The Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles (Director Sangwon Jung) hosted the "Korean Modern Stories" event in collaboration with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency(KPIPA) and Brigham Young University(BYU) in Utah on November 20th.

During the event, Bruce Fulton, the editor of the Korean literature anthology "The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories," part of the renowned literary series 'Penguin Classics,' and Han Yujoo, the author of the short story "Black and White Photographer" included in the anthology, were invited to discuss and share insights about the stories. The event was moderated by Mark Peterson, a Harvard University Korea Studies Ph.D. graduate and professor emeritus at BYU, known for his YouTube channel "The Frog Outside the Well" with over 140K subscribers, where he widely introduces Korean culture and history. Students from BYU's Korean Studies Department, studying Korean language, literature, and history, actively participated in in-depth conversations about literature and translation.

Additionally, the event featured a "Korean Book Café," where attendees could explore various translated works of contemporary Korean literature that have been nominated for or won international literary awards, including the Booker Prize. Traditional Korean tea and snacks were also available for attendees to enjoy.

The Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles aims to showcase outstanding literary works, authors, and translators to promote the charm of Korean literature within the local American community through diverse programs.