As Korean literature in translation continues to reach more international readers, Korean authors are achieving a growing presence in the global publishing market. So far, a total of eight novels have been nominated for prestigious literary awards this year.
Actor Ha Jung-woo will direct and star in comedy film tentatively titled, “OB,” about a man lobbying financiers and lawmakers by taking them on golf tours to win a government contract.
Two Korean dramas - “True to Love” and “Doctor Cha” - have drawn criticism in recent weeks for an inappropriate historical analogy and remarks about Crohn s disease.