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Sometimes You Have to Laugh: The Lighter Side of Korean Fiction | LIST

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http://koreanliteraturenow.com/content/sometimes-you-have-laugh-lighter-side-korean-fiction
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Republic of Korea
City

Seoul
Journal Name

list_Books from Korea
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http://koreanliteraturenow.com
Issued Date

VOL.12 SUMMER 2011

E-Book (15)

Das Gedächtnis des Mörders
- German
- E-Book
Das Gedächtnis des Mörders Young Ha Kim

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2013
A Murderer’s Guide to Memorization
- English
- E-Book
A Murderer’s Guide to MemorizationYoung Ha Kim

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2013
Black Flower
- English
- E-Book
Black FlowerYOUNG-HA KIM

Charles La Shure
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2012

"'Can a nation disappear forever?' . . . [In] a tale of collective loss, political revolution and the individual quest for self-determination . . . Kim brings us the souls caught up on the ground of this larger drama." — Minneapolis Star Tribune In 1904, facing war and the loss of their nation,...
I Have the Right to Destroy Myself
- English
- E-Book
I Have the Right to Destroy MyselfYOUNG-HA KIM

Chi-Young Kim
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2011

In the fast-paced, high-urban landscape of Seoul, C and K are brothers who have fallen in love with the same woman—Se-yeon—who tears at both of them as they all try desperately to find real connection in an atomized world. A spectral, nameless narrator haunts the edges of their lives as he tells of...
Your Republic Is Calling You
- English
- E-Book
Your Republic Is Calling YouYOUNG-HA KIM

Chi-Young Kim
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2011

A foreign film importer, Gi-yeong is a family man with a wife and daughter. An aficionado of Heineken, soccer, and sushi, he is also a North Korean spy who has been living among his enemies for twenty-one years. ... Source: http://lti.lib.overdrive.com/09D479FD-5042-4E54-90B8-3F6FB77807A0/10/50/...
Cuentos coreanos del siglo XX [Kindle Edition]
- Spanish
- E-Book
Cuentos coreanos del siglo XX [Kindle Edition]Hyeon Jin-Geon

Kim Un-Kyung
José Catalán
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2004

En su mayor parte, los últimos cien años de la literatura coreana han transcurrido entre el dolor y la violencia. Si bien la península se deshizo desus últimos vestigios feudales y accedió a la modernidad a partir de lacaída de la dinastía Choson (1392-1910), en las décadas siguientes...
Peace Under Heaven
- English
- E-Book
Peace Under HeavenMan-sik Ch'ae

Chun Kyung-ja
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2012

This is the first English translation of a much beloved satirical novel.
Three Paths
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- E-Book
Three PathsCh'ae Man-Sik

Jamie Chang
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2014

Ch’ae Man-Sik (1902 – 1950) was born in Okgu, North Jeolla Province in 1902. His pen names are Baek-reung and Chae-ong. He produced works that authentically showcased the social realities and conflicts of the time such as “My Innocent Uncle” (1938), Turbid Waters (1937-1938), Peace Under Heaven (...
The Cuckoo
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- E-Book
The CuckooCh'ae Man-Sik

Jamie Chang
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2014

Ch’ae Man-Sik (1902 – 1950) was born in Okgu, North Jeolla Province in 1902. His pen names are Baek-reung and Chae-ong. He produced works that authentically showcased the social realities and conflicts of the time such as “My Innocent Uncle” (1938), Turbid Waters (1937-1938), Peace Under Heaven (...
Scoundrels
- English
- E-Book
ScoundrelsKim Yu-Jeong

Charles La Shure
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2014

Kim Yu-jeong (1908 – 1937) made his literary debut in 1935 with the selection of “The Rainstorm” by the Chosun Ilbo, and “The Bonanza” by the Joseon Jungang Ilbo. He then went on to publish prolifically during the two short years before his death in 1937, leaving behind more than 30 novels and 10...
Downpour
- English
- E-Book
DownpourKim Yu-Jeong

Yoonna Cho
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2014

Kim Yu-jeong (1908 – 1937) made his literary debut in 1935 with the selection of “The Rainstorm” by the Chosun Ilbo, and “The Bonanza” by the Joseon Jungang Ilbo. He then went on to publish prolifically during the two short years before his death in 1937, leaving behind more than 30 novels and 10...
Frozen Fish
- English
- E-Book
Frozen FishCh'ae Man-Sik

Myles Ji
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2013

Ch'ae Man-Sik is considered to be one of the most emblematic novelists of the Japanese colonial period in Korea. He produced works that authentically showcased the social realities and conflicts of the time. The title Frozen Fish depicts Joseon intellectuals that were unable to live autonomous...
Transgressor of the Nation
- English
- E-Book
Transgressor of the NationCh'ae Man-Sik

Jane Kim
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2013

Ch'ae Man-Sik is considered to be one of the most emblematic novelists of the Japanese colonial period in Korea. He produced works that authentically showcased the social realities and conflicts of the time. Transgressor of the Nation is a novella that was serialized in the magazine, Baik Min, from...
The Golden Bean Patch
- English
- E-Book
The Golden Bean PatchKim Yu-Jeong

Eugene Larsen-Hallock
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2013

Kim Yu-jeong’s prose, with its liberal use of lively onomatopoeia, rustic dialects, and homespun colloquialisms, lends great animation to his subjects, providing readers with vitality-filled sketches of the impoverished and miserable lives lived by the lowest classes in rural villages under...
The Heat of the Sun
- English
- E-Book
The Heat of the SunKim Yu-Jeong

Eugene Larsen-Hallock
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2013

Kim Yu-jeong’s prose, with its liberal use of lively onomatopoeia, rustic dialects, and homespun colloquialisms, lends great animation to his subjects, providing readers with vitality-filled sketches of the impoverished and miserable lives lived by the lowest classes in rural villages under...

Translated Books (103)

Diary of a Murderer: And Other Stories
- Book
- English
- Available
Diary of a Murderer: And Other Stories

U.S.A
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YOUNG-HA KIM
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김영하
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2019
/ Literature - Korean literature - Contemporary fiction

“Filled with the kind of sublime, galvanizing stories that strike like a lightning bolt, searing your nerves . . . It’s easy enough to see why Kim . . . is acclaimed as the best writer of his...
Quién sabe si mañana seguiremos aquí
- Book
- Spanish
- Available
Quién sabe si mañana seguiremos aquí

Spain
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Kim Young-Ha
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김영하
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2019
/ Literature - Korean literature - Contemporary fiction

Es un anciano con alzhéimer.Es un asesino jubilado.Su hija ha desaparecido.Solo la memoria puede ayudarlo. Hace veinticinco años que no mata a nadie. Hace tiempo que lo cambió todo por llevar una...
猜迷秀
- Book
- Chinese
- Available
猜迷秀

Taiwan
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金英夏
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김영하
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2019
/ Literature - Korean literature - Contemporary fiction

我們到底做錯了什麼？在人生這場生存競賽裡，淪為條件優秀的失敗者！我們想要的很多，卻發現努力不一定能得到。最後，變成了什麼也不想要的人。對於年輕生命的憐憫之作金英夏寫給當今網路世代的「反成長小說」 ●為什麼我們拚命取得高學歷，卻只能屈就低成就工作？ ●為什麼我們會變成不期不待、不受傷害的人？ ●是什麼逼我們寧願放棄有毒的希望，選擇甜蜜的逃避？「我們這代人是最有學問、最聰明的一代。...
光之帝國
- Book
- Chinese
- Available
光之帝國

Taiwan
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金英夏
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김영하
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2019
/ Literature - Korean literature - Contemporary fiction

★榮獲2007年萬海文學獎，改編成舞台劇他雖然忘記了命運，但命運並沒有忘記他。在這個光與暗並存的矛盾世界他們每個人，都把自己活成表裡不一的間諜一紙24小時內回歸北韓的命令，讓他在短短一天之內，掙扎於國家的認同、間諜的使命與生存的欲望。當曾經的誓不兩立，變成如今的平淡安逸，原本一分為二的人生，也迎向了未知的命運…… 浪漫主義相信，藝術要不是能夠使陌生的變熟悉，就是能讓熟悉的變陌生...
Una Vita ready-made e altri racconti
- Book
- Italian
- Available
Una Vita ready-made e altri racconti

Italy
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CH'AE MANSIK
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채만식
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2017
/ Literature - Korean literature - Contemporary fiction

La presente raccolta contiene tre dei racconti più famosi di Ch'ae Mansik, uno dei maggiori scrittori coreani moderni: nel primo, Una vita ready-made, l'autore studia e osserva l’impatto dell’enorme...

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News from Abroad (98)

Diary of a Murderer by Kim Young-ha review – dark stories from South Korea
- Article
- English
Diary of a Murderer by Kim Young-ha review – dark stories from South Korea

U.K
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The Guardian
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Wed 1 Jan 2020

Given that loss of memory has become a familiar device in fiction, and the psychopath such a popular character archetype, we shouldn’t be too surprised by the notion of a serial killer hero with Alzheimer’s. The title story of South Korean author Kim Young-ha’s collection is a first-person...
金英夏《猜謎秀》導讀：被放逐的青春，第歐根尼的邏輯
- Article
- Chinese
金英夏《猜謎秀》導讀：被放逐的青春，第歐根尼的邏輯

Taiwan
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The News Lens
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June 21, 2019

【解說】被放逐的青春，第歐根尼的邏輯（節錄） 1. 逃亡的終結，放逐的開始金英夏寫了成長小說，就是《猜謎秀》這部作品。這部小說距離金英夏的上一部長篇《光之帝國》（2006）的出版只有一年。今年年初起（編按：即原書出版的二○○七年），金英夏雖在某家日報開始連載，沒想到會如此迅速出版。這是令人意想不到的煙火秀，更不能不說是「驚人秀」。況且這部長篇小說非常厚，更加令人驚訝。我得說他的速度實在太快了。
Inside the Head of an Aging Serial Killer
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- English
Inside the Head of an Aging Serial Killer

U.S.A
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the atlantic
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June 11, 2019

The writer Kim Young-ha recognizes, and challenges, this cultural sympathy for the serial killer with his recent collection of short stories, Diary of a Murderer. The four-parter, translated from Korean by Krys Lee, opens with a novella of the same name that follows an aging former serial killer,...
亚洲文学地图之东亚：被发现的与被遮蔽的
- Article
- Chinese
亚洲文学地图之东亚：被发现的与被遮蔽的

China
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新浪新闻
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May 20, 2019

韩国与中国同属汉字文化圈，在传统上有着密切的文字交流。而近现代历史的相关和相似，也让中韩分享着相近的现当代文学史进程，更深入的彼此关注与了解是可以期待的。近几年，韩国作家的作品在国际奖项上表现突出，而新一代韩国作家对都市生活和现代人心理的呈现，也可能让年轻的中国读者寻得共鸣。
9 tên tuổi ấn tượng của văn đàn Hàn Quốc
- Article
- Vietnamese
9 tên tuổi ấn tượng của văn đàn Hàn Quốc

Vietnam
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Zing.vn
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May 9, 2019

Kim Young Ha, Han Kang, Shin Kyung Sook... không chỉ nức tiếng tại xứ sở kim chi mà còn khiến độc giả Việt Nam hâm mộ nồng nhiệt.

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International Events (22)

The Paris International Book Fair
- Event
- France
The Paris International Book Fair

2016/03/17 to 2016/03/20

Korea was invited as the Guest of Honor at the 2016 Paris International Book Fair, held from March 16–20, in celebration of 130 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. Nearly 3,000 writers from 45 countries attended the fair where around 800 events were held. A total of 30 Korean...
The Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival / The Prague International Book Fair
- Event
- Czech
- Turkey
The Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival / The Prague International Book Fair

2015/05/06 to 2015/05/17

LTI Korea attended the Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival in Turkey and the Prague International Book Fair in the Czech Republic from May 6 to 17. Writers Yi Mun-yol and Kim Young-ha participated in the events organized by LTI Korea and interacted with their Turkish and Czech fans. On May 7, Yi...
The Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival / The Prague International Book Fair
- Event
- Czech
- Turkey
The Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival / The Prague International Book Fair

2015/05/06 to 2015/05/17

LTI Korea attended the Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival in Turkey and the Prague International Book Fair in the Czech Republic from May 6 to 17. Writers Yi Mun-yol and Kim Young-ha participated in the events organized by LTI Korea and interacted with their Turkish and Czech fans. On May 7, Yi...
LTI Korea: Brazil Forum
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- Brazil
LTI Korea: Brazil Forum

2014/04/12 to 2014/04/21
The London Book Fair
- Event
- United Kingdom
The London Book Fair

2014/04/07 to 2014/04/11

This year’s London Book Fair, held from April 8-10 at Earls Court, was an exciting occasion for the Korean publishing and literary community, with Korea being showcased as the Market Focus country for 2014. The London Book Fair Korea Market Focus programme consisted broadly of two different types:...

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Report/Texts (13)

Tag: Writer Name

Chae Man-Sik

Birth : 1902 ~ 1950
Occupation : Novelist
First Name : Man-Sik
Family Name : Ch'ae
Korean Name : 채만식

Kim Young-ha

Birth : 1968 ~
Occupation : Novelist
First Name : Young-ha
Family Name : Kim
Korean Name : 김영하

Kim Yujung

Birth : 1908 ~ 1937
Occupation : Novelist
First Name : Yujung
Family Name : Kim
Korean Name : 김유정

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