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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.

7월 16일

Kim Young-ha/Your Republic Is Calling You, Bae Suah/North Station, Kim Hoon/The Song of the Sword (김영하/빛의 제국, 배수아/올빼미의 없음, 김훈/칼의 노래)

Today, filling in for Paul, we're joined by [No Korean Summary] writer Colin Marshall, who will introduce his top 3 favourite Korean books. - Kim Young-ha [Your Republic Is Calling You] - Bae Suah [North Station] - Kim Hoon [The Song of the Sword]

34분
7월 9일

Hwang Sun-won/My Tale of the Bamboo Wife (황순원/나의 죽부인전)

Introducing Hwang Sun-won's short story [My Tale of the Bamboo Wife], we talk about the loneliness and sorrow of men as they age and lose their grip on youth. Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton

34분
7월 2일

Heuijung-Hur/Ruined Winter Holiday-Failed Summer Vacation (허희정/망가진 겨울여행-실패한 여름휴가)

Introducing the short story [Ruined Winter Holiday] from Heuijung Hur's collection of novels [Failed Summer Vacation], we talk about the loneliness and isolation of single-person households. Translated by Paige Aniyah Morris

32분
6월 25일

Jeong I-Hyeon/Sampung Department Store (정이현/삼풍백화점)

Introducing Jeong I-Hyeon's short story [Sampung Department Store], we talk about the 1995 Sampoong Department Store collapse and safety. Translated by Brother Anthony

35분
6월 20일

Kim Chang-gyu/Sentinel (김창규/파수)

Introducing Kim Chang-gyu's short story [Sentinel], we talk about equality and anti-discrimination law. Translated by Charles La Shure

33분
6월 11일

Park Min-gyu/Castella (박민규/카스테라)

Introducing Park Min-gyu's short story [Castella], we talk about change and a new future. Translated by Sora Kim Russell

36분
6월 4일

Bora Chung/Red Sword (정보라/붉은 칼)

Introducing Bora Chung's novel [Red Sword], we talk about resistance against oppression and violence. Translated by Anton Hur

32분
5월 28일

Ku Sang/Even the Knots on Quince Trees Tell Tales (구상/모과 옹두리에도 사연이)

Introducing three poems from Ku Sang's poetry collection [Even the Knots on Quince Trees Tell Tales], we explore the life of the poet who lived through key historical events in Korea. Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize

35분

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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.