Pak Jiwon was a scholar of the practical learning school (實學 Silhak) and one of the most recognized writers in the late Joseon period. He pursued the idea of iyonghusaeng (利用厚生, economic enrichment, convenient use of goods and sufficient food and clothing to improve people’s lives). Pak Jiwon was also known as the author of one of the most revered literary works of Korean literature, Yeolhailgi (熱河日記 The Jehol Diary).

Shim Mina grew up in Bupyeong, and studied literature and aesthetics at Hongik University. She debuted in 2014, when she was awarded the World Literature Newcomer Award. Previously she has published the poetry collection The Young Lady and Bread.

Jeong Bi-seok (1911-1991) was a South Korean novelist. He debuted in 1935 when his work Yeoja (여자 Woman) was published in the daily Maeil Shinbo. His works enjoyed popularity for mainly portraying tension between the sexes or down-to-earth humanitarianism.•Novel Jayubuin (자유부인 Madam Liberty) (1954)•Novel Sonja byeongbeop (소설 손자병법 Sun Tzu’s Art of War) (1983)

Chae Man-Sik (June 17, 1902 – June 11, 1950) was a Korean novelist known for his satirical bent.

Jung Hee-jae (1971-) is a South Korean children’s writer. For a long time, she has traveled and written essays; recently she began to write children’s books. She is writing picture books about the interesting and helpful stories for children at the children’s level. Picture book Gwaja manyeoreul josimhae (과자 마녀를 조심해 Beware of the Snack Witch) (2010), Picture book Chitsolmaen dowajwoyo (칫솔맨 도와줘요 Help, Toothbrush Man) (2019)