Yang Gui-ja
South Korean writer
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Summary
Yang Gui-ja was born on July 17, 1955[1], in Jeonju[2]. She has worked as a writer[3]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[5]
- Native language: Korean[6]
- Field of work: literature[7], literary activity[8]
- Employer: Wonkwang University[9]
- Educated at: Jeonju Girls' High School[10], Wonkwang University[11]
- Notable work: A Distant and Beautiful Place[12], I Wish For What Is Forbidden To Me[13]
- Award received: Yi Sang Literary Award[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Family name: Yang[16]
- Given name: Gwi-ja[17]
- Work location: Seoul[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[19]
- Name in native language: 양귀자[20]
- Writing language: Korean[21]
Why It Matters
Yang Gui-ja has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Yang Gui-ja born?
Yang Gui-ja's place of birth was Jeonju[2].
What did Yang Gui-ja do for work?
Yang Gui-ja worked as a writer[3].
Where did Yang Gui-ja go to school?
Yang Gui-ja was educated at Jeonju Girls' High School[10] and Wonkwang University[11].
What awards did Yang Gui-ja receive?
Honors received include Yi Sang Literary Award[14].