Han Kang, a famous South Korean author, is known for her deep and poetic stories.
Born on November 27, 1970, she has gained international acclaim for writing about important themes like trauma, identity, and the fragility of life.
Her best-known books include “The Vegetarian,” which won her the International Booker Prize in 2016, and “Human Acts,” which tells the emotional story of the Gwangju Uprising.
In her writing, Han explores the struggles of her characters, often reflecting on significant historical and social issues in South Korea.
Her unique style combines emotional depth with poetic language, earning her much praise and establishing her as a key voice in modern literature.
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, making her the first South Korean author to receive this honour.
The Swedish Academy praised her for her “intense poetic prose” that addresses historical traumas and highlights the fragility of human life.
Han’s other works, like “The White Book” and “Greek Lessons,” also resonate with readers for their haunting beauty and deep exploration of what it means to be human.
She becomes the 18th woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.