KCC brings Korean literature closer to Filipino readers this September through “Moments with Kim Ho Yeon: Where Second Chances Begin”
KCC has something special for Filipino readers out there!
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) continues to promote Korean literature and create opportunities for Filipino audiences to engage directly with Korean authors and their works, and this September, they prepared a five-day literary program, “Moments with Kim Ho-yeon: Where Second Chances Begin,” featuring acclaimed Korean author Kim Ho Yeon.
He is popularly known internationally for his heartwarming novel, The Second Chance Convenience Store, which explores kindness, community, healing, and the possibility of starting over. The novel became a bestseller in Korea, selling more than two million copies, and has since been translated into English, Japanese, Polish, Chinese, and Spanish.
From September 9 to 13, the KCC will organize a series of activities in partnership with the 45th Manila International Book Festival (MIBF), connecting Kim with Filipino readers, students, members of the media, and the KCC Book Club through talks, discussions, and book signing sessions.
The program comes as interest in Korean literature continues to grow in the Philippines. Korean titles such as Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop and Love in the Big City have gained popularity among Filipino readers, while the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Korean author Han Kang further increased international interest in Korean literature.
- September 9 – K-Story Convenience Store Booth at the MIBF will be held at the SMX Convention Center Manila, featuring a selection of Korean books and activities that invite Filipino readers to discover more about Korean literature. Filipino readers can enjoy this until September 13.
- September 10 – a meet-and-greet session and book signing with Kim Ho Yeon at the KCC Library.
- September 11 – the program will continue at the University of the Philippines Diliman with a special talk show with students.
- September 12 – the program will culminate at the Manila International Book Festival, where Kim will take part in a stage interview, followed by a book signing and meet-and-greet at the National Book Store stage.
KCC Director Kim Myeong Jin said, “Through these events, we hope to create a meaningful space for Filipino readers to connect with Korean literature and discover the stories and perspectives it offers. We also hope that this program will further strengthen the growing exchange between Korean and Filipino readers and contribute to a deeper appreciation of each other’s literary cultures.”
Come join, connect, and be inspired at KCC’s “Moments with Kim Ho-yeon: Where Second Chances Begin”. Registration is available here.
Source: PR from KCC Philippines
