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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 10:29

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

Journalist tells all about his legal battle against first lady

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.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2022-04-05 16:02

[INTERVIEW] Fate of Korean language instructors reveals other side of Korean wave

INTERVIEWFate of Korean language instructors reveals other side of Korean wave

In the third act of Seo Su-jin's novel, “Korean Teachers,” three Korean language instructors at Seoul's H University meet up for dinner on the first day of fall term classes, amid hopes for a trouble-free semester. While waiting for their dishes to be served, one throws a question out to the table: “How many people did they fire this semester?” An answer comes, rather nonchal...

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-29 12:25

Lee Suzy becomes first Korean illustrator to win Hans Christian Andersen Award

Lee Suzy becomes first Korean illustrator to win Hans Christian Andersen Award

Picture book artist Lee Suzy has become the first Korean illustrator to win the distinguished Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA). The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), the award's organizer, announced this year's winner at its press conference held at Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy, Monday (local time).

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-22 15:13

International Booker Prize's longlist includes two Korean authors

International Booker Prize's longlist includes two Korean authors

Two Korean novelists are in the running for the 2022 International Booker Prize, marking the first time that more than one Korean writer has been simultaneously longlisted for one of the world's most prestigious literary awards, the Booker Prize Foundation announced, Thursday (local time).

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-11 15:25

Korean Buddhist association releases book on Buddhist national treasures

Korean Buddhist association releases book on Buddhist national treasures

“Buddhist National Treasures of Korea,” a comprehensive catalogue introducing the history behind all the Buddhist artifacts that have been designated national treasures, has been published, according to the Association of Korean Buddhist Orders.

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-09 08:51

Books on art collecting gain traction amid booming art market

Books on art collecting gain traction amid booming art market

Korean art fairs last year, both big and small, claimed a continuous streak of success. The 2021 edition of major art fairs ― including the Galleries Art Fair, KIAF Seoul, Busan Annual Market of Art (BAMA) and Art Busan ― all saw record turnouts and sales. According to the Korea Arts Management Service, the local art market tripled in size last year compared to the previous y...

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-06 15:34

Translated book gives adoptees access to post-war Korea

Translated book gives adoptees access to post-war Korea

Retired pediatrician Cho Byung-guk, 89, came to understand why some ethnic Korean adoptees search tirelessly for their birth parents and strive to figure out why they were sent overseas to new families, while interacting with numerous adoptees during her five decades of work.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2022-03-03 08:42

Two Korean picture books honored at renowned Bologna Ragazzi Awards

Two Korean picture books honored at renowned Bologna Ragazzi Awards

Two critically-acclaimed Korean picture books have been honored in this year's prestigious Bologna Ragazzi Awards for children's literature, presented at Italy's Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Park Han-sol | 2022-02-24 15:13

2 Korean children's books win prizes at Bolgna Ragazzi Awards

2 Korean children's books win prizes at Bolgna Ragazzi Awards

Two South Korean children's books have won prizes at this year's Bologna Ragazzi Awards, one of the world's largest honors for kids' books and illustrations.

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