The Second Chance Convenience Store
Kim Ho-Yeon
Translated by Janet Hong
19 June 2025Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed – a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood.
Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man shrouded in mystery with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles...
Details
19 June 2025480 minutes
9781035032914Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
Dok-go's realistic and encouraging relationship with the store's customers, who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages, wins everyone's heartsThe Korea Times
A moving story about solidarity and the healing processYes24 and Kyobo Book Center
