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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 01:35

Russian author and illustrator imagines haenyeo as ballerina

Russian author and illustrator imagines haenyeo as ballerina

"Haenyeo," or female divers on Jeju Island, are symbols of strength and tenacity. They make a living by diving to depths of up to 10 meters without oxygen masks to harvest seafood such as abalone and sea urchins around the island.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-02-04 14:03

Oldest metal-printed book published in Korean, English

Oldest metal-printed book published in Korean, English

Jikji, the world's oldest book printed with movable metal type, has been published in Korean and English, the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, said Sunday. Jikji, written in Chinese characters by Buddhist monk Baegun Gyeonghan, is the abbreviated title of a Buddhist document whose full title, "Jikji Simche Yojeol," can be translated as "anthology of great Bud...

2021-01-31 13:37

[Book Review] 'Political snobs from 2012 still obnoxious today in South Korea'

[Book Review] 'Political snobs from 2012 still obnoxious today in South Korea'

The book “Cuckoo Flies” opens with a quote from English novelist George Orwell: “In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.”

Ko Dong-hwan | 2021-01-27 19:48

Book review: forgotten heroes of April Revolution

Book review: forgotten heroes of April Revolution

In the year 1960 ― 15 years after gaining independence from Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945) and just seven years after experiencing the devastating Korean War (1950-53) that ended in armistice ― a historic turning point in the battle for democracy came to Korea in the form of the April Revolution.

2021-01-25 08:59

In memory of Choi Jeong-rye (1955-2021)

In memory of Choi Jeong-rye (1955-2021)

On Jan. 16, the world lost an incredible poet, thinker and, above all, human being. No amount of writing will suffice to sing her praises, but, as one of her translators, I will offer a few words here, in hopes of showing just how incredible she really was. I was privileged enough to make her acquaintance at a London event in 2018, after which we remained in touch. Words fail...

2021-01-22 13:09

Poet Choi Jeong-rye passes away at 66

[INTERVIEW] Harvey Award-winning graphic novelist highlights history in cartoons

[INTERVIEW] Harvey Award-winning graphic novelist highlights history in cartoons

GANGHWA ISLAND - In 2020, cartoonist Keum Suk Gendry-Kim's graphic novel “Grass” won the prestigious Harvey Award for best international comic book. She was the first Korean cartoonist to win the prize, becoming a trailblazer in showing how subtle and serious the graphic narrative can be.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2021-01-21 13:14

Award-winning novel comes under fire for plagiarism

Award-winning novel comes under fire for plagiarism

A novel that won five literary awards last year has been accused of plagiarizing another award-winning novel, drawing criticism for the poor screening process in selecting winners.

Park Ji-won | 2021-01-18 17:16

Poet Choi Jeong-rye passes away at 66

Poet Choi Jeong-rye passes away at 66

Poet Choi Jeong-rye passed away Saturday at the age of 66. Known as one of Korea's most exacting and innovative poets, Choi wrote prose poems drawing strange qualities out of everyday experiences.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-01-17 14:30

In memory of Choi Jeong-rye (1955-2021)

Book review: Authors explore unconventional superpowers

Book review: Authors explore unconventional superpowers

If there were heroes in our time who remain unseen and marginalized instead of being under the constant spotlight, in what way and form could they come to us? In Beom Yoo-jin's short story “Captain Grandma Oh Mi-ja,” it is the spring of the year she turns 80 when the titular main character begins her first lessons on the Korean alphabetical system Hangeul.

2021-01-15 17:26

Off the beaten track: UK journalist explores Korea's remote islands

Off the beaten track: UK journalist explores Korea's remote islands

Fueled by the “sugary, milky, hot, completely unhealthy” taste of Korea's homegrown instant coffee label Maxim Gold, an English backpacker starts another of his days on a rattling ferry that takes him to some of the most isolated islands along the coastline of South Korea.

2021-01-13 09:04

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