Description

A special reading from the internationally acclaimed graphic novel Grass by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim.

Based on extensive interviews with survivor Lee Ok-sun, the work tells the story of the so-called "comfort women" during the Japanese colonial period and the Second World War. Through powerful visual storytelling, the graphic novel connects personal memory with historical testimony, giving voice to experiences that long remained unheard.

The reading takes place as part of the ZK/U Gütermarkt series at ZK/U – Center for Art and Urbanistics, in cooperation with Korea Verband e.V.

Since early 2026, the Statue of Peace "Ari", previously installed in Berlin-Moabit, has been temporarily hosted at ZK/U following its removal from public space. Holding the reading in this setting creates a space for reflection on historical memory, testimony, and the continuing public dialogue surrounding the remembrance of the victims.

This event is kindly supported by LTI Korea (Literature Translation Institution Korea).

Accessibility

Accessibility Info

The main hall, the terraces, and the event basement of ZK/U Berlin are accessible without barriers.