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Wed, July 6, 2022 | 09:31
Colombian authors to take center stage at Seoul book fair
Colombian authors to take center stage at Seoul book fair
Korea and Colombia are strengthening ties through literature as the two countries commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Seoul was the first to dispatch a group of authors to the 2022 Bogota International Book Fair, which ran from April 19 to May 2, and Colombian writers will attend the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) from June 1 to 5 as gues...
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-05-02 14:48
'Pachinko' novel publishing contract up in the air
'Pachinko' novel publishing contract up in the air
Following the popularity of Apple TV+ drama “Pachinko,” a growing number of Korean readers are seeking the Korean-translated version of the original novel. But it has become - and may be for some more time - challenging to spot volumes of the two-part book on the bookshelves in Korea due to a publishing contract issue.
2022-04-27 12:54
Popular novelist Lee Oi-soo dies at 75
Popular novelist Lee Oi-soo dies at 75
Lee Oi-soo, a maverick bestselling novelist known for his uniquely unconventional, insightful views about life, died Monday. He was 75.Lee had been undergoing rehabilitation since he collapsed due to cerebral hemorrhage in March 2020, according to his family. The writer had suffered multiple ailments, including gastric cancer, in recent years.
2022-04-25 21:24
'Pachinko' becomes local best-selling book
'Pachinko' becomes local best-selling book
The novel “Pachinko” has become the best-selling book in Korea about four years after its release in the country, as its live-action adaptation on Apple TV+ has been gaining popularity.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-04-18 08:54
Publishing rights to 'Cursed Bunny' sold to major US publisher
Publishing rights to 'Cursed Bunny' sold to major US publisher
The publishing rights to "Cursed Bunny," a novel by Korean author Chung Bora shortlisted for this year's International Booker Prize, has been sold to a major American publisher, the book's local agency here said Wednesday.
2022-04-13 14:52
Korea to participate in this year's Bogota book fair as honorary guest
Korea to participate in this year's Bogota book fair as honorary guest
Korea will take part as a guest of honor in the Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) set to open in Colombia's capital this month to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the South Korean culture ministry said Wednesday.
2022-04-13 13:48
String of translated Korean literary works honored on international stage
String of translated Korean literary works honored on international stage
From genre-defying short story collections to graphic novels, a string of translated Korean literary works continue to gain international recognition as they are nominated for or named winners of coveted prizes.
2022-04-08 16:02
Chung Bora shortlisted for 2022 International Booker Prize
Chung Bora shortlisted for 2022 International Booker Prize
South Korean novelist Chung Bora has made it to the shortlist for the 2022 International Booker Prize, one of the three largest literary awards in the world. The author of "Cursed Bunny" was among the six finalists for the British prize, established in 2005 to honor an author and translator equally for a single work of fiction translated into English, the event's organizer an...
2022-04-07 20:50
[INTERVIEW] New generation of Korean literary translators brings more diverse voices to English market
[INTERVIEW] New generation of Korean literary translators brings more diverse voices to English market
On the evening of March 10, Anton Hur was alone in his apartment in Seoul, spending his fifth day in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. What interrupted his aimless stream of thoughts that day was an email from the British publishing house, Honford Star, saying, “Congratulations!” With that, Hur became longlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize, one o...
2022-04-07 11:51
Commentator shares storytelling know-how
Commentator shares storytelling know-how
Choi Young-il, host of a political affairs radio program with local broadcaster KBS, is a veteran commentator with experience covering a wide range of topics in the fields of politics, economy, society and culture. Before becoming a full-time commentator about 10 years ago, he spent 20 years in businesses and startups.
Jung Da-min | 2022-04-06 15:20
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