Cho Chung-kwon
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Cho Chung-kwon (b. February 22, 1949 in Seoul) is a South Korean poet and critic, known for the strict purity of his writing and his interest in metaphysical themes. He received his BA in English education from Chung-Ang University. He has worked as a manager in the Korean Culture and Arts Foundation since 1994.
Cho made his debut as a poet in October 1970, at the recommendation of Pak Mok-wol.
[edit] Awards
- Nokwon Literary Award, 1985
- Prize for Poetry, Korean Poets' Association, 1988
- So-wol Literary Award Prize for Poetry, 1991
- Kim Soo-young Literary Award, 1991
[edit] References
- (1996) "Cho, Chung-kwon", Who's who in Korean literature. Seoul: Hollym, 40-43. ISBN 1565910664.
- Hwang Gyeong-suk (황경숙). 조정권 (Jo Jeong-gwon). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.
