Essay Contest – [Deadline 30th April]
Do you love Korean Literature and always fancied writing about it? Well here is your chance! Asia Literary Review have partnered with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, are holding a essay contest focusing on a selection of short stories by Kim Ae-ran. A rising young star of the Korean literary scene, Kim Ae-ran is the recipient of numerous awards. Her work has begun to be more widely translated and her novel, The Youngest Parents with the Oldest Child, was brought to the screen as My Brilliant Life (2014) by the acclaimed film director E J-yong. The essay will focus … Continue reading Essay Contest – [Deadline 30th April]
Who is watching the Winter Olympics? [Cartoon]
Of course by all means don a pair of skis and go whizzing down the mountain side, but have a couple of practice runs before you do! It is that time of year to be inspired by the 2018 winter … Continue reading Who is watching the Winter Olympics? [Cartoon]
Makgeolli Surprise
Makgeolli or Makkoli is a slightly sweet alchoholic beverage. It is a traditional Korean rice wine, probably the oldest drink in its history with a 6 – 7% alcohol content. It is naturally fermented and unfiltered which gives it its … Continue reading Makgeolli Surprise
London Korean Film Festival – 2017 Schedule
The Festival’s official trailer Thursday 26th October, saw the London Korean Film Festival 2017 (#LKFF17) open its festival with Director Hong Sangsoo’s The Day After (그 후) [2017] and it will close with Director’s Kim Dae-Hwan The First Lap (초행) … Continue reading London Korean Film Festival – 2017 Schedule
[15th September – 25 October] K-Music Festival
K-Music is back this autumn with a stunning programme of music from Korea, reflecting the country’s ancient traditional culture and its highly innovative and dynamic music scene – one that draws on the past, explores the borders of tradition and … Continue reading [15th September – 25 October] K-Music Festival
Diya on Korea 