Translation of Silence, or Representation of the Untranslatable - A Review of the Film “The Silence”(2017)

Film researcher Hwang Miyojo sheds light on the documentary film “The Silence” produced by female director Park Su-nam, a second-generation Korean-Japanese. Director Park documented the struggle of Lee Ok-sun, who demanded that the Japanese government apologize and provide compensation, together with 14 colleagues.

• 2021-10-18
• Hwang Miyojo

Asking the Readers for their Opinions on the Webzine in 2019?

Webzine <Kyeol> Readers Talk

• 2019-11-12
• Editorial Team of Webzine <Kyeol>

When Art Interrupts Silence: Conversation with Chang-Jin Lee (1)

At times, a single poster can speak more powerfully than a hundred-page book. Kyeol had a conversation with New York-based artist Chang-Jin Lee regarding her COMFORT WOMEN WANTED project and how art can shed light on questions of gender, identity, and memory.

• 2026-05-08
• Chang-Jin Lee

The Power of Art: Conversation with Chang-Jin Lee (2)

In this interview with Kyeol, artist Chang-Jin Lee discusses the vision behind her work and the power of art to communicate, connect people, and inspire change.

• 2026-05-08
• Chang-Jin Lee

A Story of Constant Struggle: The “Comfort Women” Issue in North Korea

Historian Harrison C. Kim traces how discourse on “Comfort Women” in North Korea has evolved—at times in dialogue with the outside world—while developing distinct advocacy practices and perspectives.

• 2025-11-04
• Cheehyung Harrison Kim