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Fri, October 23, 2020 | 05:56

Odd one out in literary circle

Odd one out in literary circle

Kim Yi-deum, whose translated poetry won the 2020 National Translation Award (NTA) of the American Literary Translators' Association (ALTA), considers herself the odd one out in Korean literary circles. Unlike other Korean poets, she said her poetic style is free, crude and decadent.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-10-20 15:44

Sociologist rus bookstore in memory of late parents

Sociologist rus bookstore in memory of late parents

It was just fanciful thinking years ago when Nho Myung-woo, a sociology professor at Ajou University, first considered opening a bookstore. In the digital era, bookstores are a waning business and Nho already had a full-time job. Preparing lectures and teaching students required him to invest a lot of time and energy, and finding the time to devote to an unprofitable business...

Park Ji-won | 2020-10-18 14:26

South Korean poetry 'Hysteria' wins US translation award

South Korean poetry 'Hysteria' wins US translation award

The South Korean poetry work “Hysteria” has won the 2020 National Translation Award (NTA) presented by the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA). Written by poet Kim Yi-deum, the volume was translated by Jake Levine, Seo So-eun and Choi Hedgie.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-10-16 16:04

Bad blood brewing: Two authors at odds over Korea's colonial past

Bad blood brewing: Two authors at odds over Korea's colonial past

Jo Jung-rae, author of million-seller “Arirang” (1994), had caused the public to raise their eyebrows earlier this week for his sweeping hostile description of Koreans who had lived in Japan as overseas students.The award-winning novelist called all of them “Japan sympathizers.”

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-10-14 14:51

Seoul International Book Fair to be held for 10 days from Friday

Seoul International Book Fair to be held for 10 days from Friday

The annual Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) 2020 will be held both online and in person for 10 days from Friday where seminars and exhibitions on current issues such as COVID-19, gender and the environment will be held in bookstores and art spaces in Seoul.

Park Ji-won | 2020-10-14 14:50

Winners and losers of 'V-nomics'

Winners and losers of 'V-nomics'

Kim Nan-do, a professor of consumer studies at Seoul National University (SNU), and his team at the SNU Consumer Trend Research Institute, has unveiled his “Trend Korea 2021,” an annual consumption trend outlook report that gives companies insights into business opportunities, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park Ji-won | 2020-10-14 09:40

'Star Trek' writer releases book about King Sejong the Great

'Star Trek' writer releases book about King Sejong the Great

Joe Menosky, a writer who has worked on four TV series of the sci-fi franchise “Star Trek,” has released a history fantasy novel titled “King Sejong the Great” that revolves around the fourth king of the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom. This is the first time a non-Korean writer has contributed a work of fiction on King Sejong.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2020-10-09 17:01

American poet Louise Gluck wins Nobel Literature Prize

American poet Louise Gluck wins Nobel Literature Prize

The Nobel Prize for literature was awarded to American poet Louise Gluck on Thursday "for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal."

2020-10-08 20:11

Korean author nominated for top US book award

Korean author nominated for top US book award

Korean novelist Cho Nam-joo has been nominated for the National Book Awards, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the U.S.

Do Je-hae | 2020-09-23 16:59

Baseball player releases fiction novel 'Uncaught Third Strike'

Baseball player releases fiction novel 'Uncaught Third Strike'

“Uncaught Third Strike: It's Ain't Over Till It's Over” is a coming-of-age novel revolving around protagonist Kang Pa-chi, a junior baseball player who rises to stardom with his ceaseless efforts to improve his performance.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-09-16 15:52

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