Cho Ki-chon

North Korean poet and writer

Cho Ki-chon - North Korean poet and writer
Born

November 6th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

July 31st, 1951
73 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

North Korea

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A prominent poet and writer from North Korea, contributions to literature spanned several decades. His works often reflected themes of nationalism and social realism, aligning with the political environment of his country. Throughout his career, he held various positions within the literary community, promoting poetry and literature that supported the ideals of the state. Cho Ki-chon’s poems celebrated the struggles and aspirations of the Korean people, particularly in the context of post-war recovery and national identity.

Published numerous poetry collections

Contributed to North Korean literature

Promoted state ideology through writing

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