Jonghyun Lee, Editor-in-Chief of Leisure Newspaper, Publishes Poetry Collection "People, Longing, and In Between"

A Pure Poetry Collection of 75 Poems Written After 20 Years
Debuted in 1989, Member of the Writers' Association
Planning, Directing, and Hosting the Seowon Valley Green Concert

Jonghyun Lee, poet and golf specialist reporter who serves as editor-in-chief of Leisure Newspaper, has published a poetry collection titled "People, Longing, and In Between."

This pure poetry collection, written by Lee for the first time in 20 years, contains a total of 75 poems. It is organized into the following sections: Part 1 Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter; Part 2 Reflections on Life; Part 3 Amo, Amor, the Lyrical Self; and Part 4 Irony and Pathos, Fragments of Life, along with a series of poems. The book, published by "Poetry Opens the World," is 182 pages long and is available at general bookstores and online retailers.

Poet and golf journalist Jonghyun Lee, editor-in-chief of Leisure Newspaper, has published a poetry collection.

Lee has previously published more than 10 golf-related books, including "Fascination, Called Golf," "Millet and Hermann Hesse Went to the Golf Course," and "Golf with Poetry." In particular, his recently published golf column book, "Fascination, Called Golf," has sold over 6,000 copies in its fourth printing, making it the best-selling golf book.

Lee made his literary debut in 1989 after receiving the Newcomer Award in the poetry category of Literature and Art. He has served as a member of the Writers' Association, chairman of public relations for the Korea Golf Association, and as an instructor for golf course staff and caddies. He has also been planning, directing, and hosting the Seowon Valley Green Concert for 25 years.

Lee stated, "As I compiled this poetry collection, I realized there were so many words about longing, love, and people," adding, "This collection sings about people and the longing that lies in between."