Too Many Books [Cartoon] Part 1
There are worse problems to have. In recent years, Korean literature in translation has become more visible, more accessible, and more widely discussed. That shift is not accidental. It reflects the sustained work of translators, editors, and publishers who have … Continue reading Too Many Books [Cartoon] Part 1
The Memory Bookshop [Book Review]
I wonder what I might discover if I stepped into the memory bookshop imagined in the novel by Song Yu-jeong, translated by Shanna Tan. Would I encounter the memories of my own life, arranged as neatly as those in the … Continue reading The Memory Bookshop [Book Review]
Four Hands in Reflection: Seong-Jin Cho at the Barbican [Review February 13 2026]
He walks gracefully across the stage to thunderous applause, his expression calm, almost inward-looking. It is the last night of Seong-Jin Cho’s performances with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). During the 2025/26 season, he is part of the Artist Portrait … Continue reading Four Hands in Reflection: Seong-Jin Cho at the Barbican [Review February 13 2026]
Literary Absorption [Cartoon]
Apparently, “reading by osmosis” isn’t a recognised learning method. Who knew? For a brief moment though, I was convinced it worked. Oh well.. I should just pick up the book and actually read it! Continue reading Literary Absorption [Cartoon]
Crosswalks, the Absurd, and the Stories in Between: In Conversation with Yun Ko-eun
Yun Ko-eun’s stories are intense, atmospheric, and at times almost illogical — yet always compelling. In person, however, she is calm and warm; she laughs easily, and I find myself laughing with her in a small café near Covent Garden, … Continue reading Crosswalks, the Absurd, and the Stories in Between: In Conversation with Yun Ko-eun
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