For this week's Korea Blog, Colin Marshall dives into recent documentation of Korea's pop culture phenomena.
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On Democracy and Doris Lessing
A fly hums between the glowing bulb and smooth interior of my oversized floor lamp. I’m sprawled on the floor, …
Monopolies Will Do Anything: Talking to Senator Amy Klobuchar
Andy Fitch talks with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) about the pivotal role of competition policy and her recently released book, "Antitrust."
55 Voices for Democracy: “Education, Social Justice, and Democracy” by Jody David Armour
For the Thomas Mann House series "55 Voices for Democracy," Jody David Armour talks about the nature of the promise of democracy.
Readers’ Books in Sonoma, CA
Madeline Wendricks introduces the newest member of LARB's Reckless Reader program, Readers' Books in Sonoma, CA.
Diversity in Chinese Society: Talking to Cheng Li
Andy Fitch talks with Cheng Li about shifts in the Chinese middle class and what they mean for Sino-American relations.
Expert Isolation: Reading Jhumpa Lahiri’s Whereabouts
Helena Roy reviews Jhumpa Lahiri's latest novel in translation, "Whereabouts (Dove mi trovo)."
Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, CA
Natasha Vhugen introduces the newest member of LARB's Reckless Reader program, Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, CA.
India’s Unique Situation: Talking to Shivshankar Menon
Andy Fitch interviews former Indian national security advisor Shivshankar Menon about his recent book "India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present."
The Grandma from Minari Was a Grindhouse Femme Fatale: Kim Ki-young’s The Insect Woman (1972)
"In the Korean entertainment industry, quite unlike the American one, appearing in commercials is the surest sign of having made it."