Ko Un (born 1 August 1933) is a South Korean poet whose works have been translated and published in more than fifteen countries. He had been imprisoned many times due to his role in the campaign for Korean democracy.[1] Ko is routinely mentioned in Korea as one of the front runners for the Nobel Prize in Literature.[2]
Apr 29, 2016 - The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, in partnership with the National Romanian Literature Museum from Bucharest, cordially invites you to the book launch event of Korean poet, Mr. Ko Un, at “Carol I” venue of the Central University Library (BCU), at 16:30, on 18th of May, 2016. The event will be attended ...