The 2026 Seoul International Writers Festival commences this Friday, centering its program on the existential inquiry: "Who Are We?" The event aims to investigate the essence of humanity and the role of contemporary literature in defining individual and collective identity. The inaugural session features a dialogue between South Korean novelist Kim Ae-ran and Chilean author Benjamin Labatut, who was previously shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Operating under the specific subtheme "We Are Someone," the participants will examine how modern literary works reflect the complexities of human existence. This festival serves as a platform for global writers to engage with fundamental questions regarding the nature of being human in the current era.
Source : The Korea Herald
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