Artist Talk with PARK Kun-woong, Author of Kapyong 1951(가평 1951) Book Talk & Live Caricature Signing
Fri, Oct 16
|Vancouver Public Library
From Trench to Triumph: Join master artist Park Kun-woong and moderator Dr. Christine Paget for the launch of the new graphic novel, The Story of the Battle of Kapyong—a powerful true story of memory and shared heritage.
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Vancouver Public Library, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1, Canada
About the event
Join us for a special conversation with Kun-woong Park, one of South Korea’s leading graphic novelists, as we celebrate the launch of his book commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong.
His latest work, The Story of the Battle of Kapyong, brings to life the poignant wartime memoir of Canadian veteran Lt. Col. Hub Gray, Beyond the Danger Close. Through powerful black-and-white visual storytelling, the graphic novel honours the courage and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers that laid the foundation for the prosperous and democratic country that South Korea is today.
The author will share insights into his artistic approach, the historical research behind adapting veteran memoirs into graphic narratives, and the enduring bond between Canada and Korea, inviting us to reflect on this shared history and its meaning for the future of Canada–Korea relations. The program will include a presentation and discussion with the author, followed by an…