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Empowering Your Life with AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Daily Utilization Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Empowering Your Life with AI:A Comprehensive Guide to Daily UtilizationSelected by Critics Across Generations     2026.04     In the April issue's Special Project, critics from each generation introduced one notable book related to AI. With the theme of “A Guide to AI Utilization”, this issue features books covering investigative reports on the relationship between AI and humans, the attitudes we should adopt in the AI era, practical methods for using artificial intelligence, and the literary world facing the age of AI.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “Because being friendly does not require precision”   My Friendly AI   We live in an era where the ability to use AI effectively has become a skill in itself. However, I have yet to grow accus...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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TWO WOMEN LIVING TOGETHER by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana

Export Case   TWO WOMEN LIVING TOGETHER by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana     2026.04     I am the proud American editor of TWO WOMEN LIVING TOGETHER, thebestselling Korean memoir by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana—two single women in their late thirties, who’ve chosen to buy a home and live togetheras non-romantic life partners. In the United States, the term "roommates" tends to have a very particular connotation, often conjuring young twenty-something-year-olds who are forced to live in close quarters out of thrift, and who may or not become close friends, though they rarely reach the familial intimacy of domestic partners. Typicallythe arrangement is seen as a temporary one, until each roommate reaches the financial freedom to live alone, or to start a household with their romantic partners.   But Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana have fundamentally unsettled this Western convention, as two friends who ...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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Experience Seoul Anew with Seoul Playbook 365

One-Liner Quotes   Experience Seoul Anew with Seoul Playbook 365     2026.04     Seoul Playbook 365: This city is a giant playground (Seoul Metropolitan Government, 2025)   Play Seoul Your Way   Seoul Playbook 365 is a book published by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. It is a guide designed to help everyone, both locals and foreigners, experience Seoul, the beloved capital of the Republic of Korea, in a brand-new way. The book recommends exploring Seoul based on four distinct preferences: those seeking Energy, those looking for Inspiration, those who prioritize Fun, and finally, those pursuing Connection through meeting people.   For those looking to recharge their Energy, the book suggests everything from the 〈Seoul Runners Festival〉 to the 〈Hangang Gym〉, the 〈Hangang Triathlon Festival〉, and the 〈Car-Free Jamsugyo ...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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Not just comfort and empathy, but anxiety and fear: Pay Attention to K-Horror

Topic   Not just comfort and empathy, but anxiety and fear: Pay Attention to K-Horror     2026.03     Healing and Zombies   In the Bag   For the past few years, the mainstream of Korean genre literature has undeniably been "healing." Healing fantasy, set in familiar spaces such as convenience stores, bookstores, and antique shops, offered solace to Korean readers weary of individualism. Messages like "You are not alone in your struggles" and "We are looking toward the light together" were sweet and comforting. However, where there is bright light, there are also deep shadows. No matter how much we comfort one another, we remain beings who must ultimately compete alone in a cold, harsh reality. To make matters worse, the pandemic that struck like a tidal wave...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations     2026.03     For the March issue Special Project, we feature a total of four non-fiction books on emotions, with one title selected by a critic representing each of the four generations. The theme of this issue focuses on emotional exploration, introducing a curated selection of books that delve into seclusion and isolation, the journey toward self-identity, the process of reaching adulthood, and various narratives regarding the human body.         The 20s Perspective – Sollim Lee, Cultural Critic   “Faint, Yet Not Gone: Existential Presence”   Faint Existences   Emotions harden when left untended. Left unexplained ...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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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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Book Funding: Getting Closer to Readers

Knowledge   Book Funding: Getting Closer to Readers     2026.03     The landscape of the Korean book market has shifted significantly since the online bookstore Aladin launched its Book Fund in 2018. This crowdfunding style platform was designed specifically for the pre-promotion of new titles. By 2024, all three major online bookstores in Korea had integrated their own dedicated funding systems. This marketing strategy has now become so mainstream that it is considered a standard step for any Korean publisher preparing to release a new book.   Aladin Book Fund campaign example for If We Can’t Go at the Speed of Light.   The funding systems of online bookstores offer a closer connection with readers than specialized crowdfunding platforms. Once the funding period ends and ge...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Notable Literary Works Selected by Critics Across Generations - Differences and Shared Sympathy in Generational Book Preferences -

  Special Project   Notable Literary Works Selected by Critics Across Generations - Differences and Shared Sympathy inGenerational Book Preferences -     2026.02       This Special Project introduces six literary works highlighted by critics across generations. Issues such as unknown worlds, individuals gazing into anxiety, the disintegration of the ideal subject, the reconstruction of care and family models, and the social sensibilities of 21st-century youth stand out. Should we stay in this problematic reality, run away, become immersed, or solve it? There is no right answer. The authors are messengers,conveying these situations and processes through the minute temperature of language.         The 20s Perspective - Sollim Lee, Cultural Critic ...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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The Global Domino Effect of Korean Publishing in 2025 - Korean Books Spreading Region by Region

  Export Case   The Global Domino Effect of Korean Publishing in 2025 - Korean Books Spreading Region by Region     2026.02       About Clayhouse   Clayhouse is a publishing house that will celebrate its 5th anniversary in 2026, and under the catchphrase "A world of practical warmth that works in everyday life," it creates books that offer rest of weary minds. The phrase "Into the feel-good universe," found on the front flap of every book, serves as the publisher’s guiding compass. It defines the identity of Clayhouse, which has garnered global love through bestsellers such as Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, Rainbow Market, and I Decided to Live as Me. Three-quarters of its original titles have been sold internationally.In just four years, Clayhouse has secured over 120 ...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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Global Mourning for Baek Sehee, Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" - Social Media Condolence Messages Shared for International Readers

  Knowledge   Global Mourning for Baek Sehee, Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" - Social Media Condolence Messages Shared for International Readers     2026.02     As the year draws to a close,the most memorable events of the past twelve months falsh through the mind.While there were moments of joy, surprise, and sorrow, one of the most heartbreaking events of 2025 was the news of the sudden passing of Baek Sehee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki.   I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a global bestseller, published in over 25 countries with more than 500,000 copies sold in Korea and another 500,000 internationally. However, beyond the sales figures, the book’s true significance lies in how it transcended language and borders to unite...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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