The theme of _List Vol. 18 is “Creating the World in Korean Literature.” Under the four subthemes “Imagining America and the ‘Other,’” “European Cities Reimagined,” “Reflections of Korea’s East and Central Asian Neighbors,” and “Beyond Exoticism: The Evolution of ‘Exotic Scenery,’” this issue introduces 22 works of Korean literature on the topic of world and borders. In addition, this issue features interviews with literary critic Kim Byong-ik and philosopher Kang Shin-joo, Korean publishing trends, coverage of the acceptance of Korean literature overseas, a spotlight on a literary site, book reviews of fiction/nonfiction/children’s literature, and an excerpt from Kim Seungok’s A Trip to Mujin and introduces steady sellers, publishers, and trends in Korean literature to overseas readers.