Editor’s note: The speaker, Pomnyun Sunim, spoke in Korean during the event, and an interpreter was present to translate. On Friday, Sept. 21, Pomnyun Sunim, an acclaimed Korean Buddhist monk, delivered a public talk titled “Casual Conversation with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,” at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center Pickford Auditorium. At
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The Library of Translations: A Review of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
Book columnist Caroline Kelly PO’22 writes a review on Kim Jiyoung, Born in 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo. The novel chronicles the mundane life of a Korean woman from childhood to motherhood. Translated from Korean to English, the universal theme of female rage makes this international sensation a must-read.
Moments to Savor: Friendship lessons from Korean barbecue
For Emily Kim PO ’25, one night eating Korean barbecue with friends revealed to her many important truths about friendships.