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From delivery driver to global fame: A Korean writer's journey

Published October 19, 2026 6:55 am • Updated October 19, 2026 6:55 am •
From delivery driver to global fame: A Korean writer's journey
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You Yeong-Gwang's The Rainfall Market tells the story of a mysterious, hidden shop that only opens when it rains. For a debut novel by an unknown author, it was a massive success.

You Yeong-Gwang's The Rainfall Market tells the story of a mysterious, hidden shop that only opens when it rains. For a debut novel by an unknown author, it was a massive success.

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