Announcement of the 31st Hankyoreh Literary Prize Submission
The 31st Hankyoreh Literary Prize is now open for submissions, encouraging both established and new authors to participate.
Yi Sang's 'Wings' Turns 90... Why Scholar Kwon Young-min Imagined Artist Gu Bon-ung
The 90th anniversary of Yi Sang's short story 'Wings' is marked, exploring the connections between the poet and painter Gu Bon-ung.
Translation of 'The Novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Took 3 Years and 17,000 Pages to Translate for Historical Accuracy
Kim Young-moon, a Korean translator, has completed a monumental translation of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' emphasizing historical accuracy.
"Let's Overcome the Wall of Division, One Ivy Leaf at a Time"... The First Step of the ‘DMZ World Literature Festa’
The DMZ World Literature Festa aims to foster dialogue and peace between North and South Korean writers in the context of their shared literary community.
Changbi Celebrates 60 Years, Aims to Become a Hub for K-Discourse
The publication Changbi, marking its 60th anniversary, aspires to be a central place for discussions surrounding Korean literature and social issues.
Kwack Jong-seok and Kim Chang-suk, ‘Literary Figures of March’ Leading the ‘Paris Petition’
Kwack Jong-seok and Kim Chang-suk have been selected by the National Korean Literature Museum as 'Literary Figures of March' for their significant contributions to the independence movement during Japanese colonial rule.
Author Lee Hye-kyung, ‘kind and sad’, passes away at 66
Renowned South Korean author Lee Hye-kyung has passed away at the age of 66 after battling a brain hemorrhage.
The 3rd Korean Modern Literature Conference to be held on the 20th-21st at Ewha Womans University
The 3rd Korean Modern Literature Conference will take place at Ewha Womans University on September 20-21, focusing on themes like the role of literature in democracy and national identity.
What Does Jeong Byeong-wook's House in Gwangyang, Preserving Yoon Dong-ju's Poetry, Look Like?
As the 81st anniversary of poet Yoon Dong-ju's passing approaches, attention is drawn to the house of Jeong Byeong-wook in Gwangyang, which played a crucial role in bringing his poetry to the world.
The Oldest Head of a Government Agency, Lim Heon-young, Says 'I Will Create a Literary Museum that Everyone Can Enjoy'
Lim Heon-young, the newly appointed head of the National Korean Literature Museum, emphasizes the importance of an inclusive approach to Korean literature that reflects all aspects of its history.
February 6th New Literature Books
This article discusses the recent releases of poetry and criticism books in Korean literature, including works from prominent figures such as Im Mun-jae and Lim Heon-young.
Hye-young Pyun, the claustrophobic look at the South Korean creative explosion: 'We realized that our culture has global reach'
Hye-young Pyun discusses her globally successful psychological thriller 'El pozo' and the impact of South Korean culture on the world stage during BCNegra.
Masterpiece by Ishmael Reed, Korean books and more literary news
This edition of the newsletter Tudo a Ler highlights literary news including Ishmael Reed's latest masterpiece and the rise of Korean literature.