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Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

by Nam-ju Cho

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

by Nam-ju Cho

Struggling in a male-dominated society, Kim Jiyoung embodies the experiences of everyday women facing misogyny and institutional oppression. After giving up her career to become a full-time mother, she begins to show unsettling symptoms, adopting the personas of other women. Her husband's solution is to consult a psychiatrist, leading to a profound narrative exploration of Jiyoung's life: from a girl undervalued next to her brother to a woman harassed and belittled in both academic and professional settings. This chilling minimalist piece of prose delves deeply into contemporary gender dynamics in South Korea, offering a stark commentary that resonates globally, particularly amidst the #MeToo movement.

  • Psychological
  • Women
  • Satire
  • Family Life
  • Fiction
  • Feminism
  • Social
  • Psychology
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