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Diving into every genre of Korean Literature, from the classics to the modern masterpieces. Reading excerpts that bring the pages to life, we find out about the books, authors, translators and culture all at once.

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Lee Ze-ha/The Wayfarer Never Rests on the Road (이제하/나그네는 길에서도 쉬지 않는다)

Introducing Lee Ze-ha's short story [The Wayfarer Never Rests on the Road], we talk about the process of mourning in Korea. Translated by Brother Anthony

33 min
JAN 1

Yeon So-min/The Healing Season of Pottery (연소민/공방의 계절)

Introducing Yeon Somin's novel [The Healing Season of Pottery], we talk about healing the mind through art. Translated by Clare Richards

34 min
12/25/2024

Lee Mi-ye/Return to the Dallergut Dream Department Store (이미예/달러구트 꿈 백화점 2)

Introducing Lee Miye's novel [Return to the Dallergut Dream Department Store ], we talk about all the relationships we have in life. Translated by Sandy Joosun Lee

37 min
12/18/2024

Kim Sung-il/Blood of the Old Kings (김성일/메르시아의 별)

Introducing Sung-il Kim's novel [Blood of the Old Kings], we talk about Korean fantasy. Translated by Anton Hur

33 min
12/11/2024

Kim Soo-bok/Beating on Iron (김수복/쇠를 두드리며)

Introducing three poems from Kim Soo-bok's collection of poems [Beating on Iron], we talk about overcoming hard times. - [Our Age's Lyric Poetry], [Beating on Iron], [Someone Said] Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize

31 min
12/04/2024

Yun Jun-geun/Marigold Mind Laundry (윤정은/메리골드 마음 세탁소)

Introducing Yun Jungeun's novel [Marigold Mind Laundry], we talk about a way to deal with past pain and trauma. Translated by Shanna Tan

32 min
11/27/2024

Kim Soom/Birth of a Rat (김숨/쥐의 탄생)

Introducing Kim Soom's short story [Birth of a Rat], we talk about the burdens of young mothers. Translated by An Seon-jae

34 min
11/20/2024

Hwang Jung-eun/Years and Years (황정은/연년세세)

Introducing Hwang Jung-eun's series of novels [Years and Years], we talk about the lives of Korean women. Translated by Janet Hong

33 min

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Diving into every genre of Korean Literature, from the classics to the modern masterpieces. Reading excerpts that bring the pages to life, we find out about the books, authors, translators and culture all at once.