Park Wan-suh

Park Wan-suh was a prominent South Korean writer, known for her poignant novels and short stories that often explore themes of identity, loss, and the struggles of women in a rapidly changing society. Born in 1931, she experienced the turmoil of Japanese occupation and the Korean War, which deeply influenced her work. Her writing is characterized by rich imagery and emotional depth, offering insight into human relationships and societal issues. Park's notable works include "Who Ate Up All the Shinga?" and "The Naked Tree," which helped shape contemporary Korean literature and earned her significant acclaim both nationally and internationally.