Na Hye-sok

Journalist, poet, and painter

Na Hye-sok - Journalist, poet, and painter
Born

April 28th, 1896
129 years ago

Died

December 10th, 1948
76 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

South Korea

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Born in South Korea, contributed to literature and arts in the early 20th century. Engaged in journalism and feminist activism, advocating for women's rights and their roles in society. Published various works, including poetry that explored personal and social themes. Renowned for combining artistic expression with activism. Focused on painting, creating pieces that reflected contemporary societal issues.

Published poetry collections

Contributed to women's rights activism

Created significant paintings

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