THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ko Un
Korean poet
Ko Un was born on August 1, 1933 in Gunsan, South Korea, and is 93 years old.
Born
August 1, 1933
Ko Un is 93 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
- Birthplace
- Gunsan, South Korea
- Professions
- activist, opinion journalist, short story writer, translator, Buddhist monk, writer, poet, university teacher
- Citizenship
- South Korea
More about Ko Un
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- 고은태, 髙銀泰
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Questions people ask
How old is Ko Un?
Ko Un is 93 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is Ko Un’s birthday?
Ko Un’s recorded birthday is August 1.
Where was Ko Un born?
Ko Un was born in Gunsan, South Korea.
What was Ko Un’s name at birth?
Ko Un’s recorded birth name is 고은태; 髙銀泰.