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Sat, October 19, 2019 | 13:42

'Now, Here, France'

Everybody has a preferred place or country outside their homeland that they find enchanting. To Kim Sun-mi, a journalist for the Korean vernacular Dong-A Ilbo newspaper and author of “Now, Here, France” the aforementioned country is that place.

Kim Ji-soo | 2019-03-29 21:26

Author says small things matter

The hammer of a blacksmith is often bold and can scratch and hurt the owner. But blacksmiths keep using it without complaint, maybe because they are accustomed to the tool. Likewise, despite technological advancements, there are irreplaceable tools for artists.

2019-03-29 20:10

A tale of cat, loved ones

Unlike dogs, cats are meticulous. People do not actually own the animal; it owns them. In his second fiction novel, “My Beautiful Cat Thelma,” author Kim Eun-sang serenely observes the delicate nature of living with a cat. He likens raising a cat to living with a loved one. The narrator observes four women with whom he has encountered during his life - his first love Kyung-hw...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-03-21 13:30

Korean authors revisit Jack Ma

Recognizing the capabilities of Alibaba and its implications for the global future, Korean authors Lim Jung-hoon and Nam Sang-chun outline its history, business model and reasons behind its success in their new book “The Arrival of Alibaba: Ruling 2 Billion Consumers 24/7.”

2019-03-16 13:41

'Building Brand' says language holds key to win over competitors

To explain the power of language in business, Min Eun-jeong outlines her insights in the book “Building the Brand,” where she gives over 30 examples of how language can propel a company to rise above competitors.

2019-03-16 13:40

Decade on, actress' death haunts

There's a victim but no one was found to have committed the crime. Probe results of sex scandals involving prominent politicians, business moguls or other influential people have repeatedly reached that same old, ridiculous finding and there has been no exception.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-03-15 16:05

Saving Sohn Suk-hee

Bae Kuk-nam, a journalist and media critic, characterizes the current situation surrounding Sohn Suk-hee as “a conspiracy” to bring the star journalist down.

2019-03-15 11:55

Hwang Sok-yong nominated for Man Booker International Award

Hwang Sok-yong, 76, was nominated for the 2019 Man Booker International Prize, three years after Han Kang became the first Korean to win the internationally renowned award in 2016 for “The Vegetarian.”

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-03-13 16:33

Film posters explore motion picture history

Box-office hits mirror how Korean society has been evolving over the past century. In his new book “Faces of Movies: Yang Hae-nam's Collection of Korean Film Posters” published by Sakyejul or Four Seasons Publishing, author Yang shared 248 film posters he has collected with his knowledgeable interpretation of each film and its role in Korea's motion picture history.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-03-08 15:16

Japanese author offers tips to deal with abusers

Regardless of our professional network, family members, or circle of friends, we all have people in our lives who directly and, or passive-aggressively verbally attack us.

2019-03-08 15:03

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