Ko Un
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Ko Un
Summary
Ko Un is a human[1]. He was born in Gunsan[2]. He was born on August 1, 1933[3]. He worked as a poet[4], writer[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], and Buddhist monk[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ko Un was born in Gunsan[2].
- Ko Un was born on August 1, 1933[3].
- Ko Un held citizenship in South Korea[10].
- Ko Un's professions included poet[4].
- Ko Un worked as a writer[5].
- Ko Un's professions included translator[6].
- Ko Un's professions included university teacher[7].
- Ko Un worked as a Buddhist monk[8].
- Ko Un worked as an activist[11].
- Among Ko Un's employers was Seoul National University[12].
- Ko Un's education included a stint at Dankook University[13].
- Ko Un's education included a stint at Seoul National University[14].
- Ko Un received the Manhae Prize[15].
- Ko Un received the America Award in Literature[16].
- Ko Un received the Golden Wreath[17].
- Ko Un's religion is recorded as Buddhists[18].
- Ko Un is recorded as male[19].
- Ko Un's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Ko Un's genre is essay[21].
- Ko Un's Commons category is recorded as Ko Un[22].
- Ko Un's family name is recorded as Ko[23].
- Ko Un's given name is recorded as Eun[24].
- Ko Un's official website is recorded as http://www.koun.co.kr/[25].
- Ko Un's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ko Un[26].
- Ko Un's Commons gallery is recorded as Ko Un[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Ko Un was born in Gunsan[2]. He was born on August 1, 1933[3].
Education
Educated at Dankook University[13], a private university[28], in South Korea[29], founded in 1947[30] and Seoul National University[14], a national university[31], in South Korea[32], founded in 1946[33], headquartered in Seoul[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[4], writer[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], Buddhist monk[8], and activist[11]. Ko Un was employed by Seoul National University[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Manhae Prize[15], an award[35], in South Korea[36]; America Award in Literature[16], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1994[39]; and Golden Wreath[17], a poetry award[40], in North Macedonia[41], founded in 1966[42].
Personal Life
Ko Un's religion is recorded as Buddhists[18].
Why It Matters
Ko Un ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Ko Un born?
Ko Un's place of birth was Gunsan[2].
What did Ko Un do for work?
Ko Un worked as poet[4], writer[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], and Buddhist monk[8].
Where did Ko Un go to school?
Ko Un was educated at Dankook University[13] and Seoul National University[14].
What awards did Ko Un receive?
Honors received include Manhae Prize[15], America Award in Literature[16], and Golden Wreath[17].