#WITMonth: “Concerning My Daughter” by Kim Hye-jin

Posted on by katieday

Today’s post comes to you from Hwee Concerning My Daughter is a South Korean novel written by Kim Hye-jin, translated by Jamie Chang, who has also translated popular novels like Kim Ji Young : Born 1982. The book has also won the prestigious Shin Dong-yup Literary Award in 2018.  The book is about an ageing mother … Continue reading #WITMonth: “Concerning My Daughter” by Kim Hye-jin

#WITMONTH 2025: Surreal Stories by South Korean Authors

Posted on by Rebecca Starr

If you’re looking for stories that blend horror, humor, and a dash of magic, you’ll find many appealing works by South Korean authors now in translation.  One novel that is representative of this sub-genre is The Disaster Tourist, by Yun Ko-Eun. It was originally published in 2013, while the English translation (by Lizzie Buehler) was … Continue reading #WITMONTH 2025: Surreal Stories by South Korean Authors