suitability before making a purchase. To suggest a new book, please send the following information to library@klti.or.kr.
- Eligibility: LTI Korea Library members
- Materials: Books, DVDs, periodicals, etc.
- Required information: Language/title/author/year of publication/publisher
- Optional information: Web link to recommendation, ISBN, etc.
-
Using the Library
My items are overdue, do I have to pay a fine?
The library does not charge overdue fines but your library privileges may be restricted in the future.
-
Using the Library
Can I use the wireless network in the library?
Yes.
-
Using the Library
Can I print, scan or make copies in the library?
Printing, scanning, and copying services are available for free.
-
Using the Library
Are there restrictions on what I can borrow?
Some of the old books, periodicals, reports published by LTI Korea, and reference copies of titles on the list of designated books for translation support are not available for borrowing.
-
Using the Library
Can I return books on holidays and weekends?
On holidays and weekends, you may return books to the book drop located outside the library.
-
Using the Library
How do I renew a book loan?
You can renew a book loan in person or by telephone (+82-2-6919-7755) during opening hours. You can also do this online by logging in to your account (http://library.klti.or.kr)
-
Using the Library
How many books can I borrow and for how long?
Types of users Number of books Loan Period Translators, students and professors of Translation Academy, researchers Up to 7 books 30 days General Public Up to 5 books 15 days -
Using the Library
Is the library open to the public?
Yes.
-
E-book & Audiobook
How to use e-books?
TheDigital Library of Korean Literature offers a variety of e-books, Audiobooks and digital magazine services, which are available online to all our members.
Please log in as a member of the Digital Library of Korean Literature to access our services.
Go to Korean E-books (subscription)
Service
Subject
Language
Content
Notes
Korean e-books (subscription)
Korean Literature
Korean
- 780 titles of Korean literature e-books
- You may borrow up to 6 items for 14 days (can be extended once for 7 days).
- Borrowed e-books are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods.
* How to Use the Service
- MY page -> Go to ‘Korean e-books’ (You must log in first.)
- You may use mobile applications: [ECO E-book Viewer] iOS, Android.
Multilingual e-books/audiobooks
(OvderDrive)
Korean Literature
Multilingual
- 370 titles of translated Korean literary works
- You may borrow up to 3 items for 14 days (can be extended once for 7 days)
- You may reserve up to 3 items.
- Borrowed e-books are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods.
- Website: https://lti.overdrive.com
* How to Use the Service
- Log in to the Digital Library of Korean Literature using your ID and password.
- You may use mobile applications.
- For further assistance, please visit: https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/home.htm
Multilingual e-books (download)
Korean Literature
Multilingual
- 160 titles of Korean classics, translated works, periodicals and sourcebooks
- Website: https://elib.ltikorea.or.kr
* How to Use the Service
- Click on the content thumbnail.
Digital Magazine (Webzine)
Korean Literature
English
- 1 quarterly journal of Korean literature for overseas readers
- Webzine format
- Website: https://koreanliteraturenow.com
Digital Magazines
(subscription)
Literature
English
- 11 digital magazines
* How to Use the Service
- The service is provided under ‘Digital Magazine’ on our website
- Go to Digital Magazine Service