About Kim Tal-su
Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 77). Kim Tal-su was a Japanese novelist and writer.
was a Korea-born, Japan-raised writer. He is considered the "founding father" of Resident Korean literature. He was born in Masanhoewon-gu. Although he spent most of his life in Japan, many of his literary works are set in Korea and explore the injustices of colonial rule and its painful aftermath.
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Who was Kim Tal-su?
Korean writer (1920-1997)
When was Kim Tal-su born?
Kim Tal-su was born on 17 January 1920 in Korea under Japanese rule.
When did Kim Tal-su die?
Kim Tal-su died on 24 May 1997.
What was Kim Tal-su's occupation?
Kim Tal-su was a novelist and writer.
What nationality was Kim Tal-su?
Kim Tal-su was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kim Tal-su. https://biography.guide/kim-tal-su/
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