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Thu, January 28, 2021 | 23:49

[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

[INTERVIEW] Chung Bora puts unrepentant villains, empty vengeance together in sci-fi fiction

[INTERVIEW] Chung Bora puts unrepentant villains, empty vengeance together in sci-fi fiction

Grandpa tells the story of how his friend who owned a premium brewery ended his life at a young age after he was victimized by a rival company in a smear campaign that ultimately put him out of business. The tragic fate of his friend motivates him to become a vigilante.

2021-01-08 09:06

Use your evenings wisely to earn side income

Use your evenings wisely to earn side income

“The Power of an Evening Routine” published by Dongyang Books is a guidebook for full-time workers seeking extra income. Author Ryu Han-bin encourages readers to make the most of their evenings after knocking off from their main job by working on something extra ― for money or just for fun.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2021-01-06 12:49

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