Hong Manjong (1643-1725), drew upon A Survey of the Geography of Korea and several unauthorized chronicles and compiled the stories in chronological order from the Ancient Joseon Age (2333 B.C.-346) to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

Lee Sunmi (1971~) is a South Korean novelist. She made her literary debut in 1999 when her work Aranyaui yojeong (아란야의 요정 Aranya’s Fairy) won the Romance Fiction Contest hosted by Shinyoung Media. Set against the backdrop of modern history, Lee’s works have expanded the realm of romance fiction. Her 2007 novel Keopipeurinseu ilhojeom (커피프린스 1호점 Coffee Prince) was made into a popular TV series of the same title. •Novel Aranyaui byeolbit (아란야의 별빛 Aranya`s Starlight) (2001) •Novel Gyeongseongaesa (경성애사 Gyeongseong Tragedy) (2002) •Novel Keopipeurinseu ilhojeom (커피프린스 1호점 Coffee Prince) (2007)

Noh In-Kyung is a South Korean children’s picture book writer, who debuted in 2006 with the publication of Gichawa mulgogi (기차와 물고기 Train and Fish). Her works explore diverse themes and contain brilliant illustrations. For her 2010 book Chaekcheongsobu soso (책청소부 소소 Book Cleaner Soso), she was named Illustrator of the Year at the 2012 Bologna Children’s Book Fair. •Children’s picture book Gichawa mulgogi (기차와 물고기 Train and Fish) (2006) •Children’s picture book Chaekcheongsobu soso (책청소부 소소 Book Cleaner Soso) (2010) •Children’s picture book Gomssiui uija (곰씨의 의자 Mr. Bear’s Chair) (2016)

Won Yusun (1957~) is a South Korean children’s writer. Her works warmly embrace people who are marginalized in society such as North Korean defectors, and tell stories about various relationships surrounding children as well as moments of conflict and reconciliation. •Children’s book Kkamangnun samdigi (까막눈 삼디기 Illiterate Samdigi) (2007) •Children’s book Tteodori byeol (떠돌이 별 Wandering Star) (2015)

Ilyeon(1206~1289) is a representative Buddhist monk in the late Goryeo Dynasty.

Choe Bu was a civil servant in Joseon Dynasty. He wrote .

Born 1992. Previous works: essay collections The Sorrows of Young ADHD and We All Lose Our Minds From Time to Time. Won the 8th Brunch Book Award.

Kim Youngdoo is a South Korean novelist. She firstly debuted as a novelist in 1988 through the magazine Monthly Literature, and then as a children’s writer in 1990 by winning the JoongAng New Writer’s Award. Kim’s works deal with a variety of subjects, such as the search for personal identity, and pay attention to the voices of women suffering through the times. •Novel Urineun saranghaesseulkka (우리는 사랑했을까 Did We Love?) (2006) •Short story collection Mitu (미투 Me Too) (2018)

Yoo Jun-Jae (1976~) is a South Korean children’s picture book writer. Yoo’s book deal with the meaning of existence and names as well as different aspects of community life. He won Illustrator of the Year at the 2015 Bologna Children’s Book Fair for his book Paran pado (파란 파도 Blue Waves) (2014. •Paran pado (파란 파도 Blue Waves) (2014) •Sijeoui gyuchik (시저의 규칙 Caesar’s Rules) (2020)

Cho Dae-in (1968~) is a South Korean children’s writer, who debuted in 1992 by winning the Daekyo Literary Award for the children’s story “Bamgil” (밤길 Night Journey). Cho reinterprets old stories and conveys wisdom of life. •Children’s book Ttang songnara doduk goemul (땅 속나라 도둑 괴물 The Underground Thief Monster) (1997) •Children’s book Beodeunae aideul (버드내 아이들 Children of Beodeunae) (2006)

Choung Myung Seob (1973~) is a South Korean novelist. His writing career began in 2006 with the publication of the novel Jeokpae (적폐), a new interpretation of General Ulji Mundok. Jung takes a new look at various historical figures using his imagination, and reconstructs their stories in the mystery and thriller genres. He has co-authored a number of books with other writers, such as Hangukchuriseurilleodanpyeonseon (한국추리스릴러단편선 Korean Mystery Thriller Short Story Collection) (2008), which includes his short story “Burui sarin” (불의 살인 Murder by Fire). •Novel Yupumjeongnisa (유품정리사 Organizing Articles Left by the Deceased) (2019) •Novel Joseonui hyeongsadeul (조선의 형사들 Joseon’s Detectives) (2021)