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Kim Seungbok

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Kim Seungbok scrap

  • Kim Seungbok was born in Yeonggwang County in South Jeolla Province. After graduating from the Seoul Institute of Arts in creative writing, she moved to Japan in 1991 to pursue a degree in literary arts at Nihon University. Since 2011, she has been actively involved in the translation and publishing industry in Japan, focusing primarily on Korean literature. Over the years, she has strived to introduce the works of Korean authors to Japanese readers by organizing various events including translation contests, Korean book festivals, and more.