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Baek Hee-na's picture book 'Magic Candies' wins Italian literary award

Baek Hee-na's picture book 'Magic Candies' wins Italian literary award

Korean author Baek Hee-na's picture book "Magic Candies" has won the SuperPremio Anderson 2023, a top prize from Italy's most prestigious children's book awards.

2023-06-01 15:04

Prix Goncourt exhibition

Prix Goncourt exhibition

Julien Cats, charge d'affaires a.i. at the French Embassy to Korea, delivers a speech on behalf of French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Lefort during the opening ceremony for the "Exhibition: History of Prix Goncourt" at the National Library of Korea in southern Seoul, Thursday. The exhibit aims to introduce the Prix Goncourt, a French literary award, to highlight bold and ori...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-05-26 17:10

Korean literature in translation enjoys growing universal appeal

Korean literature in translation enjoys growing universal appeal

As Korean literature in translation continues to reach more international readers, Korean authors are achieving a growing presence in the global publishing market. So far, a total of eight novels have been nominated for prestigious literary awards this year.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-26 16:19

Naver Webtoon's 'Hellbound' nominated for 2023 Eisner Awards

Naver Webtoon's 'Hellbound' nominated for 2023 Eisner Awards

"The Hellbound," the original Korean webtoon on which a popular 2021 Netflix series was adapted from, has been nominated for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the comics industry.

2023-05-26 12:07

Five Korean writers to participate in 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival

Five Korean writers to participate in 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival

Five Korean writers, whose works gained more recognition through English translation, will participate in the 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival, which runs from May 10-14.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-08 16:24

Poet Kim Hye-soon's 'Phantom Pain Wings' published in English

Poet Kim Hye-soon's 'Phantom Pain Wings' published in English

The English-language translation of celebrated poet Kim Hye-soon's 2019 poetry collection, “Phantom Pain Wings,” has been published in the United States, Tuesday.

Park Han-sol | 2023-05-04 08:50

Cheon Myeong-kwan's 'Whale' shortlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

Cheon Myeong-kwan's 'Whale' shortlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

South Korean novelist Cheon Myeong-kwan's "Whale" has been shortlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize, the British literary awards said Tuesday. First published in South Korea in 2004, Cheon's English-language debut, "Whale," was among the six nominees announced by the Booker Prize Foundation on its website.

2023-04-18 20:10

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr discusses value of Francophone literature in Africa

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr discusses value of Francophone literature in Africa

Senegalese writer Mohamed Mbougar Sarr is a rising star in African literature who won the 2021 Prix Goncourt, one of the most prestigious French literary awards, for his novel "The Most Secret Memory of Men." Sarr visited Korea last week as part of the French Embassy in Korea's Goncourt Choice 2022-2023 program, promoting French-language literature here.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-03-27 16:02

Cheon Myeong-kwan's 'Whale' longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

Cheon Myeong-kwan's 'Whale' longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

South Korean novelist Cheon Myeong-kwan's "Whale" has been longlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize, the British literary awards said Monday.

2023-03-14 21:19

4 Korean picture books win at 2023 BolognaRagazzi Award

4 Korean picture books win at 2023 BolognaRagazzi Award

Four Korean picture books will receive prizes at the BolognaRagazzi Award, one of the most prestigious international awards for children's books and illustrations, this year, the culture ministry said Monday.

2023-03-06 14:16

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