Cho Nam-Joo

Cho Nam-joo is a Korean novelist born in 1978 in Seoul. She majored in sociology and worked as a freelance scriptwriter for a current affairs TV show before becoming a full-time novelist. Known for her witty prose and realistic writing style, Cho is a self-described feminist who writes extensively on gender-related issues. Her novel 'Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982' became a million-seller and is renowned for its portrayal of gender inequality in Korean society.