"Across Languages: New Voices in Korean Poetry" features prominent South Korean poets Lee Jenny, Yoo Heekyung, Oh Eun, and Shin Hae-uk alongside translators Archana Madhavan and Stine An. The event, primarily in Korean and English, focuses on the evolving landscape of Korean poetry and the significant role of translation in literature.
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The program aims to highlight the cultural importance of poetry in Korea while exploring how translation impacts the accessibility and interpretation of literary works.
Yoo Heekyung, a distinguished poet and essayist, has published over ten collections, including "Today’s Morning Vocabulary" (2011) and "Winter Night Rabbit Worries" (2023). He began his career by winning the Chosun Ilbo’s spring literary contest in 2008 and has received several awards, including the Today’s Young Artist Award in 2023.
Lee Jenny, born in 1972 in Busan, debuted with the award-winning poem “Peru” in 2008. She has authored multiple poetry collections, such as "Maybe Africa" (2010) and "Eternity Looks Back at the Future" (2026), and has received numerous accolades including the Kim Hyun Literary Prize in 2016.
Oh Eun, who began publishing poetry in 2002, is known for his poignant collections and has received top honors like the Park In-hwan Literary Award. He also holds degrees from Seoul National University and KAIST.
Shin Hae-uk, born in 1974, is recognized for works such as "Precise Arrangement" and "Biologicity," and has won multiple literary awards.
Stine An is a literary translator and poet based in New York City, with degrees from Harvard and Brown University. She has received numerous fellowships and has several upcoming publications.
Archana Madhavan specializes in translating Korean literature into English and has garnered awards for her work, including the Malinda A. Markham Translation Prize. She resides in San Jose, California.