Korea's 28-Year-Old Hero Poet

05/05/2021 41 min Temporada 2 Episodio 11

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Word of the Week: POEM

If you've visited Korea in the last several years, you've likely seen poetry by Yoon Dong Joo popping up in national exhibitions. Yoon is a patriotic symbol of Korean independence and is best understood through his poetry. What does his poetry mean to us? Does it really feel 'nationalistic'? What are the controversies surrounding his early death? Get your poetry snaps ready and let's dive in.