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Introducing Hwang Yeo Jung's novel [The Specters of Algeria], we talk about the power of theater.

Translated by Yewon Jung

Introducing Jeon Sam-hye's short story [Genesis], we talk about unrequited love.

Translated by Anton Hur

Introducing Hwang Sok-yong's novel [Mater 2-10], we talk about the struggles of the working classes in Korea during the 20th century.

Translated by Sora Kim Russell and Youngjae Josephine Bae

Introducing Chae Man-sik's short stroy [The Cuckoo], we talk about arranged marriages.

Translated by Jamie Chang

Introducing Kang Hwagil's novel [Another Person], we talk about female victims exposed to abuse and violence.

Translated by Clare Richards

Introducing Kim Bo-young's short story [An Evolutionary Myth], we talk about Korean mythology and legend.

Translated by Gord Sellar and Jihyun Park

김보영의 단편소설 [진화신화]을 소개하며, 한국 신화와 전설에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.

Introducing Yun Ko-eun's short story [Table For One], we talk about Honbab(Solo dining).

Translated by Lizzie Buehler

Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [Spicebush Blossoms], we talk about chicken fight.

Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton

Introducing Lee Geum-yi's novel [Can't I Go Instead], we talk about uncomfortable truths about Korean history.

Translated by An Seon Jae

이금이의 소설 [거기, 내가 가면 안 돼요?]을 소개하며, 한국 역사 속 불편한 진실들에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.

Introducing Kim Ae-ran's short story [Ascending Scales], we talk about banjiha(semi-basement) residences.

Translated by Jamie Chang