Kim Jinwon studied Korean Language and Literature at Ehwa Womans University. She served as a campus journalist and a gardening instructor at an environmental organization. While volunteering at a children’s library, she developed an interest in books for children and young adults, leading to her involvement in the “Hankyoreh Children/Young Adult Book Translator Group.” She received the grand prize at the first EZ Book Green Planet Shami SF Eco Fairy Tale Contest with Homoplasticus and translated numerous books into Korean, including Unbound, Bonobo Handshake, The Economists’ Hour, I Am C-3PO, and What We See When We Read.

Kyung Hyewon (1981-) is a South Korean children’s writer and illustrator whose works include Han imman (한 입만 Just One Bite), Gongnyong ekseurei (공룡 엑스레이 Dinosaur X-Ray), Ellibeiteo (엘리베이터 Elevator), Teukbyeolhan chingudeul (특별한 친구들 Special Friends), Naega deo keo! (내가 더 커! Bigger Than You), and Naneun saja (나는 사자 I’m a Lion). Naega deo keo! Was published simultaneously in Korea and the United States to much fanfare.•Picture book Naega deo keo! (내가 더 커! Bigger Than You) (2018)•Picture book Naneun saja (나는 사자 I’m a Lion) (2021)

Kim Sungjong (1941-) is a South Korean novelist. He made his literary debut in 1969 by publishing his short story “Gyeongchalgwan” (경찰관 Police) in the Chosun Ilbo. In 1974, he became a successful popular writer when his novel Choehuui jeungin (최후의 증인 The Last Witness) won the prize contest for novels held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Hankook Ilbo. He is considered to have actively utilized the situation in Korea to create an archetype of Korean detective novels. He is the recipient of the Grand Award for Mystery Fiction (1986) and Peace Literary Award (2002). Novel Yeomyeongui nundongja (여명의 눈동자 Eyes of Dawn) (1977) Novel Je5ui sanai (제5의 사나이 The Fifth Man) (1983) Novel Gukjeyeolcha sarinsageon (국제열차 살인사건 Murder on an International Train) (1987) Novel Piano sarin (피아노 살인 Piano Murder) (2013)

Park Min-gyu (born 1968) is a South Korean writer.