Korean stories inspire Saudi readers at Ithra Children’s Book Fair
Korea was invited as the guest of honor country at a children’s book fair at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where young Saudi readers can explore Korean culture through children’s books.
Experts say Korean literature still struggles globally despite Nobel win
To many Koreans, writer Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win last year was more than a personal triumph for the author. It was a long-overdue international recognition of the brilliance of Korean literature.
Park Chan-wook, AI and stories that shape us: Highlights from Seoul Int'l Book Fair
This year’s Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) opened in a blaze of literary fanfare. Tickets had sold out a week in advance. On opening day, Wednesday, throngs of visitors lined up well over an hour before the doors parted. If the momentum mirrors last year
‘Bookseller’ Moon Jae-in draws crowds at Seoul International Book Fair
Former President Moon Jae-in drew cheers and excitement as he made a surprise appearance at the Seoul International Book Fair 2025 on Wednesday, where his bookstore, Pyeongsan Bookstore, attracted the largest crowd at the event.
Seoul Int'l Book Fair opens as Nobel win fuels heightened interest
The Seoul International Book Fair, South Korea's largest literary event, opened Wednesday, featuring over 530 publishers, writers and book-related organizations from 17 countries.
REVIEW | Chris Tharp's 'Cuttlefish' pulls reader in deep
Chris Tharp’s ‘The Cuttlefish’ may be his first novel, but he has certainly brought his considerable writing experience to bear in its creation.
Eight lives, two languages: The trickster art of author Mirinae Lee
Mirinae Lee wrote her debut hit novel, "Eight Lives of a Century-old Trickster" (2023), in English, not in her native Korean. At a recent book talk in Seoul, she revealed why.
From Park Chan-wook to Bora Chung, cultural icons to grace 2025 Seoul Int'l Book Fair
From Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook to International Booker Prize-shortlisted author Bora Chung, cultural and literary luminaries will transform this year’s Seoul International Book Fair into one of the season’s most anticipated festivals.
dbBOOKS offers English-language warehouse sale
The dbBOOKS warehouse will once again open its doors this weekend for its twice-yearly sale, now rebranded as the Welcome to Our Warehouse (WOW) Family Sale.