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Korean books of note
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Dark fairy tale-like adventure set in underground city
"Forest of Moss" (working title) By Cheon Seon-ran Giant Books With its dark fairy tale-like atmosphere and poignant narrative, the three interconnected stories featured in “Forest of Moss” depict the love, friendship and adventure of six friends set in the near future of mankind, exiled to the unde
June 10, 2023 - 16:01:41
On struggles of caregiving and family burdens
"The Way We Have Passed the Winter" (working title) By Moon Mi-soon Namu Bench The first full-length novel from the award-winning writer Moon Mi-soon captures the challenges of caregiving and the burdens of tending to sick loved ones. The novel vividly portrays the mental, physical and economic hard
June 10, 2023 - 16:01:38
Memory and insomnia echo through 'Seasons of Its Own'
"Seasons of Its Own" By Kwon Yeo-sun Munhakdongne Publishing Several years ago, Kwon Yeo-sun, residing at a writers’ residence in Wonju, Gangwon Province, overheard a memorable dialogue between a fellow writer and the residence’s security guard. “Where could such a large bug (referring to a deer bee
June 9, 2023 - 09:01:11
Bora Chung walks line between romance and horror in previously unreleased debut novel
“The Fox” By Bora Chung Potion Bora Chung, author of “Cursed Bunny,” a 2022 Booker Prize International finalist, has finally released her unpublished debut work, “The Fox.” Despite winning the prize in the mobile category of the 2008 Digital Literature Awards, which was discontinued in 2012, the boo
May 27, 2023 - 16:01:46
If there are no sad memories, can we find happiness in the future?
“Marigold Mind Laundry” By Yun Jung-eun Book Romance Essayist Yun Jung-eun has returned with a full-length novel for the first time in 11 years. Since its release on March 6, the fantasy novel has consistently ranked among the top 5 on the nation's bestseller lists. The story unfolds in a peculiar l
May 26, 2023 - 09:02:08
Embark on epic adventure as nationwide audition for first robotic pilot begins
“Project V” By Park Seo-lyeon Safehouse Inc. Award-winning novelist Park Seo-lyeon of “Kang Ju-ryong, the Woman in the Air” presents a fresh take on a narrative set in a futuristic Korea of 2037, where a giant robot is the new hot trend. As countries are embroiled in a race to develop these colossal
May 26, 2023 - 09:02:06
Painful memories reconciled in taking care of runaway kid
“A World Without Gyeong-wu” (working title) By Baek Ohn-yu Changbi Publishers In-soo sees ghosts floating like shadows in the corner of his room and every time he sees them, a bone-chilling cold seems to cling to his skin, even though it’s midsummer. He is still suffering from hallucinations and nig
April 29, 2023 - 16:00:48
'Aoi Garden' still thrills readers 18 years later
“Aoi Garden” By Pyun Hye-young Moonji Publishing Pyun Hye-young, who went on to win the 2017 Shirley Jackson Award for her psychological thriller “The Hole,” has returned to her very first novel, “Aoi Garden.” She has revised her debut collection of nine short stories, which she published 18 years a
April 28, 2023 - 09:31:18
Novel on measurement offers insights into life
“You Can‘t Measure a Meter” By Yang Jee-ye Munhakdongne Publishing The Munhakdongne New Writer Award, a prestigious platform for outstanding new writers’ first full-length novels, released its 28th winning novel in late March. Past winners have included the International Booker shortlisted “Whale” b
April 28, 2023 - 09:06:17
Teenage survivor recounts Sewol ferry disaster and the aftermath
"Becoming Wind to Survive" (working title) By Yu Ga-young Darun On April 16, 2014, Yu Ga-young, a 17-year-old student at Danwon High School recalls the day that shook the nation nine years ago. Yu is one of the 75 who survived the Sewol ferry disaster. The other 325 students did not return. “Everyon
April 15, 2023 - 15:51:11
‘Hello Baby’ on overlooked struggles of infertility
“Hello Baby” By Kim Eui-kyung EunHaengNaMu Publishing Korea had the lowest birth rate among the OECD member states with a total fertility rate of 0.78 births in 2022, marking the lowest rate since 1970 when it was 4.53. The country continues to report more deaths than births due to its aging populat
April 14, 2023 - 09:01:31
‘Takoyaki in the Undersea City’: Surviving in flooded, dystopian world
“Takoyaki in the Undersea City” By Kim Chung-gyul Rabbit Hole What will happen when all the glaciers melt and lands are submerged? Will we be able to survive on water, or in water? A series of six short stories, titled “Takoyaki in the Undersea City,” depicts mankind who survive on water or underwat
April 14, 2023 - 09:01:30
Yale professor guides readers through error of thinking in ‘Thinking 101’
“Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better” By Ahn Woo-kyoung, translated by Kim Bo-ram Next Wave Media Step one: Watch a dance clip of BTS’ 2019 megahit “Boy with Luv” -- just six seconds of the easiest choreography moves over and over again. You can watch a slowed down version if you want.
April 1, 2023 - 16:01:11
Making of 65-year-old female assassin in 'The Old Woman with the Knife' prequel
“Shatter” By Gu Byeong-mo Wisdom House In Gu Byeong-mo’s bestseller “The Old Woman with the Knife,” a 65-year-old female assassin named Hornclaw struggles to accept that she is past her prime -- she remains a ruthless and efficient killer. But everyone must have a beginning. In this short story, “Sh
March 31, 2023 - 09:00:51
Past, present intersect at ‘The Bookstore of Illusion’
“The Bookstore of Illusion” (working title) By So Seo-rim Happy Books To You In So Seo-rim’s debut novel “The Bookstore of Illusion,” a mystical world is introduced where a mysterious bookstore can only be found by those who are lost. Here, there is no need to buy a book, plus the owner offers stori
March 31, 2023 - 09:00:49
