孔枝泳

Kong Ji-young is a South Korean author. Her work Silenced (The Crucible) is based on violence at a school for deaf students, exposing abuses against the vulnerable under the cover of power. The book drew wide attention in South Korean society and helped prompt the reopening of the case and related legislative discussion. Beyond Silenced, her writing often focuses on real-world issues; her restrained yet forceful style reveals the tension between individuals and institutions through specific incidents. Because public information is limited, her birth year, education, and complete bibliography are not available here, but Silenced alone, with its courage in confronting reality and its narrative skill, is enough to introduce this author to Chinese readers.