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Latest K-healing novel 'The Seoul Letter Shop' now available in English

Published 2026-07-24

A quiet Seoul letter shop is the latest setting to carry South Korea's bestselling "healing fiction" overseas, with the English release of Baek Seung-yeon's novel "The Seoul Letter Shop." Published by Fourth Estate, an imprint of HarperCollins, the English edition translated by Clare Richards was released on July 16. Translation rights have also been sold in 12 countries, including the United States, according to the publisher. The novel follows Hyo-young, a 28-year-old woman who abandons her dr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'The Seoul Letter Shop' about?

The novel follows Hyo-young, a 28-year-old woman who abandons her dreams.

Who is the author of the novel?

The novel is written by Baek Seung-yeon.

When was the English edition released?

The English edition was released on July 16.

How many countries have bought translation rights?

Translation rights have been sold in 12 countries.