Fiction Works
Oxford Soju Club
Novel
About
Oxford Soju Club is a novel about Korean spies of three different nationalities: North, South, and American. It is a tale of deception, espionage, and an exploration of identity. Oxford Soju Club is due out for Fall 2025 with Dundurn Press
Synopsis
When North Korean spy YOHAN KIM’s handler and mentor DOHA KIM is assassinated, Yohan finds himself on the run within Oxford, where he has spent the last several years as JUNICHI NAKAMURA. At his heels is YUNAH CHOI, a Korean American CIA officer who has been observing Yohan for a long time. Disguised as SEONHYE, Yunah attempts to bring in Yohan for a chance at a coveted promotion. In the center of this spy game is JIHOON LIM, a humble restauranteur who runs the Soju Club, the only Korean restaurant in Oxford.
As unknown enemies close in on the city, Yohan attempts to fulfill Doha’s last words and await DR. RYU for further instructions, a senior North Korean intelligence officer. However, as Yohan and Yunah will each discover, the truth of the situation is more complicated. Loyalties will be tested, and false identities will crack. But one thing is for certain: anyone is welcome at the Soju Club for a drink.