The pavilion of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at the 2024 Seoul International Book Fair, the largest such event in Republic of Korea, proved to be a hub of vibrant cultural exchange, showcasing a diverse collection of Emirati and Arab books.
This participation marked another step towards elevating the profile of Arab and Emirati culture
Despite the scarcity of meetings with the great Yemeni poet, critic and professor Abdulaziz Al-Maqalih, the most beautiful Sana’an mornings was when he hosted us in a poetry symposium in which I was among its readers, with the creative poetess Mai Muzaffar, and in the presence of the novelist friend Ali Al-Muqri.
At that time, our
I felt like I had truly traveled back in time to the Joseon era. It was indeed a surreal experience which was made even better by classical Korean music playing in the background
SEOUL
The month of May had just begun. The day was hotter than usual, yet I was excited for what lay ahead. It was my second day in Seoul and I had decided to
Building a mud-wall house filled with heart prints. Without blueprints, I’m constructing it.
Lee, Hee Kuk, eminent poet from Korea, the Land of Morning Calm, shares his two poems
Lee, Hee Kuk is a poet, born in Seoul, South Korea. He is a pharmacist and Adjunct Professor at the College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of
Stones do not, under any circumstances, drink the light of dry water
Poet I, Byeong-il from Korea, the Land of Morning Calm, shares his poem. He writes poetry on environmental issues
Poet Mr. I, Byeong-il was born in Jinan, Jeollabuk-do, in 1981. He currently lives at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain in Banghak-dong, Dobong-gu Seoul.
