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‘Korea‘ offers guide to expatriates

By Robert Neff There are a lot of guidebooks on Korea but many of them seem nothing more than quick cut-and-paste jobs from information gleaned from the Internet ― dull and lacking first-hand experience. Robert Koehler’s “Korea” is not that type of book. Koehler, who has been collecting information for this book for some 15 years, has traveled throughout the country and filled the pages with his own personal experiences and observations along with at least a thousand beautiful photographs. Koehler describes “Korea (as) a study in contrasts ― one foot in the future, the other firmly rooted in one of the world’s richest cultural heritages” and makes this one of his themes throughout the book. Modern Korea and its past is interwoven in his descriptions of locations, customs and etiquette making the book that much more reader-friendly. The hardest thing about writing this review was the amount of material that the book contains. At 750 pages ― including maps ― it literally has information on just about anything a newcomer or, for that matter, a long-term expat could a

Apr 27, 2012

Scholar publishes Korean version of Pope‘s book

By Do Je-hae Professor Jeong Jong-hyu, who has previously published five Korean translations of Pope Benedict XVI, has recently released Korean version of the Catholic leader's latest publication, "Light of the World." Taken from a recent week-long series of interviews with veteran journalist Peter Seewald, this book covers the Pope's direct views on wide-ranging and controversial issues revolving his faith, including the clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and dialogue with Islam. Seewald is a veteran German journalist who has written other international best sellers on the work and life of Pope Benedict XVI. Jeong, 62, a law professor at Chonnam National University Law School, first started to translate the Pope's books in 1994. “When I first translated `The Ratzinger Report' in 1994, the book was barely known outside the Catholic community. As I continuously worked on more of the pope's books, people began to understand him better, and the books became a kind of warning (among Catholics). It brought faith that the church still had the ability to reform amid

Apr 26, 2012By Do Je-hae

Pop diva Patti Kim publishes biography

By Do Je-hae Pop diva Patti Kim has decided to reitre once she completes her farewell concerts this year but fans can find solace in her new biography penned by fellow singer Jo Young-nam. After a surprise announcement that she was quitting the stage in February, she met with the press again Thursday to talk about the book titled “Her, Patti Kim.” “There have been talks about a biography for the last 20 years, but it never really appealed to me,” said the 74-year-old singer during a press meeting at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul, Wednesday. “But when my staff suggested I work with Jo on this project, I thought it was a good idea. We have performed together countless times and I have enjoyed his books.” Jo is an accomplished writer of 18 books. For this one, he conducted interviews for four months at his home in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, from August to December of last year. The book follows Kim’s pioneering career that has spanned more than 50 years and her personal life. Since her debut in 1958 at a local U.S. military base, she establ

Apr 20, 2012By Do Je-hae

Predictions on Kim Jong-un era

'Years 2015-2020 crucial to third-generation leader' By Do Je-hae The launch of Kim Jong-un’s rule in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been a major theme in publishing in recent months, with many scholars, experts and journalists writing about it. Even the untested leader’s older brother Kim Jong-nam’s views on the future course of the Communist state after the death of the late leader Kim Jong-il was published in a Japanese book. Former diplomat Kim Myong-bai has joined the rush to publish predictions on North Korea’s prospects in coming years, with his latest book “Will Spring Come to ‘Juche’ Ideology?” The author graduated from Seoul National University (Bachelor of Laws) and Columbia University (Master of International Affairs). He formerly served as ambassador to Sri Lanka and Brazil and currently lectures at Hoseo University on international and inter-Korean affairs. The unique aspect of this book is that it contains stories and experiences involving North Koreans and relevant foreign experts that could only have been accessed through Ki

Apr 20, 2012By Do Je-hae

Recent books

The Painting Speaks for Itself Seo Jeong-wook; Tium: 204 pp., 22,000 won Seo Jeong-wook, the art consultant of Seo Jeong-wook Gallery, has published a book on stories of famous paintings and artists. “The masterpieces beloved for hundreds of years have stories behind them, full of passion, innovation and self-confidence of the artists that painted them. I want people to feel the artworks, not simply understand them,” Seo says in the book. Some 100 paintings by 70 artists and their stories are featured in detail. Instead of difficult art trends or complicated philosophy, Seo narrates the origins of what’s within the frame. Through “Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne in a Large Hat,” the author explains the life and love of Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani. It is a portrait of a woman with almond-shaped eyes and an elongated neck in his signature style. Hebuterne was a muse and model of Modigliani, who changed the artist’s life. When the painter died of tuberculosis at the age of 36, eight-month pregnant Hebuterne resorted to jumping to her death a day after

Apr 20, 2012By Do Je-hae

Literary masterpiece translated into Englsih, Russian

By Kwaak Je-yup “The Taeback Mountains,” Jo Jung-rae’s 1995 masterpiece and one of the classics of contemporary Korean literature is going to be published in English and Russian. Linco Global, a London-based company specializing in editing, translation and publishing, announced last week that it has signed a contract with Jo to release his 10-book series in the two languages. The firm uses “Knowledge Pen” as its trading name. “‘The Taeback Mountains’ is a masterpiece that should win a Nobel Prize, but has not earned the international attention it deserves because it hasn’t been translated into English,” said company director Natalia Kovaleva in a statement. “With this English publication we will let the international readership become informed about the excellence of Korean literature.” Over 7 million copies of “The Taeback Mountains” have been published in Korea, making it one of the country’s bestselling novels of all time. The marathon story’s backdrop is early 20th century, which is little-remembered among the country’s youth. It covers political events and

Apr 16, 2012

Best-selling children‘s novel to be translated into English

"Leafie, A Hen Into the Wild,”a best-selling Korean children's novel by Hwang Sun-mi, will be translated into English and published in the United States by Penguin Classics, the author's management agency said Monday. KL Management, which handles the copyright sales of the novel, said Penguin Classics decided on Thursday to publish the English version of the novel in the United States. The novel has been sold in nine countries including France, Poland and Japan. The Polish version of the novel won a Polish literary honor early this year, according to the Korea Literature Translation Institute. The book, about the adventures of a mother hen who tries to escape the coop with her duckling son, was named the "best book of spring 2012" by Granice.pl, a renowned literary organization in Poland. The novel was first released in South Korea in 2000, and sold more than 1 million copies domestically. Its animated film adaptation, which was released last year, made box office history in South Korea by drawing over 2 million viewers, the largest audience for a home-grown animated f

Apr 16, 2012

Recent Books

Dr. Lee’s English Terminology of Global Issues I, II Lee Sang-hyek; KP Publisher; 300 pp., 18,000 won This two-part series is an introduction to the terminology of global issues. Each short chapter provides an easy explanation on terms such as “Peacekeeping operation” or “East Asia Summit,” with relevant color photos and current events involving the terms. The author has written several books on English education. A significant part of the books are in relation to what goes on and the terms used at international organizations. With a Korean at the helm of the United Nations, more young Koreans are seeking employment with international organizations. This book would be useful for high school and university students who are looking to improve their understanding of world affairs and prepare themselves for employment in an international environment. — DO JE-HAE

Apr 13, 2012

Inside a North Korean gulag

US journalist uncovers horrors of world's toughest prison camp By Do Je-hae The international community has been concerned with the dire human rights conditions in North Korea. But the Communist state has been in adamant denial, as seen from an announcement from its state broadcaster. “There is no ‘human rights issue’ in this country, as everyone leads the most dignified and happy life,” according to the North Korean Central News Agency on March 6, 2009. Former North Korean prisoner Shin Dong-hyuk’s story is a convincing testament to the falsity of Pyongyang’s position. During a forum in Washington D.C. this week, Shin spoke on his experience in a North Korean concentration camp and urged more international support for the political prisoners in his former homeland. But even before the forum, his story has been gaining press attention, following the publication of the book “Escape from Camp 14.” The book will be released Sunday. The publication date coincides with the April 15 centennial of the birth of Kim Il-sung, the late North Korean leader. Former Washi

Apr 13, 2012By Do Je-hae

Recent books

Pride ― Hyundai Card’s 50 Ways of Working By Hyundai Card; Yiyaginamu; 319 pp., 13,000 won Hyundai Card is a Korean credit card company which was established in 2001. In the last decade, it has emerged as the domestic market leader in premium cards and is one of the largest card issuers in the country. This book is an introduction to the 50 ways of innovation behind the company’s brisk rise. Ted Chung, CEO of Hyundai Card/Hyundai Capital, puts primary importance on having the right culture. He is a firm believer that innovation and creativity come from interaction among employees and keeping an open mind to new ideas. Under his leadership, the company has often topped lists of desirable places to work. The book carries pictures showing the fun designs of the headquarters. Each chapter is about two pages long and touches on various topics from work methods to business etiquette. The book would serve as good guidance for those who have just entered the job market, particularly for those working in big companies. ―Do Je-hae

Apr 6, 2012By Do Je-hae
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