Ko Un (born August 1, 1933, in Gunsan, Korea) is a South Korean poet and writer, regarded as one of the most prolific Korean poets of the 20th century. His works have been translated into over 15 languages. He has faced imprisonment multiple times due to his political activism in defense of democracy in Korea. In Korea, he is considered one of the most deserving authors for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
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Place of Birth
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Meaning of the name - Ko
Unknown. The meaning of the name Ko is not widely established, making it a name with a sense of mystery and individuality.
Read Full Ko Name AnalysisAugust 1, 1933 Facts
Generation Group
Ko Un belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Gunsan
Educated At: Dankook University | Seoul National University
Occupation: activist | opinion journalist | university teacher | Bhikkhu | translator | poet | writer
Employers: Seoul National University
Awards Received: Golden Wreath | America Award in Literature | Manhae Prize
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for August 1, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 8 Leo 57 | 9 Leo 42 | 8 Scorpio 49 |
Moon | 12 Sagittarius 25 | 11 Scorpio 41 | 1 Taurus 33 |
Mercury | 5 Leo 13 | 8 Leo 28 | 2 Sagittarius 4 |
Venus | 6 Virgo 5 | 1 Cancer 47 | 24 Sagittarius 30 |
Mars | 14 Libra 42 | 26 Virgo 44 | 16 Sagittarius 50 |
Jupiter | 21 Virgo 50 | 11 Cancer 52 | 10 Libra 58 |
Saturn | 13 Aquarius 32 | 1 Aries 30 | 10 Aquarius 11 |
Uranus | 27 Aries 24 | 0 Gemini 57 | 24 Aries 51 |
Neptune | 8 Virgo 46 | 1 Aries 57 | 11 Virgo 51 |
Pluto | 23 Cancer 26 | 2 Aquarius 24 | 24 Cancer 44 |
Rahu | 29 Aquarius 38 | 20 Pisces 13 | 24 Aquarius 46 |
Ketu | 29 Leo 38 | 20 Virgo 13 | 24 Leo 46 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ko Un's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025