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Mon, March 1, 2021 | 12:45

Review: Coming-of-age book untangles protagonist's inner self

Review: Coming-of-age book untangles protagonist's inner self

Making up the book's title as well as the protagonist's first name, the term “dok-dae” is a Korean word that can also mean a one-on-one meeting. Kim Dong-ha's novel candidly follows Dok-dae's own “private consultation” with his inner self, as the boy sees his mother leave him and witnesses the incompetence of his father, highlighted by his domineering grandmother.

2021-02-23 16:50

Despite falling book sales, number of small bookshops increases six times

Despite falling book sales, number of small bookshops increases six times

Book sales continue to fall. Feeling the pinch, bookshop owners closed down their businesses one after another. Amid the bleak news about the publishing industry, the latest data shows a six-fold increase in the number of small bookshops across the country over the past five years.

2021-02-22 08:48

[INTERVIEW] UK-based author warns of uncertain future for Hong Kong, Taiwan

[INTERVIEW] UK-based author warns of uncertain future for Hong Kong, Taiwan

Graham Hutchings, an associate at Oxford University's China Center and honorary professor of politics and international relations at Nottingham University, revisited what happened in China about seven decades ago in his recently published book, “China 1949: Year of Revolution,” providing clues as to what to expect in East Asia in the foreseeable future.

2021-02-18 13:40

'Life out of Orbit' author tells there is no need to live extraordinary life

'Life out of Orbit' author tells there is no need to live extraordinary life

Students who excel in school often take advanced courses so they can go on to a special-purpose high school and then a prestigious university to eventually get a coveted job such as a doctor or lawyer. Lee Ji-su, 30, the author of a book of essays titled “Life out of Orbit,” said she thought she would also take a similar route after graduating early from a science high school...

2021-02-17 16:14

Why K-pop girl groups resort to 'feminine' appeal ― can they escape it?

Why K-pop girl groups resort to 'feminine' appeal ― can they escape it?

How does the camera typically gaze at K-pop female idols? What are some of the archetypal adjectives associated with girl groups? Why is it rarer for female idol members to produce their own songs? And is being called 'elf' and 'goddess' really a compliment for girl groups?.

2021-02-16 09:05

Children's book author jailed for sexually abusing children: report

Children's book author jailed for sexually abusing children: report

Han Ye-chan, a children's book writer who penned more than 100 works, was jailed in December after being found guilty of molesting an 11-year-old child, a local newspaper revealed Monday.

2021-02-15 15:57

Four veteran campers share tips on enjoying the outdoors in 'My Camping Life' series

Four veteran campers share tips on enjoying the outdoors in 'My Camping Life' series

Carefree outings without wearing face masks have become a luxury in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. Four campers offer a peek into the great outdoors by sharing their own adventures and tips on how to enjoy nature to help people, who've grown tired of being locked up at home, consider camping to tune into their inner voices.

2021-02-09 12:55

Book review: Physician warns of medical misinformation

Book review: Physician warns of medical misinformation

Hwang Se-won's “How to Use a Doctor” published by Raon Books warns of the dangers of self-informed patients' quack remedies for their medical symptoms, saying their self-diagnosis based on medical misinformation could make their condition worse.

2021-02-05 09:10

[INTERVIEW] Novelist Cho Hae-jin gives voice to voiceless people

[INTERVIEW] Novelist Cho Hae-jin gives voice to voiceless people

“I am a person who wishes to write about sincerity, with sincerity.” With this phrase, fiction writer Cho Hae-jin explained her literary focus based on recounting the stories of nameless figures - politically marginalized Koreans, immigrants and adoptees. She said she finds parts of herself in those voiceless people, and that her sense of solidarity forces her to keep writing...

2021-02-05 09:09

Polish novel 'Koreanska Syrena' tells modern haenyeo fantasy story

Polish novel 'Koreanska Syrena' tells modern haenyeo fantasy story

Oliwia In, a Polish citizen living in Korea for over 12 years, is about to publish her first book "Koreanska Syrena," or “Korean mermaid,” in English, in her home country. In, who studied art history and Korean studies in Warsaw, obtained a Korean government scholarship to come to Korea and major in fashion at Yonsei University.

2021-02-04 16:08

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