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Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

천년의 금서

천년의 금서
Original Title
천년의 금서
Title Romanization
Cheonnyeonui geumseo
Title Sub
김진명 장편소설
English Title(Printed)
The Book Forbidden for a Thousand Years
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century

Author
Kim Jin-myung
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2009
Publisher
새움출판사
ISBN
9788988537015
Main Characters
Yi Jeongseo, Han Eunwon
Subject/Theme
Nuclear development; physicist; political power
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  • Kim Jin-myung
  • Birth : 1958 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Jin-myung
  • Family Name : Kim
  • Korean Name : 김진명
  • ISNI : 0000000086920422
  • Works : 7
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Plot

Yi Jeongseo is a nuclear physicist who participates in research in accordance with the national nuclear development policy. During a related event organized at the request of the government, he learns of the sudden death of a fellow researcher and the disappearance of Professor Han Eunwon. Yi Jeongseo believes the two events might be linked, and embarks on an investigation to uncover the truth.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • Korean(한국어)
  • English(English)

2009년에 출간된 김진명의 장편소설이다. 작품은 주인공이 핵개발에 관여했던 동료 물리학자들의 실종과 의문의 죽음을 파헤치는 이야기다. 작가는 정치권력의 필요에 의해 연구를 진행하던 핵물리학자들이 위험에 처하는 모습을 작가 특유의 추리기법을 사용하여 흥미진진하게 풀어내고 있다.

This novel by Kim Jin-myung was published in 2009. A mystery thriller involving political intrigue, it follows an investigation into the mysterious disappearance and death of nuclear physicists. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the scientists’ research, which is being conducted for political reasons, is placing them in danger.

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