Yun Dong-ju’s “Counting the Stars at Night” stands as one of the most cherished works in modern Korean poetry. Written during a time of hardship and colonization, the poem captures a quiet yet powerful yearning for purity, memory, and identity. Yun’s delicate imagery—stars that embody people, emotions, and dreams—invites readers into a meditative space where longing meets resistance. 목차 1. About..