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Mon, July 4, 2022 | 16:00

'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

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

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.

2022-04-18 08:54

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 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

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

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

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

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.

2022-04-06 15:20

Journalist tells all about his legal battle against first lady

It all began with a column published on June 11, 2019, in local newspaper the Joongang Ilbo, which pitted veteran journalist Nam Jeong-ho against the presidential office in a legal battle that lasted for two years.

2022-04-05 16:02

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