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김일엽 1928. 1920s Korea, public domain image.

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한국어: 김일엽, 1928년

Na Hye-sok was a prominent Korean artist, writer, and feminist activist who lived from 1896 to 1948. She was known for her contributions to modern Korean art and literature, as well as her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality. Na Hye-sok was born in Seoul, Korea, during the Joseon Dynasty. She received a traditional Confucian education as a child, but she later pursued her interest in art and literature. She studied painting in Tokyo and later moved to New York City, where she continued to develop her artistic skills and became involved in the feminist movement. Na Hye-sok's artwork was inspired by the traditional Korean folk art, as well as the modern art movements of the time. She created paintings, sculptures, and prints that often depicted women and their experiences in a patriarchal society. Her writing, which included poetry, essays, and fiction, also explored themes of gender, identity, and social justice. Throughout her life, Na Hye-sok was committed to promoting women's rights and gender equality. She founded the Korean Women's Association in New York City and wrote extensively on issues related to women's empowerment. She also played an important role in the Korean independence movement and worked to raise awareness of the Korean people's struggle for independence from Japan. Na Hye-sok's legacy continues to inspire artists, writers, and activists in Korea and around the world. Her contributions to modern Korean art and literature, as well as her advocacy for women's rights, have had a lasting impact on Korean society and culture.

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Na Hye-sok (1896—1948)

Korean poetess, writer, teacher and journalist, activist of the feminist movement. The first ever professional Korean modernist artist.
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