Expanded English edition of Joseon classic 'The Chingbirok' unveiled
Leading international scholars and cultural historians gathered in Seoul on Friday for a high-profile publication ceremony and book talk celebrating the release of the expanded English edition of "The Chingbirok" ("Reprimands and Admonitions: Reflections on the Japanese Invasions of Korea, 1592-1598"). The event was hosted by Ryu Jin, chairman of Poongsan Group, chairman of the Federation of…
The Korea Times reports that leading international scholars and cultural historians gathered in Seoul on Friday to celebrate the release of the expanded English edition of The Chingbirok, a Joseon-era masterpiece. The event, hosted by Ryu Jin, chairman of Poongsan Group and a 13th-generation direct descendant of Ryu Seong-ryong, brought together nearly 100 domestic and international academics to reexamine the historical significance and global resonance of the work.
Penny Edwards, director of the Institute of East Asian Studies at UC Berkeley, praised the translation, calling it "the king of translations" and a "gift to scholarship" that highlights the multiple perspectives of the story and will make waves in the globalization of Korean literature.
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