Korea Talks ABC Boston 1 of 3 (2)

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008 12:00 PM

Today, our program has a Korean theme! This month, two Korean presidents visited the U.S. -- two men with very different messages about dealing with North Korea. Katharine Moon, a Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College, will join us to re-cap President Lee Myung Bak's recent visit to Washington, D.C. as well as former President Kim Dae Jung's recent visit to Boston. We'll also talk to writer and Cambridge resident Jeff Talarigo. Talarigo is the author of the highly-acclaimed novel, "The Pearl Diver". His latest novel, "The Ginseng Hunter", tells the story of a ginseng farmer who works along the banks of the Tumen River, which separates North Korea and China. There, he encounters North Korean refugees who need his help. It's a haunting portrait of life along a fragile border. Finally, we'll talk to Korean-American writer and former Boston-based editor of "Ploughshares", Don Lee. His latest novel, "Wrack & Ruin", is a comic farce that combines satire with social commentary on topics like multiculturalism, art and fame, environmental degradation, and family bonds that desperately need repair.

Katharine Moon: http://www.wellesley.edu/Polisci/KMoon

Jeff Talarigo: http://www.jefftalarigo.com

Don Lee: http://www.don-lee.com

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