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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

한국이 싫어서

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한국이 싫어서
Original Title
한국이 싫어서
Title Romanization
Hangugi sireoseo
Title Sub
장강명 장편소설
English Title(Printed)
Because I Don’t Like Korea
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Author
Chang Kang-myoung
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2015
Publisher
민음사
ISBN
9788937473074
The Series
네버랜드 우리 걸작 그림책 ; 50
Main Characters
The narrator
Subject/Theme
Happiness; youth; immigration; leaving Korea

About the Author

Chang Kang-myoung
Plot

As a woman in her late 20s, the narrator is disappointed by the monotony of her daily life, and the fact that her current situation shows no sign of future improvement. She reaches the conclusion that, in order to be happy in Korean society, she needs to fulfil certain conditions, such as academic success, family connections, and money – all things she does not have. Realizing she will never find happiness and be free from anxiety if she continues to live in Korea, she decides to immigrate to Australia, a place unknown to her.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • Korean(한국어)
  • English(English)

2015년에 출간된 장강명의 장편소설이다. 작품은 주인공이 갑자기 호주 이민을 결심하면서 시작된 여러가지 일들을 다루고 있다. 주인공은 한국사회에서 자신의 행복을 위해 할 수 있는 일이 없다는 판단에 이민을 결정하고 곧바로 실행에 옮긴다. 작가는 2000년대를 살아가는 청년들의 '행복론'을 통해 한국사회가 지닌 여러가지 문제점을 비판적으로 드러낸다.

This novel by Chang Kang-myoung was published in 2015. It follows a character who, thinking there is nothing she can do in Korea that will make her happy, resolves abruptly to immigrate to Australia – a decision she immediately goes about putting into action. Exploring theories of happiness prevalent among young millennials in the 2000s, the author takes a critical look at Korean society.

Translated Books7 See More

  • Parce que je déteste la Corée
    French(Français) Book Available
    Parce que je déteste la Corée
    Chang Kang-myoung / Chang Kang-myoung / 2017 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • 因為討厭韓國
    Chinese(繁體) Book Available
    因為討厭韓國
    Chang Kang-myoung et al / 張康明 / 2017 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
  • 韓国が嫌いで
    Japanese(日本語) Book
    韓国が嫌いで
    Chang Kang-myoung et al / チャン ガンミョン / 2020 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century
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