Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win Nobel Prize in Literature

The Swedish Academy honors Han Kang for her poetic prose addressing historical trauma and human fragility.

Han Kang, a 54-year-old South Korean author, received the Nobel Prize in Literature during a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.
She was recognized for her profound and lyrical exploration of historical trauma, human fragility, and the interplay between life and death.
Her works, including 'The Vegetarian' and 'Human Acts,' delve into themes of violence, trauma, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from South Korea's turbulent history.
Han Kang's childhood experiences, including witnessing the aftermath of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, significantly shaped her literary voice and thematic focus.
This year's Nobel Prize winners each received 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately 950,000 euros) as part of the award.