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With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Paek Nam-nyong's novel [Friend], we talk about North Korea. 

Translated by Immanuel Kim

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Park Wan-suh's short story [Lonesome You], we talk about the marital relationship in Korea. 

Translated by Elizabeth Haejin Yoon

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Shin Kyung-sook's novel [I'll Be Right There], we learn about Korean young people's struggle for democracy in the 80's. 

Translated by Sora Kim Russell

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Chung Il-keun's collection of poems [Evening of the Whale], we talk about Buddhism's respect for life. 

Translated by YoungShil Ji and Daniel T. Parker

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Youn Dae-nyeong's short story [Song of Everlasting Spring], we learn about 'Seonunsa temple'.

Translated by Teresa Kim

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Kim Ae-ran's novel [My Brilliant Life], we talk about 'families' in Korea. 

Translated by Chi-young Kim

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Hong Hee-dam's novel [The Flag], we looking at Korean films that feature Gwangju Uprising on May 18th.

Translated by Jeon Seung-hee

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Folk Tales From Korea [Jeon Woo-chi], we talk about a modern superhero. 

Translated and Written by In-seop Jeong 

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Hwang Jeung-eun's short story [Kong's Garden], we talk about woman around us. 

Translated by Jeon Seung-hee

With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature.

Introducing Kim In-suk's novel [Stab], we talk about 'status' in Korea. 

Translated by Sohn Suk-joo and Catherine Rose Torres