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Kim Jeong-ran

キム・チョンニョン

Kim Jeong-ran

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1953 (Seoul, South Korea)
Nationality
South Korea
Languages
Korean, French
Religion
Christianity
Residence History
Seoul → Grenoble, France

Career

Occupations
poet, feminist activist, critic, university professor, translator
Active Years
1976-2024
Affiliations
Sangji University, Department of Cultural Contents

Education

Seongsim Girls' High School
Country: South Korea
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Faculty of Humanities / French Department
Country: South Korea
不文학専攻
Université Grenoble III
Literature
Degree: 文学博士
Country: France
PhD with thesis on Eve Bonfils using myth criticism

Awards

Baeksang Cultural Award Translation Prize
1998
Organization: Baeksang Arts Awards
Result: 受賞
Somoel Poetry Literature Award Grand Prize
2000
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Butterfly Starting Again

1989 Poetry

Poetry collection

feminism

Staccato My Soul

1999 Poetry

Poetry collection

soulmusic

Bibliography

  • Dasi Sijakhaneun Nabiya, Munhakgwa Jiseong, 1989
  • Maehok, Wkkan Gyeopchim, Segyesa, 1992
  • Geu Yeoja Ipgu Eseomyeon Gamanhi Dwidorabone, Segyesa, 1997
  • Seutakato Naeyeonghon, Munye Jungang, 1999
  • Naneun Jigeum Sarangeul Malhago Itda, Yangpiji, 1999

Translations by Author

  • Ramses, Munhak Dongne, 2002

Style & Themes

Literary Style
feministcritical
Recurring Motifs
women's perspectivesocial critique

Legacy

Known for promoting feminism in Korean contemporary poetry, literary criticism, and social activism.

Trivia

  • Gained popularity after reappointment as professor at Sangji University with translation of 'Ramses'.
  • Sparked controversy by criticizing ties between Chosun Ilbo and literary circles.