Lost – and Found: Shoko’s Smile by Choi Eunyoung

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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.

Queer Literature: The Life Source of Korea’s Here and Now

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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.

The Summer

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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.

A Room of Her Own: Women’s Housing Experiences in Korean Megacities

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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.

Room

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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.

2014 London Book Fair: Author Hwang Sun-mi Introductory Booklet

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This is an introductory booklet on children’s author Hwang Sun-mi, produced for the 2014 London Book Fair Korea Market Focus. On April 6, Hwang Sun-mi participated in a literary event at the Cambridge Literature Festival, where she discussed her literature and creative world with a focus on The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly. She was selected as Author of the Day at the 2014 London Book Fair, and talked about how her writing was related to Korean society (April 9, PEN Salon). On April 10, she participated in the literary seminar titled “Adaptations: From Page to Screen” (PEN Salon, Earls Court Exhibition Centre), where she discussed screen adaptations of Korean novels and webtoons. This 20-page booklet consists of: “About the Author”, “About the Work” and “Excerpts”. The excerpts are taken from Miracle on Cherry Hill and The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly.

2020 Taipei International Book Exhibition: Author Choi Eunyoung Introductory Booklet

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This is an introductory booklet on novelist Choi Eunyoung, produced for the Taipei International Book Exhibition Korea Guest of Honor Program. Choi Eunyoung was one of the five Korean writers who participated in the Guest of Honor Program. She was selected as a delegate for the purpose of publishing and promoting her work in Taiwan. The Korea Guest of Honor Program was co-organized by the Literature Translation of Korea, the Korean Publishers Association, and Taipei Book Fair Foundation. This 20-page booklet consists of: “About the Author”, “Essay”, “Excerpts”, and “Bibliography”. The booklet was put together by the LTI Korea, while the Korean Publishers Association was in charge of translation. The excerpts are taken from Harmless Person and Shoko’s Smile—published in Taiwan in 2019 and 2018 respectively.

A Wounded Soul Returning

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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 Dutch translation of Sun-mi Hwang’s Miracle on Cherry Hill.

2022 Seoul International Writers’ Festival Photographs

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These are the photographs of the Seoul International Writers’ Festival held from September 23 to September 30.

2022 Seoul International Writers’ Festival Highlights Video

2022-09-23 / II00001037

This is the video of highlights of the 2022 Seoul International Writers’ Festival, containing major scenes from the festival, which was held from September 23 to 30.