Busan National University Library Hosts Lecture by Author Kim Tak-hwan... Introducing the Novel "It Was Really Good" on the Life and Art of Lee Jungseop

Exploring the Life and Art of Lee Jungseop
at Saebyeokbeol Library on the 20th

The Pusan National University Library (Director: Woo Kyun, Professor of Computer Engineering) will host a special lecture featuring author Kim Tak-hwan on the 20th at 2:00 PM at the Saebyeokmaru Hall in the Saebyeokbeol Library on campus.

This lecture, titled "War and Love: The Case of Artist Lee Jungseop," will focus on Kim Tak-hwan's new book, "It Was Truly Wonderful - Lee Jungseop's Best Days." The event will highlight the impact of World War II and the Korean War on Lee Jungseop's art and life, and will explore his deep love for family and art through his paintings.

The novel "It Was Truly Wonderful," which will be discussed during the lecture, is set in the 1950s, when Lee Jungseop was most active in his creative work while living in Jeju, Busan, and Tongyeong. Kim Tak-hwan meticulously examines this period, shedding light on Lee Jungseop's experiences of war and evacuation, as well as his profound affection for family and art.

In particular, the lecture will trace the creation of Lee Jungseop's iconic "Cow" series and dozens of masterpieces, vividly recreating the artist's most passionate and brilliant moments.

Busan is one of the places where Lee Jungseop stayed during the Korean War. The lecture at Pusan National University will revisit the times when he was separated from his family during evacuation and continued to pursue his passion for art despite the circumstances.

Kim Tak-hwan is a novelist who has explored history and characters in depth, writing over 30 full-length novels in the past 30 years. His notable works include "The Immortal Yi Sun-sin," "I, Hwang Jini," and "Heo Gyun, The Last 19 Days." His works have also been adapted into the drama "The Immortal Yi Sun-sin" and the film "Detective K: Secret of the Virtuous Widow," gaining a wide readership.

This lecture is open to all members of Pusan National University and the local community. The first 50 pre-registered participants will receive a copy of Kim Tak-hwan's new book, "It Was Truly Wonderful." The event will also be broadcast online via the Pusan National University Library YouTube channel.

Registration is available until March 19 through the application link posted in the notices section on the Pusan National University Library website.