Participants of Korean Book Reading Day discuss Cho Nam-joo's novel "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" at the Korean Cultural Center UK (KCCUK) in London, Tuesday. The reading event is part of a new initiative by the KCCUK aimed at encouraging the exploration of Korean literature in its original language. The program selects two Korean books annually, with participants meeting on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month for discussions. Cho's acclaimed novel, centered around the life of a young woman born in late 20th-century Korea, addresses themes of systemic misogyny and institutional oppression that resonate globally. Courtesy of KCCUK