Check It Out
Check It Out
Arirang Radio
Diving into every genre of Korean Literature, from the classics to the modern masterpieces. Reading excerpts that bring the pages to life, we find out about the books, authors, translators and culture all at once.
Danny by Yoon I-hyeong (대니/윤이형)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Yoon I-hyeong's short story [Danny], we talk about Korean grandmothers' burden of raising children. Translated by Jeon Seung-hee 윤이형의 단편소설 [대니]를 소개하며, 한국 할머니들의 육아 부담에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.
Jan 19, 2022
30 min
The Descendants of Cain by Hwang Sun-won (카인의 후예/황순원)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Hwang Sun-won's novel [The Descendants of Cain], we talk about the fundamental evil of human beings. Translated by Suh Ji-moon and Julie Pickering
Jan 12, 2022
26 min
Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park (대도시의 사랑법/박상영)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Sang Young Park's novel [Love in the Big City], we talk about Universal love. Translated by Anton Hur 
Jan 5, 2022
20 min
[Special invitation] Check It Out with Paul Matthews& Translator Soje
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. [Check It Out Special invitation] with Translator Soje
Dec 29, 2021
32 min
[Special invitation] Check It Out with Paul Matthews&Translator Sora kim russell
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. [Check It Out Special invitation] with Translator 'Sora kim russell'
Dec 22, 2021
32 min
Run Away by Cho Nam-joo (가출/조남주)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Cho Nam-joo's short stroy [Run Away], we talk about family matters in Korea. Translated by Jeon Miseli
Dec 16, 2021
28 min
Poverty by Baek Sin-ae (적빈/백신애)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature Introducing Baek Sin-ae's short stroy [Poverty], we talk about the poverty problem of the elderly in Korea. Translated by Janet Hong
Dec 8, 2021
29 min
To the Warm Horizon by Choi Jin-young (해가 지는 곳으로/최진영)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Choi Jin-young's novel [To the Warm Horizon], we talk about Various forms of love.  Translated by Soje
Dec 2, 2021
28 min
Enough to Say It's Far by Pak Chaesam (아득하면 되리라/박재삼)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Pak Chaesam's collection of poems [Enough to Say It's Far], we will talk about poetic nostalgia. Translated by David R. McCann and Jiwon Shin 
Nov 24, 2021
27 min
Hunger and Slaughter by Choi Seo-hae (기아와 살육/최서해)
With all eyes are on it, these are the stories of Korea's culture from the very pages of its literature. Introducing Choi Seo-hae's short story [Hunger and Slaughter], we learn about the Patriotic Martyrs Day. Translated by Janet Hong
Nov 17, 2021
29 min
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