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K-Book Festival 2021 in Japan: Artist Talk with Lang Lee

Japanese public interest in Korean literature is growing markedly these days. Since its inaugural event two years ago, the comprehensive K-Book Festival has introduced modern Korean literature, picture books, and humanities publications while presenting talks with Korean writers and performances by Korean artists.

As part of the 2021 K-Book Festival, which will be held online for six days starting on November 16, the KF will host a mini concert and talk featuring Korean singer-songwriter Lang Lee, who is well-known in Japan as a writer.

Lee will sing three songs including “Imjingang,” which is popular in Japan, and speak with Japanese film director Yuko Nakamura on the theme of “Now, How Are You,” discussing how they have been faring in the COVID-19 pandemic and their perceived national differences related to several social issues. The talk will be made available on the KF YouTube channel and the K-Book Festival YouTube channel on November 20.

Arts and Culture Department 064-804-1113cykoh@kf.or.kr

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