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.

2019-06-21 / II00000107

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. Under the theme of Working People in Korean Literature, KLN Vol. 44 explores the kind of work ethic that results from uncertainty about the future along with a sense of responsibility for the younger generations.

2019-06-21 / II00000109

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. Under the theme of Working People in Korean Literature, KLN Vol. 44 explores the values of labor in Korean society and how the younger generation struggles through difficult times. This is an excerpt from “Jo Jung-gyun’s World” by Kim Keum Hee.

2019-06-21 / II00000121

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 Spanish translation of Shoko’s Smile by Choi Eunyoung.

2019-03-29 / II00000128

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. 43 is Queen Literature. Recently, members of Korean society have summoned feminism as a language to change their lives, bringing about a renaissance of feminist literature. This trend has also led to the recognition of queer-themed books as important works in mainstream media and journals, and to a strong popular reception as well.

2019-03-29 / II00000129

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. 43 is Queen Literature. This is an excerpt from Choi Eunyoung’s “The Summer”, which explores restrictions affecting lesbian identity and relationships.

2020-06-12 / II00000198

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. KLN Vol. 48 introduces several literary works under the theme Women’s Housing Experiences in Korean Megacities.

2020-06-12 / II00000202

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. KLN Vol. 48 introduces works that deal with housing issues and reality faced by women. This is an excerpt from “Room” by Kang Hwa Gil.

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.

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.