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Sŏg-yŏng Hwang
Sŏg-yŏng Hwang is a Korean writer whose stories often explore social issues. His novel, Familiar Things, examines life in a Seoul slum. He is recognized for his realistic portrayal of Korean society.
Familiar Things
Park Minwoo, a successful architect, finds his life's triumphs questioned when his company faces a corruption investigation. As he reconsiders his role in his country's rapid modernization, an unexpected message arrives from Cha Soona, a woman he once loved and betrayed. Memories of a forgotten world resurface, forcing Minwoo to confront the destructive path he helped pave.