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Reflecting on the literary landscape of 2023, The Korea Herald explores a selection of translated Korean books that have earned recognition on prestigious lists, or received recommendations from major newspapers. These works stand as a testament to the diverse voices and compelling stories emerging from the vibrant Korean literary scene. Fiction Building on the momentum from the previous year, a Korean novel secure...

As sales slump, the labour of trying to bottle hype is largely left to writers

Anton Hur has translated the book with the belief that ‘non-mainstream Korean literature deserves an audience outside of Korea’.

Go, go, go... Literary fans, take note. If you have a favourite author making their way down to the Emirates Literature Festival, you'll be thrilled to

Inspired by the true story of a Joseon court lady and a French diplomat who fell in love with her, the musical "Lee Jin: The Woman of Light" brings to life the poignant love story set in the dramatic final years of the Korean Empire. Yi Jin (also spelled Lee Jin) is a court dancer who meets a newly arrived French envoy, Victor Collin de Plancy. As they teach each other their languages and waltz together, Yi...