What does it mean to be a woman in a world shaped by culture, expectations, and identity?

This month, we’re reading Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo — a powerful and thought-provoking novel that follows an ordinary Korean woman as she navigates the expectations, inequalities, and pressures placed on women throughout different stages of life.

Through Jiyoung’s story, we’ll explore the intersections of women, culture, identity, and society, while asking questions that reach far beyond Korea:

✨How does culture shape who we become?

✨What does society expect of women — and how do those expectations influence our choices?

✨Where do our own desires meet, or clash with, the expectations placed upon us?

✨What does it mean to find your voice and define your own identity?

Jiyoung’s story is deeply rooted in Korean society, yet many of the experiences and questions it raises may feel surprisingly familiar.

Come discover Korean literature through a story that invites us to look beyond one woman’s experience — and reflect on our own.

📖Book: Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 — Cho Nam-joo
📅Date: 31 August 2026
🕒Time: 2:00 PM
📍Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria

Join the conversation. Read with us. Bring your perspective.

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