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This is a collection of data on various Korean literature events, exhibitions and education programs hosted by LTI Korea around the world.

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  • Candlelit Table
    Candlelit Table
    English(English)

    2019-09-05 / II00000033

    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. 45 is Bapsang, which is where communication or disconnection occurs in daily life. This is an excerpt from “Candlelit Table” by Park Wansuh.

  • 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair: Author Park Wansuh Introductory Booklet
    2005 Frankfurt Book Fair: Author Park Wansuh Introductory Booklet
    German(Deutsch)

    2005-10-19 / II00000055

    This is an introductory booklet on Park Wansuh, produced for the 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair, where Korea participated as the Guest of Honor for the first time and hosted the Korean Literature Tour Program. The author was one of the 62 delegates selected by LTI Korea’s Delegation Selection Committee on the basis of the following criteria: representativeness, existing publications of translated works, and overseas marketability. The entire literature program was co-organized by the LTI Korea, the Frankfurt Book Fair Organizing Committee, Daesan Cultural Foundation, Paradise Cultural Foundation and the International Communication Foundation (ICF). The events started at the Leipzig Book Fair in March and finished with the Guest of Honor Program in October. The author was unable to attend the events due to personal reasons 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair. As one of the 12 Masters of Korean Literature, she was introduced at the Frankfurt Book Fair Korean Pavilion—with a large photograph and a list of her major works and translated titles. This 29-page booklet consists of: ‘Author’s Literary World’, ‘Analysis of Mother’s Stake’, ‘Excerpt’, ‘Voices of the Author and Critics’, ‘Biography’ and ‘Bibliography’. The material was put together and analyzed by literary scholar Kim Seung-min, and translated by Sonja Häussler. The photographs were taken by Han Young-hee. Her work is included in the collection of Korean short stories published by Suhrkamp in 2005.

  • 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair: Author Jo Jung-Rae Introductory Booklet
    2005 Frankfurt Book Fair: Author Jo Jung-Rae Introductory Booklet
    German(Deutsch)

    2005-10-19 / II00000086

    This is an introductory booklet on Jo Jung-Rae, produced for the 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair, where Korea participated as the Guest of Honor for the first time and hosted the Korean Literature Tour Program. The author was one of the 62 delegates selected by LTI Korea’s Delegation Selection Committee on the basis of the following criteria: representativeness, existing publications of translated works, and overseas marketability. The entire literature program was co-organized by the LTI Korea, the Frankfurt Book Fair Organizing Committee, Daesan Cultural Foundation, Paradise Cultural Foundation and the International Communication Foundation (ICF). The events started at the Leipzig Book Fair in March and finished with the Guest of Honor Program in October. The author participated in literary events in Hamburg in May and then at the Frankfurt Bookfair Korean Pavilion and Kunsthalle Darmstadt in October. As one of the 12 Masters of Korean Literature, he was introduced at the Frankfurt Book Fair Korean Pavilion—with a large photograph and a list of his major works and translated titles. This 25-page booklet consists of: ‘Author’s Literary World’, ‘Analysis of Land of the Banished’, ‘Excerpt’, ‘Voices of the Author and Critics’, ‘Biography’ and ‘Bibliography’. The material was put together and analyzed by literary scholar Kim Eun-mi, and translated by Kang Yeo-Kyu. The photographs were taken by Han Young-hee. The German translation of his work Land of the Banished was published in 2004.

  • 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair: Author Yi Chong-Jun Introductory Booklet
    2005 Frankfurt Book Fair: Author Yi Chong-Jun Introductory Booklet
    German(Deutsch)

    2005-10-19 / II00000090

    This is an introductory booklet on Yi Chong-Jun, produced for the 2005 Frankfurt Book Fair, where Korea participated as the Guest of Honor for the first time and hosted the Korean Literature Tour Program. The author was one of the 62 delegates selected by LTI Korea’s Delegation Selection Committee on the basis of the following criteria: representativeness, existing publications of translated works, and overseas marketability. The entire literature program was co-organized by the LTI Korea, the Frankfurt Book Fair Organizing Committee, Daesan Cultural Foundation, Paradise Cultural Foundation and the International Communication Foundation (ICF). The events started at the Leipzig Book Fair in March and finished with the Guest of Honor Program in October. The author was unable to attend the events due to personal reasons. However, as one of the 12 Masters of Korean Literature, he was introduced at the Frankfurt Book Fair Korean Pavilion—with a large photograph and a list of his major works and translated titles. This 29-page booklet consists of: ‘Author’s Literary World’, ‘Analysis of Your Paradise’, ‘Excerpt’, ‘Voices of the Author and Critics’, ‘Biography’ and ‘Bibliography’. The material was put together and analyzed by literary scholar Seo Hyung-beom, and translated by Kang Kyung-ah. The photographs were taken by Han Young-hee. The German translation of his work Your Paradise was published in 2007.

  • _List Vol.5
    _List Vol.5
    English(English)

    2009-09-01 / II00001074

    The theme of _List Vol. 5 is “Self-Help Bestsellers.” It introduces 24 best-selling books that provide practical help on life and love for men, women, readers in their 20s and 30s, and children. In addition, this issue features interviews with Kim Haenam and novelist Park Wansuh, Korean publishing trends, coverage of the acceptance of Korean literature overseas, author’s notes by novelist Kim Yeonsu, a spotlight on a literary site, and book reviews of fiction/nonfiction/children’s literature and introduces steady sellers, publishers, and trends in Korean literature to overseas readers.

  • _List Vol.9
    _List Vol.9
    English(English)

    2010-09-01 / II00001078

    The theme of _List Vol. 9 is “Korean art Publications Connect with Readers.” This issue introduces 17 books under the 5 subthemes “contemporary art books that swept the publishing world,” “the healing power of art,” “in search of the root of traditional art,” “inclusive art for all,” and “the journey toward art” and scrutinizes the context of art consumption in Korea through the publishing trend of art books. In addition, this issue features interviews with novelists Park Bum Shin and Lee Chang-dong, Korean publishing trends, coverage of the acceptance of Korean literature overseas, author’s notes by literary critic Jeong Myeong-kyo, a spotlight on a literary site, and book reviews of fiction/nonfiction/children’s literature and introduces poets Yun Jerim, Heo Yeon, and Lee Jangwook, as well as steady sellers, publishers, and trends in Korean literature to overseas readers.