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Ko Jung-wook (born 1960 in Seoul, South Korea) is a prominent South Korean children's book author, known for his extensive body of work addressing themes of disability, perseverance, and inclusion. He holds a doctorate in Korean literature from Sungkyunkwan University and has dedicated his career to both writing and reading advocacy. Despite being physically disabled due to polio since childhood, and reliant on a wheelchair, Ko has actively worked toward a society free of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Ko began his literary journey when his short story was selected in a Munhwa Ilbo spring literary contest. Since then, he has published numerous works, particularly children's stories that explore themes related to disability. Some of his most notable books include A Very Special Brother (아주 특별한 우리 형), Guide Dog Tansil (안내견 탄실이), and The Pianist with Four Fingers (네 손가락의 피아니스트). His book The Boy Who Carries Bags (가방 들어 주는 아이) gained widespread recognition when it was featured on MBC’s Let’s Read a Book segment.
In 2011, Ko became the first recipient of the "Person of Sharing Award" by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, recognizing his contributions to social advocacy. Over his prolific career, he has authored more than 300 books, with total sales exceeding four million copies, including biographies such as Ko Jung-wook’s Stories of Jang Young-sil, Bang Jeong-hwan, and Choi Bu, as well as youth novels like The Prickly Jaeseok Has Disappeared (까칠한 재석이가 사라졌다). His non-fiction books, such as Disability, Who Are You? (장애, 너는 누구니?), have also garnered praise.
Ko actively engages with young audiences across South Korea, delivering lectures in schools to inspire self-development and leadership among children. Renowned for personally responding to readers’ emails, Ko aims to publish 500 books in his lifetime, continuing his dual mission of storytelling and advocacy.
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