About Hyun Jin-geon
Lived 1900 – 1943 (aged 42). Hyun Jin-geon was a Korean and Japanese writer.
Hyeon Jingeon (; September 2, 1900 – April 25, 1943) was a Korean author.
Life Hyun Jin-geon was born in Daegu, Korean Empire in 1900 (two different birth dates are given in the literature, September 2 and August 9, the latter date according to the lunisolar calendar). His education was international: He attended Posung High School as well as high school in Tokyo and studied German at Shanghai Hogang University in China. In 1940 he returned to writing, serializing Heukchi Sangji- a novel about a Baekje general who fought against Tang invaders. This was deemed improper by Japanese censors and the work was never completed.
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Who was Hyun Jin-geon?
Korean author (1900 - 1943)
When was Hyun Jin-geon born?
Hyun Jin-geon was born on 2 October 1900 in Daegu.
When did Hyun Jin-geon die?
Hyun Jin-geon died on 25 April 1943 in Seoul.
What was Hyun Jin-geon's occupation?
Hyun Jin-geon was a writer.
What nationality was Hyun Jin-geon?
Hyun Jin-geon was Korean and Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hyun Jin-geon. https://biography.guide/hyun-jin-geon/
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