Heon ig Gwon

Professor Heonik Kwon is an anthropologist whose work delves into human suffering, memory, and rituals within the contexts of war and postcolonial histories. He examines how survivors of violence and loss navigate the aftermath of conflict, employing ethnographic methods and centering perspectives from those most affected by war. His innovative scholarship re-examines the Cold War and dynastic politics from fresh angles, aiming to reconceptualize contemporary Korean history. Kwon's writing transcends disciplinary boundaries, offering profound insights into human strategies for coping with trauma and preserving memory.