Found on the Web #17: Writing during Japanese Occupation; graduate class in translated Ko-lit; the future

First, an interesting article from the Hankyoreh titled Writing during dark ages of Japanese occupation reexplored. The article is concerned with, “Works considered “pro-collaborationist” (being) reexamined for themes of opposition to Japanese rule.” This is an interesting topic (See Yi Kwangsu on KTLIT here and here, and at the Gypsy Scholar here and here )…

Kyobo Anniversary to feature Gong Ji-young, Kwon Bi-young, Kim Jin-myung, Shin Kyung-sook, Yoo Hong-jun, Yi Mun-yol, Lee Oi-soo, Lee Hae-in, Cho Chang-in and Choi In-ho

It is the 39th anniversary celebration of Kyobo books, and the celebration will include some speeches/presentations by famous authors. The important details are: The bookstore conducted a survey on “Great Authors” from May 4 to 15 by questioning some 20,000 readers. The readers selected the top 10 authors whom they would like to meet. The…

Found On The Web #15

Two bits of good news about modern authors and one bit of good (with a strong side order of ludicrous) news about and older one. First, the a very short article, nearly a press-release, announcing that Author Kong Ji-young, 48, will donate the entire royalty from her four novels released in Japan to victims of…

Found on the Web #14

A Couple of Interesting Web Finds: 1) From the lovely and talented (and limping) James at Grand Narrative (who will be presenting at RASKB this Tuesday) on Korea Society’s vimeo, The Korean War in Korean Voices through Literature with Professor Jin Young Choi. The website describes it: On November 2, 2010, Dr. Jin Young Choi,…