E2024-G168

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

Narrative

Bak Yong-cheol (1904-1938) was a Korean poet and translator born in Gwangju. Bak was a leader of the modern literature movement, founded the "Pure Poetry Group" and the literary journal "Poetic Literature." In particular, he is best known for his poem, "The Departing Boat." There are several monuments throughout Gwangju that feature Bak's poetry.