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The Rose of Sharon Blooms Again 1

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  • This special 30th anniversary edition of Itabooks’ “When the Hibiscus Blooms” by Kim Jin-myung delivers a timely exploration of Korea’s ongoing nuclear debate and national security challenges through an absorbing and thought-provoking narrative
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Who it's for
Readers interested in modern Korean history, literature, and geopolitics
Main benefit
Helps readers explore Korea’s national security issues and nuclear debate through fiction
Texture / fit
Paperback book with standard print text
Size
464 pages, 136 x 200 x 30 mm, 0.75 kg
Material / key ingredients
Paper, ink

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This special 30th anniversary edition of The Rose of Sharon Blooms Again by Kim Jin-myung delivers a timely exploration of Korea’s ongoing nuclear debate and national security challenges through an absorbing and thought-provoking narrative. Originally published in 1993 and now newly revised, this landmark novel has influenced public discourse for decades and is essential reading for anyone interested in modern Korean history, literature, and geopolitics.

Why This One

  • Chosen by over 6 million readers since its first release, making it one of the most influential bestsellers in Korean literature—widely recognized and celebrated.
  • Special 30th anniversary revised edition published by Itabooks—perfect for collectors or readers seeking the most up-to-date content.

Key Features

  • Addresses Korea’s national security dilemma and the question of nuclear armament through compelling storytelling.
  • Written by Kim Jin-myung, whose debut instantly became a phenomenon and shaped ongoing debate about Korea’s path.
  • Thirty-two comprehensive chapters delve into political intrigue, social commentary, and international conflict.
  • Includes the author’s remarks, select preview passages, and chapter listing for a deeper literary experience.
  • Encourages readers to reflect on self-reliance, national identity, and collective strength in the face of global challenges.

Specifications

Title The Rose of Sharon Blooms Again 1
Author Kim Jin-myung
Publisher Itabooks
Publication Date April 28, 2023
Pages 464
Dimensions 136 x 200 x 30 mm
ISBN13 9791167763686
ISBN10 1167763688
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Korean user insights

What Korean shoppers say about this product

Korean readers of this revised edition are mostly people returning to a novel they loved years ago, and they say it remains gripping and fast to read. Newcomers describe the mix of history and mystery as engaging enough to move straight to volume 2. One reader had reservations about the restrained resolution.

Commonly praised

  • Still engaging on re-reading, according to several returning readers
  • Readable, fast-paced prose
  • History-meets-mystery storytelling that pulls new readers on to volume 2

Worth knowing

  • The story continues in volume 2, so volume 1 does not stand alone
  • One reader was not fully satisfied with the restrained resolution

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