Authors from Korea, the United States and Northern Ireland gathered on a Sunday afternoon to discuss literary experiences and share their passion for writing, focusing on the themes of memory and literary time and space during the 2023 Seoul International Writers Festival (SIWF) on Nodeul Island, Seoul.
Author Yu Hua, a prominent figure in Chinese literature, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his literary debut during a talk event held in Seoul on Friday where he reflected on his career and hinted on the upcoming works. "I wasn't aware that it was the 40th anniversary of my literary debut until Prunsoop told me," Yu told reporters during a press conference held in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, Friday. Pr.
An insightful conversation unfolded in the middle of the Han River on Nodeulseom on Saturday afternoon between two distinguished female literary figures from Korea and the UK. South Korean poet Jin Eun-young and the Booker Prize-winning Bernardine Evaristo took part in a “One on One” conversation as part of the 2023 Seoul International Writers’ Festival, which kicked off Friday. The two discussed th.
Chinese author Yu Hua, who has stood as a leading figure in contemporary Chinese literature, marked the 40th anniversary of his literary debut with his fans and publishing industry people in Korea.
The 2023 Seoul International Writers Festival is dedicated to building a bridge between readers and writers, dismantling language and cultural barriers.