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“I came to grotesque language in the patriarchal culture under the dictatorship. The body that was broken into pieces is a sick body. I put the disease of this world and my sick body together.”

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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