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“Our mothers who have gone are buried in our bodies. It can be said that we were born with dead mothers in our body.”

Quote by Kim Hyesoon

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Kim Hyesoon, born in 1955, is an author whose identity and profession are unknown. Her life story, achievements, and contributions are currently limited in available information, and her impact and evaluation are not yet clear. more

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