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“Trees” by Moon Yeon-Joo

JibrilSaturday, August 17th, 2013Friday, October 28th, 2022

Trees,even when it rains or snows,remain as always.But I can’t forgettheiremotionless faces.They are just too serious. 나무는비가 와도 눈이 와도그대로 있다나무는그래도…

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“Lying in the Breeze” and “Reed” by Lee Ji-Soo

JibrilTuesday, July 30th, 2013Friday, October 28th, 2022

Lying in the BreezeI felt the sky.A breeze blowing coolly,trees gently rustling.I ride a cloudand feel the sky. ReedWalking through…

Recent Translations

  • “Mistletoe and Winter Clothes” by Jeong Jin-Kyu
  • “A Stroll Inside a Black Pocket” by Kang Seong-Eun
  • “Drying Rack” by Kim Hye-Soo
  • “Moisture 2” by Kim Kwang-Kyu
  • “Love’s Starlight” by Heo Man-Ha
  • “An Unexpected Briskness” by Lee Seong-Bu

From the Archives

  • “Lips” by Park Hyeong-Joon

  • “Flowers Blooming on the Mountains” by Kim So-Wol

  • “Grass, Too, Has Its Bruises” by Jeong Ho-Seung

  • Interview with Jeong Yeon-Bin

  • “A Single Name” by Lee Je-Ni

  • “Sundial” by Lee Moon-Jae