Cast of Characters
Main Characters
Jeong Chanju
정찬주 • Dharma name: Muyeom (무염)
The protagonist - a Buddhist novelist and author who travels to Austria
Park Myeongsuk
박명숙 • Dharma name: Muryanggwang (무량광)
Mrs. Park - ceramic artist and Jeong Chanju's wife
Herbert Willi
헤르베르트 빌리
Austrian composer from Montafon, friend of the Jeongs
Werner Stockinger
베르너 슈토킹거 • Also known as: Dr. Werner, "Dr. Bae," Bae Hoon-a (배훈아)
Austrian friend and guide, known for his love of Korean culture
Kwon Suk-nyeo
권숙녀 • Also known as: Sonja Steindl-Kwon
Chairwoman Kwon - Korean expatriate in Austria
Historical & Religious Figures
Venerable Beopjeong
법정
Renowned Korean Zen master, author of Musoyu (Non-possession), lived at Bulil-am hermitage
Venerable Seongcheol
성철
Famous Korean Zen master
Syngman Rhee
이승만
Dr. Rhee - Korea's first president, historical figure
Francesca Donner
프란체스카 도너
Mrs. Francesca - wife of Dr. Rhee
Hong Gisam
홍기삼
Professor Hong - former president of Dongguk University
King Sejong
세종대왕
King Sejong the Great - creator of Hangeul
Shinmi
신미
Buddhist monk who helped King Sejong create Hangeul
Admiral Yi Sun-sin
이순신
Korean naval commander, hero of the Imjin War, inventor of the turtle ship (geobukseon)