Compiled by Wol Sue Lee
Department Head,
Mid-Manhattan Library
General Reference and Advisory Services Department
The New York Public Library
1997


ARIES, Philippe. JOOKUM APESON INGAN. 1997. 2 v. [274, 534] p., illus. Dong Moon Sun, $18.80 each volume.
Translation of IMAGES DE L'HOMME DEVANT LA MORT. What is death? Understanding the meaning of death is the quest that human beings pursue throughout civilization.

BAUMAN, Brian Sungduk. NAE IRUMUN SUNGDUK BAUMAN IPNIDA: MY NAME IS SUNGDUK BAUMAN. 1997. 246 p. Jesam Gihek, $15.30.

An Air Force Military Academy cadet adopted by an American couple goes through a heart wrenching time looking for a suitable bone marrow transplant donor, and finds warm support from the Korean community.

BAUVAL, Robert. CHANGSEGI U SUHOSHIN. 1997. 402 p., illus. Kka Chi, $23.50.
What are the messages and secrets that the ancient Sphinx is trying to tell us? Two renowned scholars devote their time and effort to studying, interpreting, and solving the meaning of this ancient treasure.

CHA, Jong-Hwan et al. MIKUKIN UN BACKUP AHRAEGA GILA. 1997. 271 p. Wu So, $16.25.
A detailed, yet entertaining examination of the completely different cultures and customs of Koreans and Americans.

CHANG, Duk Hee. YEOJA GA BYON HAE YA SAE SANG I BYON HAND DA. 1997. 281 p., illus. Joong Ang M & B, $16.50.
Autobiographical essays on family, love, the author's college teaching experiences, her relationships with students, and her popular morning television program.

CHO, In-Ho. SARANG UI GIPUM. 1997. 2 v. [301, 607] p. Yeobeck, $17.65 each volume.
A bittersweet relationship exists between mother & daughter, as the daughter tries to understand her mother's lonely life after divorce, cancer and death.

CHOSUN SIDE SARAMDUL... 1996. 2 v. 278, 284 p., illus. Chong Nyon Sa, $16.25 each volume.
Looking back at the 500 year rule of the Yi Dynasty to discover its social, economic, and cultural aspects.

CHU, Byong-Jin. KUN BANG UL MITCHON URO... 1997. 369 p., illus. Chung Ah Chul Pan Sa, $18.80.
How to start a small underwear business and make a million, without investing big money. True story written by a popular comedian/businessman.

HAN, Su-San. MODUN GUT E IBYULUL. 1997. 2 v. 303, 299 p. Samjin Gihek, $15.30 each volume.
A young woman is gang raped by three men and tracks them down one by one to exact her revenge. In the end, she finds she must leave her beloved fiance.

HONG, Hyun Bo. NALAMALSAMI DYUNGUIGE DALA. 1997. 225 p. Doso Chulpan Parkyeejong, $16.50.
A biographical account of Sejong the Great, 4th King of the Yi Dynasty, who created the Hangul-Korean alphabets, focusing on the inner strength of the man, his family and others involved in the battle for the throne.

HWANG, Su Kwan. HWANG SU KWAN BAKSA UI SHIN BARAM KUNGANG BUP. 1996. 397 p., illus. Seoul Mun Hak Sa, $18.80.
A humorous guide to proper diet and moderate exercise to maintain health and happiness, written by a popular health expert.

IM, Sunyoung. SUMO INUN NAMJA. 1997. 3 v. 310, 305, 304 p. Ganchun, $16.25 each volume.
Story of two sisters - one is disapproved of by her mother-in-law and subsequently deserted by her husband; the other runs away from home to pursue her elusive happiness.

JANAL, Daniel. INTERNED ESURO DONBONUN 101 GAJI BANGBUM. 1996. 513 p. Wizard, $25.90.
Translation of 101 BUSINESSES YOU CAN START ON THE INTERNET

KIM, Hyung Gwan. HANUL KKI JAEGI. 1997. 218 p. Dong Nyuk, $11.75.
A collection of poems written by a young college student suffering from incurable leukemia, on school, friends, family, love, and his feeling toward death.

KIM, Hyung-Suk. OMONIUI GASUM EN SARANGI HURUNDA. 1997. 361 p. Shinwon Munhwasa, $16.50.
collection of autobiographical essays on the author's life, family, experiences, politics and his inner feeling and deep love toward his mother.

KIM, Jong Hyon. AHBOJI. 1996. 302 p. Mooni Dang, $15.30.
A cancer patient spends his last days with his family, reflecting on his mistakes and trying to understand the meaning of life and love.

KIM, Su Hyon. YUHOK. 1996. 2 v. 280, 288 p. Apple Media, $16.25 each volume.
An old love rekindles after a 14 year separation, yet this true love brings only tragedy to these families.

KIM, Younghee. BAL KUT ASO SON KUT KKAJI. 1997. 377 p. Shigongsa, $16.50.
An autobiographical novel by the author now living in Germany based on her love, her German husband, her career in art, and her family.

KONG, Jiyoung. CHAKHAN YUJA. 1997. 2 v. 335, 332 p. Hangyura Shinmunsa, $16.50 each volume.
A woman's hard life story - her poor childhood, failed marriages, and search for happiness. Yet she ultimately finds the inner strength to be independent and free from men.

LEE, Inhwa. INGAN E GIL. 1997. 2 v. 309, 314 p. SALLIM, $15.30 each volume.
Three generations of family - each tries its own revolution against society and pays the consequences through the ups and downs of life.

LEE, Jin. MIGUK E GANHAN JINSIL 77 GAJI. 1997. 343 p. Mun Yae Dang, $16.50.
What makes the United States the world leader? A candid examination of ethics, morals, love, life styles, family values, and complex racial conflicts.

LEE, Munyol. SUNTAC. 1997. 225 p. Mimumsa, $14.10.
A historical novel based on the life of a woman in the royal family of the Yi Dynasty. Though known only as a mother and a wife, and without formal education, her beautiful thoughts on life and philosophy in an old and traditional society touches many hearts even now.

LEE, Nami. DAK HANBUNMAN DO BOGOSHIPDA. 1997. 335 p. Korywon, $17.65.
The younger generation faces a high level of stress due to increasing pressure to study from school, family, and peers. The author presents solutions in question and answer form.

LEE, Sung Hi. HOLLYWOOD UI NORANG NABI. 1997. 268 p., illus. Munhak Segesa, $16.
Autobiography of a Korean-American model crowned as the Internet beauty. She bares her soul as she journeys from an immigrant child to Ohio State University summa cum laude graduate, Playboy bunny, and Hollywood talent.

ONDAATJE, Michael. INGRISHI PEICENT. 1993. 348 p. Gaeowon, $17.65.
Translation of The ENGLISH PATIENT.

RYU, Sinwa. HANUL HOSURO TTONAN YUHAENG. 1997. 237 p. Yulrimwon, $18.35.
The writer travels around the world and experiences different cultures, meets people and learns their life styles. In India, he studies Eastern philosophy and learns lessons from local scholars.

SHIN, Dal-Ja. SARANG ENON DOGI ITDA. 1997. 2 v. 283, 276 p. Munhak Suchup, $15.30 each volume.
A young mother is deserted by her husband soon after the birth of their twin babies and goes through many hardships. Through poverty and betrayal by her friends, she learns to get on with her own life.

SIGEO, Haruyame. NENE HYUK MYONG - A GREAT REVOLUTION IN THE BRAIN WORLD. 1996. 2 v. 280, 284 p. Saram Kwoi Check, $18.75 each volume.
How to keep sound mind and body, stay healthy and retain active brain cells through exercises, diet, and stress free environments.

SONG Ja. HANGAJIRADO TTOK BUROJIMYON... 1997. 288 p., illus. Joong Ang M & B, $15.30.
A college professor who lived in America examines the educational systems in Korea and America - what are the differences and merits, what works and what does not.

YANG, Chang-Soon. NAMJA RUL ARAYA SARANGI JAYUROBDA. 1997. 307 p. Myungjin Chulpan, $15.30.
How well do you know your male partner? A guide to male psychology, written by a well known female psychologist.

YU, Miri. FULL HOUSE. 1997. 227 p. Koryowon, $16.50.
Two short stories written by an Akutakawa award winning author, depicting a father who finds his long lost daughter and son and tries to rebuild a normal happy family relationship, and a desperate mistress who wants a baby.

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