Min Jin Lee’s ‘Pachinko’ follow-up, ‘American Hagwon,’ will explore Korean education obsession

Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education. It's her first book since her ...
The Columbian

Novelist Lee explores Korea’s obsession with education

Min Jin Lee’s first novel since her million-selling “Pachinko” is a long book that grew out of a basic question: What do Koreans care most about?

Pachinko author Min Jin Lee’s new novel to be released this fall

The Korean American author of bestselling books Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires is back with a new novel. American Hagwon is scheduled for a Sept. 29, 2026 release.

'Pachinko' author’s next novel examines Korea’s passion for education

Min Jin Lee, the bestselling author of the global sensation "Pachinko," will return this fall with a new novel titled ...

Why are Koreans so obsessed with education? Min Jin Lee to explore it in 'American Hagwon'

Min Jin Lee, the Korean American novelist whose sweeping epic “Pachinko” became a global phenomenon, will publish her ...
The Bookseller

4th Estate snaps up Min Jin Lee's 'breathtaking contemporary epic'

Estate is set to publish the latest novel from Min Jin Lee, the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires.

Author Min Jin Lee's 'Pachinko' follow-up explores Korean education obsession

Min Jin Lee's first novel since her million-selling Pachinko is a long book that grew out of a basic question: What do ...