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“As a sick kid, I always looked out the window. The objects of my observation were the sun, the seasons, the wind, crazy people, and my grandfather's death. During my long period of observation, I felt that something like poems were filling up my body. They were in some kind of state and condition that made them difficult to render into words. As a university student, I tried hard to write them in Korean. It was at that time that I foresaw my death and the world's death. I think my poems started at that time.”

Quote by Kim Hyesoon

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Kim Hyesoon
Kim Hyesoon

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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