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Wed, December 6, 2023 | 09:33

[INTERVIEW] Mirinae Lee's '8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster' offers fresh perspective on Korean history

INTERVIEWMirinae Lee's '8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster' offers fresh perspective on Korean history

HONG KONG - Mirinae Lee is one of only a few writers from Korea who publish their work in English rather than Korean. This choice isn’t about reaching a larger readership, but rather about the way the language works better as a literary device for her, explained Lee, the author of '8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster.'

2023-12-04 08:32

Why China is falling in love with Korean fiction

Why China is falling in love with Korean fiction

HONG KONG - To gauge the popularity of contemporary Korean literature in China today, one needs not look past Kim Cho-yeop’s 'If We Cannot Move at the Speed of Light' (2019).

2023-11-19 16:30

Korean literary gems continue to make waves as translations spark global acclaim

Korean literary gems continue to make waves as translations spark global acclaim

From a novel depicting Jeju Island’s 1948 massacres to a gripping horror thriller webtoon, a string of translated Korean literary works continued to garner global recognition this year, securing wins and nominations for reputable prize-giving organizations.

2023-11-17 15:29

Sunfull Foundation chairman publishes autobiography

Sunfull Foundation chairman publishes autobiography

Min Byoung-chul, an endowed chair professor at Chung-Ang University and English educator, speaks during an event to celebrate the publication of his autobiography, "Solid Success Comes from a Chance Encounter," at Lotte Hotel Seoul, Tuesday. Written in Korean, the book expands his interview with tvN talk show, "You Quiz on the Block," in January and revolves around his crossi...

2023-11-14 18:24

After award-winning book on tragic history, Han Kang loves to go more personal, upbeat

After award-winning book on tragic history, Han Kang loves to go more personal, upbeat

Novelist Han Kang received a prestigious literary award in France last week for her book 'I Do Not Bid Farewell.'

2023-11-14 17:54

Literature meets art at this year's Korea Times Translation Awards ceremony

Literature meets art at this year's Korea Times Translation Awards ceremony

The Korea Times held the 54th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards ceremony in Seoul on Monday.

2023-11-13 22:25

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsJudges' Report

[54th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards] Poetry Commendation Award winner Levi Lee

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsPoetry Commendation Award winner Levi Lee

Levi Lee is a student of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea) Translation Academy Fellowship at the LTI Korea.

2023-11-13 09:04

Literature meets art at this year's Korea Times Translation Awards ceremony

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsPoetry Commendation Award: A Bright Room

[54th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards] Poetry Commendation Award: A Bright Room

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsPoetry Commendation Award: A Bright Room

Written by Hwang In-chan

2023-11-13 09:04

Literature meets art at this year's Korea Times Translation Awards ceremony

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsPoetry Commendation Award winner Levi Lee

[54th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards] Fiction Commendation Award winner Sunnie Chae

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsFiction Commendation Award winner Sunnie Chae

Sunnie Chae is a Korean American translator, who is currently working as a lecturer at Ewha Womans University.

2023-11-13 09:03

Literature meets art at this year's Korea Times Translation Awards ceremony

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsFiction Commendation Award: We in the Same Place

[54th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards] Fiction Commendation Award: We in the Same Place

54th Modern Korean Literature Translation AwardsFiction Commendation Award: We in the Same Place

Written by Park Seon-woo

2023-11-13 09:02

Literature meets art at this year's Korea Times Translation Awards ceremony

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