* Presented in partnership with the Gertrude & Alice Bookstore at Bondi Beach.

∙ WHEN: Wednesday 10 July 2024, 18:30 – 19:30(AEST)

∙ WHERE: Gertrude & Alice Bookstore

∙ BOOK OF THE MONTH: Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum

∙ ABOUT THE BOOK: Yeongju’s transition from burnout to fulfillment is a tale of courage and renewal. Leaving her demanding career and marriage befind, she opens the Hyunam-dong Bookshop. Initially struggling, she finds solace in books and community, transforming her store into a heaven for lost souls seeking solace and inspiration. Through literature and connection, Yeongju discovers her true passion and creates a space where others can do the same, reminding us it’s never too late to rewrite our stories and pursue our dreams.

∙ GUEST: Sydney based moderator Michaela Kalowski and Australian-Korean comedian Harry Jun

*Your attendance at the event may be digitally recorded through photographs. These images may be used for promotional purposes on the Korean Cultural Centre websites, SNS, or E-news. By attending this workshop, students agree to these terms.