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Korean SF shines in Locus Awards shortlist

By The Korea Herald

Works by three Korean authors, including two novels by Bora Chung — "Red Sword" and "The Midnight Timetable" — have been named finalists in the new translated novel category of the 2026 Locus Awards. The two books were translated into English by Anton Hur. Established in 1971 by Charles N. Brown, founder of the science fiction magazine Locus, the Locus Awards recognize excellence in science fiction and fantasy literature. Winners are selected through a reader survey conducted by the magazine, co