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In Translation, Context Is Where the Difficulties Converge

Topic   In Translation, Context Is Where the Difficulties Converge     2026.09     When we call something untranslatable, we usually don't mean a word that can't be rendered at all, but one that keeps demanding to be translated again. I'm not persuaded by explanations that locate the difficulty of translating Korean literature in the mystique of culturally loaded words like jeong or bap. What a translator has to carry across isn't some ultimate emotion sealed inside a word, but the connections that word forms within the work itself.   My Mouth WatersKim Ae-ran, Moonji Publishing, 2007   The narrator of Kim Ae-ran's short story “Ascending Scales” (Moonji Publishing, 2007) is the daughter of a dumpling shop owner. Her mother sends her to piano lessons, believing her child should get the same education as everyone else's. Then the family collapses after the father cos...
  • VOL.98 / 2026.09
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Lim Solah’s 『I Say I Am There』

One-Liner Quotes   Lim Solah’s I Say I Am There     2026.09     A Novel About What Remains   Published by Munhakdongne in 2023, the novel follows four women living on the margins of the art world who decide to organise an independent exhibition for artists excluded from institutional and commercial circuits. Hwayeong has lost the hearing in one ear and has spent years concealing her disability. Uju, a lesbian working in a bank, has learned to hide her ambitions in order to preserve the recognition of the woman she loves. Bora has built her life around the idea of fighting, only to discover that survival may require redefining what it means to fight. Jeongsu possesses an extraordinary capacity for empathy, so intense that she absorbs other people’s emotions and expectations almo...
  • VOL.98 / 2026.09
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Programs Supporting Korean Books Abroad, with a Focus on Translation Support

Knowledge   Programs Supporting Korean Books Abroad, with a Focus on Translation Support     2026.09     Connecting K-Books to the World Through Translation and Export Support   Kim Soi, Assistant Manager, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA)   The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports the growth of the domestic publishing industry and helps build a reading ecosystem. Its mission is to build a publishing and reading ecosystem that grows together, and its vision is to be an institution that enriches people's lives through reading and leads the cultural industry through publishing. As K-culture spreads and overseas demand for Korean publishing content shows clear growth, the Agency has set “creating future growth engines for K-Books” as one of its four strategic goals, putting its resources and effort into securing global competitiveness...
  • VOL.98 / 2026.09
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Expansion of K-Content Based on Books: Books Noted by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Expansion of K-Content Based on Books:Books Noted by Critics Across Generations     2026.08     As Korean books serve as a pillar of K-content and interact with cultural content across other media, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight the original books driving the Korean Wave. In this issue, we examine Korean books selected by critics ranging from their 20s to 50s, covering original novels adapted into dramas and films, published screenplays that have become a current trend, and highly anticipated upcoming releases. Let us explore various perspectives on the power and potential of K-stories, and examine the direction Korean literature—a crucial pillar of K-content—should take moving forward.           The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “About My Daughter, About That Distant World” &...
  • VOL.97 / 2026.08
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An Open Mind (The Export Journey of Author Lee Hee-joo’s Holy Boy)

Export Case   An Open Mind(The Export Journey of Author Lee Hee-joo’s Holy Boy)     2026.08     Cover of Holy Boy   When I first heard the news that the overseas rights contract for Holy Boy had been signed, I felt both glad and deeply conflicted. Set in the 1990s in the fictional city of Eungnang, Holy Boy follows four women who kidnap a K-pop idol. Featuring female characters who pursue their desires without hesitation, the novel leaves readers with a strangely sticky and uncomfortable lingering taste rather than a sense of comfort. Luckily, there were readers in Korea who cherished the book. However, Korean titles that draw attention abroad tend to be works awarded prestigious literary prizes like Han Kang’s The Vegetarian, feminist literature in the vein of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, or healing fiction. Fitting none of these molds, I felt a heavy pressure over the book b...
  • VOL.97 / 2026.08
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The Coolest Summer Spent at the Library - A Foreign Visitor's Guide to Beating the Heat at the Library

Topic   The Coolest Summer Spent at the LibraryA Foreign Visitor's Guide to Beating the Heat at the Library     2026.07     What kind of scenery usually comes to mind when you think of spending a summer retreat at a library? Most people probably imagine reading a book inside a closed-off, modern building while soaking in the cool air from an air conditioner. This time, however, I would like to introduce a “cool library summer retreat in harmony with nature,” which goes a step further than that, selected from the places I have personally visited.         Cheongun Literature Library: Walking Through the Past and Present of Korean Literature at the Foot of Inwangsan Mountain   First, Cheongun Literature Library, nestled at ...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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The Place Where BTS Sang... K-Novels Portraying Gwanghwamun, “The Most Iconic Part of Seoul”

Topic   The Place Where BTS Sang... K-Novels Portraying Gwanghwamun, “The Most Iconic Part of Seoul”     2026.06     The Hub of Corporate Life and a Witness to History   On March 27, 2026, the Gwanghwamun area in the heart of Seoul was undeniably a space of visual spectacle. BTS, the idol group with a global fandom, set up a stage here for their comeback performance, which was broadcast live worldwide by the global streaming platform Netflix.   BTS Gwanghwamun Concert(Source: Yonhap Newshttps://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260421116200371?section=search)   Yet for a long time, Gwanghwamun has been a space of the written word for Koreans. Standing in the heart of Seoul, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the legal palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). Its signboard—bearing the characters “光化門” written in the tradi...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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The Evolution of “Space-Based Healing Fiction” and Global Export Trends

Export Case   The Evolution of “Space-Based Healing Fiction” and Global Export Trends     2026.06     The Global Expansion of Healing Narratives in the Post-Pandemic Era   Over the past three years, Korean “space-based healing fiction” has firmly established itself as a distinct export genre in the international literary market. This movement aligns with shifting global reading trends in the wake of the pandemic. Following COVID-19, readers who experienced anxiety and isolation began actively seeking out “feel-good fiction” that offers emotional stability and a sense of restoration.   While rooted in familiar, everyday settings such as convenience stores, laundromats, and neighborhood bookstores, Korean space-based healing novels address universal themes of human relationships and the renewal of community, successfully forging a deep emotional connection with reader...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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Comfort Across Time: The Global Spotlight on K-Literature, Past, Present, and Future

One-Liner Quotes   Comfort Across Time: The Global Spotlight on K-Literature, Past, Present, and Future     2026.03     Korean culture is now transcending domestic production to become a core subject for major global studios, deeply embedding itself into the daily lives of people worldwide. This is evidenced by the global animation 〈K-Pop: Demon Hunters〉, which dominated algorithms in 2025, and the film 〈Past Lives〉, produced by the renowned Hollywood studio A24. The allure of K-Culture, which has captivated the global gaze, shines even more intensely within its literature. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature winner Han Kang’s Human Acts proved that the tragic scars of history are not exclusive to Koreans. Furthermore, Cheon Seon-ran’s A Thousand Blues, which secured a film adaptation deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, demonstrated that kindness toward the marginalized resonates de...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Korean Publishing Market Trends in 2025 and Outlook for 2026

Topic   Korean Publishing Market Trends in 2025 and Outlook for 2026   2026.01.05         Trends in 2025: A Year of Digital Transformation and Practical, Stability-Oriented Content   In 2025, Korea’s publishing market underwent noticeable shifts in the ways readers discovered, selected, and consumed books, as digital transformation accelerated and social and economic uncertainty deepened. On the surface, the overall market size appeared relatively stable. Beneath that stability, however, structural changes became increasingly clear: the number of new titles grew significantly, while the average print run per title declined. As supply expanded, the actual market reach secured by individual titles continued to narrow. These changes were further shaped by the expansion of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and intensified competition from OTT (Over-the-Top) platforms. Together, t...
  • VOL.90 / 2026.01
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