Blogs in January 1970

Please Look after Mother 1st January 1970

Literally translated from the Korean, the title means “I entrust Mother to you”. In this book a mother goes missing in Seoul and her family (daughter, son and husband) is left trying to find her. The narrative, as the...

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Jade Lady Burning 1st January 1970

Seemingly set in Seoul, in the 1970s, Limon’s debut is a highly enjoyable procedural story, about two US army officer who are investigating the murder of a prostiute.

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Meeting Mr Kim: Or How I went to Korea and learned to love Kimchi 1st January 1970

In 2000, the author’s boyfriend secured a three month gig in Seoul, South Korea. Jennifer acoompanies him, finds Seoul a challenge and starts to explore the country.

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