A Beacon of Despair

2019-09-05 / II00000040

For the purpose of generating a discourse on Korean literature and introducing Korean writers and works to general readers and experts overseas, KLN publishes book reviews by overseas scholars and publishers. This is a review of the Japanese translation of The Wretched Light by Baik Sou Linne.

KLN(Korean Literature Now) Vol.48

2020-06-12 / II00000190

KLN is published and distributed for the purpose of generating a discourse on Korean literature and introducing Korean writers and works to general readers and experts overseas. The theme of KLN Vol. 48 is Women’s Housing Experiences in Korean Megacities. In the pandemic era, the recognition of one’s house or room as a safe haven that ensures privacy makes us consider whom or what we’ve forgotten. This issue brings forth forgotten faces and illustrates the places they find themselves in.

I Won’t Go Home Just Yet

2020-06-12 / II00000206

For the purpose of generating a discourse on Korean literature and introducing Korean writers and works to general readers and experts overseas, KLN publishes excerpts of translated Korean literary works. This is an excerpt from “I Won’t Go Home Just Yet” by Baik Sou Linne.

Program Book for the Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020

2020-11-02 / II00000545

This is the program book for the Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020. Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020 was held online from November 2 to 8, 2020, under the theme of “Writing Tomorrow.” A total of 25 writers from Korea and abroad participated in the festival, and a total of 2,894 people signed up in advance to attend. The program book consists of a set of instructions on how to participate in the festival, a program of events, information on each event, and a list of participants.

Results Report Sourcebook for the Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020

2020-11-02 / II00000546

This is a sourcebook of reports on the results of the Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020. Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020 was held online from November 2 to 8, 2020, under the theme of “Writing Tomorrow.” A total of 25 writers from Korea and abroad participated in the festival, and a total of 2,894 people signed up in advance to attend. The sourcebook includes the results of the festival, information on the composition and operation of the events, information on participating writers, analytical results on surveys of participating writers and the audience, Opening and Closing Keynote Speeches, and related articles.

Novel Reading II

2020-10-28 / II00000550

Novel Reading II was the third Reading session held as part of the Novel and Poetry Readings at the Seoul International Writers’ Festival 2020. It was held on October 28, 2020, and writers from Korea and abroad read their own works. Seven writers participated in the event, for which a total of 66 people registered in advance to attend.

Novel Reading II - Audio Clip from the Seoul International Writers Festival 2020

2020-10-28 / II00000560

This is an audio clip of Novel Reading II, the third reading session from the Seoul International Writers Festival 2020. It was held on October 24, 2020, and writers from Korea and abroad read their own works. Seven writers participated in the event, for which a total of 39 people registered in advance to attend.

Audio Clip from the Seoul International Writers Festival 2020 – First Discussion Session

2020-11-03 / II00000569

This is an audio clip of the first discussion session at the Seoul International Writers Festival 2020. It was held online on November 3, 2020, and a total of 174 people registered in advance to attend. Writers from Korea and abroad discussed social issues under the theme of “You Must Crawl Forward.”