The Weaver of Myth and Memory Lee Yun-gi (1947–2010) occupied a rare space in the Korean cultural landscape, acting as a bridge between the profound depths of ancient mythology and the visceral realities of modern existence. Born in Gunwi-si, South Korea, his early life was shaped by the complex tensions of a nation navigating its postwar identity. While history often remembers him as a titan of literature—a prize-winning novelist and a prolific translator who brought the intricate labyrinths of Umberto Eco to Korean readers—his artistic soul sought expression through a more tactile medium.…