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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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00:30:21

Danny by Yoon I-hyeong (대니/윤이형)

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2022/01/19

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Yoon I-hyeong's short story [Danny], we talk about Korean grandmothers' burden of raising children. Translated by Jeon Seung-hee

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00:26:46

The Descendants of Cain by Hwang Sun-won (카인의 후예/황순원)

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2022/01/12

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Hwang Sun-won's novel [The Descendants of Cain], we talk about the fundamental evil of human beings. Translated by Suh Ji-moon and Julie Pickering

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00:20:25

Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park (대도시의 사랑법/박상영)

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2022/01/05

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Sang Young Park's novel [Love in the Big City], we talk about Universal love. Translated by Anton Hur

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00:32:26

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2021/12/29

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. [Check It Out Special invitation] with Translator Soje

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00:32:35

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2021/12/22

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. [Check It Out Special invitation] with Translator 'Sora kim russell'

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00:28:40

Run Away by Cho Nam-joo (가출/조남주)

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2021/12/16

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Cho Nam-joo's short stroy [Run Away], we talk about family matters in Korea. Translated by Jeon Miseli

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00:29:17

Poverty by Baek Sin-ae (적빈/백신애)

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2021/12/08

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature Introducing Baek Sin-ae's short stroy [Poverty], we talk about the poverty problem of the elderly in Korea. Translated by Janet Hong

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00:28:18

To the Warm Horizon by Choi Jin-young (해가 지는 곳으로/최진영)

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2021/12/02

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Choi Jin-young's novel [To the Warm Horizon], we talk about Various forms of love. Translated by Soje

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00:27:08

Enough to Say It's Far by Pak Chaesam (아득하면 되리라/박재삼)

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2021/11/24

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Pak Chaesam's collection of poems [Enough to Say It's Far], we will talk about poetic nostalgia. Translated by David R. McCann and Jiwon Shin

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00:29:19

Hunger and Slaughter by Choi Seo-hae (기아와 살육/최서해)

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2021/11/17

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Choi Seo-hae's short story [Hunger and Slaughter], we learn about the Patriotic Martyrs Day. Translated by Janet Hong

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00:28:58

Stingray by Kim Joo-young (홍어/김주영)

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2021/11/10

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Kim Joo-young's novel [Stingray], we will talk about mother's life. Translated by Inrae You Vinciguerra and Louis Vinciguerra

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00:28:09

Black and White Photographer by Han Yujoo (흑백사진사/한유주)

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2021/11/03

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Han Yujoo's short story [Black and White Photographer], we will talk about two contradictory endings. Translated by Janet Hong

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00:29:31

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung (정보라/저주토끼)

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2021/10/27

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Bora Chung's short story [Cursed Bunny], we will talk about Korean superstitions. Translated by Anton Hur

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00:26:07

Autobiography of Death by Kim Hye-soon (김혜순/죽음의 자서전)

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2021/10/20

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Kim Hye-soon's collection of poems [Autobiography of Death], we learn about the Sewol Ferry disaster and meaning of the number 49. Translated by Don Mee Choi

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00:28:12

Homecoming by Cheon Myeong-kwan (천명관/퇴근)

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2021/10/13

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Cheon Myeong-kwan's short story [Homecoming], we will talk about the wealth gap. Translated by Jeon Miseli

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00:30:09

To Swallow the Moon by Kim Jin-kyoo (김진규/달을 먹다)

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2021/10/06

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Kim Jin-kyoo's novel [To Swallow the Moon], we will learn about strict rules of Joseon. Translated by Sora Kim Russell

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00:25:41

Though Flowers Fall I Have Never Forgotten You by...

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2021/09/29

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Jeong Ho-seung's collection of poems [Though Flowers Fall I Have Never Forgotten You], we talk about loneliness. Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize and Susan Hwang

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00:30:26

Meeting with my Brother by Yi Mun-yol (이문열/아우와의 만 남)

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2021/09/23

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Yi Mun-yol's novel [Meeting with my Brother], we will talk about separated family. Translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl with Yoosup Chang

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00:26:45

Corpse on Vacation by Kim Jung-hyuk (김중혁 / 휴가 중인 시체)

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2021/09/15

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Kim Jung-hyuk's short story [Corpse on Vacation], we will talk about guilty feelings. Translated by Jung Yi-jung

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00:27:45

I'm Waiting for You: And Other Stories by Kim...

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2021/09/08

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Kim Bo-young's novel [I'm Waiting for You: And Other Stories], we will talk about a funny story as to how these stories came about. Translated by Sophie Bowman and Sung Ryu

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