Neither Marriage Nor Solitude, A Third Way: How South Korean Women Are Redefining Family

A book talk Featuring Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo, organised by the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies.

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Two women and four cats live in a Seoul apartment. Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo pooled their loans to buy a home, establishing a brand-new living community. W2W: Two Women Living Together, a record of this "molecular family" bound by neither marriage nor blood, resonated deeply in East Asia and is now reaching Western readers. In a country with the world’s lowest birth rate, how are women choosing to live amid a patriarchal culture and a rigid welfare system? This book explores the expanding definition of family through honest stories of shared life, caregiving, friendship, and community.
Kim Hana Author & Podcaster. Kim formerly worked as a copywriter at an advertising agency and introduced countless books and authors to readers as the host of a major bookstore's book podcast. She is the author of The Golden Bell, which explores the deep joy of reading classic literature, and Speaking About Speaking, a guide on expressing one's existence by finding a voice in the world. Together with Hwang Sunwoo, she produces and hosts the podcast W2W: Two Women Talking, which connects with listeners across 184 countries worldwide.
Hwang Sunwoo Author & Podcaster. Hwang built a long career as an editor for the fashion magazine W Korea. She recently published Instead of Telling Me to Smile: Kimchi, an essay collection that explores South Korean identity through the country's rich food culture. Her other works include the interview collection If You're Cool, You're an Unnie, and the essay collections Anyway, Recorder and If You Do Your Best, You Die. Together with Kim Hana, she produces and hosts the podcast W2W: Two Women Talking.

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