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At the top of his class, Won Ryu-hwan ranks as one of the elite soldiers in the North Korean military. Due to his outstanding talent, Ryu-hwan has been selected for the 5446 Project: a mission to infiltrate the South and gather information on its inhabitants. However, upon deployment, he is utterly disappointed to find out what this truly entails—he must disguise himself as a village bum in Seoul. Fiercely loyal to his country nonetheless, Ryu-hwan dutifully commits to this humiliating role and successfully establishes himself as Bang Dong-gu, the bottom of the bottom-rung. Two years later, Ryu-hwan has persevered, despite no sign of the mission progressing. Yet the arrival of Lieutenants Rhee Hae-rang and Rhee Hae-jin, two fellow spies from his division, heralds the winds of change to their mission. As they settle in the town, developments between the North and South threaten to alter the status quo. With their loyalties to each other and their home being tested, the three men must decide what is most important to them: their devotion to their country or their very own lives.

Welcome to Wellenberg, Meuracevia at the turn of the 19th century. The fate of Serenity Hotel, an opulent hotel in the nation’s capital, hangs by a thread as its headstrong heiress Serena and her stern husband Eiser struggle to turn its fortune around. Their loveless marriage of convenience takes a twisted turn following Serena’s jealous attachment to her stoic and handsome servant, Frederick. At a time when happiness takes a back seat to one’s sense of duty, will Serena be able to protect her love and ensure the survival of her family and her business?

“I shall destroy the factions of justice and avenge the deaths of my comrades!” Jeonghwa, the captain of the Black Serpent Squad, loses everyone she grew up with when the lawful factions betray them after the battle against the chaotic factions. On the verge of death herself, she must now claw her way up to deliver true justice to the so-called justice factions.

Experience the captivating life of Jesus, a revered figure in human history, through this comprehensive graphic novel. Renowned artist Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, known for "Joan," masterfully depicts the New Testament in detail. Follow Jesus as he assumes the roles of healer, mentor, and savior, from his journey at Calvary to the aftermath of his Crucifixion and beyond. This book provides an accurate and meticulous retelling of the life of Jesus.

“You, I don’t need you anymore.” Born with a special healing power, Saintess Selene was betrayed by Marianne, who was like family to her. Despite their poverty, they once lived happily. After losing her beloved family and being branded a witch, Selene was sealed alive inside the sacred great tree. In the depths of despair, her doubts turned to hopelessness, and eventually, she came to long for death. At that moment, a voice calling out to her reached her ears: “Selene, I need you.” Morgan, the first prince of the Kingdom of Elmont, is plagued by a curse, his life hanging by a thread. Yet to fulfill his own wish, he needs the power of a great witch. Morgan, who longs to live, and Selene, who longs to die. The two, each deprived in their own way, make a contract to grant each other life and death. And thus, their fate begins to shift dramatically!

In a cynical world where love has lost its luster, 37-year-old Hayeong Kim is merely a shell of her former self. But in a twist of fate, she’s catapulted back in time, inhabiting the body and vibrant spirit of her 17-year-old self, Seon Kim, and reliving an era of passionate love and limitless potential. Empowered by her knowledge of what’s to come, Seon embarks on a mission to reshape her friends’ destinies. Bouncing between past and present, orchestrating grand changes, Seon begins to discover that altering others’ lives might be the key to rediscovering love, purpose, and the courage to dream again.

A boy named Park BongPal has psychic abilities to see, talk, and--get this--touch ghosts.

The new semester begins and Ji Un is assigned to work with Yoosun. Despite Ji Un's attempts to establish a bond with Yoosun, she only receives an unfriendly response. There must be a motive behind Yoosun's resentment towards Ji Un. Additionally, the novel contains two supplementary chapters.

“Healed Zombies,” those with rotting bodies but sound minds, are desperate for living humans; not just to kill but to receive transplants of their healthy body parts and survive! Fragmented spirits, fragmented bodies, and fragmented humanity... this is the desperate survival of broken people, left only with pieces of humans!

Though they appear like any other individual in both their gait and speech, the Chachaoong possess an extraordinary ability to bring to life whatever image they conjure in their minds. Dubbed as Shamans, these beings are at a loss when it comes to their origin and arrival in this world. As the time arrives for the present monarch to appoint their successor, the unassuming human Yu Jin is surprisingly chosen to be the next ruler. However, this decision does not sit well with many Chachaoong, who vehemently reject the idea of a human being their leader. In his confusion, Yu Jin finds himself dodging the murderous attempts made by frustrated Chachaoong.

It’s hard dating someone who won’t give you the time of day. Su-ae Shim knows that better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Minu Kang, for years. She sometimes wishes she could be more like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a turn for the weird when Su-ae discovers Jellypop, a sentient flip phone, in her locker. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-ae drifts further away from Minu and finds herself running into Minu’s friend, Eunhyeok. Add to the mix a growing suspicion that Minu and Ra-im might be more than friends, and Su-ae might need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance!

On her wedding day, Hana Gu realizes her relationship lacks love and flees the ceremony. During her escapade, she runs into her ex-boyfriend, Gawi Nam who helps her by using his mysterious ability to time travel into the past. Determined to erase her unwanted marriage, she uses this ability to try and change her fate, but the future proves less malleable than expected. Amid repeated failures, she finds solace in Gawi, who is also trapped in the past, facing similar struggles. As they fight fate together, old feelings from their first love resurface, making Hana question -- does she truly want to change her fate?