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Expansion of K-Content Based on Books: Books Noted by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Expansion of K-Content Based on Books:Books Noted by Critics Across Generations     2026.08     As Korean books serve as a pillar of K-content and interact with cultural content across other media, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight the original books driving the Korean Wave. In this issue, we examine Korean books selected by critics ranging from their 20s to 50s, covering original novels adapted into dramas and films, published screenplays that have become a current trend, and highly anticipated upcoming releases. Let us explore various perspectives on the power and potential of K-stories, and examine the direction Korean literature—a crucial pillar of K-content—should take moving forward.           The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “About My Daughter, About That Distant World” &...
  • VOL.97 / 2026.08
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Book Recommendations for the Summer Vacation by Critics across Generations

Special Project   Book Recommendations for the Summer Vacation by Critics across Generations     2026.07     For our July issue's Special Project, we would like to recommend Korean books that are perfect to read during the upcoming holiday season, handpicked by critics representing different generations. We have selected books that will allow you to spend your vacation immersed in distinctly unique themes, ranging from deep contemplations on life, mystery and horror, to the absolute absorption found in theater and plays. We hope your vacation with these books will be a cool, chilling, or deeply captivating retreat.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “If You Want to Read the Most Tender Apocalypse This Summer”   Where No One ComesCheon Seon-ran, Hubble, 2025   Whe...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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Spaces within Books, as Seen by Critics across Generations

Special Project   Spaces within Books, as Seen by Critics across Generations     2026.06     In the June issue’s Special Project, literary critics from different generations introduce spaces within books, as well as books themed around space. This feature presents works that explore the desires of children caught within the college entrance system, the foundations of daily life and neighborhoods, the spaces depicted by the master writer Park Wan-Suh, and the architecture of Gyeongseong, modern-day Seoul, during the Japanese colonial period.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “Children Driven to the Edge”   The Mimic GirlSohyang, TXTY, 2026   Schools are often spaces where the most intense narratives are born. In this context, the school environment is far from t...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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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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Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations     2026.03     For the March issue Special Project, we feature a total of four non-fiction books on emotions, with one title selected by a critic representing each of the four generations. The theme of this issue focuses on emotional exploration, introducing a curated selection of books that delve into seclusion and isolation, the journey toward self-identity, the process of reaching adulthood, and various narratives regarding the human body.         The 20s Perspective – Sollim Lee, Cultural Critic   “Faint, Yet Not Gone: Existential Presence”   Faint Existences   Emotions harden when left untended. Left unexplained ...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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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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Global Mourning for Baek Sehee, Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" - Social Media Condolence Messages Shared for International Readers

  Knowledge   Global Mourning for Baek Sehee, Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" - Social Media Condolence Messages Shared for International Readers     2026.02     As the year draws to a close,the most memorable events of the past twelve months falsh through the mind.While there were moments of joy, surprise, and sorrow, one of the most heartbreaking events of 2025 was the news of the sudden passing of Baek Sehee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki.   I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a global bestseller, published in over 25 countries with more than 500,000 copies sold in Korea and another 500,000 internationally. However, beyond the sales figures, the book’s true significance lies in how it transcended language and borders to unite...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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A City Cold Yet Warm at Heart: Moscow

Special Project   [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ⑬] A City Cold Yet Warm at Heart: Moscow   2026.01.05       Famous cities around the world tend to carry images of their own. Paris, the city of romance; New York, the center of popular culture; and Rome, often regarded as the very heart of ancient European culture?each city’s name becomes an icon and an object of aspiration. In this way, Moscow, the capital of Russia, the largest country in the world, has long been perceived as the center of the “Iron Curtain.” The term “Iron Curtain,” used during World War II by Nazi propaganda minister Paul Joseph Goebbels, referred to the closed nature of the Soviet Union and the communist states of Eastern Europe at the time. It portrayed the Soviet Union’s isolationist policies and police-state system as an “impenetrable barrier.” In 1946, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill also expressed...
  • VOL.90 / 2026.01
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Books That Help Us Grow into Ourselves

One-Liner Quotes   Books That Help Us Grow into Ourselves Director of Seonyu Library’s Pick   2025.12.01   Kim Sang-Myung is the director of Seonyu Library in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, where he established and operates “Sairo,” a dedicated space for teenagers. Sairo goes beyond a simple study or reading room - it is a cultural complex designed to support teenagers’ play, exploration, and social interaction. With diverse zones such as the Game Zone, Baking Zone, and Music Zone, the space offers various programs that support young people’s growth, earning praise as a new model for public libraries. Building on this success, Seonyu Library received the Presidential Award in the 2025 National Evaluation on Public Library Management.     When I was organizing Sairo, a specialized space for teenagers at Seonyu Library, I wanted them to experience as many kind...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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The Third Chapter of the Korea Picture Book Award: The New Landscape of Korean Picture Books

Knowledge   The Third Chapter of the Korea Picture Book Award:The New Landscape of Korean Picture Books   2025.12.01   The Introduction of the “Korea Picture Book Award” and the Winners in 2025   The “Korea Picture Book Award,” jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), marks its 3rd year since its launch in 2023. This year, a total of 9 titles were selected: 2 Grand Prize winners (one each in Fiction and Nonfiction), 6 Special Prize winners (2 Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Awards and 4 President of the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea Awards), and 1 Rookie of the Year Award recipient. Eligible works were picture books created, published, and distributed in Korea between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The total prize amount was KRW 112 million - KRW 85 million awarded to authors, and KRW 3 million granted to each publisher of the winni...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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