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

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.

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

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.

The Summer

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 Taipei International Book Exhibition: Author Choi Eunyoung Introductory Booklet

2014-03-05 / II00000291

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.

KLN(Korean Literature Now) Vol.55

2022-03-03 / II00001097

The theme of KLN Vol. 55 is “The Female Family Tree.” Through the works of Hwang Jungeun, Choi Eunyoung, and Chung Serang, this issue traces the memories of a certain history that continues from women to women. The Featured Writer section highlights novelist Kim Soom, who celebrates the 25th anniversary of her debut this year with a writer’s note and an essay in addition to an interview with the author and excerpts of her works. Readers can read the entire text of Kim Soom’s “The Man Who Touches Waves” and Lee Misang’s “When a Woman Subways.” Additionally, Inkstone introduces the culture of the Joseon royal court through “Gungwol: The Korean Palaces” and “Gungnyeo: The Palace Women.”

KLN Vol. 55 Special Section Excerpt from Bright Night by Choi Eunyoung

2022-03-03 / II00001104

This is an excerpt from Bright Night by Choi Eunyoung in the Special Section of KLN Vol. 55. In this story about four generations of women, the protagonist sees the generational differences in her family as irreconcilable because of the conditions of the different times and lives. However, she finds a way to acknowledge the differences and embrace each other’s wounds through respect and self-acceptance, and thus this story presents a new way to respect and coexist with her family.

[Cover Feature] The Distance of Hope

2022-09-07 / II00001134

This is a Cover Feature essay of KLN Vol. 57. Under the theme “The Distance of Hope: Arriving at Hope via Empathy,” literary critic Park Hye-jin examines the intricate relationship between hope and despair, as well as empathy and sympathy. Through an analysis of the works of Korean literature, such as Yun I-Hyeong’s Winding Bandages, Lim Solah’s “Caring for Fruit Flies,” Choi Eunyoung’s Shoko’s Smile, Someone Who Cannot Hurt Me, and Bright Night, and Park Ji-young’s Lonely Death Workshop, she explores the theme of hope portrayed through narratives of empathy and solidarity, and reflects on the contemporary literary trend of seeking ways for everyone to coexist.

2023 Seoul International Writers’ Festival Official Poster

2023-04-03 / II00001251

This is the official poster for the 2023 Seoul International Writers’ Festival.

2023 Seoul International Writers’ Festival Program Book

2023-04-03 / II00001252

This is the program book for the 2023 Seoul International Writers’ Festival, which contains the overview, schedule, participating writers, and event details.