The author Min Jin Lee reads her short story from this week’s issue. Listen here.

For critically-acclaimed author Min Jin Lee, the in-depth research she did for her latest novel “American Hagwon” – out Sept. 29 – included extensive visits across three continents to ensure that her ...

Author Min Jin Lee's latest book explores the hagwon system of Korean education and the economic forces that shape narratives.

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Lee, a celebrated novelist, essayist, editor and critic who earned her B.A. in history at Yale, returns to campus as the 2026 Class Day speaker.

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Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education. It's her first book since her acclaimed “Pachinko” and is scheduled for September.

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