About us
The Korean Literature Club is a nexus for those interested in Korean literature-in-translation. We are an in-person group. We run book events, discussions, author and translator events in Seoul, and literature-related excursions all over the map. English only. Active in-person since 2012.
We have dozens of active members, and hundreds (really now into the thousands) of followers (across different media and over time).
We currently have 1-2 meetings per month and are involved in another 1-2 special events per month. There's always a lot to do!
We are not a Meetup group. But anyone who finds us through Meetup people welcome to join.
Upcoming events
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"Trees on a Slope" by Hwang Sunwon - book discussion
North Terrace Building, 12 Yulgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Jongno District, KRJoin the KOREAN LITERATURE CLUB for a discussion of the 1960 novel Trees on a Slope by Hwang Sunwon (황순원)!
[Date & Time]
- Thursday, November 12, 2026
- 6:30pm: Doors open; gathering time; arrive when you can and enjoy some free drinks and snacks / light food with us
- 7:30pm: Discussion starts (make every effort to arrive before this time, if possible).
- 9:00pm: Discussion ends.
- Post-event discussions continues at our venue and beyond.[Location]
- North Terrace Building, Jongno, Seoul. Come down to the basement. You will not miss us.[Special guests]
Translators Bruce & Ju-chan Fulton will be our special guests![Questions]
- Feel free to reach out to us any time.[Where to find the book]
- If you can't find the book, get in touch and we'll help.[Newcomers and first-timers]'
- We have several dozen attendees at a typical event (this is not a "Meetup event" but is longstanding and has a strong internal community). In the mid-2020s, there are first-time newcomers and guests at every meeting without exception. If you are new, don't worry! We are welcoming.- Money: Some regulars sand long-time members donate funds to help this Club operate. There is never any charge to attendees. No entry frees at the door.
[See also]
- KoreanLiteratureClub.com -- and our GoodReads group for more.
[Related Event - trip to Yangpyeong!]
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, members and friends of the Korean Literature Club will be going on a Hwang Sunwon-related excursion to Yangpyeong. The main destination is the Hwang Sunwon "Sonagi" cultural village is located. ALL may join this event (40,000 KRW participation fee to cover costs)!
- See here for the listing on Meetup @ https://www.meetup.com/seoul-book-discussion-and-author-events/events/317186861/Thanks!!
-- Peter J. (KLC coordinator)1 attendee
Past events
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