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• The Musicality of Hangeul: Kim Yeong-nang’s Complete Poetry Debuts in Bilingual Edition

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: New Releases

  For the first time, the complete oeuvre of Kim Yeong-nang, a titan of 20th-century Korean lyric poetry, has been released in a comprehensive Korean-English bilingual edition. Title...

• Nobel Laureate Han Kang Dominates Public Library Loans Across South Korea

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Best Sellers

  Reflecting the profound cultural impact of her 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang has secured the top three positions for the most-borrowed books in South Korean public libra...

• Yun Ko-eun’s 'Art on Fire' Dismantles the Absurdity of the Global Art Market

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: New Releases

  In her latest satirical foray, acclaimed South Korean author Yun Ko-eun explores the volatile intersection of creative desperation and institutional pretension. "Art on Fire" follo...

• Korean Publishing Delegation Targets Global Markets at 2026 London Book Fair

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Book Clubs & Reading Lists

  The global expansion of "K-Literature" continues this week as the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) launches a major promotional drive at the London Book Fair....