Cultural exports such as K-pop, kimchi and the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" (2019) have wedged themselves in Western minds when people first think of South Korea. But providing a more diverse view of the East Asian country's culture is a key driver for Korean American author Frances Cha.
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Author delivers a South Korean education to the West
Frances Cha's novels penetrate the culture that lies behind K-pop and kimchi
Korean American author Frances Cha has released two very different books since 2020, but both offer enlightening looks at South Korean culture. (Source photos courtesy of Ballantine Books, Crown Books for Young Readers, Frances Cha)
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