Yong-dal is a Korean picture-book author and illustrator whose work combines playful imagination with bold, accessible visual storytelling. He studied art and design before developing a career in illustration and picture books, and he has created both original works and illustrations for children’s literature. His written-and-illustrated books include The Magic Scissors and Demian, while he has also illustrated titles such as The Little Bird. Through exaggerated transformations, movement, and humor, Yong-dal often turns everyday frustrations into imaginative adventures that encourage children to think freely beyond rules and expectations.