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Fri, July 10, 2020 | 18:56

'I am Korean yet culturally black'

'I am Korean yet culturally black'

Cindy Wilson, author of “Too Much Soul: The Journey of an Asian Southern Belle,” was born I Wol-yang in Seoul and adopted by African-American parents in 1975 when she was a few months old. Her name was changed to Cindy and she was brought to America by her adoptive parents the following year.

2020-05-19 16:14

Fabulous characters entertain pandemic-weary readers

Fabulous characters entertain pandemic-weary readers

Shin Dong-hun's new book “Folk Tale Characters” is a readable literary analysis that compares characters of Korean and international folk tales to draw their fascinating, yet unrealistic common nature.

2020-05-15 15:54

Neutral state proposed to cut foreign influence

Neutral state proposed to cut foreign influence

Ha Jong-moon's “Why Does Japan Want to Conquer Korea?” gives an insight into the direction of President Moon Jae-in's foreign policy and goals for diplomatic footing in East Asia to those who remain clueless about the liberal government's motives.

2020-05-08 15:39

'Nth room scandal shifted people's focus from victims to offenders'

'Nth room scandal shifted people's focus from victims to offenders'

Cho A-ra, a sexual health educator and the author of “I Teach Sex Education,” said she has spotted a change in the public perception of online sex crimes over the past few years.

2020-04-28 16:19

Korean-American novelist wins LA Times book prize

Korean-American novelist wins LA Times book prize

A Korean-American writer has won a book prize from the Los Angeles Times with her latest novel inspired by the racial tension between Korean immigrants and African-American communities during the 1992 LA riots.

2020-04-22 09:10

Later-borns more likely to succeed in Joseon

Later-borns more likely to succeed in Joseon

In the Joseon Kingdom, later-born children had higher rates of passing the highly competitive state exam to select government officials than the eldest sons did, according to a recent paper published in the academic journal Korean Historical Studies.

2020-04-19 15:23

A journey to No Man's Land

A journey to No Man's Land

Biologist Kim Ji-hee's annual research trip to Antarctica is always an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. Kim, a principal scientist at the Korea Polar Research Institute in Songdo International Business District created along the waterfront region of Incheon Metropolitan City, first went to King George Island in 2002 to research biodiversity and plants on the ice-covered regio...

2020-04-16 11:39

Comics artists hold online exhibition to show solidarity with HK protesters

Comics artists hold online exhibition to show solidarity with HK protesters

A group of comics artists and illustrators gathered to show solidarity with pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, holding an online exhibition through June 25.

2020-04-12 15:49

'King Maker,' liberal commentator turn back on their allies

'King Maker,' liberal commentator turn back on their allies

Kim Chong-in, a chief campaigner of the main opposition United Future Party, and liberal political commentator Kang Jun-man seem to have nothing in common in their personal, educational or professional backgrounds.

2020-04-10 15:35

Early voting kicks off

Award-winning author at odds with publisher over copyright

Award-winning author at odds with publisher over copyright

The legal battle between award-winning author Baek Hee-na and publishing house Hansolsoobook has regained attention after Baek won the 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in Sweden for her debut book “Cloud Bread.” The two sides clashed over the copyright of the 2004 book, leading them to confront each other in court. Recently the upper court upheld the lower court's ruling w...

2020-04-10 14:58

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