Chong McDermott (임정현) is a native of Seoul, Korea. In the midst of grappling with the loss of her cherished brother-in-law, she discovered solace in the art of poetry. She became an award recipient of the KLSW's New Writers in 2018. She also finds the condensed format of Sijo poems resonates with her aspiration for a minimalist lifestyle. It led her to win the Sijo category in the 2023 Sejong Writing Competition. For her, writing is a medium for reflections, confessions, and prayers, on life's journey.

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