In this series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea.

In this second episode, we explore the world of "manhwa," the world of Korean graphic novels and comic books, with the creators of just-published Banned Book Club: how was "manhwa" consumed by South Koreans in the past and present, how it is influencing and being adopted into different forms of entertainment, and how the new generation of writers and illustrators are using it to tell their own stories.

New Narratives in Korea: Manhwa with Creators of Banned Book Club

PREMIERES: Monday, August 3, 2020

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

About the Speaker:

Kim Hyun Sook is the co-author of the graphic novel memoir Banned Book Club and a contributor to The Nib.

Ryan Estrada is the author of Student Ambassador: The Missing Dragon and the co-author of Banned Book Club. He has also contributed to many comic series, including Star Trek, Popeye and Garfield.

Ko Hyung-Ju is a manhwa artist and college student who illustrated Banned Book Club as well as other stories for Lehzin Comics and SIS Comics.