2008 Seoul Young Writers’ Festival Essay

2005-05-07 / II00000002

This collection of essays from the 2008 Seoul Young Writers’ Festival contains essays by 40 writers under the age of 45. The festival took place on May 18~24, 2008 in Seoul, Youngju and Andong.

2008 Seoul Young Writers’ Festival

2008-05-01 / II00000003

This anthology from the 2008 Seoul Young Writers’ Festival contains selected works of 40 writers under the age of 45. The festival took place on May 18~24, 2008 in Seoul, Youngju and Andong.

2008 Seoul International Writers’ Festival Final Report

2008-05-19 / II00000004

This is the final report of the 2008 Seoul Young Writers’ Festival, which took place on May 18~24, 2008 in Seoul, Youngju and Andong. The final report contains an overview of the festival, information on the program and participating writers and interviews.

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.

[Interview with Kwon Yeo-sun] Blood, Lemon, Cigarettes, and the God of Liquor

2019-06-21 / II00000103

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. 44 contains an interview with Kwon Yeo-sun, who offers a warm gaze towards the marginalized. Her latest novel is Lemon.

When I Imagine You

2019-06-21 / II00000104

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. 44 contains Kwon Yeo-sun’s notes on her thoughts as a writer and everyday feelings.

To Believe in Love

2019-06-21 / II00000105

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. 46 contains an excerpt from “To Believe in Love” by Kwon Yeo-sun.

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.

It’s Impossibly Tough to be “Normal”: Four Neighbors’ Dining Table by Gu Byeong-mo

2020-03-12 / II00000187

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 Japanse translation of Four Neighbors’ Dining Table by Gu Byeong-mo.

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.