A History Of Korean Literature -

Modern Korean literature is widely considered to have begun around 1908.

Korean literature is a vast tapestry that reflects the peninsula’s long history, from ancient oral traditions to its current global "K-Lit" boom. The story of Korean writing is often viewed in two major phases: , dominated by elite poetry and Chinese characters, and Modern Literature , characterized by the rise of the Hangul alphabet and themes of national identity. 1. Classical Literature (Ancient Times – 19th Century) A history of Korean literature

For centuries, literature was the domain of the yangban (aristocratic class) and was primarily written in Classical Chinese characters ( Hanja ). Modern Korean literature is widely considered to have