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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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00:31:47

Yun Dong-ju/Sky, Wind, and Stars (윤동주/하늘과 바람과 별과...

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2025/02/26

To mark the 80th anniversary of Yun Dong-ju's death this year, we introduce three poems from Yun Dong-ju's collection of poems [Sky, Wind, and Stars], we talk about Yun Dong-ju's poetry and life.- [Self-Portrait], [His Last Words], [One Night I Count the Stars]Translated by Kyungnyun Kim Richards and Steffen F. Richards

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00:34:44

Dancing Snail/I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode...

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2025/02/19

Introducing Dancing Snail's essay [I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode], we talk about time for yourself.Translated by Clare Richards

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00:33:32

Mirrored Minds: A Thousand Years of Korean Verse...

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2025/02/12

Introducing three poems from collection of poems [Mirrored Minds: A Thousand Years of Korean Verse], we talk about Korean currency.- [Moving House] by Yi Hwang, [Thoughts of My Mother] by Shin Saimdang, [Quatrain in the Mountains] by Yi ITranslated by Kevin O’Rourke

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00:33:21

Pyun Hye-young/Night Work-To the Kennels and Other...

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2025/02/05

Introducing the short story [Night Work] from Pyun Hye-young's collection of novels [To the Kennels and Other Stories], we talk about people living in tourist areas.Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Heinz Insu Fenkl

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00:35:12

Gu Byeong-mo/Your Neighbour's Table (구병모/네 이웃의 식탁)

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2025/01/29

Introducing Gu Byeong-mo's novel [Your Neighbour's Table], we talk about the conflicts that may arise between neighbors.Translated by Chi-young Kim

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00:30:28

Jeon Sang-guk/Ahbe's Family (전상국/아베의 가족)

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2025/01/22

Introducing Jeon Sang-guk's novel [Ahbe's Family], we talk about finding roots and the pain of generations before and after the Korean War.Translated by Sohn Suk-joo

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00:34:42

Kim Su-hyun/I Decided to Live as Me (김수현/나는 나로 살기로 했다)

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2025/01/15

Introducing Kim Su-hyun's essay [I Decided to Live as Me], we talk about how to love yourself.Translated by by Anton Hur

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00:33:29

Lee Ze-ha/The Wayfarer Never Rests on the Road...

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2025/01/08

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

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00:33:57

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

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2025/01/01

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

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00:36:41

Lee Mi-ye/Return to the Dallergut Dream Department...

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2024/12/25

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

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00:33:11

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

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2024/12/18

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

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00:30:44

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

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2024/12/11

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

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00:32:18

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

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2024/12/04

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

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00:33:48

Kim Soom/Birth of a Rat (김숨/쥐의 탄생)

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2024/11/27

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

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00:33:15

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

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2024/11/20

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

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00:34:03

Kim Yu-jeong/The Heat of the Sun (김유정/땡볕)

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2024/11/13

Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [The Heat of the Sun], we talk about medical care in Korea.Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock

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00:31:11

Bae Myung-hoon/The Proposal (배명훈/청혼)

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2024/11/06

Introducing Bae Myung-hoon's novel [The Proposal], we talk about human relationships in science fiction.Translated by Stella Kim

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00:32:38

Park Bum-shin/The Fragrant Well (박범신/향기로운 우물 이야기)

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2024/10/30

Introducing Park Bum-shin's short story [The Fragrant Well], we talk about capitalism and exploitation of the vulnerable.Translated by Maya West

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00:31:47

Han Kang Special, the winner of the "2024 Nobel Prize...

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2024/10/23

Introducing the novels of author Han Kang, the winner of the "2024 Nobel Prize in Literature." - [The Vegetarian], [Human Acts], [The White Book], [Greek Lessons], [I Do Not Bid Farewell]

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00:33:57

Kim Mi-wol/Guide to Seoul Cave (김미월/서울 동굴 가이드)

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2024/10/16

Introducing Kim Mi-wol's shor story [Guide to Seoul Cave], we talk about Gosiwon in Korea.Translated by Brother Anthony

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