February 8, 2025, 12:34 pm

South Korean Writer Han Kang Receives 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

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  • Update Time : Thursday, October 10, 2024

South Korean novelist Han Kang has been honored with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her powerful and poetic works that delve into historical trauma and human vulnerability. The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award, praising Han’s unique ability to portray the fragility of human life through intense, poetic prose.

At age 53, Han is already celebrated internationally. She gained significant recognition in 2016 when she won the International Booker Prize for her novel The Vegetarian, a thought-provoking story about a woman who decides to stop eating meat, leading to devastating personal and familial consequences. Han’s 2018 novel Human Acts was also shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

The Nobel committee acknowledged Han’s literary contribution, which addresses themes of trauma, identity, and resilience, making her a standout in the literary world.

Breaking the Nobel Tradition

The Nobel Prize in Literature has often faced criticism for its focus on European and North American authors, with a lack of diversity in both region and gender. Han Kang is only the 18th woman to receive the award, following Annie Ernaux of France in 2022. This marks a significant step toward recognizing voices from different parts of the world.

Nobel Announcements for 2024

The Nobel Prize announcements began on Monday, with prizes awarded in medicine, physics, and chemistry. The Nobel Peace Prize is scheduled for Friday, and the economics award will be announced on October 14.

The prize includes 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1 million), and winners will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, which marks the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the prize’s founder.

 Han Kang’s Literary Legacy

Han Kang’s novels resonate deeply due to their exploration of human suffering and the complexity of individual choices. Her work continues to inspire readers around the world and solidifies her place in the literary canon.

 

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