
50 Poems by Yoon Dong-ju for learners of Korean
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Book Introduction
“50 Poems by Yun Dong-ju for Korean Language Learners” is a book that selects 50 poems by Yun Dong-ju, a representative poet and independence activist of the Republic of Korea, and presents them at a level suitable for foreign language learners, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Yun Dong-ju’s death in 2025.
This book presents 50 poems by Yun Dong-ju, selected from among his poems, that are suitable for beginner to intermediate Korean language learners, in a step-by-step manner.
All poems have been translated into English, making it easier for learners who are not proficient in Korean to read the poems and understand the content.
Key vocabulary words appearing in the poem are presented separately with English translations, so learners can use them to interpret the poem on their own.
You can learn Korean by reading explanations of the main grammar that appears in the poem and solving practice problems.
Additionally, it provides explanations that help readers understand the content and structure of the poem, such as the background of the poem's creation, additional grammar explanations, and explanations of rhetoric, so that readers can kill two birds with one stone: language learning and understanding of literary works.
All 50 poems can be heard as audio files read by professional voice actors via QR codes, and you can even try handwriting Yun Dong-ju's poems yourself using the poetry transcription notes provided as a separate appendix.
Let's practice Korean pronunciation and rhyme by listening to the audio and reading along, and practice Korean writing by transcribing poetry.
This book presents 50 poems by Yun Dong-ju, selected from among his poems, that are suitable for beginner to intermediate Korean language learners, in a step-by-step manner.
All poems have been translated into English, making it easier for learners who are not proficient in Korean to read the poems and understand the content.
Key vocabulary words appearing in the poem are presented separately with English translations, so learners can use them to interpret the poem on their own.
You can learn Korean by reading explanations of the main grammar that appears in the poem and solving practice problems.
Additionally, it provides explanations that help readers understand the content and structure of the poem, such as the background of the poem's creation, additional grammar explanations, and explanations of rhetoric, so that readers can kill two birds with one stone: language learning and understanding of literary works.
All 50 poems can be heard as audio files read by professional voice actors via QR codes, and you can even try handwriting Yun Dong-ju's poems yourself using the poetry transcription notes provided as a separate appendix.
Let's practice Korean pronunciation and rhyme by listening to the audio and reading along, and practice Korean writing by transcribing poetry.
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index
Preface ································································ 002
일러두기 How to Use This Book ······························ 004
The Life of Yoon Dong-ju ···················· 008
Table of Contents ·················································· 012
[A1]
Spring 1 ································································ 016
Sleepless Nights ················································ 020
What Do They Live Off Of? ····················· 024
Tree ··································································· 028
Echo···················································· 032
[A2]
Meal Ticket · ················································ 038
Chicks ································································· 042
Heart 3·················································· 046
Grandfather·························································· 050
Pockets ····························································· 054
Dog 1 Dog 1 ······················································ 058
Map of the Bedwetter ··········· 062
Blanket ································································ 066
That Woman ·········································· 070
Sunflower Face Sunflower ?? like Face ························· 074
Heart 2 ················································· 078
Fireflies ················································ 082
Mountain Valley Afternoon······················· 086
My Home - Called for from Manchuria ············· 090
A New Path ········································ 094
The Cricket and I ············· 098
The Wind Blows ································· 102
After the Rain ············································· 106
[B1]
Apple ····················································· 112
A Sorry People · ···································· 116
Prologue · ················································· 120
Sparrows ················································· 124
Southern Sky · ······································ 128
Night · ······················································· 132
Go with your eyes closed ······················ 136
Until the Dawn Arrives ··················· 140
Airplane ······························································· 144
The Window's Opening ······················································ 148
Last Testament ··········································· 152
Portrait of a Younger Brother ················ 156
Beloved Memory ····························· 160
Cosmos ····························································· 164
Self-Portrait · ······························· 168
A Road Without Signs · ······················ 172
Cross ································································· 176
Liver ········································································ 180
[B2]
Sunlight·Wind · ····································· 186
Turgenev's Hill ············· 190
The Boy ·················································· 194
Comfort ·················································· 198
Hospital ································································· 202
A Frightening Time · ····························· 206
A Poem Easily Written · ········· 210
Confession ································ 216
A Night Counting Stars · ···························· 220
[supplement]
Model Answers · ················································· 228
Grammar. Korean translation of commentary
Grammar & Explanation Translations··············································································································································································································································································· 236
Index · ···················································· 246
일러두기 How to Use This Book ······························ 004
The Life of Yoon Dong-ju ···················· 008
Table of Contents ·················································· 012
[A1]
Spring 1 ································································ 016
Sleepless Nights ················································ 020
What Do They Live Off Of? ····················· 024
Tree ··································································· 028
Echo···················································· 032
[A2]
Meal Ticket · ················································ 038
Chicks ································································· 042
Heart 3·················································· 046
Grandfather·························································· 050
Pockets ····························································· 054
Dog 1 Dog 1 ······················································ 058
Map of the Bedwetter ··········· 062
Blanket ································································ 066
That Woman ·········································· 070
Sunflower Face Sunflower ?? like Face ························· 074
Heart 2 ················································· 078
Fireflies ················································ 082
Mountain Valley Afternoon······················· 086
My Home - Called for from Manchuria ············· 090
A New Path ········································ 094
The Cricket and I ············· 098
The Wind Blows ································· 102
After the Rain ············································· 106
[B1]
Apple ····················································· 112
A Sorry People · ···································· 116
Prologue · ················································· 120
Sparrows ················································· 124
Southern Sky · ······································ 128
Night · ······················································· 132
Go with your eyes closed ······················ 136
Until the Dawn Arrives ··················· 140
Airplane ······························································· 144
The Window's Opening ······················································ 148
Last Testament ··········································· 152
Portrait of a Younger Brother ················ 156
Beloved Memory ····························· 160
Cosmos ····························································· 164
Self-Portrait · ······························· 168
A Road Without Signs · ······················ 172
Cross ································································· 176
Liver ········································································ 180
[B2]
Sunlight·Wind · ····································· 186
Turgenev's Hill ············· 190
The Boy ·················································· 194
Comfort ·················································· 198
Hospital ································································· 202
A Frightening Time · ····························· 206
A Poem Easily Written · ········· 210
Confession ································ 216
A Night Counting Stars · ···························· 220
[supplement]
Model Answers · ················································· 228
Grammar. Korean translation of commentary
Grammar & Explanation Translations··············································································································································································································································································· 236
Index · ···················································· 246
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Publisher's Review
Learn Korean and appreciate Korean poetry at the same time with the poetry of Korea's representative poet, Yun Dong-ju!
■ Learn Korean poetry and the Korean language step by step while reading Yun Dong-ju's poetry at different levels.
Poetry is selected and presented in stages from A1 (Level 1) to B2 (Level 4), so Korean language learners can challenge themselves to read poetry in Korean at a level that suits their level.
The text, key vocabulary, additional explanations, and instructions are all translated into English, helping readers understand difficult poem structures and vocabulary.
■ Understand poetry emotionally and structurally with additional explanations of background knowledge, grammar, and rhetoric about poetry.
By providing background knowledge related to the poem, such as the times when the poem was written and Yun Dong-ju's lifestyle, as well as additional explanations on grammar and rhetoric, the scope of Korean language learning is broadened and learners can understand Yun Dong-ju's poetry from various perspectives.
■ Practice your Korean pronunciation and the rhythm of the poem simultaneously by listening to a recording of a voice actor reciting the poem.
All poems can be accessed through a QR code, and you can practice reading along with the poems, along with Korean pronunciation and rhythm.
And, using the transcription notes provided as a separate appendix, practice writing Korean by following the poem and reviewing how the grammar and vocabulary you learned were used in the poem.
■ Learn Korean poetry and the Korean language step by step while reading Yun Dong-ju's poetry at different levels.
Poetry is selected and presented in stages from A1 (Level 1) to B2 (Level 4), so Korean language learners can challenge themselves to read poetry in Korean at a level that suits their level.
The text, key vocabulary, additional explanations, and instructions are all translated into English, helping readers understand difficult poem structures and vocabulary.
■ Understand poetry emotionally and structurally with additional explanations of background knowledge, grammar, and rhetoric about poetry.
By providing background knowledge related to the poem, such as the times when the poem was written and Yun Dong-ju's lifestyle, as well as additional explanations on grammar and rhetoric, the scope of Korean language learning is broadened and learners can understand Yun Dong-ju's poetry from various perspectives.
■ Practice your Korean pronunciation and the rhythm of the poem simultaneously by listening to a recording of a voice actor reciting the poem.
All poems can be accessed through a QR code, and you can practice reading along with the poems, along with Korean pronunciation and rhythm.
And, using the transcription notes provided as a separate appendix, practice writing Korean by following the poem and reviewing how the grammar and vocabulary you learned were used in the poem.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 25, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 256 pages | 152*225*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788927733539
- ISBN10: 8927733533
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