Jeonbuk Writers' Conference to Hold 'Literary Stroll with Citizens'
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Lee ByungJae(2025-05-07 11:46:49)
The Jeonbuk Writers' Conference (Chairman Yoo Kang-hee) announced that they will be holding a literary walk event titled 'Literary Walk with Citizens' on the 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Jeonbuk Writers' Conference office in Jungwasan-dong, Jeonju.
This edition of the literary walk, led by poet Kim Soo-ye, will feature invited writers Kim Geun-hye, poet Kim So-hyung, and writer Joo Mi-ra sharing candid stories about literature and life. Particularly, this literary walk will include readings and explanations of works, presentations, and discussions, and will be conducted in the form of a small book concert.
Writer Kim Geun-hye, who has been invited as a writer for the literary walk, debuted in 2012 through the Jeonbuk Ilbo's New Spring Literary Contest and has published numerous books including "The Secret of Jerome Land." The work invited to this literary walk, "The Forest of Strays," is a long fairy tale related to animal abandonment. While the story superficially deals with animal abandonment, it also contains symbolism related to human life. Through the story of whether to live a life oppressed by others through a leash or to throw off the leash and find oneself by leaping into the world, the work provides an opportunity for fundamental contemplation on freedom.
Jeonju native poet Kim So-hyung debuted in 2021 with "Aeji" and published her first poetry collection, "You Stand in Squares," in 2025. Regarding the poetry collection "You Stand in Squares," invited to this literary walk, literary critic Hwang Jung-san commented, "Poet Kim So-hyung has shown through her poetry how difficult and painful the path of reflection and rejection of one's life through poetry is, yet how beautiful it can be." The poet expressed her intention to reveal her heart through poems that navigate between this and that, intangible things, and unspeakable emotions. She also mentioned her desire to share stories about things that can only be reached through poetry, not through words or prose, with the citizens.
Writer Joo Mi-ra, who gives picture book lectures at libraries and schools, won the New Literature Award in the poetry category of "Seojeong Literature" and has published picture books such as "High-Head." The poetry collection "Buttocks that Want to Fly in the Sky," invited to this literary walk, contains a total of 50 simultaneous poems divided into sections about oneself, friends, family, and nature. It is a collection of lively like a puppy, cute like a sparrow, and beautiful like a cloud. The writer expressed her desire to talk with citizens about simultaneous poems that comfort and soothe wounded hearts, make hearts warm and cozy when read, and guide to the world of beautiful fairy tales beyond reality.
Yoo Kang-hee, Chairman of the Jeonbuk Writers' Conference, stated, "As this literary walk is the first event held at the new office of the Jeonbuk Writers' Conference, we have invited excellent writers and made thorough preparations. I hope many citizens attend and enjoy the spring night's literary walk to their heart's content."