Special exhibition to remark 20th anniversary of artist Koh Woo-young's passing opens

Up next we learn about a prominent Korean comic artist who continues to be celebrated for his unique tale telling technique.

Cha Yun-kyung shares his story.

Artist Koh Woo-young received high praise for raising the standard of Korean comics.

He was a true storyteller who reinterpreted classics and folktales to give them a modern viewpoint.

He left a lasting impression on his readers by reinventing strong characters from retold traditional tales like ' Iljimae' and ' Garujigi'.

The Chinese classic, such as ' Samgukji' and ' Water Margin' were also reinvented through Koh's humor and art.

"We say that the history repeats itself. While I was working on Chinese classics, my hair stood on end several times. It is just as the same as our situation. More than a lesson, a story from a thousand years ago could be our story, too."

The comics of Koh Woo-young secured a large fan base of adult readers, opening up a new world of Korean comics.

Koh also received much lover from the readers, increasing newspapers sales in the process.

The special exhibition: "Storyteller of our times, Koh Woo-young," sheds light on Koh's artwork and heritage.

"We planned this exhibition with the hope that people, those who have read his works, and young people, can rediscover the values of artist Koh Woo-young's works.

Koh's various works have been exhibited such as his most well-known pieces, scripts, and sketches.

Visitors can see a timeline of the life of the artist and his work at the exhibition, which will be run until May 16th at Chungkang's Comics and Animation Library in the city of Icheon, Gyeonggi-do Province.

Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.