Granddaughter of Korean independence fighter brings Korean history to US schools
At the first Korea Book Festival in Vancouver, Canada, which runs through Oct. 31, a very meaningful book was exhibited: "Jessie’s Diary," reborn as a graphic novel. On Oct. 8, a session was held where readers read the original work and shared their impressions, receiving a great response. The graphic novel has been introduced in French, Chinese and Japanese, and preparations are underway to…
At the inaugural Korea Book Festival in Vancouver, Canada, a significant exhibit came to light: "Jessie’s Diary," now transformed into a graphic novel. On October 8th, a session enabled readers to peruse the original work and exchange their thoughts, eliciting an enthusiastic response. "Jessie’s Diary" has been translated into French, Chinese, and Japanese, and efforts are underway to introduce the original work in English.
"Jessie’s Diary" is an eight-year journal penned by Jessie, born in 1938, chronicling the life of her parents, Yang Woo-jo and Choe Seon-hwa. Both were ardent supporters of the Korean Provisional Government. Through their deep devotion to their family, the diary details the provisional government's life in exile, the daily existence of independence activists, and anecdotes about notable figures in the independence movement, such as Kim Gu and Ahn Chang-ho.
Its historical significance has been acknowledged. The diary gained widespread recognition in 1999 when Kim Hyun-ju, aged 54, brought it to public attention.
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