Anton Hur
Translator and debut novelist, known for his English translations of Korean literature. Translated Bora Chung's 'Your Utopia' and published his first novel 'Toward Eternity' in 2024.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 17min
Anton Hur on Your Utopia by Bora Chung
Anton Hur, a talented translator and debut novelist, discusses his journey with Bora Chung’s genre-bending collection 'Your Utopia.' He shares how he carefully curated the stories to create a seamless flow between humor, horror, and fantasy. The conversation dives into the intricate balance of translating with authenticity while enhancing humor and emotion. Anton reflects on the solitary art of translation versus collaborative publishing, and reveals fascinating snippets about chilling tales involving bizarre diseases and the push-pull of literary translation.
Jan 30, 2024 • 44min
Author Talks: Bora Chung & Anton Hur
Author and translator discuss the surreal and chilling stories in 'Your Utopia', exploring themes of patriarchy, capitalism, and big tech. They delve into the essence of humanity through science fiction elements like robots and machines, the complexities of translating science fiction literature, and the unattainable ideal of utopia. The chapter also navigates the fame and challenges faced by the authors as their book gains international recognition.
