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Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui
In Korean: 페미니스트 고정희생가
Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui is the house where Go Jeong-hui was born, a residential building at 45 Songjeong-gil, Samsan-myeon.
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Sources: Haenam County
How to get to Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui
For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Culture and Arts Division, Culture and Arts Team (061-530-5137) or Tourist Information (061-530-5915, 061-532-1330).
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Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui before you go
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Culture and Arts Division, Culture and Arts Team: 061-530-5137 / Tourist Information: 061-530-5915 / 061-532-1330 +82 61-530-5137, +82 61-530-5915, +82 61-532-1330
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45 Songjeong-gil, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 삼산면 송정길 45
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Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui in detail
Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui, Songjeong-ri, where the poet grew up until about age twenty
Go Jeong-hui was born in Songjeong-ri, Samsan-myeon, and nurtured her literary dreams in this village until about age twenty. Memories of this time became the basis of her early poems, rich in local color. She lived in the same era as Kim Nam-ju from nearby Bonghak-ri and walked a similar path in life.
Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui, the path of poet and women's rights activist Go Jeong-hui
Go Jeong-hui graduated from Korea Theological College and made her debut in 1975, publishing 'Love Song' and other poems in Hyundae Munhak on Bak Nam-su's recommendation. From 1984 she worked at a Christian newspaper and a family legal counseling center, among others. She was the first editor-in-chief of the Women's News, was active as a member of the 'Another Culture' group and worked for the women's movement. She died on June 9, 1991, after losing her footing while climbing Jirisan Mountain.
Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui, the poetry collections of Go Jeong-hui
Starting with her first collection, 'Who Treads the Winepress Alone' (1979), she published several collections, including 'Rite for Calling the Soul' (1983), 'Spring on Jirisan' (1987), 'Tear Rain of Gwangju' (1990) and 'A Call to Arms for Women's Liberation' (1990). The poem 'For a Wounded Soul' is also her work.
Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui FAQ
Until when did Go Jeong-hui live in Songjeong-ri, home of Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui?
She grew up in this village until about age twenty.
Which literary group was Go Jeong-hui, born at Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui, part of?
She was a member of the 'Thursday Society' group with Heo Hyeong-man, Kim Jun-tae, Song Su-gwon and others, and she also served as a director of the Association of Writers for National Literature.
Was Go Jeong-hui, born at Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui, linked to the Women's News?
Yes. She was the first editor-in-chief of the Women's News.
Birthplace of Feminist Go Jeong-hui sources
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- Haenam County Culture and Tourism (in Korean)
- Photos
- Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
- Korean page
- 페미니스트 고정희생가