Kim Sowol

Kim Sowol (Korean: 김소월; 1902–1934) was a Korean language poet famous for his contributions to early modern poetry. Throughout his life he wrote his poignant poetry in a style reminiscent of traditional Korean folk songs. The most prized example of this style was "Azaleas (진달래꽃)", the title poem of his sole collection of poetry.

Kim Sowol
Native name
김소월
BornKim Jeong-sik (김정식)
September 7, 1902
Kusŏng, North P'yongan Province, Korean Empire
DiedDecember 24, 1934(1934-12-24) (aged 32)
Kakusan, Heian'nan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan
(present-day Kwaksan, North Korea)
OccupationPoet
LanguageKorean
Alma materTokyo University
GenrePoetry
Notable worksAzalea (진달래꽃)
Partner홍단실 (Hong Dan-sil)
Children3 sons
Korean name
Hangul
김소월
Hanja
金素月
Revised RomanizationGim So-wol
McCune–ReischauerKim So-wŏl
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