[Herald Interview] Irish ambassador and literary critic discuss power of translation

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[Herald Interview] Irish ambassador and literary critic discuss power of translation

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Article: https://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241107050082
Journal: The Korea Herald
Issued Date: November 07, 2024
Page: 3
Language: English(English)
Country: SOUTH KOREA
City: -
Book: The Square , Our Twisted Hero
Writer: Han Kang , Yi Mun-yol , Choi In-hun
Translator: Kevin O`Rourke

About the Author

Han Kang
Birth : 1970 ~ -
Occupation : Novelist
First Name : Kang
Family Name : Han
Korean Name : 한강
ISNI : 0000000054537103
Works : 166

Yi Mun-yol
Birth : 1948 ~ -
Occupation : Novelist
First Name : Mun-yol
Family Name : Yi
Korean Name : 이문열
ISNI : 0000000081755894
Works : 91

Choi In-hun
Birth : 1936 ~ 2018
Occupation : Novelist
First Name : In-hun
Family Name : Choi
Korean Name : 최인훈
ISNI : 0000000116984436
Works : 46

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The Ireland Literature Festival in Korea provided a platform to explore the rich tapestry of the Irish and Korean literary landscapes. During a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Michelle Winthrop, Irish ambassador to Korea, and novelist and literary critic Ronan Hession emphasized the critical role of translation in bridging cultural divides and enriching global literature.

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