Achievements and Accomplishments of Ha Seung-nam
Prominent Korean manhwa creator, Ha Seung-nam, passed away on November 2 at the age of 68. He was born in Busan in 1958 and began his career as an apprentice under comic artist Heo Nam-gil. In 1980, he debuted with "The Baseball King Without Nationality," and subsequently released numerous works, including "Colton's Departure Declaration." This story is widely known as the adventures of the young Yoo Seok who plunges into the world of martial arts.
International Activities
In the early 2000s, Ha actively released works centered around the "Colton series" and pursued international expansion. In 1994, he serialized his work in the Taiwanese comic magazine 'Infinite Boys' and released "Sayaka" (2004) and "Existence" (2005) in Japanese manga magazines. He also participated in the manga adaptation of the Japanese classic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."
A Bridge between Japanese and Korean Manga Industries
In 2007, Ha was welcomed as the first regular member from Korea to the Japan Cartoonists Association. This was a historic step in the manga industries of both Japan and Korea, showcasing his international influence. He also served as a director of the Korea Cartoonists Association, working tirelessly for the advancement of comic culture.
