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Literature's cry for truth and distorted perspectives

KO YONG-CHUL Reporter / Updated : 2024-10-22 07:42:41
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[GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES]  Literature is not just a series of stories. It is a mirror of the times and a space of deep reflection that reflects human life. Writers play an important role in these spaces, exploring truth and conveying the message to readers. True literature exposes the absurdities and contradictions of society and urges deep reflection on human existence and value.

But unfortunately, the voices of literary figures calling out for the truth do not always sound smooth. Those who seek to distort history and deny the truth attack and slander literary figures to justify their claims. They are afraid of the social influence of literature and are concerned that the truth will be revealed, so they try to cover up the truth with false claims.

Through his works, artist Han Kang illuminated the dark side of Korean society and demonstrated his efforts to heal the wounds of history. His works received great response both at home and abroad, and contributed greatly to raising the status of Korean literature. However, despite his efforts, writer Han Kang was defined as a person who went against their claims and became the target of criticism.

In this way, the forces that distort history constantly slander literary figures who speak the truth in order to justify their low-level distortion of history. They pretend that their false claims are true and try to deceive others. But the truth is always revealed. No matter how much you try to cover the truth with false claims, the truth will eventually shine through.

Whether in literature, history, or politics, truth is the most important value. When the truth is distorted and denied, society falls into chaos and development is hindered. We must strive to reveal the truth and create a just society.

Writers must explore the truth and expose society's problems through their works. Readers must read the work with a critical perspective and constantly ask questions toward the truth. And we must all strive to understand history correctly and create a society based on the truth.

The truth is powerful. No matter how much we try to cover the truth with false claims, the truth ultimately triumphs. We must not stop crying out for the truth and work together to create a just society.

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