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Novelist embraces 'cultural virus' amid Yemeni refugee dispute

The arrival of more than 550 Yemenis asylum seekers on Jeju Island in May is “an unfamiliar infiltration of a cultural virus,” says Korean novelist Pyo Myung-hee called. But, defending the Yeminis against local residents and other Koreans upset about the Muslims and wanting the government to toughen refugee laws and reject the newcomers, she says the virus has “provoked Korea...

Books | 2018-07-10 15:18

[Book review] 'Time for empirical study of Korean stock market'

The co-authors -- Professor Kim Keun-soo of the Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, and Professor Byun Ji-hyun of the Finance at Business School at Ehwa Womans University in Seoul -- focus on analyzing anomalies in the Korean stock market, including time series anomalies such as the January effect; cross-sectional anomalies l...

Books | 2018-07-08 12:52

How to stay out of trouble from irritating people

Throughout your life, you will meet an incredibly wide range of people. Some you will find pleasant. Others will frustrate you no end.Although avoiding the latter altogether would be preferable, you'll see this is not something in your control, and moreover, is an unavoidable part of your life as a social being.

Books | 2018-07-06 16:47

'Shamanism is part of genetic code for Korean masterpieces'

Unlike some Westerners' perception that Koreans are dull and accustomed to doing long hours of tedious work without complaint, Koreans are fun-loving people who know how to add excitement and enthusiasm to their lives.

Books | 2018-07-03 16:57

Book debunks 'fake news' about India

How do we know what we know about India is correct? Lee Kwang-su, author of the new book “India, 100 Questions and 100 Answers,” claims there's plenty of misunderstandings about the Southeast Asian country and this encouraged him to work on the book to educate the public.

Books | 2018-06-29 17:08

Psychiatrist says 'take it easy to relieve stress'

If you're stressed out, the book “Let Me Take a Break” may help you prevent burnout and suggest a new healthy lifestyle for you. Yoon Dae-hyun, a professor of psychiatry at Seoul National University, draws on his experience and expertise to explore the challenges average Koreans face, such as building constructive relationships with in-laws and maintaining a work-life balance.

Books | 2018-06-22 16:26

Translated literary works gaining influence

In the literary circles of most countries, translated works have never been the mainstream. But they are becoming more and more important. Earlier this year the United States National Book Foundation announced it would present the National Book Award for Translated Literature to honor a work of fiction or non-fiction that has been translated into English and published in the ...

Books | 2018-06-20 18:22

Short and readable, the emerging trend in publishing industry

For most readers, it isn't always easy to find time to read a thick 400-page novel while striking a balance between work, household duties and other social obligations. Thus readers nowadays prefer stories in the minimalist mode over text-heavy stories because amid the bustling, stressful city life, reading is no longer a relaxing, enjoyable hobby.

Books | 2018-06-17 17:47

[Book review] A dissection of 'created diseases'

In “Created Diseases,” readers can gain insight into how the stress of our daily lives can have lasting effects on our physical, emotional and mental health. The book poses a warning to the possible consequences that will overtake us should we not take care of our health, and sheds light on the issue of stress in today's society, which is a subject that is often overlooked.

Books | 2018-06-15 16:11

Feminist book 'Born in 1982' back in spotlight

The 2016 bestseller “Born in 1982” gives a sneak peek into their grievances and discontent. The narrator Kim Ji-young, a college graduate who quit her job as a publicist at a PR company to take care of her newborn baby girl, says gender-based discrimination is widespread and equal opportunity for women is an empty slogan.

Books | 2018-06-12 14:14

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