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About Hwang Sun-won

Birth

1915

Death

2000

Hwang Sun-wŏn was a Korean short story writer, novelist, and poet.

Hwang Sun-won was a multifaceted figure who excelled in both literature and film acting.

Born in Taedong in 1915, his work deeply reflects the identity and history of Korea.

His prolific career spans a total of 53 works that explore the complexity of the human condition.

He is globally recognized for his novel Descendants of Cain, a fundamental piece of Korean narrative.

Throughout his life, he cultivated various literary genres, from poetry to novels, establishing himself as a master of letters.