Hunam Yun

Hunam Yun is a writer, translator, and scholar of translation studies. Her research interests include literary translation, translation theory, translation in a post-hegemonic context, translation and the city, generative AI translation, and the ethics surrounding translation practices. Her work spans academic articles, exhibition reviews, creative writing across genres, and translations. Among her publications are Appropriations of Irish Drama in Modern Korean Nationalist Theatre (Rouledge) and Translation Theory and Practice for Professional Translators (Korean Studies Information). As a translator with approximately 60 published books, she has worked across diverse fields including literature (e.g., Waverley, The Medieval Myths, Andersen's Complete Fairly Tales and Stories, Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabit Series, and Arabian Nights), sociology, psychology, engineering, business, law and medicine. Her contribution earned her the Young Excellent Translator Award from the Korean Society of Translators. Holding an MA and a PhD in Translation Studies from the University of Warwick (UK), she has taught translation and interpretation in the English Language and Literature Department as a visiting and adjunct professor at Hongik University and Kyunghee University. Currently residing in New York City, she continues her work as a writer and translator. Her current work revolves around her newest book project that explores the intricacies of literary translation and how foreignness enters the world through translation.

Publications

B. Appropriations of Irish Drama in Modern Korean Nationalist Theatre By Routledge (Sep 01 2022)
17. Inside and Outside: Yongshin Cho's Solo Art Exhibition By New Jersey Stage (Nov 21 2021)
16. The Exploration of Humans' Individual Existence as Being Thrown By New Jersey Stage (Aug 19 2021)
C. The Routledge Handbook of Translation and the City By Routledge (Jan 01 2021)
15. Translation and Fragmented Cities: Focus of Itaewon, Seoul By Translation (Jan 01 2018)
A. Translation Theory and Practice for Professional Translators By Korean Studies Information (Sep 01 2016)
14. The Ambilaterality of Fluency in Translating Literature in Peripheral Contexts By Journal of Translation Studies (Oct 31 2014)
13. Translation of Theme in Fiction By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Oct 01 2014)
12. Literary Translation and Implicit Information By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Dec 31 2013)
11. Prescriptive Translational Norms in Translation of Korean Literature By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Dec 31 2012)
10. Functions and Translation of Film Titles By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Dec 31 2011)
9. Screen Translation and Politeness By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Jun 30 2010)
7. Implications of Translation Theory for Teaching Translation By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Jun 01 2009)
8. Position of Translated Drama and Translational Norms in Modern Korean Theater By Journal of Translation Studies (Jun 01 2009)
5. Locating Irish Drama in Modern Korean Theatre By Journal of Translation Studies (Dec 31 2008)
6. Globalization, Information and Communication Technology and Translator Training By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Dec 31 2008)
4. Translating Poetry and Metaphor By Interpretation and Translation Education Studies (Apr 01 2006)
H. A Philosopher's Journey into Rehe (English Translation) By Greenbee (Sep 01 2005)
3. Reading Complete Translations: Reading Andersen's World in a New Way By Opening The World Through Books (Mar 15 2004)
2. Journey through Classics: Poetic Prose and Satirical World of Andersen's Fairy Tales By Literature and Education (Mar 01 2004)
K. Final Report for the Year 2000 on the Road R & D of Intelligent Transportation Systems (English Translation) By KICT (Jan 10 2001)
1. Approaches to Translating Metaphor By Translator (Jul 01 2000)
J. Advanced Traffic Management System (English Translation) By KICT (Feb 01 2000)
G. La Poesie Contemporaine de Coree (English Translation) By Macedonia Ministry of Culture (Apr 01 1997)
F. Snail and Solder Lee (English Translation) By Seongumgak (Aug 31 1996)
I. Roads in Korea (English Translation) By Korea Institute of Civil Engineering (KICT) (Jul 01 1996)
E. When Love Comes Around Us (English Translation) By Seongumgak (Aug 31 1993)
D. Seoul, Her History and Culture (Englsh Translation) By Seoul Metropolitan Government (Mar 01 1992)