A Lucky Day: Tales of Misfortune by Hyun Jin-geon
A collection of Hyun Jin-geon's most celebrated short fiction, showcasing his mastery of irony and his empathetic portrayal of the marginalized under colonial rule.
Maehwa Editorial Team 2 min read
February 2026
Posts from February 2026: 4
Potato and Other Dark Tales: Kim Dong-in's Aesthetic of the Grotesque
A collection of Kim Dong-in's most influential short stories, showcasing the dark, psychologically complex, and aesthetically provocative works that defined early modern Korean fiction.
Maehwa Editorial Team 2 min read
The Heartless: The Birth of the Modern Korean Novel
Yi Kwang-su's landmark 1917 novel Mujeong remains a foundational text of modern Korean literature, exploring the tension between traditional Confucian values and the rapid enlightenment of the early 20th century.
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The Human Problem: Kang Kyeong-ae's Searing Critique
A masterpiece of Korean proletarian literature, Kang Kyeong-ae's 1934 novel Ingan munje exposes the intersection of class and gender in the colonial era, following the struggles of displaced peasants and factory workers.
Maehwa Editorial Team 2 min read