This is a partial list of Korean women writers.
B Bae Suah (born 1965), novelist, short story writer Bak Solmay (born 1985), writer
C Cheon Un-yeong (born 1971), novelist Choe Yun (born 1953), novelist Choi Eunmi (born 1978), novelist Choi Jeongrye (1955–2021), poet Chung Bora (born 1972), short story writer, novelist, translator
E Eun Meehee (born 1960), novelist, columnist, educator
G Goh Gyong-Sook (born 1972), children's book writer and illustrator Gong Ji-young (born 1963), novelist Gong Sun-ok (born 1963), novelist, short story writer
H Ha Seong-nan (born 1967), short story writer, novelist Han Kang (born 1970), poet, novelist, winner of 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Han Malsook (born 1931), novelist Han Moo-sook (1918–1993), novelist Hee Geum (1979) Heo Nanseolheon (1563–1589), prominent poet of the mid-Joseon dynasty Heo Su-gyeong (born 1964), poet Hong Yun-suk (1925–2015), acclaimed poet Lady Hyegyeong (1735–1816), crown princess and memoirist of the late-Joseon dynasty Hwang Boreum, novelist, essayist Hwang In-suk (born 1958), poet Hwang Sun-mi (born 1963), children's writer Hwang Jin-i (c. 1506–1560), poet, wrote in the sijo verse form Hwang Jung-eun (1967), author, podcaster Hyewon Yum (born 1976), children's book writer and illustrator Yun-I Hyeong (1967)
I Im Yunjidang (1721–1793), scholar, philosopher, non-fiction writer
J Jang Eun-jin (born 1976), novelist, short story writer Jon Kyongnin (born 1962), poet, novelist, focus on sexuality Jo Kyung-ran (born 1969), non-fiction writer Jung Eun-gwol, since 2004, novelist Jung Ihyun (born 1972), novelist Jung Mikyung (born 1960), novelist, short story writer June (Ju Eun) Hur (born 1989), author, novelist, YA Korean Historical Mystery, Edgar Awards winner for The Red Palace
K Kang Kyeong-ae (1906–1944), novelist, poet, feminist Kang Sok-kyong (born 1951), novelist Kang Young-sook (born 1967), short story writer, novelist Kim Aeran (born 1980), short story writer, best selling novelist Kim Byeol-ah (born 1969), historical novelist Kim Chae-won (born 1946), short story writer, novelist Kim Chi-won (1943–2013), short story writer, novelist Kim Hu-ran (born 1934), poet, journalist
Kang Hwa-gil (born 1986), gothic fiction and feminist writer
Kim Hyesoon (born 1955), poet Kim Insuk (born 1963), novelist, short story writer Kim Ja-rim (1926–1994), playwright Kim Myeong-sun (1896–1951), novelist, short story writer, poet Kim Myŏngmi (born 1957), Korean-American poet Kim Nam-jo (1927–2023), poet Kim Ryeo-ryeong (born 1971), children's writer, novelist Kim Sagwa (born 1984), novelist, short story writer Kim Seon-wu (born 1970), feminist poet Kim Seung-hee (born 1952), poet, essayist, novelist Kwon Teckyoung, literary critic Kwon Yeo-sun (born 1965), novelist, short story writer
L Lee Guem-yi (born 1962), children's and young adult writer Lee Hye-gyeong (1960–2026), novelist Lee Myung-ae (born 1976), children's book writer and illustrator Lee Ok-bong, 16th century poet Hayeon Lim (born 1993), socialite and author
M Moon Chung-hee (born 1947), poet Moh Youn-sook (1910–1990), Korea's best-known female poet
N Na Hye-sok (1896–1948), poet, feminist writer, painter, educator, journalist Noh Cheonmyeong (1912–1957), poet Noh In-kyung (born 1980), children's book writer and illustrator
O Oh Jung-hee (born 1947), short story writer Oh Soo-yeon (born 1964), novelist, short story writer
P Pak Hwasŏng (1904–1988), novelist, short story writer, essayist Park Kyung-ni (1926–2008), prominent novelist Park Wansuh (1931–2011), novelist
R Ra Heeduk (born 1966), poet
S Seo Hajin (born 1960), short story writer, novelist Shin Kyung-sook (born 1963), short story writer, novelist Sim Yunkyung (born 1972), popular novelist So Young-en (born 1943), short story writer Son Bo-mi (born 1980), novelist Son Sohui (1917–1987), novelist, short story writer
U Uhwudong (c. 1440–1480) – poet and dancer known for her sijo verse
Y Yang Gui-ja (born 1955), novelist Yeo Ok (from the ancient Gojoseon kingdom), author of the poem Gonghuin (A Medley for the Harp) Yi Bingheogak (fl.1809), published the women's encyclopaedia Guyhap chongseo Yi Geun-hwa (born 1976), poet, educator Yi Kyoung-ja (born 1948), short story writer, novelist Yoo An-jin (born 1941), poet, essayist, educator Yoo Eun-Sil (born 1974), children's writer Taeeun Yoo (fl 2000s), children's book writer and illustrator Yun Ko-eun (born 1980), novelist
See also List of women writers