[57th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards] Fiction Grand Prize winner Breanna Hundley
For Breanna Hundley, the horror in a story about a woman struggling to recover her rental deposit felt close to home. Having experienced a deposit scare while living in Seoul, the American translator was drawn to Cho Ye-eun’s “How to Get Your Deposit Back,” which transforms an ordinary financial worry into something frightening. Her English translation won the fiction Grand Prize in the 57th…
![[57th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards] Fiction Grand Prize winner Breanna Hundley](/img/19233444)
Breanna Hundley, the recipient of the fiction Grand Prize in the 57th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards, was inspired to translate Cho Ye-eun's story "How to Get Your Deposit Back" after experiencing a similar deposit-related situation while living in Seoul. The American translator selected this particular story due to its ability to transform an everyday concern into a chilling narrative.
Hundley noted that Cho Ye-eun's talent lies in her vivid portrayal of scenes, which almost seem cinematic. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded the prize, which is organized by The Korea Times. Hundley described the story as a reflection of housing anxiety that readers worldwide could relate to. She aimed to convey the diverse emotions experienced by the characters, ranging from stress and frustration to fear and excitement.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
