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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