Monday: The Norwegian Embassy in Seoul in collaboration with Seoul Literature House is holding a book launch to celebrate the Korean-language publication of a collection of poems by Norwegian poet Olav H. Hauge (1908-1994).
The collection of 70 poems is being published by Silcheon Munhak Publishers in Korea to commemorate Hauge’s 100th birth anniversary.
As part of the ceremony, an exhibition of paintings by Norwegian artists inspired by the poet will be on display.
Korean poet Ko Un will recite five poems during the event.
The book launch will be held at 5 p.m. at Seoul Literature House. For details, call (02) 778-1026 or visit www.norway.or.kr.