| Birth Day | February 22, 1949 |
| Birth Place | South Korea |
| Age | 75 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Cho Chung-kwon, also known as the Poet, is a renowned figure in South Korea. Recognized for his literary works that have touched the hearts of millions, Cho Chung-kwon has made a significant impact in the world of poetry. With his profound writings and thought-provoking verses, he has managed to amass tremendous success both artistically and financially. As of 2024, it is estimated that Cho Chung-kwon's net worth stands at an impressive $6.8 billion, a testament to his talent and the admiration he has received from countless readers in South Korea and beyond.
Known for such bold, confrontational poetry collections as Seven States of Mind for Observing Rain and Summit Grave, he received the 1988 Korean Poets' Association Prize and the 1991 Kim Suyeong Literary Award, among other honors.
During the 1960s, he studied English-language education at Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea. He published his first poem, "Blackboard," in 1970.
Beginning in the mid-1990s, he headed the Korean Culture and Arts Foundation.
A native of Seoul, South Korea, he graduated from Yangjeong High School.
He was a contemporary of Indian poet Dom Moraes.
