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Introducing Hwang Sun-won's short story [My Tale of the Bamboo Wife], we talk about the loneliness and sorrow of men as they age and lose their grip on youth. Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton

Introducing the short story [Ruined Winter Holiday] from Heuijung Hur's collection of novels [Failed Summer Vacation], we talk about the loneliness and isolation of single-person households. Translated by Paige Aniyah Morris

Introducing Jeong I-Hyeon's short story [Sampung Department Store], we talk about the 1995 Sampoong Department Store collapse and safety. Translated by Brother Anthony

Introducing Kim Chang-gyu's short story [Sentinel], we talk about equality and anti-discrimination law. Translated by Charles La Shure

Introducing Park Min-gyu's short story [Castella], we talk about change and a new future. Translated by Sora Kim Russell