Jung Yun

Jung Yun is a Korean American author whose fiction explores identity, family, and the American experience. Her debut novel, "Shelter," received widespread critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of a Korean American family confronting a violent crisis. Her second novel, "O Beautiful," delves into race, gender, and power in a rapidly changing North Dakota oil town. Her third novel, "O Beautiful and All the World Can Hold," continues her exploration of contemporary American life. Yun teaches creative writing and has been recognized as a vital voice in literary fiction, known for her precise, psychologically nuanced prose.