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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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00:30:16

Hwang Yeo Jung/The Specters of Algeria (황여정/알제리의 유령들)

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2023/08/02

Introducing Hwang Yeo Jung's novel [The Specters of Algeria], we talk about the power of theater. Translated by Yewon Jung

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00:29:42

Jeon Sam-hye/Genesis (전삼혜/창세기)

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2023/07/26

Introducing Jeon Sam-hye's short story [Genesis], we talk about unrequited love. Translated by Anton Hur

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00:30:49

Hwang Sok-yong/Mater 2-10 (황석영/철도월 삼대)

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2023/07/19

Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's novel [Mater 2-10], we talk about the struggles of the working classes in Korea during the 20th century. Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Youngjae Josephine Bae

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00:31:09

Chae Man-sik/The Cuckoo (채만식/쑥국새)

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2023/07/12

Introducing Chae Man-sik's short stroy [The Cuckoo], we talk about arranged marriages. Translated by Jamie Chang

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00:30:20

Kang Hwagil/Another Person (강화길/다른 사람)

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2023/07/05

Introducing Kang Hwagil's novel [Another Person], we talk about female victims exposed to abuse and violence. Translated by Clare Richards

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00:31:11

Kim Bo-young/An Evolutionary Myth (김보영/진화신화)

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2023/06/28

Introducing Kim Bo-young's short story [An Evolutionary Myth], we talk about Korean mythology and legend. Translated by Gord Sellar and Jihyun Park 김보영의 단편소설 [진화신화]을 소개하며, 한국 신화와 전설에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.

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00:31:12

Yun Ko-eun/Table For One (윤고은/1인용 식탁)

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2023/06/21

Introducing Yun Ko-eun's short story [Table For One], we talk about Honbab(Solo dining). Translated by Lizzie Buehler

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00:27:05

Kim Yu-jeong/Spicebush Blossoms (김유정/동백꽃)

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2023/06/14

Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [Spicebush Blossoms], we talk about chicken fight. Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton

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00:30:22

Lee Geum-yi/Can't I Go Instead (이금이/거기, 내가 가면 안 돼요?)

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2023/06/07

Introducing Lee Geum-yi's novel [Can't I Go Instead], we talk about uncomfortable truths about Korean history. Translated by An Seon Jae 이금이의 소설 [거기, 내가 가면 안 돼요?]을 소개하며, 한국 역사 속 불편한 진실들에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.

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00:33:25

Kim Ae-ran/Ascending Scales (김애란/도도한 생활)

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2023/05/31

Introducing Kim Ae-ran's short story [Ascending Scales], we talk about banjiha(semi-basement) residences. Translated by Jamie Chang

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00:31:06

Choi In-seok/A Well in My Soul (최인석/내 영혼의 우물)

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2023/05/24

Introducing Choi In-seok's novel [A Well in My Soul] Translated by Jeon Seung-hee

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00:29:30

Seo Su-jin/Korean Teachers (서수진/코리안 티처)

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2023/05/17

Introducing Seo Su-jin's novel [Korean Teachers], we talk about the education system and the teacher. Translated by Elizabeth Buehler

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00:30:13

Park Min-gyu/Aspirin (박민규/아스피린)

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2023/05/10

Introducing Park Min-gyu's short story [Aspirin], we talk about a life changing event. Translated by Agnel Joseph

en

00:30:17

Shin Kyung-sook/I Went to See My Father (신경숙/아버지에게 갔었어)

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2023/05/03

Introducing Shin Kyung-sook's novel [I Went to See My Father], we talk about the aging of rural villages. Translated by Anton Hur 신경숙의 소설 [아버지에게 갔었어]을 소개하며, 시골 마을의 고령화에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.

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00:29:09

Cho Myung-hee/Low Pressure Front (조명희/저기압)

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2023/04/26

Introducing Cho Myung-hee's short story [Low Pressure Front], we talk about hope for the future. Translated by Sora Kim Russell

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00:30:57

JM Lee/The Boy Who Escaped Paradise (이정명/천국의 소년)

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2023/04/19

Introducing JM Lee's novel [The Boy Who Escaped Paradise], we talk about life in North Korea. Translated by Chi-young Kim

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00:29:49

Soyeon Jeong/The Flowering (정소연/개화)

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2023/04/12

Introducing Soyeon Jeong's short story [The Flowering], we talk about the power of resistance. Translated by Jihyun Park and Gord Sellar

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00:31:41

Dolki Min/Walking Practice (돌기민/보행 연습)

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2023/04/06

Introducing Dolki Min's novel [Walking Practice], we talk about young single people. Translated by Victoria Caudle

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00:31:19

Kim Yu-jeong/The Golden Bean Patch (김유정/금 따는 콩밭)

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2023/03/30

Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [The Golden Bean Patch], we learn about Korea's 'Gold Rush'. Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock

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00:29:03

Ha Seong-nan/The Star-Shaped Stain (하성란/별 모양의 얼룩)

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2023/03/23

Introducing [The Star-Shaped Stain], which is included in Ha Seong-nan's short story collection [Bluebeard's First Wife], we learn about Sealand Youth Training Center Fire. Translated by Janet Hong

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