Gwangyang City Library Receives Great Response to Relay Celebrity Lectures

Author Kim Choyeop Introduces the Emerging SF Genre

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Gwangyang City Library in Jeollanam-do announced on the 15th that it has concluded the relay lecture series featuring distinguished figures, which began in April this year, with a lecture by author Kim Cho-yeop, who wrote "If We Cannot Travel at the Speed of Light" and "The Greenhouse at the End of the Earth," held on the 13th.

The lecture, held at the Yonggang Library Maro Theater, was conducted both in-person and online to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to facilitate active communication with the author. For students who found it difficult to attend in person, real-time participation was enabled via the online video conferencing program ZOOM.

Author Kim Cho-yeop earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Pohang University of Science and Technology and won the Korea Science Fiction Award Grand Prize for "Lost in the Library." She has led the domestic SF genre boom, with each of her published works appearing on bestseller lists.

During the lecture, Kim introduced the science fiction (SF) genre, which heavily features advanced scientific technology, and shared detailed insights on how to enjoy SF, the differences between actual science and SF, and unpublished stories from her writing process, which resonated deeply with the attendees.

During the Q&A session with the author held both at the venue and online via ZOOM, various questions were asked, and Kim Cho-yeop provided sincere answers, creating a heartfelt exchange between the author and readers.

This year, the relay lecture series featuring distinguished figures, newly initiated by the Gwangyang City Library, invited eight authors from April to October to deliver lectures on diverse fields such as history, economics, and psychology, receiving great public acclaim and concluding successfully.

Ko Geun-seong, Director of Library Operations, said, "We thank the many citizens who participated in the relay lecture series held since last April," and added, "We plan to prepare even more enjoyable and substantial programs to meet the citizens next year."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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