Stockholm: Han Kang, the acclaimed South Korean author, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” The prestigious award, presented by the Swedish Academy, comes with a prize of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1.1 million).
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The 2024 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” pic.twitter.com/dAQiXnm11z— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 10, 2024
Born in Gwangju, South Korea, in 1970, Han Kang hails from a literary family; her father was a notable novelist. She began her literary journey in 1993 with her debut as a poet, publishing five poems, including “Winter in Seoul,” in the winter edition of Munhak-gwa-sahoe (Literature and Society). The following year, she made her foray into novel writing, winning the 1994 Seoul Shinmun Spring Literary Contest with her work Red Anchor.
Her first short story collection, Yeosu, was published in 1995. Among her notable works are Fruits of My Woman (2000), Fire Salamander (2012), and several acclaimed novels such as The Vegetarian (2007), Human Acts (2014), and The White Book (2016). Her most recent novel, I Do Not Bid Farewell, has garnered significant recognition, winning the Medicis Prize in France in 2023 and the Emile Guimet Prize in 2024.
The Nobel Prize committee praised Han Kang for her unique ability to confront historical traumas and navigate the invisible frameworks that shape human experiences. Her works often explore the intricate relationships between body and soul, life and death, showcasing a profound awareness of human fragility through her poetic and experimental writing style.
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