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A Leader of Modern Literature: The Poet Bak Yong-cheol

Narrative

Bak Yong-cheol (1904-1938; pen name: Yonga) was a Korean poet and translator born in Gwangju. Bak, a leader of the modern literature movement, is best known for his poem, "The Departing Boat." There are several monuments throughout Gwangju that feature Bak's poetry, such as those in Songjeong Park, Hwangnyongchinsu Park, High Tech Life and Sports Park, and Gwangju Park, as well as one at his birthplace. Yonga-ro Street is also named after him.