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Chi-yŏng Kong
Chi-yŏng Kong is a Korean author recognized for her fiction. Her work often explores social issues and human relationships, as seen in her novel Our Happy Time.
Our Happy Time
Yu-Jung, recovering from her third suicide attempt, receives a life-changing visit from her aunt, a nun, who suggests a charitable visit to death row. There, Yu-Jung meets Yun-Soo, a convicted murderer awaiting execution. Despite his crimes, his suffering resonates with her, leading to weekly meetings where they slowly reveal their past traumas and form an unbreakable bond. They help each other confront their demons, knowing their time together is tragically brief.