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Beyond Space, Into Everyday Life: The Future of a "City That Reads Together," as Envisioned by the Seoul Outdoor Library

Topic   Beyond Space, Into Everyday Life:The Future of a “City That Reads Together,” as Envisioned by the Seoul Outdoor Library     2026.10     Why We Created the Seoul Outdoor Library   Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a clear shift toward preferring outdoor spaces to indoor ones in every season except the height of summer and the depths of winter. In fact, a survey by the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute found that leisure activities outside the home had the highest satisfaction levels, and outdoor activity, including park use, has remained more than 51% higher than before the pandemic. This change in lifestyle has also influenced reading culture: now, reading truly begins only when “good books, good experiences, and good spaces” come together. In partic...
  • VOL.99 / 2026.10
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Books That Spark Endless Discussion: Recommendations for Book Clubs from Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Books That Spark Endless Discussion:Recommendations for Book Clubs from Critics Across Generations     2026.10     It’s the middle of autumn, a time to quietly look back on the year. October is a month for talking with others over books. For this issue’s Special Project, critics from different generations recommended books that are great for book club members to read and share their thoughts on. Each critic looked at the key issues facing Korean society, as well as the anxieties, futures, and happiness of each generation, from the perspective of their own generation. They then recommended books that help us reflect on our lives and prepare for tomorrow.         The 20s Perspective - Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   Ahn Hee-je, Love and Stability, Hankyoreh Publishing, 2026   “You’ve really ...
  • VOL.99 / 2026.10
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A Book for Reading Together, Recommended by Sungryemun Hakdang: Bartleby, the Scrivener

One-liner Quotes   A Book for Reading Together, Recommended by Sungryemun Hakdang:Bartleby, the Scrivener     2026. 10     About This Recommendation   Founded in 2008, Sungryemun Hakdang is a learning community that aims to offer reading groups for all ages. We have worked hard to pave the way from reading alone to reading together, from reading in a secluded room to reading in the public square. We are a community of organizers who have created reading groups at schools, libraries, and local governments all across the country. Like the words of writer Go Mi-sook, “Learn so you can give it to others!”, our members enjoy the kind of learning that can be shared. We find joy in learning that is given away and spread widely. When we find a good book, we recommend it, share our thoughts after discussions, and even research discussion questions, all to create better reading groups. We are a res...
  • VOL.99 / 2026.10
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How Koreans Read Together

Knowledge   How Koreans Read Together     2026. 10     “Reading together” refers to a culture of reading that goes beyond the individual, built on shared empathy and conversation. In Korea, these groups go by many names: reading groups, reading circles, reading societies, and book clubs. In the modern era, as the education system developed, reading was largely confined to study or personal pursuit. Today, however, all kinds of reading groups meet within communities where people actively connect, from schools, libraries, bookstores, and workplaces to local neighborhoods and online spaces.   As of September 2026, the Reading Club Support Center website, run by the Book Culture Foundation, one of Korea’s leading civic reading organizations, lists 10,754 reading clubs by regio...
  • VOL.99 / 2026.10
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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 Evolution and Growing Pains of the Seoul International Book Fair

Knowledge   The Evolution and Growing Pains of the Seoul International Book Fair     2026.07     We live in an era where depressing indicators of an ongoing publishing recession and a declining reading population have become all too familiar. Paradoxically, however, the scene at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) held every June, where people gather through books, is more vibrant and dynamic than ever. Even in the midsummer heat, the long lines of readers and the lively energy within the publishers’ booths never cease. It demonstrates that the inherent power of books as a medium remains entirely valid.   The success of the SIBF in recent years has been nothing short of peerless. Since 2023, the book fair has gradually shed its traditional character as a mere market for...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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Korean Picture Books: Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Korean Picture Books:Selected by Critics Across Generations     2026.05     In the May issue Special Project, critics from various generations each highlight a notable Korean picture book. This feature introduces a children’s picture book about the misunderstandings that occur in communication, a book that explains complex emotions that are often difficult for children to grasp, and a title that addresses challenging situations that can be hard for a child to understand.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   "In the moments spent looking into the miniature house of the grass bug..."   Grass Bug Picture Dream...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
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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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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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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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