The Human Problem
인간 문제
Kang Kyeong-ae
Author
Original Year 1934
Literary Overview
A masterpiece of Korean proletarian literature, The Human Problem (Ingan munje) is a searing critique of colonial exploitation and gender inequality, following the struggles of displaced peasants and factory workers.
Why This Edition Matters
Kang Kyeong-ae's raw, uncompromising voice is restored in this edition, highlighting the intersectional struggles of class and gender in early 20th-century Korea.