ACC to Host '2023 Asia Literature Forum' on 16th in Celebration of Asia Culture Week

The National Asia Culture Center (ACC, Director Lee Kang-hyun) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold the "2023 Asia Literature Forum" on the 16th at the ACC International Conference Room in celebration of Asia Culture Week (9.15.~9.24.).

With the themes of "Asian Cities and Literature" and "Meeting of Young Writers," this forum introduces and connects various Asian cities and young writers in an era where the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the framework of urban life.

In Part 1, popular Asian writers who have achieved literary success will share the literary significance of "various Asian cities" from diverse artistic perspectives under the topic "Talking about Asian Cities," focusing on the cities they live in: Taiwan, Vietnam, Tokyo, and Singapore. From Korea, writer Lim Cheol-woo will participate to interpret Gwangju.

Following this, Part 2 will open with Kwak Hyo-hwan, President of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, presenting the theme "Crossing Asian Literature and Korean Literature through Translation." Promising new Korean writers and translators of literary works from four countries will explore closer connections between Asian and Korean literature and the role of literary translation.

Simultaneously with Part 2, Part 3 will focus on "Dialogue between Asian Literature and Publishing Media." Overseas publishing editors and emerging Korean writers will introduce their works to Asian publishing and media professionals and discuss directions for publishing and sales.

Lee Kang-hyun, Director of the National Asia Culture Center, stated, "Through the 'Asia Literature Forum,' ACC aims to pay attention to various aspects of cities and the voices of young writers living in them, connecting diverse Asian cities as bridges of literature." He added, "Along with overcoming the pandemic, we hope this will be a time to contemplate the marginalized aspects of cities and the role of literature, and to explore and enjoy the present and future of Asian cities together with participants."

Meanwhile, participation in the forum is free of charge, and more detailed information is available on the ACC website.

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