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Yi Kwang-su

Korean novelist (1892-1950) · South Korea · On the map · Writers · Died at 58

Yi Kwangsu was a Korean writer, Korean independence activist, and later collaborator with Imperial Japan. Yi is best known for his novel Mujŏng, which is often described as the first modern Korean novel.

Yi Kwang-su is read about 133 times a day, in 23 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026

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Country
South Korea
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1950 · aged 58