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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 12:45

'Unprecedented Nation': Book critical of Cho Kuk storms into bestseller list

'Unprecedented Nation': Book critical of Cho Kuk storms into bestseller list

“The Unprecedented Nation,” a book more commonly referred to as “The Cho Kuk Dark Book” as it deals with his and his family's “dark past,” stormed into the bestseller list Friday, three days after it went on sale online and in bookstores.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-08-28 16:16

Author goes public about rape by her father

Author goes public about rape by her father

When Author Gim Young-seo had her book published in 2003, she didn't have the courage to reveal her name.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-08-27 16:24

Book review: Historian uncovers lesser-told stories of samurai

Book review: Historian uncovers lesser-told stories of samurai

Japanese historian Masaaki Takahashi says the samurai were not all about heroics, bravery and loyalty.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-08-26 15:54

Novelist quits social media after bickering with actress

Novelist quits social media after bickering with actress

Novelist Gong Ji-young deactivated her Twitter account on Thursday, days after exchanging nasty comments with actress Kim Boo-sun about the latter's alleged affair with Gong's ex-husband.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-08-14 15:21

Plastic surgeon writes medical fiction novels

Plastic surgeon writes medical fiction novels

After the winter peak season for cosmetic surgery, which usually continues for three months starting in December, plastic surgeon Kim You-myung tries to find time to immerse himself deep into his other passion - fiction writing. Every weekend, Kim, 48, goes to his clinic in Gangnam - an area of southern Seoul famous for its cosmetic surgery clinics - and writes stories.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-08-04 16:41

Fiction writers denounce 'foul-mouthed' justice minister

Fiction writers denounce 'foul-mouthed' justice minister

The Korean Novelists' Association (KNA) has criticized Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae for her reckless remarks on fiction novels during the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting on Tuesday.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-08-02 14:40

Book dissects 'Generation 586,' warns of their experiment to redirect South Korea

Book dissects 'Generation 586,' warns of their experiment to redirect South Korea

Lee Ho-lim's 2018 book, “Generation 586: Heroes or Monsters,” foretells of a clash between Generation 586 politicians and conservative people who are worried about the nation's policy direction after they took key posts in government.His book didn't get much attention when it was published in November 2018. However it was brought back into the spotlight because of its precise...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-07-26 16:17

Late US scholar ventures deep into Korean traditional painting 'chaekgeori'

Late US scholar ventures deep into Korean traditional painting 'chaekgeori'

Chaekgeori, are Korean folk paintings that refer to “books and things.” They first appeared in King Jeongjo's time, who ruled the country from 1776 to 1800, and were popular during the latter period of Joseon Kingdom.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2020-07-23 16:37

Controversial author stripped of literary prize, his books recalled

Controversial author stripped of literary prize, his books recalled

Two publishers - Munhakdongne Publishing and Changbi - announced Tuesday that they would refund readers who purchased controversial author Kim Bong-gon's two books and take inventory of the books in bookstores to retrieve them.

Park Ji-won | 2020-07-22 16:06

Bolton's memoir shows Trump is only hope for North Korea and 'Moonshine' policy

Bolton's memoir shows Trump is only hope for North Korea and 'Moonshine' policy

Top U.S. officials in current and past administrations have maintained that “the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization” is an essential precondition for any negotiations with North Korea. A new book by former National Security Advisor John Bolton suggests that President Donald Trump has been the only one open to other possibilities. In his memoir, “The Room W...

Jung Min-ho | 2020-07-22 09:44

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