Applications Open: BCLT Advanced Korean Workshop 2026 (Deadline: August 30)
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- Aug 10, 2026 1:21 PM
The British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT), supported by LTI Korea, is now accepting applications for its Advanced Translation Workshop — a three-day intensive online program for experienced Korean-to-English literary translators.
Led by translator Sung Ryu and editor Hannah Chukwu (Publishing Director, John Murray Group, Hachette UK), the workshop focuses on pitching book-length translation projects. Participants receive feedback from fellow translators, the editor in residence, literary agent Jin Auh (Wylie Agency), and other publishing professionals, culminating in a pitch session with a panel of editors on the final day.
- Dates: Monday 12 October, Tuesday 13 October & Monday 30 November 2026 (online)
- Eligibility: At least one of the following:
- a published or forthcoming book-length translation from Korean, or
- four or more published/forthcoming translations in a journal or magazine, or
- completion of a previous BCLT Summer School Korean workshop
- Cost: Selected participants receive a full bursary (worth £200) funded by LTI Korea
- Deadline: Sunday 30 August 2026 (23:59 BST)
Learn more and apply: Programme overview | How to apply