Hwang Sok Yong | Hamelyn

About Hwang Sok-yong

Birth

1943

First book

1970

Years writing

56

Hwang Sok-yong is a South Korean novelist.

Hwang Sok-yong was born in 1943 in the city of Changchun.

He is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary South Korean literature.

His work deeply explores the scars and consequences of the Korean War.

He has developed a prolific career as a novelist, journalist, and writer.

His most acclaimed titles include works such as The Princess Bari and The Old Garden.