Yu Chi-hwan

Who was Yu Chi-hwan?

Yu Chi-hwan, also known by his pen name Cheongma, was a leading twentieth-century Korean poet. He was born in South Gyeongsang Province. He published at least ten volumes of poetry.

The poet collaborated with the occupation forces during Japanese colonial years.

In 2005, a plaza with a bust of the poet and five monuments, each inscribed with a poem he wrote were dedicated at the poet's tomb in Bangha-ri, Dundeok-myon, Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province.