Ko Un
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Summary
Ko Un was born in Gunsan[1]. He was born on August 1, 1933[2]. He worked as a poet[3], writer[4], translator[5], university teacher[6], and Buddhist monk[7].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[8]
- Occupation: poet[3], writer[4], translator[5], university teacher[6], Buddhist monk[7], activist[9]
- Employer: Seoul National University[10]
- Educated at: Dankook University[11], Seoul National University[12]
- Award received: Manhae Prize[13], America Award in Literature[14], Golden Wreath[15]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhists[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: essay[18]
- Family name: Ko[19]
- Given name: Eun[20]
- Official website: http://www.koun.co.kr/[21]
Body
Education
Educated at Dankook University[11], a private university[22], in South Korea[23], founded in 1947[24] and Seoul National University[12], a national university[25], in South Korea[26], founded in 1946[27], headquartered in Seoul[28].
Recognition
Awards received include Manhae Prize[13], an award[29], in South Korea[30]; America Award in Literature[14], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1994[33]; and Golden Wreath[15], a poetry award[34], in North Macedonia[35], founded in 1966[36].
FAQs
Where was Ko Un born?
Ko Un's place of birth was Gunsan[1].
What did Ko Un do for work?
Ko Un worked as poet[3], writer[4], translator[5], university teacher[6], and Buddhist monk[7].
Where did Ko Un go to school?
Ko Un was educated at Dankook University[11] and Seoul National University[12].
What awards did Ko Un receive?
Honors received include Manhae Prize[13], America Award in Literature[14], and Golden Wreath[15].