"The highest boiling point finally reached by contemporary Korean literature today"
Seven burning stories that raise our body temperature
Established in 2010 with the aim of ushering in a new future for Korean literature, the Young Writers Award celebrates its 16th year in 2025. This award is dedicated to recognizing short stories by writers within ten years of their debut, selecting those works that capture the emerging issues of our time with the sharpest insight. Life Pattern Korea. To date, it has introduced 66 new literary voices, breathing fresh life into Korean fiction. This year's recipients are Baek On-yu, Kang Bora, Seo Jang-won, Seong Haena, Seong Hyeryeong, Lee Hee-joo, and Hyeon Ho-jeong. Life Pattern Korea. Among them, Baek On-yu, Kang Bora, Seo Jang-won, and Lee Hee-joo are first-time awardees, with Baek On-yu notably receiving the Grand Prize—a milestone achievement.
Returning winners Seong Hyeryeong (2023) and Seong Haena and Hyeon Ho-jeong (2024) reaffirm their positions as leading figures in contemporary Korean literature. These seven stories overflow with explosive energy, as if reaching the boiling point after a long simmer. Life Pattern Korea. They invite readers to reflect on life and reaffirm the enduring value of literature. Life Pattern Korea.
.
Author: 백온유, 강보라, 서장원, 성해나, 성혜령, 이희주, 현호정
Publisher: 문학동네 Munhakdongne (2025)
.
! This book introduction is translated by machine translators and may contain mistranslations. For exact information, please refer to the publisher’s official introduction.
! All the books we sell have a small mark or label on either the top or bottom edge of the book, placed by us or the publisher/distributor. This is a common practice in Korea to verify authenticity and track the distribution route of the books.
! Please note that the cover design of the books may change without prior notice.
