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Check It Out

Check It Out

Arirang Radio

Diving into every genre of Korean Literature, from the classics to the modern masterpieces. Reading excerpts that bring the pages to life, we find out about the books, authors, translators and culture all at once.

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Introducing Kim Bo-young's short story [An Evolutionary Myth], we talk about Korean mythology and legend.

Translated by Gord Sellar and Jihyun Park

김보영의 단편소설 [진화신화]을 소개하며, 한국 신화와 전설에 대해 이야기를 나눠 본다.

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Introducing three poems from Kim Soo-bok's collection of poems [Beating on Iron], we talk about overcoming hard times.

[Our Age's Lyric Poetry], [Beating on Iron], [Someone Said]

Translated by Brother Anthony of Taize

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Introducing Lee Seung-u's short story [Magnolia Park], we talk about marriage and adultery.

Translated by Eugene Larsen-Hallock

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Introducing Hwang Bo-reum's novel [Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop], we talk about interesting books from Korea and around the world.

Translated by Shanna Tan

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Check It Out - Chae Man-sik/The Cuckoo (채만식/쑥국새)
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07/12/23 • 31 min

Introducing Chae Man-sik's short stroy [The Cuckoo], we talk about arranged marriages.

Translated by Jamie Chang

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Introducing Pak Kyongni's short story [The Age of Doubt], we learn about Author Pak Kyongni.

Translated by Anton Hur

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ntroducing Kim Sa-ryang's short story [The Man I Met in Lock Up], we talk about the lives of colonial Joseon intellectuals.

Translated by Jamie Chang

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Introducing the short story [Don't Cry, Hongdo] from Yun Ko-eun's collection of novels [Table for One], we talk about the lives of Korean teenagers.

Translated by Lizzie Buehler

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Introducing Kim Yu-jeong's short story [The Scoundrels], we talk about the hardships of life.

Translated by Charles La Shure

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Introducing Lee Hyo-seok's novel [Endless Blue Sky], we meet a romantic and historical story.

Translated by Steven D Capener

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FAQ

How many episodes does Check It Out have?

Check It Out currently has 195 episodes available.

What topics does Check It Out cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Check It Out?

The episode title 'Kim Bo-young/An Evolutionary Myth (김보영/진화신화)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Check It Out?

The average episode length on Check It Out is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Check It Out released?

Episodes of Check It Out are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Check It Out?

The first episode of Check It Out was released on Jun 10, 2021.

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