DAEJEON — Lee Ung-no (1904-1989) was a pioneering artist who seamlessly fused East and West, a distinction that may now sound cliché but defines his legacy.
The following series is part of The Korea Herald’s “Hello Hangeul” project which consists of interviews, in-depth analyses, videos and various other forms of content that shed light on the stories of people who are learning the Korean language and the correlation between Korea’s soft power and the rise of its language within the league of world languages. – Ed. Letters and paintings used.