An exchange of emails today reveals that Kim Young-ha is back in Korea (Busan) and all over the internet. Following are three semi-related pieces of Kim Young-ha news. • As I think most of us now know, Kim Young-ha became only the second Korean writer to ever be nominated for the Man Asia Literary Prize.…
Some important words of wisdom.^^ I discuss Shin Kyung-sook’s victory in the Man Asia Literary Prize, long-listing for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, what it means for Korean literature, and the Amazon Ripple Effect (trademark pending!^^). https://ktlit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/120320_CharlesM.mp3 for download or iPod
UPDATED: I’ve been tracking these numbers over the weekend and the new numbers are added in below. Additions are italicized. As part of my TBS eFM appearances on 1013 Mainstreet, next week I’m going to talk about Social Media and how they can be useful popularizing Korean literature, but I think I’ve already seen on…