The Second Chance Convenience Store

Kim Ho-Yeon, Janet Hong

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Macmillan
01 July 2025

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Fiction in translation

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 upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life.

Enter Mrs Yeom, a retired history teacher turned convenience store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpected alliance when the man's bravery saves the store from ruin, earning him not just a job but a place in the heart of the neighbourhood.

But just when things are looking up for Dokgo, Mrs Yeom's troubled son, eager to sell the store, hires a detective to dig into the mysterious man's past and unearth what he seems to be trying so hard to forget . . .

The Second Chance Convenience Store is a moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything except the will to try again.

By: Kim Ho-Yeon
Translated by: Janet Hong
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 156g
ISBN: 9781035032891
ISBN 10: 1035032899
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kim Ho-yeon has worked as a novelist, playwright and comic-book writer. Considered a complete storyteller, he won the 9th Segye Literary Prize (offered by the Segye Ilbo newspaper) in 2013, and in 2021 was awarded Yes24 Book of the Year and Millie Audiobook of the Year. His work stands out for the humanity conveyed by his characters, always inspiring, and for stories that remind us of our own lives. He lives in Seoul.

Reviews for The Second Chance Convenience Store

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 hearts * The Korea Times * A moving story about solidarity and the healing process -- <i>Yes24</i> and <i>Kyobo Book Center</i>