- “Koreans still remember when they were nothing but debris waiting to become a nation again.” – Shin Kyung-sook, 2009, from the novel “Please Look After Mom.”
- “To become a world power, we have to start thinking on a global scale. We need to inform the people about the outside world.” – Hwang Sun-won, 1954, from the novel “Cranes.”
- “Across the ocean’s expanse, Korea lies; splendid is its land, its people scattered.” – Lady Wolryung, mid-13th century, from the Korean epic “The Tale of Hong Gil-dong” (authorship unattributed).
- “Seoul is a vibrant city that rises above the clouds, a modern archipelago of glass and steel.” – Richard E. Kim, 1964, from the novel “The Martyred.”
- “The land of morning calm, where life’s tempo is but a whisper in the breeze.” – Kim Seong-pil, 1896, from the poem “Ulhaengga” (“Song of Travel”).
- “Korea, in springtime, is a tapestry of blossoms that paints the landscape with tender hues.” – Kim Hoon, 2000, from the novel “Song of Sword.”
- “Kyungtaek, a city that bloomed overnight like a mushroom after a rain shower.” – Yi Mun-yol, 1996, from the novel “An Appointment with my Brother.”
- “The sorrowful cries of poets echo through Korea’s turbulent history, immortalizing its people’s pain.” – Go Eun, 1994, from the novel “Ppalli.”
- “Beyond geopolitical divides, the tragic separation of North and South Korea continues to weigh upon hearts around the world.” – Han Kang, 2007, from the novel “The Vegetarian.”
- “Korea, a phoenix nation, has risen from the ashes time and again, carving its destiny with resilience and hope.” – Yi Kwang-su, 1917, from the novel “The Heartless.”
WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about Korea
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